Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil is non-greasy, odorless, and colorless essential oil offering plenty of uses for human. The oil is widely known as an excellent compound to nourish hair and scalp in many different ways. It can moisturize scalp, promote hair growth, strengthen hair structure, combat dandruff, and more.

Main Benefits

Some of the best benefits of grapeseed oil for hair are listed as follows.

1. Helps hair grow faster

Although more scientific evidences are still required to prove that grapeseed oil does help hair to grow faster, the well-known fact is that the essential oil contains almost all important nutrients for hair to grow healthily. It has vitamin E, linoleic acid, proteins, and minerals that nourish the hair and scalp almost instantly after the oil is topically applied. In general, your hair is more likely to grow faster and stronger if it is provided with enough supply of vitamin E and other important nutrients.

2. Combats dandruff

Dandruff is probably the most common hair problem in adults as well as children. This is commonly triggered by dry scalp, but since grapeseed oil is an excellent moisturizer, it can help to combat dandruff from the source of the problem. Furthermore, the oil also penetrates the scalp and improves blood circulation to it. In infants, dandruff is often related to cradle cap, yet grapeseed oil is able to remove flakes of skin and keep the scalp moisturized.

3. Moisturizes scalp and hair

scalp and hair massage.As mentioned earlier, grapeseed oil helps to moisturize both scalp and hair. The oil is very light and it can penetrate easily into the scalp, so it goes directly to every hair cuticle, seals the moisture, and strengthens every hair strand. If well moisturized, the hair is no longer vulnerable to breakage, brittleness, or split ends. To get the best results, you can use grapeseed oil for hot oil treatment regularly to keep nourishing your hair and scalp.

4. Makes hair shiny

Hot oil treatment by using grapeseed oil makes your hair looks shiny not oily. It is naturally very light or non-greasy, but it can greatly moisturize and seal the moisture. It creates very thin coat on every strand of your hair that protects it from dry or brittleness, while it provides nourishment from the hair roots.

5. Helps to strengthen hair

The nature of grapeseed oil is that it is quickly absorbed by the scalp. Therefore, it moisturizes and nourishes the hair from the roots all the way down to the tip of every hair. With significant supply of vitamins, the hair roots can absorb every essential nutrient and deliver it to each hair strand. This process can help to strengthen hair structure, so you can healthily grow long hair without any problem.

6. Good natural conditioner

If you are struggling with dry or damaged hair problems, you can also benefit from grapeseed oil as it is a good natural conditioner. Even better, you can mix it with other essential oils if necessary. There are indeed various types of ready-made hair conditioner products available in the market. If you are looking more natural solution, grapeseed oil can be a good choice.

7. Can be applied on all hair types

The best benefit of grapeseed oil for hair is that it is hypoallergenic. It means the oil can be used or applied to all skin types including sensitive scalps. In most cases, it is safe to apply this oil to even the most sensitive scalps such as in children or infants.

How to Use Grapeseed Oil Easily

Grapeseed oil is indeed useful when used for hair treatment. Nonetheless, to get the entire benefits of grapeseed oil on hair, you need to apply it correctly. The following passages provide instructions on how to prepare and apply it easily.

1. Create a mixture

Grapeseed oil picture. You can use grapeseed oil for your hair without any additive or you can mix it with other essential oils if necessary. The basic rule is that you need to pour a drop of another essential oil for every 4 tablespoons of grapeseed oil. Make the mixture inside a plastic bag and swish it for some seconds.

2. Immerse in hot water

Fill your sink with hot water. It is probably necessary to put a plug in your sink to prevent the water from flowing out. Immerse the plastic bag in the hot water for several minutes to warm the mixture.

3. Wash your hair

Meanwhile, wash your hair thoroughly with a shampoo. Rinse the shampoo and dry your hair.

4. Apply the grapeseed oil

The grapeseed oil in the plastic bag should be hot enough after you wash your hair. Now you need to gather your hair as if you want to make a ponytail. Please check the oil temperature before applying to make sure that the oil is not too hot. Simply apply the oil starting at the base to the tip of your hair. Do not use the entire supply of hot oil, so you can use the remaining oil to massage your scalp gently.

Let the oil to penetrate the hair and scalp for approximately 20 minutes. Next, rinse the oil using warm water, and then repeat the rinsing once again using cool water.

5. Alternative method

You can also wrap a warm towel over your head after applying the oil to your hair and scalp. Dip a towel in warm water, wring out the water, and cover your head with it. Leave it for 30 minutes before rinsing the oil with a shampoo.

6. Repeat regularly

For the best results, repeat this hot oil treatment twice a week or as needed. If you are not sure about which type of essential oil to mix with grapeseed oil, you need to consult your doctor in order to avoid allergic reactions. You can also try to apply any mixture to a small area of your skin to test it. Another important thing is that you should not comb the hair while it is still wet after the treatment because it can lead to breakage.

Conclusion

The greatest benefit of grapeseed oil for hair is that it is naturally non-greasy and it contains important nutrients for healthy hair growth. It can be easily absorbed and it does not leave a considerable amount of residue on hands or scalp. Grapeseed oil is as well odorless and colorless, so it does not alter your natural hair color.

WHY USE GRAPESEED OIL:

1.  It is inexpensive.  Compared to your more popular hair oils, this one is fairly inexpensive.  Depending on where you purchase your grapeseed oil, it can cost almost 30-40% less than extra virgin olive oil or extra virgin coconut oil.  It also much cheaper and more accessible than jojoba oil.

2.  It protects against moisture loss.  Grapeseed oil contains a high amount of linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid. Research has demonstrated that when applied to the skin, this fatty acid can help combat dryness by providing protection against moisture loss (Source).  This may be good news for a dry scalp.

3.  It is fairly light.  The consistency of grapeseed oil is somewhere between that of jojoba oil and olive oil (though much closer to jojoba oil).  Thus, if you find olive oil to be too heavy or want an alternative to jojoba oil, grapeseed oil may be worth a try.

4.  It is odorless.  Grapeseed oil is odorless which makes it easier to use alone or in recipes without needing to add a fragrance (e.g., an essential oil).

HOW TO USE GRAPESEED OIL:

1. As a sealant.  Depending on your hair, grapeseed oil may work just fine as a sealant after a good wash and conditioning session.  Just apply the oil to damp hair to lock in the moisture.

2. To enhance a moisturizer.  This oil can be used to enhance your current moisturizer.  Mix a little bit with your moisturizer to increase moisture retention.

3. To alleviate a dry scalp.  As discussed earlier, linoleic acid has been demonstrated to provide a protection against moisture loss when applied to the skin.  Since grapeseed oil consists of a very high amount (~70%) of this fatty acid, it can aid in alleviating a dry scalp.

4. Mix into a whipped butter.  Grapeseed oil can mix well into whipped butters and increase the moisturizing/sealant properties of your mixture.

5. As a hot oil treatment.  Use the oil alone or mixed with other oils as a hot oil treatment prior to your wash.

CAN GRAPESEED OIL BE USED AS HEAT PROTECTANT?

Though the oil has a high smoke point (some sources quote 400 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), this characteristic does not translate into it being adequate as a heat protectant.  A high smoke point indicates that the oil requires a higher temperature to break down and start smoking.  In other words, grapeseed oil may not degrade before reaching 400 degrees Fahrenheit but your hair might.  In contrast, a heat protectant contains a formulation of ingredients that actually helps to reduce the transfer of heat to the cortex of the hair (Source).  That being said, it is much safer to use a commercial heat protectant than to experiment with grapeseed oil as a possibility.