What is the Purpose for Hot Oil Treatments before Shampooing?

[divinefavor]

Is it for giving more shine and softness to the hair or are there other benefits that I'm not aware of?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[MizAvalon]

IMO there really are no benefits to hot oil treatments. I used to use them off and on for years and never saw much of a difference, so I stopped.

 

[Jewell]

I do a hot oil treatment daily after my CO wash. I just do it for slip, and it helps my new growth to stay soft. I have used hot oil treatments for a long time, and they always help my hair with shine, softness, and manageability. I don't do them before shampoos, but after. I do an overnight oil treatment with Vatika Oil and EVOO, and I shampoo that out in the morning.

After I shampoo, do protein, do moisture, I do a hot oil treatment, and just leave it on for a little bit, and rinse it out. It helps with detangling.

 

[adrienne0914]

if your hair tends to be dry, brittle, damaged, unmanageable, with split ends, it would benefit from a pre-shampoo hot oil treatment. hair usually becomes dry because of a lack of oil and water content at the cellular level on the scalp. dry hair looks dull and is prone to breaking and splitting because it is so brittle. hot (warm) oil penetrates and revitalizes the hair and scalp. even someone with oily hair can benefit from these treatments because doing them will help the scalp to gradually stop secreting excess oil.

you can use any carrier oil that you want. adding essential oils to what you have to address your own hair and scalp needs is very beneficial. there are essential oils that you can add for particular problems. if you'd like info on that, let me know and i'll post some.

it's best not to microwave the oil because doing so can make it too hot, and excessive microwave heat can also kill the therapeutic properties of some essential oils. warm the oil in a pan of hot water just until oil is lukewarm (test on wrist). you can apply oil to fingertips and massage well into hair, especially the ends. i prefer to use a color applicator bottle for better distribution. place a plastic cap on and leave on hair for an hour or longer before shampooing. it's even more effective if you add heat to the equation. i have this conditioning cap that i use for it:



i actually like to apply the oil to damp hair because i believe i get better penetration. when i put it on dry hair, it just sits on it.

 

[Poohbear]

Hot Oil Treatment
Used for hair that lacks moisture and needs additional moisture to replenish the hair shaft.
Best for dry hair and scalp, chemically treated, and natural hair.
How to use: Massage through wet/dry hair. Cover with a plastic cap. Sit under dryer for 15-25 minutes. Or let sit for 30-45 minutes. Then shampoo and condition.
Suggested products: African Pride Wonder 8 Oil, Khamit Kinks Hot oils

 

[divinefavor]

Thanks all for your replies!

Adrienne, I would love to hear more about the essential oils.

I think the only that I have in my closet right now is the Kemy Oil.

I just got a touch up on Saturday, so I will be shampooing this week Saturday. My hair is fine/thin so I haven't put much of anything on it since Saturday. I'm afraid that it will weigh my hair down and I won't have the bounce. It's still shiny though from when my friend gave me the touch up.

I normally have dry scalp, so I know my hair is in great need of moisture. I'm trying to put together a regimen that I can stick to. However, there's so many ways of doing things that it's easy to get overwhelmed.

 

[divinefavor]

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[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

Is it for giving more shine and softness to the hair or are there other benefits that I'm not aware of?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Thanks for asking this question divinefavor. I wanted to know what's the purpose of it too because I don't like the idea of putting all these precious oils in my hair and then I have to wash all that good stuff out of my hair.

 

[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

if your hair tends to be dry, brittle, damaged, unmanageable, with split ends, it would benefit from a pre-shampoo hot oil treatment. hair usually becomes dry because of a lack of oil and water content at the cellular level on the scalp. dry hair looks dull and is prone to breaking and splitting because it is so brittle. hot (warm) oil penetrates and revitalizes the hair and scalp. even someone with oily hair can benefit from these treatments because doing them will help the scalp to gradually stop secreting excess oil.

you can use any carrier oil that you want. adding essential oils to what you have to address your own hair and scalp needs is very beneficial. there are essential oils that you can add for particular problems. if you'd like info on that, let me know and i'll post some.

it's best not to microwave the oil because doing so can make it too hot, and excessive microwave heat can also kill the therapeutic properties of some essential oils. warm the oil in a pan of hot water just until oil is lukewarm (test on wrist). you can apply oil to fingertips and massage well into hair, especially the ends. i prefer to use a color applicator bottle for better distribution. place a plastic cap on and leave on hair for an hour or longer before shampooing. it's even more effective if you add heat to the equation. i have this conditioning cap that i use for it:



i actually like to apply the oil to damp hair because i believe i get better penetration. when i put it on dry hair, it just sits on it.

