What's The Difference bet Olive Oil and Extra Virgin OL?

[a_ caribbean_dream]

In regards to our haircare, whats the difference bet. using regular olive oil and extra virgin olive oil? (I'm sorry in advance if this comes off as a stupid question )

 

[texasqt]

Bump. I'd like to know too. Considering using as a pre-poo and want to make sure I get the right one.

 

[ritzbitz78]

In haircare, I don't think regular or extra virgin makes a differnce. Extra virgin doesn't go through the refining process when they press it, this leaves more color, more flavor, and more solutes in it. This therefore it has a lower burning point, thats why its not to fry with, but to use like drizzling on salads. Regular olive oil gets refined through thr press more times, taking out flavor, color, and making it clearer since there is less solutes floating around. This therefore gives it a high burning point, and this oil is used for frying and other cooking needs.

As for hair, all oils coat the hair strand, whether it be extra virgin, or regular. There are no extra nutrients that will be picked up by your hair by using extra virgin.
(if there is it is negligible compared to the whopping price of extra virgin)

So my advice is stick to regular and get it bulk at Costco or Sams Club for cheaper. And spend your extra cash on indulging your PJism somewhere else.

 

[a_ caribbean_dream]

Thanks so much Ritzbitz for the info. I have been using regular olive oil to seal my ends recently and I just needed some confirmation!
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[Guyaneek]

Thanks for the info. You seem very knowledgable! Now I can save the EVOO for my food and the oo for my hair.

 

[Supergirl]

I didn't know either. Thanks for the info.

 

[LovelyLionessa]

That's good to know, thanks so much. Well said!

 

[Puddles]

In haircare, I don't think regular or extra virgin makes a differnce. Extra virgin doesn't go through the refining process when they press it, this leaves more color, more flavor, and more solutes in it. This therefore it has a lower burning point, thats why its not to fry with, but to use like drizzling on salads. Regular olive oil gets refined through thr press more times, taking out flavor, color, and making it clearer since there is less solutes floating around. This therefore gives it a high burning point, and this oil is used for frying and other cooking needs.

As for hair, all oils coat the hair strand, whether it be extra virgin, or regular. There are no extra nutrients that will be picked up by your hair by using extra virgin.
(if there is it is negligible compared to the whopping price of extra virgin)

So my advice is stick to regular and get it bulk at Costco or Sams Club for cheaper. And spend your extra cash on indulging your PJism somewhere else.

[SIZE=+1]I agree. If you're not cooking with it. I guess it really shouldn't matter. But for cooking/eating...always choose evoo. The health benefits are great.[/SIZE]

http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/olive-oil.htm