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QuestionCan olive oil repair damaged hair?
Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistOlive oil can rehydrate damaged hair, replenishing lost moisture, but it can't fix damage. The only way hair can be truly repaired is by growing out the damage. -
QuestionCan you leave olive oil in your hair?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistOlive oil is a fairly heavy oil and not ideal for leaving in the hair. For a lighter oil, try Argan oil or Jojoba; both are suitable for leave-in wear. -
QuestionCan I apply dry shampoo on hair that has olive oil on it?
Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
Professional Hair StylistYes, dry shampoo can be applied to hair that has olive oil on it. it will soak up some of the oil, but it won't remove all of it from the hair completely. -
QuestionCan shampoo and conditioner work to get the olive oil out?Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
Professional Hair StylistYes, regular shampoo will work, but a clarifying shampoo will work better. With a regular shampoo, you'd need to shampoo your hair several times before removing all of the oil from your hair. -
QuestionI don't want to wash the honey out of my hair after applying it. Can I leave it in?
Community AnswerYou can; it just probably won't feel pleasant, and may cause damage to your scalp if it dries. -
QuestionAre there any alternatives to the methods described in this article?
Community AnswerYou can apply shampoo to dry hair, because olive oil and water do not mix causing the oil to not come out. Completely coat your head and then rinse it off. -
QuestionI want my hair to be soft, so I washed my hair, then put the olive oil on in the shower, then rinsed it out. How do I get the oil off my neck and ears?
JKorsmoErgleCommunity AnswerIf you are having trouble getting olive oil off of your neck and ears, you can try making a paste out of baking soda (just add water to baking soda) and rub it on the affected areas. Rinse it off in the shower with warm water. This should get rid of any oily residue on your skin. -
QuestionIs there an alternate way to get the greasy feeling out of your hair without using detergent or baking soda?
Community AnswerWash your hair with a gentle shampoo multiple times, until your hair doesn't feel greasy.
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QuestionWhy do I have to wash it out with dish soap to get the rest of the oil out?
Community AnswerThis is optional, but the detergent rinses out the oils so the hair doesn't look and feel greasy.
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QuestionAre any of these products bad for your hair?
Community AnswerDon't use the detergent unless the grease is really bad, as detergent will completely dry out your scalp, and cause it to itch. -
QuestionDo I have to wet my hair first before shampooing? Because of the oil that's already there, mixing oil and water isn't good.
JKorsmoErgleCommunity AnswerYou can begin the cleansing process by adding the shampoo directly to your hair with the oil on it. Massage the shampoo into your hair, and then rinse it out with warm water.
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QuestionCan shampoo and conditioner work to get out the olive oil?
Community AnswerYes, but do not start by wetting your hair. Use diluted shampoo (1 part shampoo to 3 parts water) first. Massage your scalp gently until the shampoo stops foaming - which is a signal that it has dissolved as much oil as it can. Rinse well with lukewarm water and gently towel-dry your hair. Repeat the procedure and finish with an apple cider vinegar rinse that you let sit while you wash your body. It makes conditioner superfluous. Rinse by the end of the shower. -
QuestionCan I use bar soap to remove olive oil from my hair?
JKorsmoErgleCommunity AnswerBar soap is much harsher on your hair than regular shampoo or clarifying shampoo. It can dry out your hair and make it much more brittle. It's best to stick with regular shampoo or clarifying shampoo.
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QuestionAre there any ways of getting almond oil out my hair?
Community AnswerThe same methods in this article should work on any type of oil, almond included.
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QuestionIs it bad to take showers with oil in my hair?
Community AnswerNo, but it's not necessarily helpful either.
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