Dry hair oil: what is it and how to use it?
The beauty industry never ceases to delight the modern community with various products. The most incredible products can be seen on store shelves, including dry hair oil. Outwardly, this product is not much different from that which many fashionistas and women of fashion are accustomed to using, however, the difference is felt after the first use.
Characteristic
They began to use dry oil in cosmetology relatively recently, but in a short time the product managed to win the trust of buyers. An uninformed person might think that this product is something like powder or talc, but in reality it is an oily liquid, reminiscent of vegetable oil used in cooking. The liquid oil is rubbed into the scalp in the same way as regular essential oils.
The only difference is that the first product does not require removal with water. It is not washed off as the dry product does not leave a greasy shine on the hair. The innovative cosmetic product is sold in a beautiful container that resembles shampoo bottles, and is also sold in the form of a spray.
When using an oil spray, a weightless cloud with tiny oil droplets is obtained at the outlet of the product from the bottle, which are distributed on the hair and scalp, leaving a non-greasy coating with a barely noticeable aroma.
Properties and benefits
Dry oil can be used as an independent tool to improve the condition of hair, and as part of homemade masks for hair and body care. The advantages of dry oil are undeniable. Cosmetology product:
- does not weigh down the hair;
- does not leave a greasy shine on the hair;
- does not need to be washed off with water;
- does not clog pores, so the scalp "breathes" freely;
- gives the hair smoothness, curls are easy to comb;
- suitable for all types of hair and skin;
- protects hair from external negative environmental factors;
- can be used in any season of the year;
- has a positive effect from the first minute of use;
- acts as a remedy for long-term use.
Before choosing a quality product that meets all of the above properties, you must carefully read the label with the composition. Only natural substances should be listed in the description - this is the first sign of a good product. If there are essential oils in the bottle, it means that the remedy belongs not only to cosmetology, but also to medicinal ones, because it is the essential components that are treated.
Dry oil cannot do any harm, of course, if you use it correctly. It also does not have any contraindications. The only caveat that cosmetologists do not stop talking about is that the oil should not be applied to dirty, poorly washed hair.
Composition
The main component that distinguishes dry oil from similar products is cyclomethicone, which gives unique properties to a cosmetic product. Thanks to this substance, the scalp becomes smooth, and the hair is soft and silky. The smoothness of the curls appears due to the silicone contained in cyclomethicone, which, among other things, reduces the stickiness and fat content of dry oil, and increases its absorption. Hair cells are unable to absorb the cyclomethicone molecules because they are too large. Therefore, dry oils create the thinnest protective and restorative layer on the surface of the hairline.
The second, but no less important component is the oil itself. Most often, nut options are used (for example, almond or hazelnuts). They are characterized by high activity, while they have a low fat content. To make the product not only useful, but also smell good, manufacturers use various essential oils (lavender, orange, peach).
When to apply?
The reasons for using dry oil are such signs.
- Dry skin, dandruff. Such consequences are caused by too frequent washing of hair, the use of aggressive detergents, life in a not too healthy ecological environment, and a dry climate. Healing the hair with dry oil should not be too intense, that is, you need to coat your hair no more than once. With regular use of the product, the positive effect will not be long in coming.
- Itching of the skin. Often this is a consequence of the disease - seborrhea. If there is no visible peeling, and the epidermis is not disturbed, then the cause of scabies is an allergy to a cosmetic detergent.
- Difficulty combing. The spray oil works much softer than the hair fixing varnish. Also, thanks to the oil, it is easier to do the hair.
- Split ends. It is considered the most difficult task. With peeling ends, hair requires special attention and care. The use of oil will help stop the negative process. The combination of dry oil with conditioners and masks works especially well.
- Slow hair growth. The tool restores the normal functioning of the hair follicles due to the fact that it removes the fat layer from the scalp.
- Hard, dull strands. After applying the oil, the hair is easily combed, does not tangle, flows beautifully and does not stick out.
Application
The dry fluid is easy to use. It can be applied to both dry and damp hair. If you want to treat wet curls, then you must first clean them with all the cosmetics that are usually used (shampoo, conditioner, balm).After that, you need to blot the curls with a towel and spray the oil spray along the entire length of the hair. Particular attention is paid to the tips - the most vulnerable spot.
It is not necessary to rinse the composition with water, in the same way as to dry moisturized hair with a hairdryer. Better to let them dry naturally.
If you need to moisturize dry hair, then it is important to make sure that there is no excessive grease on it. Thanks to the oil, you can add shine even to dull hair. This is an especially valuable property of a cosmetic product when there is no time to wash your hair. In this case, it is better to use a dispenser bottle. After squeezing out a small amount of the composition, it is necessary to distribute the fluid through the hair with massage movements of the hands. After a few minutes of waiting, you can safely create a new hairstyle, no one will guess that the hair is in a state of not the first freshness.
Some women complain that after using dry oil, their hair loses volume and becomes unkempt. In fact, the remedy is not to blame, the cause of this trouble is the improper use of the extract. You can not moisturize the hair roots with it. By adhering to some simple rules, you can get beautiful and healthy hair.
How to choose?
Cosmetologists do not recommend using the same oil for different hair. Depending on the type of hair, its possible problems, the appropriate remedy is selected. For example, oils are produced in different compositions for dry and lack of strength hair. These extracts are basic and essential. The first type is a kind of foundation for medical masks, and the second can be an independent product. Often, the two oils are mixed with each other and with different hair cosmetics.
When buying a product, it is also important to take into account that dry oils have different effects on the scalp and scalp. To achieve a better effect, different compositions are often mixed.
Contraindications and precautions
There are no particular contraindications to the use of dry oil. However, the likelihood of allergic reactions can never be ignored. In order to avoid such an unpleasant phenomenon, it is necessary to test it on one sensitive area of the skin before using the product, for example, drip the product on the wrist. If after a few minutes no negative manifestations appear, you can safely use the fluid.
You can not apply it to too dirty hair, otherwise the appearance of the hair will deteriorate significantly. If your hair is oily in nature, use a minimal amount of the product. Cosmetologists do not advise to coat the roots with oil, it is enough to blot the ends and main length with it. Dry oil can be used every day, especially on hot summer days, when the hair is particularly affected by ultraviolet radiation. Without much effort, this product will solve several important tasks at once: it will improve the condition of the hair - both external and internal.
You will learn how to make dry hair oil yourself at home in the following video.