If your hair has lost its luster, steellifeless, dry and dull, then do not reconcile with this state of affairs! Many people use olive oil for hair and have already noted positive results after using such a tool. Learn and you, how to apply it correctly! 
What effect does olive oil have on the hair?
What will give the use of such a tool? What action does it have? It should be noted right away that such a product is truly unique in its composition, because there is everything that the human body needs. It has long been used not only for cooking dishes, but also for cosmetic purposes: they lubricated their hands and face, processed their hair. But it's worth digging into the essence of the activity of certain substances.
Vitamin D is extremely important for proper and more complete assimilation of calcium. And everyone knows that calcium is the main component of hair beauty and is responsible for their strength and health.
Phosphorus helps the hair to retain its rich and natural color. Without this element, they would have been quite dull and gray.
Vitamin E is the source of nutrition for the skin. But it also has an antioxidant effect, that is, it protects the cells from disintegration and prevents their mutation and degeneration.
Carotenoids stimulate the production of the bodyvitamin A, which, in turn, triggers the synthesis of collagen and elastin in cells. And thanks to these two substances, the hair becomes more bulky, dense in structure and shiny.
Fatty acids will help restore a healthy appearance to the hair, preventing the cross-section of the tips, fragility, loss and delamination.
Phospholipids help to remove inflammation from the skinhead. And if the scalp is inflamed, then the hair follicles will not receive enough oxygen, which will lead to thinning and even loss of hair.
Sterols help strengthen the hair from the inside.
Flavonoids improve the supply of hair follicles with the necessary nutrients and oxygen.
Chlorophyll is a stimulant for the formation of new cells. When this component hits the scalp, the curls begin to grow faster, they become noticeably larger.
That is why applying olive oil to improve the condition of the hair will be extremely beneficial. 
How to use olive oil properly
As is known, the effectiveness of cosmetics(including those made at home) directly depends on the quality of their components and on their combination. So to prepare homemade cosmetics with the addition of oil it is worth to approach responsibly. A few rules for beginning cosmetologists:
If you want to increase the activity of substances,contained in oil, and also to force them to interact with other ingredients, it must be slightly heated before use. But it should not be hot, the best option is 40-45 degrees.
Buy natural olive oil, not analogues. Remember that the price of such a product can not be too low.
If the list of ingredients for cookingmeans is water, it is best to take purified water. And the best option - a mineral, because it will supply hair with additional useful substances.
Often, the composition of funds with oil from the olive tree areeggs. So, better choose your home or at least buy them in proven places. The seller must have all sales permits, sanitary service conclusions and product analysis results on hand. The fact is that eggs can contain microorganisms that are dangerous to humans.
If you want, you can buy a special cosmetic olive oil, but the most common, if it is clean and natural, will do. It is better to buy a cold pressed extra-class oil.
Wraps for hair with olive oil: recipes
We offer several recipes for wrapping.
Wrap for damaged hair. Take 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and warm (the oil should be warm, not hot). Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, as much cognac, honey. All this mix and apply to the hair. Now wrap the strands with food wrap or simply put on the bag, and then wrap the head with a towel. After an hour, the hair can be rinsed with warm running water.
Wrap for normal and dry hair. Mix 1 egg yolk, 1.5 tablespoons olive and 1 tablespoon of castor oil and apply this compound first to the roots, then spread it over the entire length of the hair. Now wrap the head with food wrap, then with a warm towel or some dense cloth. After 40-50 minutes, rinse with shampoo.
Wrap for oily hair. You need to mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons of honey and 1.5-2 tablespoons of aloe juice. All this is warmed up in a water bath and put on dry hair, then wrap the head with a plastic wrap, and then wrap it with a towel. After an hour, rinse the hair with shampoo, which you usually use.
Masks with olive oil
There are a variety of hair masks with olive oil for almost any occasion. We offer several options.
Mask against split ends. For its preparation, mix 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. This compound is heated in a water bath so that it becomes warm, and then apply on strands, evenly distribute, and after half an hour, rinse with shampoo.
Mask to accelerate growth. Prepare 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the same pepper tincture, mix everything. Then apply the composition only to the scalp (when applied to the hair, they can be strongly dried) and leave it for 10-15 minutes, then rinse the head thoroughly with water and shampoo. Such a remedy will strengthen the blood circulation of the scalp and improve the supply of nutrients to the hair follicles. And the curls will become stronger and healthier.
Nourishing hair mask with olive oil. For its preparation, mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 3 tablespoons of oil. Lightly heat the mixture, stir well and apply to the hair, leaving for 30-40 minutes. Then wash it off with your shampoo.
Mask for weak and oily hair. Mix 3 teaspoons of lemon juice with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Apply the formula to the hair and leave for 20-40 minutes. Then wash the head with a normal shampoo.
Olive mask for dry hair. In equal amounts, mix jojoba oil and olive oil. Blend the mixture lightly and distribute it along the entire length of the hair. Wait for 20-30 minutes and rinse with shampoo.
Homemade shampoos with the addition of olive oil
From olive oil are obtained and wonderful nutritional and healthy shampoos. And what can be the application?
Shampoo for dandruff. To prepare it, you need the following ingredients: 1/6 cup soap base or 2 tablespoons grated soap (best to take baby or glycerin), ¼ cup clean filtered water, one teaspoon of olive oil and apple cider vinegar, 3 teaspoons of apple juice, ground cloves on the tip of the knife. All this mix and leave for an hour or two in a warm place, so that the shampoo is slightly infused, and its components are activated. When using, apply to the hair, distributing along the entire length, leave for a couple of minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Shampoo for normal and dry hair. Mix half a cup of soap base and clean water, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, mix everything thoroughly. Wash your hair with such shampoo 1-2 times a week to make it more shiny and healthy.
Rules and methods of using olive oil based products
Use olive oil for hair needs to be correct and rational. For you, some useful tips.
It is best to rub the funds first into the scalp, and then distribute the entire length of the strands so that they are not too greasy.
If the product is badly washed off, then you can use a little trick: do not wet the curls, and apply the shampoo and foam it well, and then wash off this bulk foam with the help of warm water.
The number of ingredients in the recipes is indicated approximately. If you have long hair, increase it.
Under the influence of heat, the activity of substances contained in olive oil intensifies. So during the procedure you can close all windows and even turn on the heater.
The exposure time of the agent can be increased if there are no aggressive ingredients (eg, alcohol or vinegar) in the formulation.
Apply only freshly prepared product. And if you decide to keep it, then do it in the fridge.
When applying the composition, massage the head with the pads of the fingers, rub the product into the hair.
Let the olive oil nourish and beautify your hair!
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