Friday, 17 January 2014

HOT OIL TREATMENT BENEFITS

Most of us dont seem to know what Hot oil treatments and the benefits it gives to our hair, in this post i will discuss what it is, the benefits, and the whole procedure. i hope this post will be useful to us all. we should also know that some of the few saloons that know of this treatment and its benefits charge a bit for the treatment, i advice you do it yourself if you can.

This post is to give you an insight as to how adding a regular hot oil treatment to your hair routine can benefit your hair.
We all will agree that, with all the stress placed on our hair by styling, weather patterns, coloring, blow-drying, straightening ,it is only natural that all these things strips our hair of its oils and the strength of our hair. One of the best ways to put back nourishment and shine in our hair is giving it a little TLC, in the form of HOT OIL TREATMENT.

HOT OIL TREATMENT is a treatment used to give hair moisture as it gives the look of conditioned hair without having to condition every day.

THINGS YOU NEED:

Any natural oil (coconut oil, virgin olive oil, jojoba oil,etc)

A shower cap / steamer

An oil bottle / dispenser

Hot water


STEPS IN DOING HOT OIL TREATMENT:

1. Pour any oil of your choice in a bottle / dispenser

2. Place it in the hot water to warm the oil

3. Massage the warm oil in your scalp and the hair strands

4. Cover your hair with the shower cap and leave on for 20 - 30 minutes

5. Wrap your hair with a hot towel and allow it to sit for 20 minutes.

6. Wash your hair and style

NB: Alternately, place hair under a clean shower cap, processing cap, or plastic bag and either sit under a heat cap or steamer for 15-20 minutes, or just allow your body heat to nourish your hair during the treatment.

6. Wash and rinse your hair thoroughly.


BENEFITS OF THE TREATMENT:

1. Treating yourself to a hot oil treatment with coconut, olive or jojoba oil will add that extra healthy glow to your hair

2. Hot oil treatments made with natural oils protect hair and make it healthy and manageable.

3. Repair damage and maintain healthy hair.

4. Refresh dull and dry hair.

5. Condition a dry scalp.

6. Softens and moisturizes your hair.

NB: please note that you can use more than one oil, alternatively you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to any (See my post on carrier oils) here. carrier oil of your choice
Now that you know the benefits of hot oil treatment and how to do it, i suggest you add it to your hair care routine and enjoy luscious, silky hair and healthy hair.
This treatment should be done once a month.

Don't forget to leave a comment or any questions on how your hot oil treatment went.


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