How to use Olive Oil for Matted Hair
Olive oil has been around for centuries. It’s beneficial in many ways, including for hair. But can olive oil help to detangle hair? Matted hair? Well, that all depends.
Are you looking for information on using olive oil to detangle matted hair? Or maybe you’re wondering if it’s even possible. Great! In this post, I will answer all your questions as best as I can from REAL life experience. So keep reading.
Let’s first start by discussing the effects olive oil has on hair.
Benefits of Olive Oil For Hair
This natural oil contains nutrients that can nourish and protect your strands.
Olive oil has been used for centuries as a natural treatment for hair. It is rich in vitamins and minerals essential for healthy hair growth. Olive oil is especially beneficial for dry, brittle, or damaged hair.
Olive oil is rich in vitamins a and e, essential for healthy hair growth. It also contains antioxidants that can help to protect your hair from damage.
In addition, olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe the scalp and reduce dandruff.
Olive Oil Relaxes Hair
Olive oil can help to loosen and relax matted hair. The nutrients in olive oil can penetrate the hair shaft and help to ease the knots. In addition, olive oil has a slippery texture that can help to detangle matted hair.
This is especially helpful for those of us who have tight curls and coily hair. The oil can also help to loosen the hair, making it easier to comb and style. In addition, olive oil makes the hair soft and manageable.
Olive Oil Loosens Hair
Olive oil is an excellent natural option for those with matted hair. It can help to loosen and detangle the knots while providing essential nutrients for healthy hair growth.
Olive Oil Softens Hair
Olive oil can make hair soft and manageable. The vitamins and nutrients in olive oil can help to nourish and condition the hair.
How To Use Olive Oil To Detangle Matted Hair
There are 2 methods you can try to detangle matted hair. I’m going to start first with the technique I’ve used. Then, I will share another recommended way I have yet to use personally.
1st Method
- Make sure your hair is freshly washed or cleaned first.
- Divide your hair into sections depending on the thickness of your hair.
- Dampen your hair or spray one section at a time with water.
- Take one section of hair and apply a small amount of olive oil (I eyeball it).
- WAIT for at least one minute for the olive oil to set in and soften your hair.
- Gently comb through your hair.
- Repeat steps 3 to 6 with each section of hair.
For easier application, you may want to add oil to a squirt bottle or oil and water to a spray bottle. I’ve used this method on my daughter, and it caused me to fall in love with olive oil all over again.
You can read more about it here in My Favorite Natural Hair Detangler.
2nd Method
Massage a small amount onto your scalp and generously to matted hair. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes, then shampoo and condition it as usual. If necessary, proceed to detangle your hair in small sections with a fine tooth comb.
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Be Patient And Take Your Time
If you have matted hair, it will take some time to detangle it. Be patient and take your time. You may need to use a wide-toothed comb to avoid breaking your hair. Or, you might need to use a fine tooth comb to gently work through a few strands of hair at a time.
This is almost as difficult as trying to detangle your hair–taking the time to detangle it. And, it can take a long time, depending on how matted it is. But, if it’s possible and worth it, then it might be an option you want to consider.
Your Matted Hair May Need To Be Cut
If your hair is severely matted, it may need to be cut. This will help to prevent further damage to the hair and scalp. If you decide to cut your matted hair, use sharp scissors and take your time. Start by slowly working through small sections of the matted hair.
To use olive oil for matted hair, massage a small amount into your scalp and hair before cutting. This will help to lubricate the scissors and prevent further damage to the hair. After you have cut away the matted hair, shampoo and condition it as usual.
Get Advice From A Hair Professional
If you feel that your hair is too unmanageable but unsure what to do, you may need to talk to a hair expert. Be patient when detangling matted hair, and seek professional help if the hair is severely matted. A hair professional may give you the best advice on handling matted hair. They will be able to assess the severity of the situation and give you the best course of action.
Hopefully, you’ve found these tips helpful. If you applied any of these methods and succeeded, please share in the comments below or share this post with someone who may need it.
