When it comes to keeping natural hair healthy and hydrated, there are many methods available. But hot oil treatment for natural hair are among the most popular.
This treatment involves using heat to help penetrate oils into the hair shafts to add much-needed moisture and combat dryness and breakage.
In this article, we will discuss what a hot oil treatment is, the benefits of this treatment on natural hair, and how to do it yourself at home.
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What is a Hot Oil Treatment?
Hot oil treatment for natural hair is a process of deep conditioning your hair with warm oil.
The heat helps to open up the cuticle layer of your hair, which allows the oil to penetrate deeply into the hair shaft.
The oil you’d normally use for hot oil treatment would be a combination of natural oils like coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado oil.
These oils are known for their excellent moisturizing properties and the ability to penetrate the hair shaft.
Benefits of Hot Oil Treatment for Natural Hair
Hot oil treatments offer several benefits for natural hair, including:
1. Hair Hydration
Natural hair is prone to dryness, and hot oil treatments can help combat this issue by adding moisture to the hair shaft.
2. Improved Elasticity
Regular hot oil treatments can help improve the elasticity of your hair, which can protect your hair from breakage.
3. Reduced Frizz
By nourishing the hair strands, hot oil treatments can also reduce frizz and keep your hair looking sleek and smooth.
4. Hair Growth
Hot oil treatments can also stimulate hair growth by improving blood circulation to the hair follicles.
How to Do Hot Oil Treatment on Natural Hair
Doing a hot oil treatment at home is straightforward and can be done in just a few easy steps:
Step 1: Choose Your Oil
As mentioned above, there are many oils you can use for your treatment.
Choose one or two oils that work best for your hair type.
Step 2: Prepare the Oil
Put the oil in a heatproof container or a bottle that you can immerse in hot water.
Step 3: Heat the Oil
Heat the oil by placing it in a bowl of hot water or in a microwave for a few seconds.
Step 4: Apply the Oil
Part your hair into sections, and then apply the warm oil to your scalp and all through your hair ends.
Step 5: Massage
Gently massage your scalp and hair ends, ensuring that the oil covers every strand of your hair.
Step 6: Hot Towel/Heating Cap
Use either a hot towel or a heating cap to cover your hair and trap it in the heat. The towel or heating cap heat will help the oil penetrate deeply into your hair.
Step 7: Leave the Oil to Penetrate
Leave the oil in your hair for at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow it to penetrate the hair shafts.
Step 8: Rinse your hair
Rinse your hair with warm water to remove the oil.
You may still need to use shampoo to ensure that all the oil is removed.
That said, have you taken your hair through keratin treatment? Then read this guide to learn what oils you can use on your hair after your keratin treatment.
