Hot oil hair treatment for strength and bounce to hair with added sheen.

Bask in compliments after using the hot oil hair treatment
Luxuriant hair cascading gently below the waist has always been a fantasy that has appealed to many women. Fairy tales have princesses with long tresses bound elegantly and who can forget Rapunzel? The crowning glory has been an envied asset that has made many heads turn and its importance is evidenced by the number of hair clinics that have mushroomed at every street corner.

For hair to be strong and healthy, hot oil treatment should be administered periodically as it would provide the essential nourishment to set right damages done to the hair as a result of pollution, hair styling, excessive blow drying and stress. These hot oil treatments are also used extensively to improve the texture and the appearance of hair, providing it with the gloss and sheen that is an alluring factor. Such treatments have been in use for ages and their benefits well understood.

The oil that is used may be purchased as such from stores and they are usually sold in bottles. The hot oil hair treatments involve heating the oil on a gas stove; alternatively a microwave may be used to heat the oil. Some store bought oils do not require heating, the instructions provided along with the oil should be read carefully. In certain cases, the oil is sold in bottles that can be heated by placing the bottles in hot water. Long hair would require the entire bottle of oil to be used all at once, while shorter hair would require the lesser amount of oil to be used.

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After heating the oil, remember to test the heat of the oil by placing a drop on your inner wrist, as this will prevent first degree burns or scalding of scalp if the oil that is used is too hot. Once the oil is tested to be at the right temperature, the hot oil treatment then includes an invigorating massage. Hair should be gently parted using a comb and the oil applied onto the scalp using a cotton swab. The oil should cover every part of the scalp and care should be taken that no part of the scalp is left out. A wide toothed comb should then be used to gently comb the hair; this would act as an additional massage for the root tips and also help in easing out tangles, if any. The comb should have blunt teeth or teeth that will not hurt the scalp or cause pain.

The warm oil will be absorbed better than oil at room temperature and a soothing massage by moving the tips of the fingers gently in a circular motion will aid in absorption of the oil and will also help relieve stress. The massage may be extended to the neck and shoulders for added benefit.

After you are done with the massage, dip a towel in hot water and wring out the excess water. Use the hot towel to wrap your hair and let it remain for at least a few minutes, ideally for half an hour. This would help retain moisture and provide better conditioning to your hair. Finally wash your hair after the hot oil treatment using a mild shampoo and do not use any conditioner.

The oil that is used for the hot oil treatments can be prepared at home and such homemade oil treatments are inexpensive and easy to prepare. The treatment mixture should contain a mix of essential oils and carrier oils. Essential oils help in various hair conditions.

Some important Essential oils and their uses include:

S.No	Oil	Use
1	Basil oil	For Oily hair
2	Tee tree oil	For Dandruff
3	Rosemary oil	Helps hair grow
4	Lavender	Treating Scalp dryness
5	Peppermint	Treating Scalp itchiness

Carrier oils are oils that help in improving the texture of the hair and can be used for conditioning. Some of the important carrier oils and their uses include:

S.No	Oil	Use
1	Coconut oil	For moisturizing
2	Castor oil	To add shine
3	Jojoba oil	To regulate serum
4	Almond oil	To add luster
5	Olive oil	To add shine and gloss to the hair and also remove dryness

When 2 or 3 oils are mixed together, a teaspoon full of each of the oils should be added. When more number of oils is included, the essential oils should be included in larger amounts and a few drops of all carrier oils should be added.

Olive oil for hair treatment is one of the best ancient beauty secrets, the benefits of which have been appreciated for many centuries. Olive oil provides a double whammy with its ability to moisturize and add shine to the hair as well as to remove dandruff, so this oil is the oil of choice for many. The hot olive oil treatment will help in nourishing the hair and providing strength and vitality that would aid in giving hair the extra bounce and brilliance.

Hot vegetable oil treatment is another option where the oil used for cooking can be used to give hair a good massage and to add gloss to it. This treatment is inexpensive and the various vegetable oils that are easily available may be used as such or may be used after addition of a small amount of conditioner. The conditioner should be added to the oil after the oil is heated to the required temperature. Once the oil and conditioner mix is massaged onto the hair and scalp, a good half an hour should be allowed for the hair to be nourished by the oil. Hair should be washed with a mild shampoo after the hot oil treatment.

The hot oil hair treatment with the various oils, on repeated and regular use will help in providing hair that is sure to keep the compliments pouring in. Good luck!

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