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A guide to making your hair look healthy and shiny with almond oil
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Almond oil contains all kinds of healthy ingredients for hair like Omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, vitamin E, and magnesium. Using almond oil nourishes and strengthens your hair, and is optimal for treating hair loss and damaged hair. A few drops go a long way to add silkiness and shine and nourish the scalp. Use pure almond oil; most store brands contain only a small percentage of almond oil and a large proportion of petroleum paraffins.
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Rinse your hair and comb it out. Almond oil absorbs most readily into wet hair. Rinse your hair with warm water to help soften the bonds of your hair. Use a comb to brush out the tangles before you apply your almond oil conditioning treatment.
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Heat up the almond oil. Put a small bowl of the almond oil in the microwave and heat it up in 10 second increments until it's warm but not too hot. You want it to be warm to the touch so that the heat will open the outer cuticles of your hair. This will make it easier for moisture to penetrate into your strands. [1] X Research source
- Make sure to test the warmth of the oil by holding the back of your hand an inch or so away from the oil so that you don't get burned.
- Don't have any almond oil handy but you do have some almonds? If so, the easiest way to make almond oil is by blending a cup of raw almonds with 2 Tbsp. of olive oil. If the paste is too thick, simply add more olive oil. Blend well. Store the mixture in the fridge for two weeks and then filter it into a new glass container for storage, ready for use.
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Rub the oil into your scalp. Put a small amount of almond oil onto your palm and apply it to your scalp around the root area. Using your fingers, gently start massaging at the front of your head, working your way back to the crown of your head and then massage at the nape, working up towards the crown. This will help stimulate new hair growth, condition your roots, and protect your hair. [2] X Research source- Massaging into the roots can also help prevent dandruff. [3] X Research source
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Use a wide-toothed comb to disperse the oil. Comb it from your roots to the tips of your hair. Make sure all of your hair gets coated with a small amount of oil. This may require applying a few more drops to your ends.
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Cover your hair. Put on a shower cap and let the oil absorb into your scalp and hair for about an hour. If you have especially dry hair, consider leaving it on overnight. [4] X Research source
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Shampoo your hair. Use shampoo to wash the oil from your hair. If you rinse without shampooing, it'll leave your hair looking oily. Shampoo your hair just once, and apply it to your scalp in the same way you applied the oil. Start at the front of your head, work your way towards your crown, and then massage from the nape area up to the crown. [5] X Research source
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Rinse and dry your hair. Rinse out the shampoo and pat your hair with a towel. Once it dries, your hair will look silky and shiny.
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Repeat once a week for best results. Doing regular almond oil treatments will help foster new hair growth over time. It will also make your hair strong, smooth and soft by sealing in moisture.
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Comb your hair. Comb your dry hair until it's tangle-free. Start at the ends of your hair and work your way up to prevent painful snagging and breakage.
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Rub a few drops of almond oil into your palms. Just a few drops, less than half a teaspoon of almond oil, should be enough to coat your hair. You don't want to go overboard, or your hair will end up looking oily for the rest of the day.
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Run your fingers through your hair. Start at the ends of your hair and then slowly work up into the strands, stopping at least 5 inches (12.7cm) from the scalp. Coating the ends of your hair with almond oil will tame flyaways and frizz and give your hair a sleeker look.
- Don't apply it too close to your roots, or your hair will look oily.
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Apply it to the tips as needed. Using almond oil is a great way to protect your hair from dryness and split ends. Put a few drops onto your fingers and apply the oil to the very tips of your hair a few times a day, or however often you need, to keep your hair strong and beautiful.
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QuestionCan I use almond oil daily for hair growth?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Almond oil will condition your hair and scalp, providing optimal conditions for growth and keeping ends supple so they won't split or break. However, there is very little you can do to impact your natural hair growth rate.
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QuestionWill almond oil reduce the frizz in my hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Probably, depending on the cause of the frizz. If fuzziness is due to chemical damage or curls that are separating or responding to humidity, the oil will not be as effective.
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QuestionWill using almond oil make my hair silky and shiny?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, you should see dramatic improvements. However, the oil will not change your curl pattern, so if your hair is naturally kinky or curly, it will not turn smooth and straight.
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Tips
- Use regularly as a natural treatment.Thanks
- Eating a few almonds every day, in your cereal, as a midday snack, or in a salad can aid hair health.Thanks
- Try making a moisture mask using 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of organic almond oil, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) raw honey to lock in moisture and mend split ends and two drops of pure tea tree oil to stimulate hair growth and sooth scalp. Allow it to sit 30 minutes in a cap or wrapped in a towel to keep it from dripping. Works best on towel dried hair and your should double mixture for long hair.Thanks
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- I would suggest for you to not apply it too much because if you do it every day, your hair will get softer and softer, but because you put oil in your hair so often, it will get use to the oil. And if you stop putting it on, your hair will start to get rough and hard.
- Try using olive oil, almond oil, and a few drops of rose water. It will make your hair strong smooth and thick. Do this 3 times a week for quick results.
- Try a combination of castor oil, a vitamin E capsule, almond oil, and coconut oil. It helps to give the max amount of useful nutrients to your hair.
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Things You'll Need
- Almond oil
- Shower cap
References
- ↑ https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/ingredients/5-ways-to-use-almond-oil-in-your-self-care-routine/
- ↑ https://www.webmd.com/beauty/natural-oils
- ↑ http://www.curlynikki.com/2014/10/sweet-almond-oil-for-natural-hair.html
- ↑ https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/ingredients/5-ways-to-use-almond-oil-in-your-self-care-routine/
- ↑ https://www.webmd.com/beauty/natural-oils
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To apply almond oil to your hair, start with wet hair so that the oil can more easily soak in. Then, warm the oil in the microwave in 10 second increments. When the oil is warm to the touch, rub it into your scalp starting at your forehead and working your way back to the nape of your neck. Comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb to disperse the oil to the tips, then cover your head with a shower cap. Let it sit for 1 hour, then shampoo to remove the oil. For tips from our Beauty reviewer on using almond oil to protect against split ends, read on!
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