Homemade Hot Oil Treatment

For your homemade hot oil treatment you will need:

• Coconut Oil- This can be found at the grocery store in either the baking aisle or the vitamin/supplement section. It is in a jar and solid at room temperature.
• Olive Oil- Found with baking supplies also.
• Cup of water
• Towel
• Small mug or bowl (try not to use plastic or it may warp)
• Pot

First wash your hair. This ensures no oils or products can get in the way of absorbing the oil.

Heat up your water to a boil in your pot on the stove. In your cup or bowl you'll need 2 tbsp. of coconut oil and 1 tbsp. olive oil. Sit your cup in the boiling water. Do not submerge, it should be floating. Heating your oils this way will melt the coconut oil and get your mixture warm without getting too hot. Check the temperature with your fingers. This is safe as it should be warm, not hot. Remove your cup or bowl with an oven mitt.

Your hair should be damp, not soaking wet. Dip your fingers in the mix and start by rubbing into your scalp. Move on down the rest of your hair. If you have longer or thicker hair, you may need to adjust the mixture by an extra tablespoon or so. Once you've worked the oil all the way into your hair heat up your towel with a hair dryer or dampen it and stick it in the microwave. This keeps the oil heated and active. Alternatively you can use a plastic cap and rely on the heat from your head.

Once you've wrapped up, go relax and enjoy your little hair spa for about 15-20 minutes. (If you used this time to watch a 30 minute TV show, it's OK  The extra minutes wont hurt.) As a suggestion, I like to use this time for an extra spa feel. Maybe you could give yourself a manicure or pedicure. When your time is up you can rewash your hair and check out how it feels! This treatment is good to repeat once a month to keep your hair in good condition.