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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Super Oils for Natural Hair

1. Jojoba Oil-  Great For Moisture-  is very similar to the molecular structure to sebum, the natural oil your scalp produces.
2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil- Great For Moisture- great for hair that is dry or damaged,  recommended for very coarse or thick. Great to be used as treatment of the scalp. It does have a very distinct color and odor, that may or may not appease to your senses. 
3. Castor Oil- Great for Moisture or Hair Loss-Can be used as a hot oil treatment for dry hair. It is also considered a humectant, which means it draws in moisture.The ricinoleic acid found in castor oil has a high level of anti fungal properties and is a great remedy to use on mild or severe cases of dandruff.Castor oil also has a high concentration of Omega 9 fatty acids providing rich moisture to your hair and scalp, preventing hair breakage/loss and also keeping your scalp from being dry and flaky.
4.Coconut Oil- Great for Shine/ Damaged Hair/Hair Loss-  Hair is just like a hose or tube, it is hollow from the inside, coconut oil is fully able to penetrate this hollow space , filling it up, giving the hair more body. This in turn makes the hair appear more dense and full.Regular application of coconut oil as a hair pre-wash and post-wash treatment results in significant reduction of protein loss from both damaged and undamaged hair.Microbial infections can affect the scalp and hair follicles resulting in weak dry hair. Lauric acid found in coconut oil is  antimicrobial, protecting the hair follicle resulting in less breakage/hair loss.
5. Sweet Almond Oil- Great For Moisture- Sweet almond oil is rich in Vitamins A,B1,B6 and E. Vitamin E contains good antioxidants that promote the circulation of the scalp. Vitamin B complex has been shown to promote hair growth.. Vitamin A contain antioxidants necessary to maintain healthy cell and membrane growth. This oil is also rich in magnesium, a mineral that is necessary to maintain hair growth, it is also a good source of iron , which is necessary for Strong healthy hair. Sweet Almond Oil is also moisture rich oil the penetrates  well into the hair shaft and follicles, helping to relieve dry itchy scalp.

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