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how to make a hot oil treatment at home

by Brandy Sawayn Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do you make homemade hot oil treatment?

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What are the best hot oil treatments?

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What are the benefits of hot oil treatment?

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How do you do a hot oil treatment at home?

Run a brush through your hair to get rid of any knots. Apply the oil evenly throughout your hair and massage it into your scalp. Cover your head with a shower cap and wait up to 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, completely rinse out the oil from your hair, and follow up with your normal conditioner.May 23, 2019

How do you make hot oil for hair?

To make a hot oil treatment for hair, start by heating up about 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Next, wet your hair, then dip your fingertips into the warm oil and massage the oil into your scalp, working your way from roots to ends. Keep massaging until you've applied all of the warm oil to your hair.

What is the best oil for a hot oil treatment?

coconut oilDIY Hot Oil Treatment We recommend coconut oil for the best hot oil treatment, as it is super nourishing and has been shown to prevent protein loss in the hair shaft. 1 Both virgin and refined coconut oils work just fine. If you have other oils like olive, jojoba, or avocado, those are also extremely moisturizing.May 20, 2021

Do you wash hair before hot oil treatment?

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.

Tips

Oil has the potential to stain clothes. Try wearing clothing you don’t care about when you’re doing a hot oil treatment.

Warnings

If you are experiencing hair loss, do not use hot oil treatments. The oil can heat up your hair strands and lead to further breakage. [12]

About This Article

This article was co-authored by Shun Pittman. Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade.

Consider Coconut Oil

According to a 2003 study, coconut oil is one of the very few plant oils that is able to penetrate the hair shaft due to its chemical structure, which has an affinity for hair protein. The 2003 study found that coconut oil can significantly reduce hair's protein loss for both undamaged and damaged hair when used as a pre-wash treatment.

Consider Adding Essential Oils

While scientists agree that there is not enough evidence to prove it, rosemary essential oil has been used for treating hair loss for centuries.

Mix Up the Hot Oil Treatment

Create a double broiler using a pot and a glass bowl. Fill the pot with some water and bring to a boil, and then set the pot aside to let the water cool a bit. Put one to two tablespoons of coconut oil into a glass bowl and add up to 10 drops of the essential oil of your choice and mix with the coconut oil.

Apply

With a comb, part your hair into a few sections to help you distribute the oil evenly.

Wrap Your Hair In a Towel

Wrap your hair into a soft hair towel and let the treatment sit on your hair overnight. You can simply leave the treatment on for a few hours, however, to see a more dramatic improvement you should leave it on for about 8-10 hours.

Wash Out the Treatment

Wash your hair in the morning to remove the oil. You may have to repeat the washing step to completely remove all the oil, but your hair is going to be softer, more manageable, and stronger.

So, how can hot oil hair treatments help hair?

Using hot oil hair treatments has many benefits for dry hair and a dry scalp. "The warm oil seals the cuticle by adding moisture to the hair follicle, which can help repair and prevent split ends," explains Jana Rago, a hairstylist and owner of Boston-based Jana Rago Studios.

Can hot oils help with dandruff?

Yes, a hot oil hair treatment can help with dandruff, but only if the dandruff is being caused by having a dry scalp (as opposed to a fungus-related dandruff).

Is there anything you shouldn't do when applying a hot oil treatment?

First off, make sure you are paying attention to the temperature of the oil—if you make it too hot, you could easily scald your scalp. Also, "don't apply [a hot oil hair treatment] to dry or dirty hair—when the hair is wet, the cuticle is slightly open, so it's the best time to accept oils and conditioners," says Hardges.

How do you know if a hot oil treatment is right for you?

According to Rago, hot oil hair treatments are ideal for anyone with normal to dry, frizzy hair. "The only texture of hair it's not great for is thinning hair or damaged scalps," says Rago. And don't worry about the oils dragging your hair down or making it look greasy.

How do you apply a hot oil hair treatment at home?

Luckily, you don't need to drive yourself to the drugstore. As long as you've got a plant-based oil, like olive, almond, and coconut, on hand, you're already halfway there.

What Does a Hot Oil Treatment Do

Let’s face it — dry hair is difficult to maintain and feels almost impossible to fix. Not only does it feel brittle and lifeless to the touch, but it’s also a sign that your hair is in need of some tender care and a new regime.

Choosing Best Oil for Hot Oil Treatments

There are a variety of oils and ingredients you can combine to create the perfect homemade treatment for your dry, undernourished hair and scalp. From our beloved and most popular coconut oil to argan oil, there are no shortages of treatments you can make in the comfort of your own home.

How to Do Hot Oil Treatment for Hair

All you will need to create a DIY hot oil treatment is your oil of choice. You’ll need around 2-3 tablespoons, depending on the length and thickness of your hair.

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