How To Make a Natural Oil Mask For Damaged Hair
- September 8, 2009
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Hilary_White
Turn that dry, damaged ‘do into luscious locks for less at home.
You Will Need
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. almond oil
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1/2 c. lemon juice
- Plastic wrap or a shower cap
- A blow dryer
- A towel
- A vitamin E capsule (optional)
Step 1: Mix ingredients
Combine the olive oil, almond oil, and coconut oil with the lemon juice. Squeeze in a vitamin E capsule for extra conditioning.
Start with clean hair. Dirt and other pollutants can reduce the mask’s effectiveness.
Step 2: Smooth onto damp hair
Smooth the mixture onto damp hair with your hands starting at the roots and working your way down to the ends.
Avoid brushing, combing, or over-handling your hair when applying a mask.
Step 3: Encase hair in plastic
Encase your hair in plastic wrap or a shower cap. Use a blow dryer to help the mask penetrate the hair cuticle.
Step 4: Wrap and set
Wrap a towel over the plastic and allow the mixture to set for one hour.
Step 5: Rinse and shampoo
Rinse hair with warm water. Shampoo and condition as usual. Do a final cold water rinse for super shiny, well-conditioned locks.
Step 6: Air dry hair
Air dry your hair to seal in the effects of the mask and prevent damage from harsh blow drying.
Did you know? Blonds have the most hair, with about 140,000 strands per head. An average head of hair contains only 100,000 strands.
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Comments (2)
yea im doing this now lol
about 1 year ago by Jacqueline_Pekarek
Great job with this one Robert! Love the air dry shot in Step 6!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
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