Hi everyone, today we want to reveal a little secret to best take care of your hair and have an extraordinary mane! The base ingredient? The precious Argan oil!
Argan oil, as we know, is considered a true cure-all for hair care and beauty. Known for its nourishing and emollient properties, Argan oil is an excellent natural ally against hair that is dried out and damaged by bad habits, such as the use of hair dryers and straighteners, dyeing, and prolonged exposure to UV rays, but it can also be used on sensitive scalps or hair that is not particularly damaged. A small amount is enough to deeply hydrate the hair and make it softer, more elastic, stronger, and extremely shiny.
But the benefits of Argan oil certainly don't end there: consistent use of Argan oil helps promote hair regrowth and counteracts the appearance of those much-hated split ends! Its miraculous effects are all thanks to antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamins A and E, and its high content of essential Omega 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids, which help regenerate skin and hair fiber cells, allowing hair to grow faster and healthier.
How to use Argan oil on hair
Argan oil can be used pure, in which case the oil will essentially act as a carrier for additional ingredients, or it can be added to other substances as a precious ingredient in a nourishing shampoo or a restructuring mask. On the market, you can find both Argan oil-based products to be applied by hand, and treatments to be sprayed onto the lengths and ends, on damp or dry hair depending on your needs.
However, one of the most common ways to use Argan oil is to apply it as an intensive pre-shampoo treatment on towel-dried, damp hair, so that the nourishing active ingredients of the well-known Moroccan oil penetrate deeper into the hair, leaving it infinitely soft to the touch, fuller, and more vital. But it is important to specify that not all types of Argan oil, nor all hair products containing Argan oil, are suitable for a pre-shampoo treatment, as generally, Argan oil tends to weigh hair down and make it greasy. Therefore, if you wish to carry out an intensive hair pack, make sure that the product you are applying is labeled "dry" for a moderate treatment on the hair, such as the nourishing Hair Oil by Ambrosia.
Let’s see more closely how to use Argan oil as a pack before washing your hair and how often to repeat the nourishing and illuminating treatment to always have hair that is beauty-addict approved!
How to apply Argan oil as a pre-shampoo pack
Being a very rich and nourishing oil, Argan oil is perfect for use as a hydrating pre-shampoo treatment on dampened hair. After rinsing with water only, apply the product all over your hair, distributing it well from roots to ends, and leave it on for at least an hour, or better yet, overnight if possible, wrapping your hair in plastic wrap or a special cap (the longer the Argan oil stays on, the greater the results on the hair).
After the necessary time has passed, without rinsing the hair, proceed with your regular shampoo routine. Before rinsing the nourishing pack out with water, comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb to best distribute the oil through the lengths and allow it to penetrate deeply.
When to apply the Argan oil pre-shampoo treatment to your hair
To obtain effective and clearly visible results on your hair, use Argan oil as a pre-shampoo pack at least once a week. When you use Argan oil as a treatment before shampooing, please do not apply conditioner or mask afterward: the oil will have already effectively contributed to making your hair softer and shinier.
A recurring question might be: is it possible to use Argan oil on dry hair? Applying Argan oil to dry hair is discouraged for purely chemical reasons: essentially, by using oil on dry hair, you risk negating the benefits provided by the previously added Argan oil, paradoxically resulting in dry hair.
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