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Curlies love their hair oils. They can be an economical and effective way to care for our curls using what you have in your kitchen. And one oil most of us have in our kitchens is canola oil – but have you ever considered putting it on your hair? Canola oil is the unknown nephew of other popular oils, such as coconut, castor and olive oil. Canola oil is a vegetable oil, which is derived from rapeseed. Often, the oil is used for cooking, but depending on your hair needs it can also have benefits for your hair. You may be tempted to nod and click away from this article, or perhaps you’re interested in learning more.
Benefits
Due to its texture canola oil has the ability to fully penetrate into the strands, leaving the curls moisturized. This is beneficial for curlies who have dry hair.
It is the perfect sealant; it is known that canola oil does a far better job than other oils. Consequently, moisture will be locked in your hair.
Canola oil contains sterols, which recover damages cells. This means that canola oil can help you get rid of your split ends.
Canola oil consists of vitamin E, which helps reduce hair loss.
Now knowing the benefits, you may want to know how you should use canola oil. It really depends on your curly hair need, but you can use the oil as a hot oil treatment, as a pre-poo or as a sealant. Personally, I do not like using the oil as a sealant, because a jelly would work better for me. But I like using the oil as a hot oil treatment. I have noticed that after applying the oil consistently my regained its strength and versatility.
How to Use Canola Oil
There are many ways to apply canola oil to your hair, but below methods are my favorites.
When you want to treat your dry hair, then you should definitely try this method. Mix three tablespoons of canola oil with three tablespoons of tea tree oil (or any other loved oil”>. Heat the mixture until it gets lukewarm and then apply it to your hair. Cover the hair with a shower cap and leave it onto your hair for 1-2 hours. Wash it off with a gentle shampoo and enjoy the moisture!
Do you prefer a hair mask? Then you will like this ingredient! Mix the canola oil with mashed bananas. Add one tablespoon of honey and put it together in a mixer. Blend until you have a smooth substance. Apply the hair mask onto your hair and cover it with a cotton cloth. Leave it untouched for 45 minutes and rinse with water. This hair mask will moisturize your hair and it promotes hair growth as well.
To achieve the best results there are some things you must do and some habits you should avoid.
Dos:
Be consistent if you want to see results. This means that if you do a weekly hot oil treatment you should apply the oil every week.
Be patient. You will not see the results after two weeks. It will take a while, but eventually, your patience will be rewarded.
Purchase pure canola oil. Some retailers offer canola oil, which is cheaper as it is not pure canola oil. Carefully read the ingredient list and place the bottle back, when you see that rapeseed is not the only ingredient.
When doing a hot oil treatment, beware of the oil becoming too hot. This can lead to serious burns.
Donts:
Do not skip an allergy test. You can apply one drop of canola oil on your skin to see whether you are allergic. It costs less than a minute of your time and you will be safe rather than sorry.
When doing a hot oil treatment wait until the oil is lukewarm
Do not overuse the oil, do not include the oil in every part of your routine. If you have done a hot oil treatment, it is not necessary to use a hair mask, which consists of the oil.
Purchasing the oil does not require a high investment. It is worth a try since it is a great moisturizer!
