DIY Hot Oil Treatment for Stronger Healthier Hair

Get healthier, shinier, stronger and smoother hair with this easy DIY hot oil treatment. You probably have most of the ingredients already in the pantry.

Treat yourself to softer, stronger, healthier hair with this easy DIY hot oil treatment.

And you probably have most of the ingredients already in the pantry.

I can’t believe how nice my hair feels after doing this treatment. I didn’t want to stop touching it was so soft and smooth.

And the frizz-ball that is my hair here in the sub-tropical climate, wasn’t looking so frizzy, despite the evening downpour and the humidity.

There are a heap of hot oil treatments on the market, but why spend a fortune on a product that may contain synthetic ingredients when you can make your own just as easily for a fraction of the price, straight from the pantry?

This treatment can be used once a week for particularly damaged hair or once a month for relaxing hair treatment. Combine it with a DIY facial, some music and a cuppa for a real beauty spa experience at home.

DIY Hot Oil Treatment Ingredients

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil softens hair, increases shine, strengthens hair, moisturises hair and help prevent dandruff

Olive Oil

The big benefit of olive oil is that you probably already have it in your pantry. As for what it does to your hair, it smooths down frizz and split ends, repairs hair, strengthens hair, increases shine, softens hair, makes hair more manageable.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender Essential Oil helps promote hair growth, helps prevent dandruff also treats hair loss associated with alopecia areata. Good for all hair types.

Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium Essential Oil not only smells deliciously like roses, but it also strengthens hair, regulates sebum secretion and balances oil in the hair, promotes hair growth.

Both essential oils are said to improve mood, reduce stress so they’re a great choice for a relaxing beauty treatment.

Related reading: How to Make Your Own DIY Massage Oil

Tips for Healthier Hair

• Avoid rubbing your hair with the towel when drying it. This will increase split ends and damage. Instead, squeeze or scrunch your hair with the towel to remove excess water.
• Air dry your hair rather than using a hairdryer or let your hair mostly air dry before finishing it off with the dryer. But leave your hair very slightly damp to avoid over-drying. This will reduce heat and therefore damage.
• For dry, damaged hair, use a natural leave-in conditioner to keep your hair from drying out. 
• Trim the split ends regularly.
• Use a natural shampoo that doesn’t container damaging chemical ingredients.
• Eat a balanced diet with healthy fats, plenty of fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water. Steer clear of cigarettes and reduce alcohol.