Flaxseed oil for hair

Useful properties of linseed oil, like many other vegetable oils, are due to the high content of vitamins (in particular, A, E, F), minerals, and most importantly - essential fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic, oleic), which the human body itself produces in the state.

Even if you just use it regularlylinseed oil for food, it will help you to improve the condition of your hair, because the beauty and health of hair and skin first of all go "from within": first you need to improve the body, and only then to resort to cosmetic procedures. You need to drink 1 tbsp. l. oil on an empty stomach 2-3 times a day. You can also add flax seed oil to the food. And already in addition to this, you can use linseed oil for hair in the form of different masks.

Flaxseed oil will help strengthen hair,restore their damaged structure, make them stronger and shiny, prevent hair loss and accelerate hair growth. It helps against dandruff, fragility, split ends. Hair will look more beautiful and well-groomed. But in order for the effect of flax oil to manifest itself to the full, flax oil for hair needs to be used regularly for several weeks or even months.

Flaxseed oil is suitable for different types of hair, because it is quickly absorbed and does not make hair greasy. You can make masks out of pure (or a littlediluted) linseed oil. Simply rub it into the scalp in a circular motion and apply along the entire length of the hair, leave for a couple of hours (it is desirable to wrap your hair) and wash your head.

You can use flax oil for hair in combination with essential oils. Select the essential oil you need depending on theyour hair type. So, the essential oils of ylang-ylang or lavender, and eucalyptus or grapefruit, are suitable for dry and normal hair (for more detailed information on the selection of essential oils by type of hair, see our article "Essential oils for hair"). Just add a few drops of ethereal to linseed oil and make a mask, as described above.

Flax oil for hair can also be used in various masks, in combination with other components, which will enhance its effect. For example, for preparation of a nutritious mask you need to grind 2 egg yolks, and 1 tbsp. l. flax oil mixed with 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice. Then the mixture of butter and juice should be gradually introduced into the yolks. Apply this mask to the clean scalp, it should be evenly distributed throughout the length of the hair. Wrap the hair with cellophane, on top - with a towel. After 20-40 minutes, rinse the mask with warm water.

From hair loss, for density and faster growth You can make a mask of linseed oil mixedwith honey and grated onions (all components are taken in equal proportions). Apply it the same way as the previous one. The only drawback of this mask is the onion smell. Therefore, as an alternative, you can use mask of linseed oil and cognac, taken in different proportions.

By the way, use for hair not only linseed oil, but also an infusion of flaxseed. It can be used to facilitate combingand laying, as well as when winding hair on curlers. In this case, the wave will last longer, and the damage to the hair will be much less. This infusion can be prepared in two ways. First - pour a teaspoon of flax seed with 30 ml of hot water and shake for 15 minutes. The second is to take 1 tsp. (with top) flaxseed, pour 200-300 ml of water and boil for about a minute. When the broth is infused for 2-3 hours, it is necessary to strain it.

Please note that flaxseed oil loses its useful properties when stored incorrectly. For example, it is afraid of high temperatures,so store it in a cool place in a tightly closed container (preferably from a dark glass). The shelf life of flax oil is 1 year. Flax seed oil is not advised to be heat treated.