For people who like to use natural products instead of the chemical products that are usually sold in supermarkets, olive oil is one of the staple household ingredients. This oil has many benefits and can be used outside of cooking purposes. One of its functions is as a hair mask for deep-conditioning. However, this oil is difficult to remove from hair due to its heavy and oily texture. However, with a little extra care and cleaning, you can enjoy all the benefits of olive oil on your hair while still removing all the nagging oil residue.
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Method 1 of 3: Rinsing and Conditioning Hair
Step 1. Use your regular shampoo
Wash thoroughly with your usual shampoo and conditioner. Spread the shampoo onto your scalp and rub it in carefully. Rinse hair and scalp with warm water. After that, apply conditioner in the same way and rinse hair.
Reuse shampoo and conditioner if necessary. Repeat the steps above until your hair doesn't feel greasy from the olive oil. If you use regular shampoo, it may take up to three rinses to remove excess olive oil
Step 2. Clean your hair with a clarifying shampoo
This product is a shampoo designed to remove the buildup of dirt from the hair. This dirt can be leftover wax, gel, hair spray, chlorine, or olive oil hair mask. Pour the shampoo into your palms, then smooth it over your hair. Gently massage the product into your hair and focus on the scalp. After that, rinse your hair with warm water.
If you use a clarifying shampoo, it usually only takes one rinse to remove any excess oil from your hair
Step 3. Make a baking soda paste
Prepare a mixture of baking soda and water to remove any excess olive oil. Mix the two ingredients in the palm of your hand to form a paste. You just need to add a little water to the baking soda until it has a paste-like consistency. Coat the hair with the paste. Start layering from the roots to the tips of the hair gradually.
- Cover your hair with a shower cap, towel, plastic bag, or similar object. Let the paste sit on your hair for about 15 minutes.
- Rinse hair thoroughly in the shower. Repeat the above steps if necessary to remove any remaining olive oil.
Method 2 of 3: Using Other Tricks
Step 1. Try dry shampoo
Dry shampoo is useful to absorb the remaining olive oil that you use on your hair. Just use dry shampoo on dry hair according to the directions on the product packaging. Most dry shampoo products come in a spray form, so you can spray the product onto your hair and use a comb to spread the shampoo throughout your hair.
- Make sure you don't use dry shampoo on wet hair.
- You can rub a towel on your hair after using dry shampoo. The added friction helps lift more oil from the hair.
- If you don't have dry shampoo, you can use baby powder in a pinch. Just sprinkle some baby powder on your crown and use a comb to spread it all over your hair.
Step 2. Use dish soap
Spread a small amount of dish soap on damp hair if it still feels greasy. Dish soap or detergent is formulated to remove oil so it can remove olive oil from hair after conditioner and shampoo only remove some of the other fat.
- To keep your hair from drying out, use a little dish soap first and add soap if necessary.
- Use a deep moisturizing conditioner after removing the oil with dish soap. Detergents can dry out your hair and remove all the natural oils from your hair.
Step 3. Tie your hair into a ponytail
If you can't get all the olive oil out of your hair, try styling it in a ponytail. A pigtail like this can hide any excess oil from the olive oil and give you more time before trying to remove the excess oil again.
- You can make a ponytail on the top of the head or the back of the neck. In addition, you can also make a beautiful short ponytail under the neck.
- Also, you can style your hair in a bun, French braid, or other type of braid to hide the greasy look of your hair. These arrangements are quite effective, especially for long hair.
Method 3 of 3: Taking Appropriate Precautions
Step 1. Take plenty of time
Don't use an olive oil mask right before a special event like a wedding or party. If you have trouble removing all the excess olive oil, your hair will become limp or dirty. Of course, this will make your hair look messy and greasy.
Make sure you're only doing your olive oil treatment at least a few days before any big event you're attending so you'll still have plenty of time to deal with any unexpected issues or incidents that occur
Step 2. Avoid excessive hair contact with the skin
Leaving your hair on your neck or forehead while you apply and remove excess olive oil can actually cause acne on both sides. Wear a shower cap or cover your hair with a towel to prevent skin problems.
Keep in mind that hot olive oil can burn the skin. Gently warm the oil and be careful when applying it to your hair
Step 3. Dilute the oil before use
Before using olive oil on your hair, take the precautionary measure from the start by diluting it with water. Dilute half of the oil by mixing the oil and water in a ratio of 1:2.
This way, it will be easier to remove the oil from your hair after you're done using it. This step can also prevent a variety of problems when you treat hair that is too oily after treatment
Step 4. Remove all the remaining olive oil from the hair
Leaving oil on the hair for too long can cause problems and damage to the scalp. Oil can clog the pores of the scalp, causing blemishes and irritation. In addition, skin flakes or dandruff can stick to the hair and scalp, and ultimately exacerbate the situation or problem.
If any of the existing cleaning methods don't work, don't be discouraged. Keep washing your hair or try another method until your hair returns to normal
Tips
- Only use olive oil on damp or damp hair. It will be more difficult for you to remove excess oil if the oil is used directly on dry hair.
- Carefully warm the oil before use (i.e. you can warm it up by rubbing it in your palms) to make the oil thinner. This way, you can use the right amount of oil more easily.
- Olive oil is a natural ingredient that keeps hair conditioned and adds shine to hair. Use an olive oil mask several times a week to once a month, depending on the texture and natural oil content of your hair.
