Hot Oil Treatments have been around and around and around for as long as I can remember. Actually hot oil treatments were one of the only things I was right prior to starting my healthy hair journey. I kind of forgot about hot oil treatments for a while, but this week on wash day I decided to give one a try... I loved it. It made my hair so soft and it felt so moisturized I think I am going to add it to my regimen maybe once or twice a month. It’s up to you weather or not you want to go out and buy store bought hot oil treatments. For me they are kind of a waste since I normally have 2-3 different oils on hand at any given time so I mixed up my own recipe.
Hot Oil Treatment
.5oz EVOO
.5oz Jojoba Oil
.5oz Castor Oil
5 drops of peppermint oil
*It doesn’t matter what oils you choose to mix for your treatment, but rule of thumb is always start with EVCO or EVOO*
1.Combine oils in an applicator bottle
2.Heat water in microwave safe bowl for about 2 minutes
3. Place applicator bottle filled with oil in hot water for another minute
4. Shake well and test the oil on your wrist(like milk for a baby bottle) if its not hot enough place oil back in water for another minute, or if it’s to hot let it cool for a minute then re test.
5. Once the oil is at a comfortable temp. apply oil either directly to the scalpor woth the pads of your fingers. It‘s really up to you just make sure the oil isn‘t scalding if you are applying it directly to your scalp.
6 gently massage oil into scalp and down the length of your hair.
7. Put on a conditioning cap and let sit for 10 minutes.(if possible let it sit longer I was just being lazy this week)
8. Rinse with warm water
Some benefits of Hot Oil
-imparts shine
-nourishes damaged hair and scalp
-helps relieve dandruff
-strengthens hair
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