We recommend this hot oil treatment to add shine, strengthen curls and if used regularly, lengthen your hair as well. The essential oils provide a minty, floral scent that reminds us of the winter season. Not only do these natural ingredients smell lovely, they double as a hair and scalp reconstructor, too.
What You’ll Need
- 3/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/8 cup safflower oil
- 1/8 cup sweet almond oil
- 8 drops lavender; 6 drops lemongrass oil and rosemary; 4 drops geranium (essential oils”>
- Mix fixed oils (first three ingredients”> in order given in a non-reactive bowl.
- Heat 40 seconds in microwave-safe bowl. Using individual droppers, drop in essential oils in order given; swirl to mix.
- Test on back of wrist to make sure temperature is acceptable (not too hot”>.
- Divide hair into small sections; secure with clips or bobby pins.
- Apply warmed oils to scalp and ends of hair. Massage in.
- Put on a shower cap or other plastic head wrap. Let oils continue to warm using body heat and sunlight if available for 45 minutes.
- Shampoo and style as usual. Remainder can be stored in sterile jar for later use as long as you keep it pure (no water”>. It is okay to double this recipe for longer hair.
For more nifty curly concoctions, check out our Curly Mixology page.
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