Hot Oil Hair Treatment

With the rising levels of pollution our hair needs a lot of care Hair that has a natural shine and healthy bounce is what all us want. And it's not all that difficult to get healthy hair. However, it is essential to eat a healthy balance diet, drink lots of water and exercise regularly. A healthy body is the first step to healthy hair.

Once we have fixed a fitness schedule for ourselves, we can concentrate on hair care. Just as our skin and nails need care—our hair needs a lot of care, too. A hot oil treatment is essential for our hair—at least, once every 15 days. Ideally, our hair deserves a natural hot oil hair treatment once every 7 days.

Hot Oil Treatment

Things you will need for a natural hot oil treatment

Oil* to apply to your scalp


Cotton Wool
Shower Cap (made of porous material)
Bath Towel
Mild Shampoo
Honey-1 tbsp

You can use olive oil, coconut oil, a mix of almond oil and castor oil, or any other oil that you prefer. Please note that if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, mentioned here, please do not use them.

How to do a hot oil treatment at home:

• A hot oil treatment is also known as hot oil massage treatment. To put it very simply all you need to do is warm the oil, use a cotton wool to apply the oil to the roots of your hair.
• Use your finger tips to gently massage the oil into your scalp.
• Wear a shower cap (made of porous material).
• Take a bath towel soaked in warm water. Squeeze out the excess water. (You would not like hot water to run down your face and neck!)
• Wrap this towel (like a turban) around your head. Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. The heat of the steam (from the towel) will help the oil get absorbed into your scalp.
• Wash you hair with a mild shampoo. Make sure that no shampoo remains in your hair and your hair is squeaky clean.
• Take a liter of water. Add the honey. Mix well. Apply this to your hair as the conditioner.
• Do not wash your hair after applying the honey conditioner. Use a soft towel to dry your hair. Do not use a hair dryer. Comb your hair using a wide-toothed comb.

This process is also named as turban therapy. A number of different combinations of hair oils can be prepared at home. Some of the popular and effective combinations are:

Ginger Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients for Ginger Hot Oil Treatment

• 4 strips of fresh Ginger (finely grated)
• 1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil (heated)
• 1 medium sized Lemon (ripe)

Preparation for Ginger Hot Oil Treatment

• Using a fine metal strainer, extract the ginger juice.
• Squeeze out the lemon juice. Use a strainer to remove any fiber.
• Heat the sesame seed oil.
• Mix 1 tsp of ginger juice with 1 tsp of sesame oil and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.

How to Apply Ginger Hot Oil

• Follow the steps outlined under "How to do a natural hot oil treatment at home."

Rosemary Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients for Rosemary Hot Oil Treatment

• ½ cup of dried Rosemary Leaves
• ½ cup Soybean Oil

Preparation for Rosemary Hot Oil Treatment

• Mix the dried rosemary leaves and soybean oil.
• Heat the mixture till the oil becomes warm.
• Strain the oil to separate the rosemary leaves.
• Pour the warm oil into a clean and dry glass bowl.

How to Apply Rosemary Hot Oil

• Follow the steps outlined under "How to do a natural hot oil treatment at home."

Soybean Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients for Soybean Hot Oil Treatment

• ½ cup Soybean Oil
• 6 drops oil of Sandalwood
• 6 drops oil of Lavender
• 6 drops oil Geranium

Preparation for Soybean Hot Oil Treatment

• Mix ½ cup soybean oil, 6 drops oil of sandalwood, 6 drops oil of lavender and 6 drops oil geranium in a clean and dry container.
• Heat the mixture till it becomes warm.

How to Apply Soybean Hot Oil

• Follow the steps outlined under "How to do a natural hot oil treatment at home."

Curry Leaves Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients for Curry Leaves Hot Oil Treatment

• 1 tbsp Coconut Oil (fresh not dried)
• 12 Curry Leaves

Preparation for Curry Leaves Oil Treatment

• Crush the curry leaves.
• Mix the coconut oil and curry leaves in a container and heat the mixture.
• Strain the mixture.
• Pour the warm oil in a clean, dry, glass bowl.

How to Apply Curry Leaves Hot Oil

• Follow the steps outlined under "How to do a natural hot oil treatment at home."

Castor Oil-Almond Oil Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients for Castor Oil-Almond Oil Hot Oil Treatment

• 1 tsp Castor Oil
• 1 tbsp Almond Oil

Preparation for Castor Oil-Almond Oil Hot Oil Treatment

• Mix the two oils in a container.
• Warm the mixture over a low flame.

How to Apply Castor Oil-Almond Oil Hot Oil
• Follow the steps outlined under "How to do a natural hot oil treatment at home."

Hibiscus (Rosemallow) Flower Mustard Oil Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients for Hibiscus (Rosemallow) Flower Mustard Oil Hot Oil Treatment

• Red Hibiscus (Rosemallow) Flowers*- 6 (fresh not dried)
• Mustard Oil-2 tbsp
• Henna Leaves- (dried or fresh)
  Dried-1 tsp
  Fresh-6 (crushed)

(*Also known as Chinese Rose or China Rose)

Preparation for Hibiscus (Rosemallow) Flower Mustard Oil Hot Oil

Crush the red hibiscus flowers. Add the henna leaves and mustard oil. Heat this mixture in a container.
Strain the heated mixture to separate the oil from the flowers and leaves. Pour the warm oil in a clean, dried container.

How to Apply Hibiscus (Rosemallow) Flower Mustard Oil Hot Oil

• Follow the steps outlined under "How to do a hot oil treatment at home."

Caution: Do not use these beauty care recipes if you are allergic to any of the ingredients that have been mentioned here.

Choose a hot oil treatment that suits you and make sure you care for your hair, regularly. Enjoy styling and showing off your bouncy, healthy hair.