Avoid harsh chemicals and save money by creating your own hot oil treatments using natural products readily found in your kitchen cabinets. Different cultures use different oils for hair treatments and conditioning: Italians often use olive oil while cultures in India primarily use sesame oil. Both are believed to be remedies for damaged hair, which is dry, brittle and prone to breakage. Smooth the cuticle and shaft of individual hairs by applying the conditioning oils on a biweekly basis for optimal hair conditioning.
Simple Olive Oil and Water Treatment
Step 1
Place 1/2 cup of dried rosemary leaves in a pot. Add 1/2 cup of water and bring to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Strain the hot water to remove rosemary leaves. Mix with 1/2 cup of olive oil in a jar.
Step 3
Close lid. Shake well until water and oil are emulsified.
Castor and Soybean Oil
Step 1
Mix together 1 tsp. soy oil and 1 tsp. castor oil to pot.
Step 2
Bring to a warm low heat.
Step 3
Place mixture into jar and add lid. Shake well to ensure oils are mixed.
Aloe Vera Hot Oil Treatment
Step 1
Add together 4 tbsp. of aloe vera gel, 4 tbsp. of castor oil, six drops each of sandalwood and rosemary essential oils, and two drops of ginger essential oil in a pot.
Step 2
Warm on the stove, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Add concoction to a small jar or container.
Applying Hot Oil Treatments
Step 1
Ensure the treatment is not scalding hot to avoid burning scalp.
Step 2
Use a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute hot oil treatments over scalp. Massage oil solution onto hair for several minutes. Rub well into hair ends.
Step 3
Place all hair on top of head. Wrap head in disposable plastic wrap or use a bathing cap. Rinse a towel in hot water and wring out. Wrap head with the warm wet towel.
Step 4
Keep solution on the head for 30 minutes, or longer for additional conditioning. Shampoo twice to remove all oil residue.
Things You'll Need
- Dried rosemary leaves
- Cooking pot
- Strainer
- Olive oil
- Jar with lid
- Soy oil
- Castor oil
- Aloe vera gel
- Sandalwood essential oils
- Rosemary essential oils
- Ginger essential oil
- Wide-tooth comb
- Disposable plastic wrap or bathing cap
- Towel
- Shampoo
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