Now that summer is here, it’s time for outdoor activities like swimming, picnics, and vacation fun. Unfortunately, summer activities can be rough on our hair. To keep your locks from damage, be sure to use a deep conditioner every week. This DIY Coconut Rosemary Hot Oil Hair Treatment is an excellent way to keep your hair healthy and looking good.
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Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. Liquid (fractionated) Coconut Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 10 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 5 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 Drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
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Directions:
- Mix all ingredients in a glass measuring cup.
- Warm in microwave for about 15 seconds. Make sure the oil isn’t too hot before applying.
- Apply to dry hair, massaging in thoroughly.
- Leave in for at least ½ hour or for best results leave in overnight.
- Shampoo twice.
- Style hair as usual.
* I recommend putting an old towel over your pillowcase if leaving oil in while sleeping.
**Makes enough for 1 treatment for long hair of average thickness.
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The oils in this recipe will moisturize and nourish your hair. Rosemary promotes hair growth and thickness as does lemongrass and lavender. They are also soothing to your scalp and the senses with their calming scent.
Pamper your hair and yourself this summer with a Coconut Rosemary Hot Oil Hair Treatment. Not only is it quick, easy, and inexpensive to make, it’ll keep you looking and feeling good all season and year round.
Do you like hot oil hair treatments? Have you ever made your own hot oil hair treatment? Let me know in the comments below.
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Lisa is a mother of three lovely young women and is a new grandmother to a baby boy! She has been married to her high school sweetheart for more than thirty years. Lisa is originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, but has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1984. Running a small business for over 25 years and raising a family has made for a busy, busy life with many ups and downs; it’s definitely been an adventure.
Lisa’s always involved in one project or another whether it’s work related or serving her community. She also recently went back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree in American Studies. Lisa tries to make every day a good day—that means learning something new, practicing kindness, and enjoying the present moment.
Daisy says
Wow!!! I totally want to try this treatment for my hair ! It sounds absolutely fabulous!
Kaia says
Love the ingredients and most of all that there’s no chemicals involved! My hair is in need of a treatment like this!
Marya says
I always read a lot of good things about coconut oil, and the remedy with this rosemary sounds like something that is worth to try. It looks quite easy to make in the first place, thank you so much for sharing this! 🙂
Alyssa Dawson says
I have never tried one of these but am always looking for good things for my hair! This looks awesome!
Emily says
My hair gets so dried out every summer! I’m going to try this for sure!
Zala Hair says
Like it!! The combination of coconut oil and rosemary offers nourishment and promotes hair growth. A fantastic DIY remedy for healthier, shinier locks. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!