Which plant oils for which hair type?

Chers Santies,

For the second part, we meet on thehe use of vegetable oils for hair but this time with the aim of discovering which oil is right for your hair type and your goal! 

Vegetable oils for different hair types

For dry hair

The needs of this type of hair are twofold:hydration and nutrition. Vegetable oils to choose for dry hair are :

Wheat germ oil

Wheat germ oil ( Triticum savitum)

Elle va adoucir et nourrir les cheveux secs lesquels sont souvent difficiles à coiffer. Discover

Avocado oil

Avocado (Persea americana) vegetable oil

Idéale pour nourrir les cheveux secs et abîmés en profondeur. Elle permet de stimuler la pousse de cheveux, de les renforcer et de les rendre moins cassants.

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shea butter

Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa)

It helps hair that has become very devitalized or lacks shine. Thanks to its fatty acids, hair ends and lengths will regain vitality. To avoid weighing hair down, avoid applying it to the roots.              Discover

Tip: it's advisable to leave the oil on for at least 30 minutes in a towel or cap, as dry hair needs deep conditioning. You can also leave your hair uncovered and leave it overnight.

For oily hair

There are essential oils for oily hair too. They will nourish the hair fiber while balancing sebum production.

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Black cumin oil (Nigella sativa)

Elle va réparer, fortifier et nourrir le cheveux gras grâce à ses vertus purifiantes. Discover

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Jojoba oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)

It has the ability to control the amount of sebum produced in the hair. Jojoba oil's mission is to help eliminate any small greasy residues that may be deposited on your scalp. It is a protective and regenerating oil.                                                                            Discover

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Hazelnut oil (Corylus avellana)

This oil will also help regulate sebum production. Your hair will be moisturized, fortified and nourished without looking too greasy. Discover

Tip: oil baths should be used no more than once a week, or just before coloring, blow-drying, curling or straightening.

For frizzy hair 

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Shea butter

Apporte une nutrition complète et en profondeur à la fibre capillaire crépue qui est souvent sèche pour éviter la déshydratation.                                        Discover

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Coconut oil (Coco nucifera)

Elle nourrit en profondeur.                                                                           Discover

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Mix: argan oil + sweet almond oil + coconut oil or shea butter

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Tip: Knowing that frizzy hair is not easy to sublimate. To do so, add a few drops of thevegetable oils mentioned above in the shampoing or conditioner. This will complete the treatment. 

For fine hair

People with fine hair generally have the same goal: to gain volume and protect their hair from damage caused by heat, chemicals and the outside environment (pollution, sun). To strengthen and care for fine hair, you need :

  • Argan oil: ideal for fine hair with split ends, it adds volume, shine, vitamin E and repairs split ends or the "electric appearance of this type of hair".
  • Coconut oil It has the ability to deeply repair the hair fiber, creating suppleness, shine and volume while nourishing and moisturizing the hair. 

Extra tips

  1.  Leave on for about ten minutes before rinsing or washing to avoid weighing them down.
  2. Limit the use of high-temperature hairdryers and opt for washing with lukewarm water.
  3. For volume in record time, heat a dab ofcoconut oil between your hands and apply to your hair: use 1 to 2 times a week maximum. 

For color-treated hair

The need for this type of hair will depend on the type of color (synthetic or natural, with or without ammonia or bleach).

Certaines huiles végétales permettent d'altérer la coloration (la jaunir ou la ternir) et il est alors important de faire un choix soigné :

  • Sweet almond oil: nourishes and repairs damaged or dry hair after coloring without changing the results.
  • L'huile de ricin: perte des cheveux après une coloration ? l'huile de ricin va agir sur la pousse des cheveux de manière intense et va les protéger. 
  • Oil fromarganFor longer-lasting color, even after repeated washing. 
  • Avocado oil : repairs damage caused by coloring and adds shine.

Tips and tricks :

  1. Apply the vegetable oils all over the hair as for coloring.
  2. Rest time: 30 to 60 minutes.
  3. Make your shampoing for color-treated hair, or leave the hair mask on overnight and wash the next morning. 

For curly hair

This type of hair needs in-depth hydration and nutrition, while at the same time preserving curls.

  • Argan oil: shine and deep nourishment.
  • Jojoba oil: important nutrition and added shine. Suitable for both dry and oily hair, thanks to its ability to regulate sebum production.
  • Coconut oil : nourishes and repairs curly hair. Just make sure it hasn't left a crusty residue on the hair, as in winter it solidifies at low temperatures.

Conclusion on vegetable oils for hair

Pour conclure, les huiles végétales sont un moyen naturel de prendre soin de tout type de cheveux. Il ne vous reste plus qu'à choisir l'huile qui vous correspond et on se dit à très vite pour un nouveau sujet. 

Demiraj Elana 6 June, 2024
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