What You Need To Know About Hot Oil Treatments 

Is your hair dry, brittle, and/or breaking? 

If you answered yes, then I know something that could help you:  a hot oil treatment. 

It's no secret that hot oil treatments can work wonders for your hair. 

Did you know that hot oil treatments can help stimulate blood flow to your scalp, which in turn promotes hair growth? 

No matter the season or climate that you live in there are so many benefits to using hot oil treatments on your hair. 

In this article, I share what you need to know about hot oil treatments. 

Before we get into the article, girl, let me tell you. Every time I get a hot oil treatment, I end up feeling like this . . . 

What is a Hot Oil Treatment? 

Hot oil treatments are used to give hair a deep conditioning treatment.

These treatments are particularly helpful to prevent damage to hair or to help reduce existing damage. Hot oil treatments are also great for moisturizing dry hair and dry scalp.

Did you know that hot oil treatments are meant to mimic the natural oil found in our hair (sebum).

Frequent hair washing removes the natural oils in our scalp and causes dry hair as well as an overproduction of sebum, which builds up within a day or so. Therefore, this is why hot oil treatments are so helpful because they help restore moisture back to your hair and scalp, without weighing it down. 

What Are Some Benefits of Hot Oil Treatments? 

I am going to give you 8 benefits about hot oil treatments. 

1. Restores moisture balance to your hair
2. Prevents frizz and protects from dry scalp and dandruff
3. Seals Moisture into your ends
4. Smooths the hair cuticle to soften dry, rough hair
5. Increases blood circulation to your scalp, which promotes growth
6. Prevents split ends by sealing moisture into the hair shaft (and preventing it from splitting)
7. Strengthens and nourishes hair which helps the appearance of shiny hair
8. Helps bring brittle dry hair back to life by adding shine and luster

What You Need For A Hot Oil Treatment

Hot oil treatments are a luxury that you can easily achieve at your own home. Common oils for hot oiling are:

• Argan Oil
• Amla Oil
• Coconut Oil
• EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• Grapeseed Oil
• Sweet Almond Oil
• Sesame Oil
• Jojoba Oil (this is closest in texture to sebum)

Common Essential Oils for Hot Oiling 

• Rosemary
• Peppermint
• Tea Tree
• Grapefruit

What Oils Are Best for Dry Hair & Scalp?

If you're looking for the perfect blend of oils that help protect and nourish the hair while boosting hair growth you can try the PureFix Elixir. 

How To Do A Hot Oil Treatment 

Here are just a few things you will want to have handy when doing your DIY hot oil treatment.

Materials:

• Warm water
• Applicator bottle
• Natural oil of choice
• Oil of your choice
• Wide tooth comb
• Heat source (e.g. a heating cap, hooded dryer, a damp towel that has been heated or by using your natural heat with a cap on your hair)
• Pot
• Cap

Step 1: Wash Hair. You can wash your hair with your regular shampoo.

Step 2: Heat the oil. Take your small glass container and pop it into a small bowl that’s filled with very hot water. You’ll want the water level to be just as high as the level of oil in your container.

Step 3: Apply the oil to your hair, starting at the scalp. One thing your scalp really needs is stimulation. So when you start applying your hot oil hair treatment, do it at the very roots of your hair and rub in circular motions. Once you’ve massaged your scalp with the oil for 3-5 minutes, move on to applying it down the shaft of your hairs. This is where you can be a little less liberal with your oil application.

Step 4: Cover your head with a shower cap. Let the treatment stay on your hair for at least 30 Minutes. You can keep the hot oil treatment on your hair overnight should you wish to do so.

Step 5: Wash your hair using a moisturizing shampoo and lukewarm water. Remember to apply conditioner afterwards.

It's that simple!