Look around you and it seems as if everyone is eating avocados, right? Smashed avocados are a thing, but they’re not just ideal on toast. If you’ve never thought about putting them on your hair, you could be missing a trick.
Avocados are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Biotin is in there too, and that’s known to help keep your hair healthy and strong. So, eating avocados is a good thing if you’re looking to take in more vitamins and minerals to help promote good hair health. But what about a more direct approach?
If you tend to suffer from dry hair, you’ll be more prone to breakage and split ends. So, can avocado help your hair?
What Can Avocado Oil Do For Your Hair?
Adding oil to your hair may sound unpleasant, but if you pick the best oils to use and apply them with care, you’ll be impressed with the results. Monounsaturated fats are the best ones for your hair, as they penetrate more deeply into the hair than polyunsaturated fats.
This explains why choosing avocado oil is a good bet. It’s great for your scalp too, and you don’t need much to see the difference. Put a tiny amount on the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, and then run your fingers through your hair to massage it into your scalp. Pay attention to the base of your locks too, as this is the most important area to focus on.
It helps to stimulate blood flow in your scalp, and it’ll get straight to the root of the issue too – literally, in this case. Regular attention with a little avocado oil may help ensure your roots become stronger. This in turn ensures your roots are less brittle. As your hair grows out, it should remain stronger and therefore less prone to breakage.
It May Also Help With Detagling Issues
If you have hair that naturally gets tangled, whether first thing in the morning or at any other time, you may realize that taking care of it in the right away is vital. Avocado oil may help the detangling process but do make sure you brush through from the ends rather than starting at the scalp. This method ensures that you detangle gradually and more gently. Meanwhile, the oil should help reduce the knottiness of your hair.
Should You Use Real Avocado Oil Or a Quality Conditioner?
Nothing beats the real thing, of course… but if you do opt for a shop-bought conditioner with avocado in it for convenience, look for a quality brand. You may choose to alternate between this and avocado oil.
However, if you do go for the real oil, you just need a small amount in the palm of your hand. You can apply it in the shower as you would with conditioner, leaving it on for a few minutes before rinsing your hair.
When you get out of the shower, towel dry your hair and gently brush through it from the ends upward. This will help protect your hair from any further breakage. If you stick to this routine for a while, you may notice you’re experiencing less hair shedding or breakage. Remember that the oil is providing hydration, so you’ll likely notice a difference in how it looks too.
One Final Point: Make Sure You Do a Patch Test First
Even if you’re sure you have no issues with avocados, it’s still best to do a small and inconspicuous patch test before using the oil on your hair. It’s quick and easy to do ahead of using the oil on your entire scalp.
Avocados contain so many useful vitamins and minerals that it’s almost a crime just to eat them! They’re little powerhouses of goodness where your hair is concerned, especially if you tend to suffer from a dry scalp or dry brittle hair. You’ll soon get used to how often to apply avocado oil to get the best results without feeling greasy. Hair loss solutions for brittle hair can lead to a much better look, and avocados could be one of the most promising ones you can try.
To learn more on how to treat dry, brittle, damaged hair, contact the team at Unique Hair Concepts.
