I had been skipping hot oil treatments for a long while now. My ends were looking so dull and thirsty, coupled with my big tangling woes; it really was time to infuse some moisture deeply into my strands. I felt the strong need to give my hair a treat.
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hot oil treatment is a process to help condition, restore moisture and
treat damaged hair by heating up an oil (or mixture of oils) and
applying directly to the hair. Heat can be added by covering head with a shower cap and sitting under a hooded dryer for 15-30 minutes. This can be done on damp hair or dry hair as some prefer to shampoo before applying the oil.
Yesterday
was another marathon wash day as I was juggling chores and babies and
work. I just couldn't do it all at once. Once I had heated up and
applied the oil, I covered my head with some plastic bags and a shower
cap. After some hours, I finally got myself under the hooded dryer and
sat for 15 minutes. Once out, I did a few chores before I proceeded to
wash as usual. I did a black tea rinse and did a homemade protein treatment
with an egg ...hehhehhhee...something I saw on a vlog
and decided to try (details later).
It
was very late at the time I got to rollersetting. After the first 2
rollers, I decided I was tired and wouldn't continue but rather airdry.
Detangling was still a challenge. I sat for a long while lazily chatting
on whatsapp....and then I decided to complete the rollerset. Took 30
minutes!! Once done, I sat under the dryer for 30 minutes.
I loved my wash day results and though I still have a few inches of "old" hair to cut off. I will cut it off in full confidence that it will grow right back!! I also have to figure out a way to even out the bangs I got as it makes the right side of my hair way shorter than the rest.
For me, I will always tuck my ends in no matter what. 90% protective styling as I want to retain as much length as possible. I am not too far from my end of year goal and I don't want setbacks anymore.
Have you tried hot oil treatments?
Cheers,
Star.
Hi Stella, reading this post has reminded me of hot oil treatments. I have not done one in a long time. I think its because I don't usually have much time during my wash days. I will go back to that because I have noticed that my hair is shedding/breaking off too much now than when I had hot oil treatments incorporated in my regimen.
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Ikr......sometimes I feel the clock ticking in my head and just can't wait to get my wash completed. Its definitely not easy...especially the waiting times between the deep conditioning treatments as well.
DeleteYes I have tried hot oil treatments.The results I got were amazing,my always came out feeling good and had sheen too. I miss doing hot oil treatments.I will resume.Thanks for remindind me.
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