Revitalize dry, coarse, and lackluster hair with a budget-friendly hot oil treatment. Easily performed at home, this procedure delivers essential moisture and a radiant shine to your mane. Discover the simple steps to enhance your hair’s health and appearance with this DIY solution that won’t break the bank. (1) (2)
DIY – At-Home Hot Oil Treatment For Hair
Supplies Required:
- Olive oil / any pure oil of your choice – at least 3 to 4 tablespoons / as per the length of your hair
- Other hair-nourishing oils (sweet almond oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, etc.) – 2 tablespoons each (optional)
- One or two essential oils of your choice – 1-2 drops (optional)
- A microwave-safe bowl (if you want to avoid the microwave method, take a small bowl and a large bowl/saucepan instead)
- A spoon
- A wide-tooth comb/hairbrush
- An old towel
- A rat-tail comb (optional)
- A brush/cotton swab (optional)
- A shower cap/saran wrap
- Gentle herbal shampoo
- Conditioner
Stepwise Method:
- The very first thing that you need to do is to warm up the oil or oil mixture. It can either be done with the help of a microwave oven or by using the double-boiler method.
- If you use a microwave oven, pour your favorite or preferred hair-nourishing oils into a microwave-safe bowl. Put essential oils in it and stir gently with a spoon. Place the bowl inside the oven and heat it for 8 to 10 seconds.
- If you use the double-boiler method, slowly boil the large bowl or saucepan with water. Add essential oils to the hair-nourishing oil(s) into the small bowl. Stir with a spoon to mix up everything. Now, carefully place the small bowl over the boiling water and wait around 15 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the microwave oven or the water in the saucepan and let it sit for a few minutes. Meanwhile, check the temperature of the oil mixture. It should be warm rather than steaming or scalding hot.
- Once you find the temperature of the oil mixture to be comfortable enough, start preparing your hair for the application and massage. Combine it with a hairbrush or wide-tooth comb and remove knots and tangles. Also, wrap an old towel around your shoulders so that you do not stain your clothes.
- Now, it’s time to apply the hot oil mixture to your hair. You can either section your hair or do it in one go.
- For sectioning your hair, make use of a rat-tail comb. You must separate all your hair so that four sections (two ‘top sections’ and two ‘bottom sections’) are created. Apply the oil to the bottom sections first, followed by the top sections with the help of a brush or cotton swab.
- For overall application on the go, lean a little over the sink and slowly pour some hot oil mixture over your scalp. The remaining oil should be applied to the locks’ length to make them fully saturated.
- Gently massage the oil into the scalp by moving your fingertips in a small circular motion. Continue this for a couple of minutes so that the oil can work thoroughly.
- Wrap your hair with saran wrap or put on a shower cap and let the oil sit for half an hour.
- Finally, wash your hair with an herbal shampoo and apply a good conditioner. You may need to rinse several times to remove the oil altogether.
Also Read – Why You Should Start Using Bergamot Essential Oil For Your Hair?
Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Using pure or extra virgin olive oil is suitable for hot oil treatment. But it is even better to use a mixture of different hair-nourishing oils (olive oil, almond oil, castor oil, extra virgin coconut oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, avocado oil, etc.) to make the most of the treatment.
- Essential oils can add a wonderful aroma and soothing properties to your homemade hot oil mixture. Moreover, some specific essential oils can effectively address your hair issues. Some common essential oil choices for at-home hot oil treatment are rosemary oil, chamomile oil, lavender oil, tea tree oil, rose oil, carrot seed oil, mint oil, sandalwood oil, and so on.
- Hot oil treatment should be done on clean, dry (or slightly damp) hair. So, always do this after washing your hair and making it accessible from all styling products.
- For maximum shine and softness of hair, opt for homemade hot oil treatment at least once every week.
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Summary
A DIY hot oil treatment offers a cost-effective solution to revive dry and dull hair. Heat a mixture of nourishing oils, optionally adding essential oils for fragrance and hair benefits. Add the warm blend, massaging it into the scalp and strands. Wrap hair and let the oil work for 30 minutes. Wash with herbal shampoo and condition. Use nourishing oils like olive, almond, coconut, and essential oils for added benefits. Perform this treatment weekly for optimal results.
