Moroccan Argan Oil – Hair Treatment for Shine, Moisture and Repair
November 19, 2009 by admin
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There are several hair treatments available to increase shine and moisture, but Argan Oil has taken the lead as most popular and - by some accounts – the most effective. Well known for its moisturizing properties for dry hair, Argan Oil is a non-greasy application that really does add tremendous shine.
Similar to Emu Oil, Argan Oil is rich in Omega 3 and Omega 9 unsaturated fatty acids. Omega 3’s provide direct nutrition to the follicle shaft and root and improve strength and protein bonding structure – healping to repair and heal damage and split-ends.
Argan Oil is a natural, certified organic (when not blended) oil native to Morocco. Derived from the crushed fruit and nuts of the Argan tree, indigenous to Morocco, Moroccans have been using the oil as a treatment in hair and skin care products for centuries.
Surprisingly, it is non-greasy and non-oily and has become popular as a hair treatment to repair and heal damaged hair. Many believe it is excellent for locking in moisture and improving shine and luster.
A Miracle Oil Hair Treatment?
Its’ primary benefit seems to come from its ability to naturally hydrate and to help stop frizziness, fly-away and hard to control, unmanageable hair. Similar in properties to Jojoba oil – derived from mid-western U.S shrubs – Argan oil has been shown to penetrate the hair shaft and almost instantly improve follicle elasticity and increase nourishment.
Generally (and recommend) applied following shampooing to wet hair, Argan oil helps detangle. It is rich in natural antioxidants that are effective free-radical fighters – helping to repair cellular membrane damage and improve strength. It naturally contains Vitamin E that helps revive and renew hair damaged by heat, wind, oxidization or over-styling and processing.
Dubbed the “miracle oil” from Morocco, Argan Oil hair treatment competes with Jojoba oil as a very effective hair treatment that renourishes and replenishes dry or brittle hair while protecting and healing damage. As an added benefit, Argan Oil appears to help color treated hair. Essential fatty acids smooth and coat the follicle shaft and have been shown to extend the life of color treated hair.
Argan Oil is fast coming on the scene as the hair treatment of choice by professional stylists and their customers. Damage from excessive styling, perms or the environment leave hair dry and weak – slowing growth and increasing frizziness. The search for a hair treatment for dry may be over? Maybe so!
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when do you use the sunflower oil? do you use both coconut oil also? do you use both now?
olive oil, coconut oil is good to use, you warm it up (not so it's scalding though) then massage it into the hair. (you can use vegetable oil but it smells worse)
a beer rinse is another common one you mix it with water then use it as final rinse on your hair,
eggs (this is really messy and you need to make sure you rinse it out properly) beat the eggs then massage into head (feel horrible)
I would go with the hot oil treatment
here is a really good treatment
1-one spoon of castor oil
2- '' '' '' olive oil
3- '' '' '' honey
4- some worm water
5-the yellow part of one egg {ididnt use that}
6-one spoon of"seven oils" frome sunsilk
7-one spoon of yougort
8- put all of that on your hair for about two hours as long as you can and put aplastic bag on it then have anormal shower but be sure that you remove all of the oils frome your hair
Great growth! I’m trying to get to bsl length. Right now I’m at collar bone length and arm pit is my next goal. I have a few hair update vids if you want to check them out. Take care!
I've been a hair and skin professional for many years and I've never heard of the term "rebounding". Maybe it's a regional term and we just don't use it here on the US West Coast.
Your best bet is to first invest in the best deep conditioner on the market – K-Pac by Joico. Wash your hair gently with a moisturising shampoo, gently squeeze the excess water out of your hair, apply a liberal amount of the K-Pac, comb through with a very wide toothed comb, let sit for at least an hour, if not overnight (put a towel on your pillow and sleep with conditioner in your hair). Do this every other night for eight days. When you do rinse out the conditioner, DO NOT EVER wrap your hair up in your towel like a turban!! THAT and using a brush on wet hair are the two WORST things you can do for your hair!!
Second, you MUST go in for hair trims frequently, even if you're letting your hair grow out! When you trim off some of that damage, your hair will feel silkier and the sacrifice of a little length will be worth it! Keep chemicals off your hair until you control that damage. Also, wearing one of those fabulous big floppy hats when you're in the sun is a great idea since the sun can damage your hair just like it does your skin! Good luck!
No, I get my relaxers done professionally.
the products that u use can u use them on natural hair
hey girl, great progress. I have a quick question you said you buned 99% so i am guessing you never used other protective styles like braiding and weaves.
No braids, weaves etc. I bun often. Sometimes I wear my hair down.
ITS IMPORTANT TO READ ABOUT THE VERY SERIOUS HEALTH RISKS: "Stylists and clients often wear gas masks or other protective equipment and still may feel the ill effects of this potentially fatal gas. Brazilian treatment often contains high concentrations of formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical."
"Brazilian Keratin Treatments aren't dangerous only to the stylist. It is theorized that repeated treatments will cause formaldehyde buildup in the hair, releasing formaldehyde fumes every time a patron blow dries or hot-irons her hair. There has been at least one documented death from the treatment."
"Its major ingredient is formaldehyde, which is classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency on research for Cancer, part of the World Health Organization. In short, it can cause cancer. The solution contains 10 times more than the 0.2 % that is determined to be safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel, a group of scientists and doctors who assess and set recommended safety standards for cosmetics ingredients."
Source(s):
http://www.short-hair-style.com/keratin-...
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...
http://www.wiredberries.com/beauty/2007/..
Nope, not one.
Although it appears that the product is intended for straight hair (Caucasian) that is curly to frizzy, if you want to straighten your hair completely, why not try one of the lye or no-lye relaxers available. Lately I've been using Root Stimulator Olive Oil No-Lye relaxer on a few of my clients. The straightening is superb without the burn! I'm not sure Keratin Complex Hair Therapy would be the best choice.
so do you trim your hair every relaxer?
or every month?
I lightly trim my hair every relaxer.