Almond oil comes from pressing the almond nuts and extracting oil from what comes out. Almonds have been valued in many ancient cultures for their healing and health properties, including high levels of protein, omega-9 fatty acids, and vitamin E. Therefore, Almond oil is highly recommended to be used in a variety of ways including as edible oil, and carrier oil for skin, hair and face.

Benefits of almond oil for hair

Almond oil softens hair: Almond oil is an emollient, meaning it can fill in gaps in your hair at a cellular level. That makes your hair feel smoother and softer to the touch. Once almond oil is incorporated into your hair care routine, you may also notice that your hair is easier to comb through and style.

Almond oil strengthens and repairs hair: Using certain oils to treat hair can make it less prone to breakage and diminish split ends. The lubricating properties of nut oils, like almond oil, diminish friction during hair styling.

Almond oil could make your hair grow: Almond oil can make hair stronger and less prone to split ends, which means your hair growth won’t be slowed by losing hair that becomes damaged. At the same time the antioxidants found in almond oil combat the environmental stress around your hair, your hair looks younger and healthier.

Almond oil treats scalp conditions: Almond oil can also be used as a treatment for flaky scalp (seborrheic dermatitis) and scalp psoriasis. Almond oil has been used to treat dry scalp conditions in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Rubbing a small amount of almond oil directly on your scalp increases blood flow to the area and introduces powerful antioxidants to the skin on your head.

Uses: You can apply almond oil directly to your hair, rubbing a small amount in between your palms before applying it. If you’re looking to increase shine and softness, pay special attention to the ends of your hair. Massage the oil into the end of the hair shaft and leave the oil on your hair after styling it.

You can also use almond oil as an ingredient in a conditioning hair mask. Mix 2 parts room temperature coconut oil with 1 part sweet almond oil and a creamy, natural conditioning agent. Apply this potent hair mask to clean, dry hair, and leave it on for up to 40 minutes.