Olive Oil

What are different tips and remedies for shiny hair? – Part 2

Taking care of hair is a tough task. Its very difficult to control the frizzy hair in the cold weather as it losses its texture, shiny hair. Healthy shiny hair enhances the beauty of a person. Here are some few tips to maintain the shiny hair.

11. Olive oil rinse
- Olive oil is also an amazing home remedy for hair.
- It can soften the hair and rejuvenate its shine.
- Pour some olive oil into a cup and place it in the microwave for a few minutes until warm.
- Make sure the oil is not scalding or overly hot.
- This can damage the hair follicles.
- Apply the warm Olive oil to the scalp and massage it in.
- Sit with the oil on the hair and scalp for approximately an hour.
- Rinse off the oil.
- Allow the hair to dry naturally

12. Honey rinse
- Mix honey and water together.
- The nutrients within the honey can be extremely beneficial for the hair.
- Make sure to dilute the honey enough so that it is a liquid form and not in clumps.
- Apply to the hair and scalp for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Rinse it off.
- Apply vinegar as the last rinse of the hair for that extra bounce and shine.

13. General Home Remedies
- Rinse your hair with cold water to amplify the shine of your locks.
- Rinsing with cold water will close and smoothen the cuticle making it look shiny.
- Deep condition your hair once a week.
- Avoid using styling products.
- They can damage the hair.
- Use Strawberry hair mask: mash once in 15 days for glimmer and soft hair.
- Use few tablespoons of lemon juice to rinse water.
- Use few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to rinse water.
- Rub gram flour to your hair and leave it for 15 minutes.
- Wash it with water drained from the cooked rice.
- Massaging hair with Luke warm coconut oil an hour before washing as this works miracle for hair.
- Drink lots of water and fruit juices.
- Eat adequate quantities of fruits.
- Choose from different types of berries, citrus fruits, melons and sweet grapes.
- Most food items that have vitamin benefits can be helpful for your hair.
- Avoid drying your hair with a hairdryer.
- Take all the moisture out of the hair with a regular towel and then place another towel around your neck to protect you from getting any chills.
- Boil used tea leaves in enough water, let it cool and then use this liquid as the last rinse.
- Lemon juice mixed with water can also be used as a last rinse to give your hair a shiny and bouncy look.
- The use of henna as a natural conditioner proves to be very beneficial for your hair.
- It helps to bring back the bounce and flair of your hair which has been lacking for quite a while.
- You can add small amount of baking soda in the shampoo which, removes dirt and grease from your hair and gives the shiny look.
- Use one fourth cup of apple cider vinegar in one gallon of condensed water and use it for rinsing.

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Regular use of Olive Oil in your diet can prevent heart problems, fight cancer and increase life expectancy.

Olive oil is basically fruit oil that is acquired through the olive tree plant. Olive oil is truly “Liquid Gold”. It is a versatile product. It is used not only for cooking but it can be used as beauty aid, home remedies, cleaning agent.

Benefits of Olive Oil

- It is natural and it tastes good.
- It helps digestion, making it easy for the body to assimilate various foods giving a boost to the whole metabolic process.
- It fights stomach ulcers.
- It adds good fat acids to the daily diet. t makes skin more smooth and elastic.
- It helps in reducing blood pressure.
- It lessens the severity of asthma and arthritis.
- It inhibits the growth of some cancers.
- Diabetics are advised to combine a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet with olive oil as it benefits people at risk for or with diabetes.
- It helps in reducing cholesterol.
- Vitamins E, K, and A as well as polyphenols, squalene, oleocanthol, triterpenes and hundreds more micronutrients make olive oil a healthy choice.
- It keeps your body in shape, safe from heart or cardiovascular problems.

Myths about Olive Oil

- Olive oil cannot be used for Indian cooking.
It can be used for cooking especially if you use the right grade i.e. Olive Pomace Oil.
- Olive Oil is too expensive.
Olive oil costs more than other edible oils, it is economical to use since it is used in 1.3rd the quantity of other edible oils. It can be reused 3.4 times since it has high smoking point.
- Olive oil should not be heated and is not suitable for frying.
Olive Pomace Oil is one of the best oils for high-heat cooking and frying. Olive Pomace oil has a smoking point of 238 degrees C. Its benefits are especially apparent when frying at between 130 and 238 degrees C. It forms a crisp, golden crust, making the fried food much more apetizing but not affecting its nutritional value.