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| Hot oil treatment on dry natural hair. |
Hot oil treatments is one of the best treatments for dry natural afro hair. It is also good for straight hair as well, it not only softens the hair and make it more manageable, it also makes it grow faster and retain length. listed below are some of the oils that can be used in this treatment. Depending on what you plan to achieve with the hot oil treatment, you can use the combination of the oils or used them individually, I personally love the combination of different oils.
Avocado oil: helps tame and moisturizes frizzy, dry hair.
Coconut oil: Helps condition the scalp, strengthens, stimulates hair growth and softens the hair.
Olive oil: conditions and moisturizes the hair, it also helps reduce split ends.
Castor oil : Strengthens the hair, and seals moisture
Almond oil: Enriches the hair, conditions, stimulates hair growth and softens the hair as well.
Jojoba oil: Softens the hair and strengthens the hair
Mint oil: Stimulates hair growth, fights dandruff, and moisturizes the hair as well.
Sesame oil: For shine and luster.
Argan oil: for hydration and elasticity.
Lavender; will stimulate hair growth, and strengthen the hair. it conditions both hair and scalp. It can as well reduce hair loss.
Grape seed oil: For faster hair growth, it conditions and moisturizes the hair. It strengthens the hair, gives hair shine, fights dandruff
Materials required:
oil(s); 2tbsp olive oil
1/2tsp grape seed oil
1/2tsp mint oil
1/2tsp almond oil
2tbps coconut oil
5drops lavender oil
Water in a spray bottle
application bottle or cup
wet warm towel
shower caps or plastic bags
Method:
1. If your hair is medium length you can use my measurement, otherwise, pour the quantity of oil that will be enough to coat your hair from root to tip into a cup or application bottle. Apply the water on your hair to make it damp.
2. Warm up the oil, preferably in a hot water.
3. Coat your hair with the oil from root to tip.
4. Massage your scalp for about 1-2mins.
5. Cover hair with a shower cap , followed by a warm wet towel, and another shower cap or plastic bag. Allow it on your hair for 1-2hours ( this process will help the hair cuticle open up and absorb the nutrients in the oil).
6. Rinse hair with your favorite conditioner
7.
Style your hair as desired.
Note: Select the oils based on the result you require. This treatment can be repeated twice a month for a better result.
