Curly hair often tends to lose definition and volume and often becomes dry and frizzy as well as electrifying. This makes it difficult to keep them in order, so argan oil can be of great help because it keeps them soft, hydrated and restores volume to the hair. It also protects them from external agents and from the heat of the plate and hairdryer thanks to the presence of Omega 3 which form a special protective barrier on the hair, without however greasing the scalp. For a quick treatment you can add a few drops of argan oil to the hair foam: you will immediately eliminate frizz.
How detangling
Argan oil is also an excellent detangler for hair: used on damp hair it makes them more docile to comb. Remember, however, to always treat your hair well without mistreating it with fast drying, also avoid combing curly hair when it is dry because it could break and weaken. Instead, with argan oil they will be stronger.
Moisturizes hair and repairs damage
Dehydrated hair appears externally with small flakes that do not make them uniform, moreover they are more fragile and exposed to external agents. Argan oil is able to give the hair the right hydration: it helps the flakes to close, repairing even small damages and makes the hair stronger, more compact and shiny. Thanks to its nourishing properties, argan oil also protects and strengthens the tips.
It prevents the fall
In addition, argan oil prevents hair loss and promotes regrowth thanks mainly to vitamin E. Just heat a few drops of argan oil with a couple of cloves of garlic, leave them to infuse for an hour and then apply them on the scalp, massaging gently before normal washing.
Argan oil for hair: how to apply it for an optimal result
Let's now see how to use argan oil on hair for excellent results.
Prepare the scalp
Start by preparing the scalp to receive argan oil. Massage it to dry hair using your fingertips, make slow and circular movements: in this way you will reactivate the circulation allowing the oil to be better absorbed. So you can pass it from the root to the tips in different ways: compress or on dry hair, in fact it can be used both before and after styling.
On dry hair to reduce frizz
Used on dry hair, argan oil will help reduce frizz, because it will create a protective barrier protecting the hair from heat and external agents. Apply a few drops of argan with your hands, heat it between the palms and then distribute it over the entire length. Then proceed with the blow-dry: the hair will be hydrated from the root to the ends and will be bright and soft to the touch.
As a compress before shampooing
If you use argan oil as a compress, distribute it on the hair from the root to the ends and let it act for an hour or even overnight if possible: the longer the shutter speed, the faster the results. Then shampoo using a neutral and delicate product and proceed with drying. The crease will be light and perfect and the hair will be voluminous and shiny.
Argan oil for hair: how to choose it
Before applying argan oil on hair, however, it is important to know which one to choose: those that we find for sale in pharmacies, herbalists or supermarkets, in fact, are not all the same.
Pure argan oil: lighter and more valuable
Pure argan oil is lighter: it does not weigh down the hair but at the same time deeply hydrates it. It can be applied both before and after shampooing. It is a precious oil so it is better to avoid using it for wraps, as it would require a lot of product. Use it on the tips and length on damp hair after shampooing. Leave on for at least half an hour before drying them.