How to Create a Warm Oil Hair Treatment for Very Dry/Damaged Hair

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Firstly

   For medium to long hair, measure out 100 milliliters (3.4  fl oz) of olive oil into a jug and microwave for 25 seconds.
   
   The oil must be WARM only.
   
   It is VERY IMPORTANT you do not heat for longer as you can get some horrendous burns from hot oil.
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   Step 2: brush out your hair so that it is free of tangles.

   An old towel is essential for protecting clothing, and wear some old clothes you don't mind getting oil-stained.
   
   Standing over a sink or tub, slowly pour small amounts of oil a bit at a time onto the roots and massage into the hair with your fingertips.
   
   This is a great opportunity to give yourself a relaxing head massage, and the warmth from the oil feels great and is very calming. , It may be easier at this point to pour the oil into your hands and massage gently through all the layers of the hair with your palms so everything is covered. , This will make covering all the hairs and combing through easier. , Wrap your head in cling film to keep the heat from your head warming the oil.
   
   Wrap a towel around your head so you don't look like some crazy person with a cling film hat if someone comes to the door! , First rinse off all the excess oil (its better to a detachable shower head so can just wash your hair and not get your entire body all oily if taking a full shower).
   
   Then using a silky/moisturising shampoo, thoroughly lather all over the scalp, hair and nape of the neck.
   
   Rinse (you may need to wash the hair twice) and apply a moisturising conditioner.
   
   Rinse and squeeze out excess water with a towel.
   
   Allow to air dry and DO NOT BRUSH this point.
   
   Hair will stretch and lose elasticity if brushed when wet; not ideal for already damaged hair. , Hair should feel thicker and look shinier and sleeker.
   
   Repeat this routine once a week and you'll really begin to see results.
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   Step 3: In a bathroom or kitchen (anywhere without carpets) set up what you need.

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   Step 4: Once the roots are well covered

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   Step 5: move down to the mid and end sections of the hair.

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   Step 6: Don't rough up the hair

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   Step 7: apply gently.

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   Step 8: When all the hair is thoroughly covered

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   Step 9: comb through gently

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    Step 10: twist up onto your head and use a large clip to hold it.

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    Step 11: Leave for one hour

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    Step 12: then remove the towel

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    Step 13: cling film and clip.

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    Step 14: Once dry

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    Step 15: brush out.

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