One of the first steps you take when starting a natural hair journey is to apply a hot oil treatment. Hot oil treatments are extremely simple to perform, and you don’t need to go out and buy a lot of expensive products. People enjoy doing a hot oil treatment at least once a month, and twice a month during the winter.
Don’t be fooled by the word “hot” in “hot oil treatment.” A hot oil treatment adds moisture and shine to your hair. This strengthens your hair follicles and keeps your scalp and hair healthy. Whether you have dry or moisturized hair, a hot oil treatment will leave it feeling protected, hydrated, and at its best. If you have color-treated hair, frequent hot oil treatments can help restore its health and shine.
If you have any of the following hair issues, you should consider getting a hot oil treatment:
Even if you have none of these issues, a hot oil treatment will benefit your hair.
Hot oil treatments can help moisturize and strengthen hair, prevent split ends, and combat frizz. Take a closer look at some of the advantages:
Here are some tips for applying a hot oil treatment to your natural hair:
Before washing or applying any treatments to your hair, you should gently detangle it. Don’t detangle dry hair! Lightly dampen your hair with a spray bottle and a small amount of leave-in or regular conditioner, then comb/brush through from the ends up to the roots. As per research, it is always preferred to use detangling brush.
You can use a variety of oils for a hot oil treatment. If you have finer hair, you might want to use a lighter oil like coconut, jojoba, or almond. If you have coarser strands, try Jamaican black castor oil or olive oil. People prefer to use a combination of oils, primarily coconut, along with Jamaican black castor oil and rosemary oil.
Warm the oil on the stove over very low heat by boiling a pot of water, then removing it from the heat and immersing a heat-safe bowl or cup of oil in the boiling water. Allow it to warm for 2-3 minutes. Test the oil’s heat on your wrist before applying it to your head.
This is the enjoyable part. Apply the oil to your hair, from root to tip. Don’t forget to massage it into your scalp, too. Then cover with a plastic cap and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. To maximize the effects, apply heat. You can use a Hair Dryer on high.
After conditioning with oil for at least 30 minutes, rinse thoroughly. Always prefer to use water to rinse the oil out, but depending on the texture of your hair and the oil you used, you may want to use a little shampoo.
When choosing an oil to mix with for a hot oil treatment, you can consider the desired outcome and the consistency of the oil.
The best oils for hot oil treatments include olive, argan, avocado, coconut, castor, and jojoba oil. DIY hot oil treatments can be a cost-effective home hair care solution.
Hairstylists and dermatologists typically recommend overnight oiling based on hair type. If you have dry hair, you should do overnight oiling once or twice a week.
While a single hot oil treatment will not completely straighten your hair, regular treatments can help to make it healthier, smoother, shinier, and straighter over time.
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