If your hair is dry, brittle, frizzy, color-treated, or prone to split ends, a hot oil treatment may be beneficial. By sealing the hair cuticle, the oil may help protect your hair from damage. The oil can also moisturize your hair. Hot oil treatments tend to work best for natural hair.
- How do you oil Treat your hair?
- How often should you treat your hair with oil?
- Can you do an oil treatment on dirty hair?
How do you oil Treat your hair?
How to oil your hair
- Apply oil on your scalp and massage with fingertips using a circular motion.
- Apply the oil left on your palms to your hair.
- Cover with a towel or shower cap and leave on overnight.
- The next day, shampoo hair while dry. Rinse thoroughly.
- Condition as normal.
How often should you treat your hair with oil?
Oiling your hair 1-2 times a week is enough. Doing it everyday can attract dirt and also strip away essential oils from your hair. Combing, rubbing and vigorously massaging your hair with oil can also cause breakage. So, follow the steps we mentioned and healthy, beautiful hair will follow.
Can you do an oil treatment on dirty hair?
It is best to apply your hot oil treatment after you have washed your hair. You don't want to apply it to dirty hair because your hair will not benefit as much. You want the oil to fully penetrate your scalp and clean hair, and if your hair is dirty, the scalp oil will just sit on top of your hair.