Jojoba oil comes from jojoba plants, Simmondsia chinensis, which grow in the western region of the United States and works as a moisturizer for dry or damaged hair. Although titled "oil" by the beauty industry, jojoba is a wax ester full of fatty acids. According to Acne.org, jojoba oil might be one organic compound that comes close to human skin oil. Once processed, jojoba is lightweight and non-comedogenic, making it a popular choice for cosmetics and moisturizing products of all kinds.
Step 1
Pour a small amount of oil in a microwave safe bowl. The amount will depend on length of your hair. It does not take much to saturate hair.
Step 2
Heat for a few seconds until the oil is warm to the touch.
Step 3
Dip your fingers into the warm oil and apply it to your hair. Begin applying the oil one inch away from the scalp. Hair Boutique.com warns not to apply oil to the scalp, because it may clog pores.
Step 4
Run your fingers through hair to the tips to move the oil and saturate the shafts.
Step 5
Place a plastic shower cap on oiled hair. As an alternative, wrap your head with plastic wrap.
Step 6
Warm a towel in the clothes dryer. Wrap the warm towel around the plastic. Leave on for 20 minutes then wash hair with shampoo and apply conditioner. Let hair air dry and then style normally.
Tips and Warnings
- Use jojoba oil daily by applying a small amount of oil to your fingers and running them through your dry hair. Add 10 to 12 drops jojoba oil to your conditioner bottle to enhance shine.
Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- Microwave
- Jojoba oil
- Plastic shower cap or plastic wrap
- Clothes dryer
- Towel
- Shampoo
- Conditionerb
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