{"product_id":"virgin-olive-hair-oil","title":"Pure Virgin Olive Oil for Hair \u0026 Skin — Cold Pressed","description":"\u003cp\u003eOlive oil is not traditional to Indian hair care, and it has become popular here for a straightforward reason: it does something coconut oil cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere coconut penetrates and strengthens, olive coats and softens. For coarse, dry or chemically treated hair, that is often the more useful property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold pressed from olives, unrefined. Rich in oleic acid, squalene and vitamin E — the oleic acid is what makes it a heavier, more occlusive oil than coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry and coarse hair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts main strength. Olive oil is heavier than coconut and sits on the cuticle, which is exactly what very dry or thick hair needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep conditioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a weekly treatment on the lengths and ends, it does more for softness than almost anything else in a kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry, flaky scalp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoothing on a tight, dry scalp — though not for an oily one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSkin and body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent body oil for dry skin, and a traditional Mediterranean after-bath oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a carrier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks for herbal infusions and essential oils, particularly where you want weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOlive or Coconut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOlive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoconut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoats and seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenetrates the shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse, dry, treated hair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost hair types, pre-wash protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine hair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan weigh it down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter suited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolidifies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 24°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your hair is thick, coarse or coloured, olive. If it is fine or you want pre-wash protection, coconut. Many people use olive on the lengths and coconut on the scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep conditioning treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm 2-3 tablespoons by standing the bottle in hot water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply mainly to the \u003cstrong\u003emid-lengths and ends\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are the oldest and driest parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little on the scalp only if it is dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with a warm damp towel for 20 minutes — the warmth makes a real difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 1-2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShampoo on dry oiled hair first, then wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor split ends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo or three drops smoothed over dry ends. Very little — olive is heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith honey, as a mask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 tablespoon honey. Apply to the lengths, leave 30 minutes, wash. Once a week for very dry hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a body oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplied to damp skin after a bath, which is how it has been used around the Mediterranean for several thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Olive Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenish-gold to golden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very pale or colourless means refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruity, slightly peppery smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Refined olive oil smells of nothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold pressed and virgin\u003c\/strong\u003e or extra virgin on the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive oil degrades quickly in light, so clear bottles are a bad sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo blending oils\u003c\/strong\u003e listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e coarse, thick, dry, frizzy, curly or chemically treated hair. Dry skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess good for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine hair, which it can weigh down, and oily scalps, where it is too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have fine hair and want to use it anyway, keep it to the ends and wash it out the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs olive oil better than coconut for hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDifferent, not better. Coconut penetrates and reduces protein loss. Olive coats and softens. Coarse dry hair usually prefers olive; fine hair usually prefers coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it weigh my hair down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOn fine hair, yes, if you use too much or leave it on the scalp. Ends only, used sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave it overnight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, for very dry hair. Use an old pillowcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce a week as a treatment. More often will feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it help with dandruff?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot really. It suits a dry scalp but can make a yeast-driven dandruff worse. Use \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/neem-oil\"\u003eneem\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/tea-tree-oil\"\u003etea tree\u003c\/a\u003e for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to wash out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHeavier than coconut, so shampoo on dry hair first and you will usually manage in one wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm slightly. Apply to mid-lengths and ends. Leave 1-2 hours. Wash out with a mild shampoo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, coarse, curly and treated hair; dry skin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on the lengths with \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/virgin-coconut-oil\"\u003eVirgin Coconut Oil\u003c\/a\u003e on the scalp, or as a base for our \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/collections\/essential-oils\"\u003eessential oils\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48082529747241,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/22_1b3a7959-f6d8-43ff-91eb-e17435428d29.jpg?v=1748856751","url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/hi\/products\/virgin-olive-hair-oil","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}