For those people who prefer to use natural products rather than buying commercial cosmetics to protect themselves from harmful chemicals, olive oil is a vital beauty tool. Many still do not know the many benefits and uses of olive oil that go beyond simple use in the kitchen, including that of serving as an excellent moisturizing mask for the hair. Unfortunately, however, removing the oil from the hair is not easy, given its dense and greasy composition. Nonetheless, with a little effort, you can enjoy all the benefits that olive oil can offer to your hair without any residue left.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Use Shampoo and Conditioner
Step 1. Use regular shampoo
Wash your hair thoroughly with the product you use regularly and then nourish it with conditioner. Apply the shampoo directly to the scalp and rub it into the scalp and hair roots gently. Rinse your hair with warm water before applying the conditioner in the same way. Finally, do another thorough rinse.
Reapply the shampoo and conditioner again if necessary. Repeat the same steps until your hair looks less greasy
Step 2. Cleanse your scalp and hair with a clarifying shampoo
It is a type of shampoo formulated to remove cosmetic residues from the hair, such as hairspray, gel or modeling wax, and can also be useful for removing chlorine after swimming in the pool or, in this case, oil. olive oil after using it as a nourishing mask. Pour some clarifying shampoo into your palms and apply it to your hair. Massage it gently, focusing your attention especially on the scalp. When finished, rinse thoroughly with hot water.
This step is only necessary if the shampoo and conditioner you normally use hasn't been able to get the oil out of your hair
Step 3. Make a cleaning paste with baking soda
Mix it with water to remove the last remaining olive oil residue from your hair. You can mix the two ingredients directly in the palm of your hand until you get a thick mixture. Just add a few drops of water at a time to the baking soda and mix them together. Spread the cleansing paste on your hair starting from the roots, then work your way through the lengths and then the ends.
- At this point you can put on a shower cap or wrap a towel or plastic bag around your hair and wait 15 minutes before rinsing.
- After a quarter of an hour, rinse your scalp and hair thoroughly. If necessary, repeat the steps to remove residual olive oil.
Method 2 of 3: Other Possible Solutions
Step 1. Try using dry shampoo
Its function is precisely to absorb excess grease from the hair, so it can also be indicated to eliminate olive oil. Apply it following the instructions on the can. Generally it is a spray product that is sprayed on the roots of the hair and then carefully brushed in order to remove the excess product.
- Dry shampoo should only be applied to dry hair.
- If you want, you can also scrub your hair with a towel after applying the dry shampoo. The additional friction should help remove the olive oil from the hair.
- If you don't have dry shampoo at home, you can use a small amount of baby powder. Spread it over your head being careful not to overdo it, then distribute it all over your hair using the brush or comb.
Step 2. Use dishwasher detergent
Apply a small amount to damp hair if it continues to be greasy. It is a product formulated to remove grease and grease from dishes, so it will be able to remove the residues of olive oil left on the hair after using the shampoo and conditioner.
- To prevent your hair from drying out unnecessarily, start with a small amount of detergent and add more as needed.
- In addition to the olive oil, the dishwasher detergent will also have removed their natural protective oils from your hair, so now feed them with a rich-textured conditioner if you don't want them to be dry.
Step 3. Gather your hair in a ponytail
If they're still not completely clean, try keeping them tied up. By collecting them on the back of your head you should be able to mask the last of the greasy residue left by the olive oil, buying some time to make another attempt to remove it.
- You can try to make a high, low ponytail or to gather them at the nape of the neck.
- You can also make a bun or one or more braids to mask the oil on the hair. These hairstyles are particularly suitable for those with long hair.
Method 3 of 3: Take the Right Precautions
Step 1. Do things on time
Do not apply olive oil to your hair just before an important event, such as a wedding or party. If you find it difficult to remove the grease from your hair, you will inevitably feel embarrassed. Use olive oil well in advance to avoid having to attend the event with your hair flat and weighted as if it were dirty.
The ideal is to use the oil at least several days in advance in view of an important occasion to have all the time necessary to deal with any problems or unforeseen circumstances
Step 2. Avoid prolonged contact with the skin
Leaving the hair in contact with the skin of the forehead or neck while applying and removing olive oil could cause a rash in those areas. Wrap your hair in a shower cap to avoid any possible unwanted consequences for the skin.
Remember that using hot oil could cause severe burns. Heat it gradually to keep it from exceeding the desired temperature and apply it carefully to your hair
Step 3. Dilute the oil before using it
Before you start applying it to your hair, take a preventative measure by diluting it with water. The ideal choice is to halve its viscosity by mixing one part of olive oil with two parts of water.
Diluting it before applying it will make it easier for you to remove it from your hair after letting the mask work. This is a great way to avoid having to find a solution to greasy and heavy hair
Step 4. Eliminate the oil from your hair completely
Leaving it on your skin and hair for too long will risk damaging them instead of getting positive results. The pores on the scalp may become clogged, so the skin may become irritated and pimples and blackheads may form. Also, if you have dandruff, the pieces of dead skin could stick to your skin, so the problem could get worse.
If any of the methods described don't work properly, don't be discouraged. Give it another try or try using another method until your hair is clean again
Advice
- Olive oil is a natural ingredient capable of moisturizing the hair and alleviating the problem of split ends. How often to apply it depends on the structure of the hair (coarse or fine) and the amount of sebum produced by the glands in the scalp. If your hair is naturally oily or very thin it is best to use it only occasionally, while if it is thick or dry you can use it more often.
- Olive oil should only be applied to damp or wet hair, as it is much more difficult to remove when used on dry hair.
- By slightly heating the oil before using it you can make it less dense, so you will have less trouble applying it evenly to the hair. It may be sufficient to heat it briefly between the palms of your hands.
