Almond Oil and Hair Care Benefits
Almond oil has been used to promote thicker and longer hair growth all the way back to the ancient Egyptians. It strengthened the roots, thus strengthening growing hair; stopped hair loss; blocked dandruff; added radiant sheen and silky smoothness to the hair. Almond Oil contains fatty acids that are essential in natural hair care maintenance. It helps to grow and strengthen hair, while adding suppleness to healthy hair. Try this helpful oil in the following natural hair care recipes.
Almond Oil Scalp Massage
Try a simple scalp massage with about a tablespoon of almond oil. Continue the gentle massage to ends of hair; let rest for about 15 minutes, then use cool water and rinse hair. Follow with an all natural shampoo powder. Depending on condition of hair and rate of hair growth, repeat this treatment once or twice a week.
Deep Repair Masque for Dry Hair #1
Mix a teaspoon of each: olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil, avocado oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. Massage and smooth gently into the scalp. Do NOT comb hair with honey in it, USE YOUR HANDS to smooth.
Cover your head with shower cap; then cover with a towel to keep the heat in. Leave on for 20 minutes. Shampoo with Imbue™ Natural Shampoo or Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Final part of rinse: use cold water for about a minute to close follicles. Repeat this 3-4 times a week. This treatment will encourage hair growth by strengthening the hair follicle; reconstruct, moisturize, soften hair and remove frizz.
Deep Repair Masque for Dry Hair #2
Make a paste by mixing:
2 egg yolks, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. almond oil, 2 tsp. brandy, 2 tbsp. each of Amla, Reetha and Shikakai powder. Enough water to make paste.
Gently part hair and massage mixture on the scalp, first, then throughout hair. Cover your head with shower cap; then cover with a towel to keep the heat in. Leave on for 30 minutes. Shampoo with Imbue™ Natural Shampoo. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Final part of rinse: use cold water for about a minute to close follicles. To encourage hair growth, repeat treatment 2-3 times a week, as needed.
Almond oil is easy to apply, and most likely, can be found right on your kitchen pantry shelves. When used along with other natural botanical powders, it can make a real difference in your rate of hair growth in just a few short months. You’ll love the results of proper hair care.
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