HAIR AND OLIVE OIL - BUSTING OLD WIVES TALES ON HAIR TREATMENTS

Yeah, we've all tried nourishing our hair with oils, all types of it. One time, the trend was baby oil, then it was coconut oil, then flaxseed, and if you could afford it, macadamia oil. But olive oil has always been around as a natural dry hair cure-all.

There are tons of remedies involving olive oil, virgin olive oil, extra virgin and organic. While the potency of olive oil cannot be disputed, the tradition of pouring olive oil on your hair and keeping it on is not so true.

Unless mixed with water and carefully turned into an emulsion, pure olive oil does not get absorbed into your hair at all. So why get all oily and oil up your bathroom when you'd do better drinking the good oil down. It'll work a lot better for your hair and skin that way too.

Alternatively, shop for products with olive oil or some kind of beneficial oil for your hair. The beauty aisle are filled with shampoos, conditioners and treatments made from the nutrients of a variety of oils. Try REDKEN Smooth Down Conditioner with macadamia oil for nourishment, Candelilla Wax to smooth hair and Cationic Refiners to control frizz. These products are made to absorb quickly into your hair, nourishing your hair from within without the mess and oiliness.

That way you don't oil up your bathroom, clump up your hair, clog your pores and smell like the kitchen.