Can a Pantry Staple Salvage Split Ends?
Like most women, I’m really trying to stretch out my appointments with my hairdresser. And even though my bank account may be a little bit healthier, my hair isn’t looking so hot. Parched, desert-like, destroyed. These are the words that come to mind when I take a look at my ends. None of my usual deep conditioners were cutting it. And with a couple of weeks left before my next cut, it was time to take drastic measures. Sure, I’d heard that olive oil can help quench seriously dry strands, but I never thought it was for me. My naturally-fine hair couldn’t be that dry, or so I thought. Besides, I didn’t want to wind up smelling like a salad. Olive oil is full of vitamin E, which is essential for hair health. And since I only needed a little, it’s considerably less expensive than some of my favorite products. So, last weekend I bit the bullet. I wet my hair, then slicked on a few tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. I avoided my scalp because the damage is limited to the bottom third of
