Jojoba oil for hair

What is jojoba oil

Jojoba oil is a liquid wax that is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant. Jojoba oil has a pale yellow color and comes with a slightly nutty aroma. Although it's called jojoba oil, it's really more of a plant wax than an oil.

Benefits of jojoba oil on hair

1. Jojoba oil is an surprising moisturizer.

Jojoba oil contains vitamins which are good for both the hair and scalp. Jojoba oil helps to lock the moisture and add shine to your hair. When you apply the oil before shampooing it acts as a protective barrier that prevents ingredients like sulfates from stripping natural oils of hair.

2. Jojoba oil may encourage natural hair growth.

The fatty acids and natural alcohol present in the jojoba plant helps to nourish the hair and stimulate hair growth. The jojoba oil has qualities which are identical to the sebum in your scalp, they do the same work of natural oils on your scalp. This ensures that your hair stays healthy and grows to its maximum length. Jojoba oil encourages hair regrowth for people with thinning hair or who are balding.

3. Jojoba oil may help with scalp infections.

The antioxidant properties of jojoba oil helps to fight both bacterial and fungal infections on the scalp which otherwise might hinder hair growth and cause hair damage. Adding a few drops of jojoba oil to your conditioner could be helpful in treating dry scalp, itching scalp, or dandruff.

4. Jojoba oil may help with hair loss.

Jojoba oil can prevent hair loss or thinning hair by opening up the hair follicles which have been clogged up by residue and dirt.It also accumulates around the hair roots and conditions and protects the hair from becoming dry and brittle. Jojoba hair has anti-bacterial properties that protects the hair from bacteria that causes hair thinning and stops new hair growth.

5.Jojoba oil can add shine and softness to the hair.

Jojoba oil is a lightweight oil with moisturizing properties which can add shine to your hair and make it softer and easier to manage. You can add few drops of jojoba oil to your leave-in conditioner or just apply it directly to your hair.

6. Jojoba oil maintains sebum production on the scalp.

The scalp produces sebum to hydrate the hair and keep it healthy. And when it doesn't produce enough sebum, it can lead to dry, brittle hair. In instances when the scalp doesn't produce enough sebum, massaging a few drops of jojoba oil on the scalp regularly will help keep the scalp moisturized.