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Flaxseed oil is called a panacea for many health problems. Daily use of the drug inside enriches the body with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which form the basis of cell membranes, relieve inflammation, improve metabolic processes and brain activity, regulate cholesterol levels, and support skin health.
If we talk about how unsaturated fatty acids affect the state of hair, then everything is simple: the hair does not fall out and grow faster. Interestingly, flaxseed oil can compete even with fish oil in terms of omega content.
Flaxseed oil for hair: what to expect
The benefits of flaxseed oil for hair are determined by its composition. This product eliminates the stratification of hair, helps them grow faster, heals the skin, saturating the cells with vital minerals. Almost every component is involved in the healing of curls. But more than others “try” the following.
- Omega 3 and Omega 6. Thanks to them, the hair ceases to split, become more alive, dryness and irritation of the scalp disappear. Polyunsaturated fatty acids prevent the formation of dandruff, stimulate the growth of strands.
- Zinc, potassium, vitamins A, B, K. They nourish the hair follicles, due to which the hair stops falling out, becomes shiny and obedient.
Features of external use
Our great-grandmothers also knew how to use linseed oil for hair. They crushed the seeds of flax, squeezed the “juice” and mixed it into the water while rinsing the hair. Modern beauties have perfected the experience of their ancestors. By connecting other components to the main product, women create a whole series of hair masks with linseed oil at home. Next is a selection of popular recipes.
We save "straw" locks
What to expect. Hair mask with linseed oil and egg moisturizes the scalp, resuscitating lifeless curls. Thiamine and niacin contained in the seeds create an invisible film on the hair and skin, thereby preventing moisture from leaving the cells, and the yolk gives them the necessary nutrients.
What should be done
- Mix 30 ml of linseed oil and egg yolk in a bowl.
- For shine and brightness of hair, you can add 30 ml of cognac.
- Treat the hair with a composition, cover your head with a towel.
- Rinse after half an hour.
Warning brittleness
What to expect. A warm mixture of oils activates metabolic processes, being an effective medicine against hair loss, as well as a means to combat brittleness and cross section of strands.
What should be done
- Mix 15 ml of three oils: sea buckthorn, flax and burdock.
- Warm the mask slightly in the microwave.
- Apply the product, especially rubbing it carefully at the base of the hair.
- Cover your head with a bag, then a towel, hold for 40 minutes.
- Rinse your hair well.
To grow a caret as soon as possible
What to expect. A hair mask with linseed oil and honey nourishes the cells of the scalp. One of the important components of this recipe is onion, which stimulates hair growth and strengthens them.
What should be done
- Grate one small onion.
- Add 15 ml of flax oil and a tablespoon of honey.
- Thoroughly mix the components, apply to the hairline.
- Wrap the hair with a towel, leave for half an hour.
- Rinse, fix the effect by applying your usual balm.
Daily Balm
What to expect. In the list of home recipes, this mask occupies a special place: it may well become an alternative to store hair balm. Protects from external factors, nourishes and moisturizes, gives elasticity to curls.
What should be done
- Take the egg yolk and 5 ml of flax oil, beat well.
- Add honey (one teaspoon) and half a glass of warm milk.
- Treat the hair with the resulting composition after a traditional head wash.
- Leave on for 30 minutes, rinse.
Remedy after coloring and curling
What to expect. Numerous reviews of beauties and their results from the use of flaxseed oil and ester compounds indicate the effectiveness of the method. The components of such a cocktail actively nourish brittle hair spoiled by aggressive dyeing, bleaching or perm.
What should be done
- Pour warm flax oil into a bowl - two tablespoons
- Add three to four drops of essential oil. Owners of oily hair will have eucalyptus, and dry hair will help lavender.
- It is good to leave such a mask for exposure at night, just remember to cover your hair with cellophane and a warm cloth.
- After waking up, rinse the hair well.
How to drink flax oil
With the external use of flaxseed “juice” everything is basically simple. And how to drink the product in order to boast a luxurious shock on the head? The product must be introduced into the diet gradually, so that the body gets used to it.
- First week. It is recommended to start drinking flaxseed oil one teaspoon a day on an empty stomach, half an hour before breakfast.
- Second week. Seven days later, evening receptions are added to morning receptions: one teaspoon half an hour after dinner.
- Third week. Now you can increase the single dose to a tablespoon.
- Course. In such a volume (a tablespoon in the morning and evening), take flax oil for three consecutive months. After this time, the hair and nails will become stronger, their appearance will be more attractive, the digestive tract will work, the body will get rid of even a few extra pounds by improving metabolism.
Some girls complain of discomfort while taking an oily liquid. In order to prevent this from happening, women on the forums advise a little trick.Take oil in your mouth, but do not swallow immediately, and first drink with clean water (about half a glass). If nevertheless the discomfort persists, this is not a reason to abandon the liquid remedy. Instead, you can take flaxseed oil capsules.
Using linseed oil for hair growth, the effect, judging by the reviews, can be seen after the first procedures. However, to save the result, the tool must be applied on a schedule. To prevent problems with curls, it is recommended to use it once every seven days for two months. For the treatment of already sore problems, the best option would be to apply masks two to three times a week for sixty days. Then take a break for a month.
Reviews: “The hair has become shiny and moisturized. Recommend!"
I have been using linseed oil for a long time and am very pleased. But besides doing hair masks, I drink a tablespoon of this oil every morning. Be sure to eat. Hair, nails became beautiful, I forgot what split ends and brittle nails are. And of course, thanks to the oil, it normalized the digestive system. Very satisfied.
Irina, http://vsemaski.info/maski-dlya-volos-s-lnyanyim-maslom
A month ago, I started making a hair mask with linseed oil. I mix 3 tbsp. tablespoons of linseed oil with 2 egg yolks. I apply to the scalp and along the entire length of the hair, after 2 hours, wash off with shampoo. The effect is amazing! Got rid of split ends. The hair has become shiny and moisturized. Recomend for everybody!
Ilona, http://vsemaski.info/maski-dlya-volos-s-lnyanyim-maslom
I bought linseed oil (recommended in the pharmacy). I eat mainly food in salads, because it is afraid of temperature and make hair masks. I recommend girls to everyone, the condition of the skin, hair and nails has improved markedly, the hairs are soft, shiny just super!
dakota1, http://club.passion.ru/volosy/lnyanoe-maslo-t145043.html
I used linseed oil for different masks (with eggs, cucumbers, lemon juice, etc.). After that, the hair stopped falling, silky steel. Masks with linseed oil are washed off well, and the hair after the procedure is as if after a conditioner. I am very pleased with the result. I advise you to try it for everyone who has not tried it.
Milena, http://horoshulya.ru/normalnye-volosy/bazovyj-domashnij-uhod-maski-iz-lnyanogo-masla-dlya-volos.html