Natural Oils for your strands!

There are many benefits to using natural oils in hair. Research shows that daily activities such as showering can damage the protein in your hair as well as the natural oils that keep your hair strong and healthy. As such, to prevent hair damage and breakage, it is important to replenish the hair with natural oils.  The difficulty lies in knowing the types of natural oils that work with your hair. Luckily many of these natural oils are ideal for most if not all hair types. 

Here are some natural oils and their benefits!

• Castor oil is great for all hair types because it restores proteins and other nutrients to the hair. It also contains fatty acids that locks in moisture which makes it ideal for all hair types.  
• Coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft, thus making your hair stronger. Coconut oil is also a great moisturizer for the hair. Excessive heat to the hair can cause it to be dry and frizzy but coconut oil deeply penetrates the hair to seal in moisture!  For curly hair types Coconut oil is also known to give you shiny, defined curls.
• Rosemary oil is a great natural oil for your strands because of its ability to stimulate healthy hair growth. Rosemary oil is effective at protecting your strands from heat damage and aids in reducing scalp irritation. One board certified dermatologist  states that Rosemary oil improves blood circulation, which is important to stimulate hair growth because proper blood circulation helps hair follicles to receive the nutrients they need to grow!
• Jojoba oil is great for your strands because it is rich in many vitamins such as vitamin B, C and E. Jojoba oil is not only a great moisturizer but it also contains oleic and behenic acids, both of which helps to maintain the oil balance of your scalp. Research shows that jojoba oil, when added to hair strengthening products, benefits the hair fiber, which allows less protein loss, and improves hair breakage!
• Sweet almond oil has healthy nutrients for all hair types. It is also great for your strands because it helps to soften, hydrate, and thanks to the omega fatty acids it contains, it helps to rebuild and repair hair damage while restoring moisture and elasticity. Omega-fatty acids help promote hair growth, so to encourage healthy growth of your strands, almond oil is an excellent choice. Sweet almond oil also helps to reduce hair inflammation of the scalp!