Thank you so much Adrinne0914 for this wonderful information and tips on hot oil treatment.. Now I have a better understanding of its purpose.

 

[adrienne0914]

Thanks all for your replies!

Adrienne, I would love to hear more about the essential oils.

I think the only that I have in my closet right now is the Kemy Oil.

I just got a touch up on Saturday, so I will be shampooing this week Saturday. My hair is fine/thin so I haven't put much of anything on it since Saturday. I'm afraid that it will weigh my hair down and I won't have the bounce. It's still shiny though from when my friend gave me the touch up.

I normally have dry scalp, so I know my hair is in great need of moisture. I'm trying to put together a regimen that I can stick to. However, there's so many ways of doing things that it's easy to get overwhelmed.

yeah, it's very easy to get overwhelmed. until i came up with a realistic regime, i was trying every technique and product that i heard about. after a while, my hair would just turn on me. so i've learned to be very selective before making any changes. the bad part of that is the possibility of missing out on something that might be better. girrrl, the life of a PJ...

since your hair is fine, doing the hot oil treatment before washing could be another benefit. you can use the oils liberally and not have to worry about your hair being weighed down, while reaping the benefits of the process.

i've never tried Kemi Oyl, but from what i've read on the boards, it's a fine product. i don't think i've ever seen their ingredient list though. the only thing is that it's a bit pricey. so i don't know that i'd use it for hot oil treatments. i'd save it for special use and opt for something less expensive like EVOO. a great one to buy at the BSS is Hot Six or Wonder 8. both of these have good ingredients. the only thing that got on my nerves after a while is the strong smell. they're not unpleasant, just really sweet. since you'd be doing a pre-poo treatment, the smell would probably be gone afterwards.

the choices with essential oils are so vast. before i got the psoriasis under control, i'd do more concentrated hot oil treatments with them. now i just add a few drops each time. the ones i really like are cinnamon, peppermint, lavender, rosemary and rosewood. the rosemary is specifically supposed to promote hair growth. the lavender improves circulation. the cinnamon and peppermint provide a tingling sensation that i love. the rosewood is supposed to help dry and oily skin. so i figured it would help to calm my scalp.

a good website to start with if you want to find out more about essential oils is:

http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/

i usually go there then do research at other sites until i find out as much information as i possibly can. some of the essential oils have to be used with caution. for instance, if you have low blood pressure, you shouldn't use lavender oil. so please do some research before using them.

hope this helps!

 

[adrienne0914]

Thank you so much Adrinne0914 for this wonderful information and tips on hot oil treatment.. Now I have a better understanding of its purpose.

girl, you can call me adrienne.

you're very welcome! i just read your other post, and i do see your point about washing the good stuff down the drain. i hadn't looked at it that way, but that's another good reason for getting an inexpensive carrier oil. with the essential oils, you only use a few drops. so those last a long time. it's a good thing because some of them are quite expensive. the sandalwood (which i have been unable to bring myself to buy) is almost $30 for 1/16 oz. it's NOT that serious for me... yet...

 

[senimoni]

So Adrienne you use EO whenever you pre-poo?

 

[divinefavor]

Adrienne - Thanks so much girl this such great information and so enlightening.

Tulie - No problem, I'm glad that this question was able to help other people!

I've been on this board for about two weeks now and I'm loving it so much. It's just something about women getting together, sharing, teaching, and caring, it's so powerful! I'm glad I found this site!

Adrienne - Do you mix all of these oils together with your EVOO to make your prepoo concoction?

 

[divinefavor]

Bumping this!

 

[tryn2growmyhair]

if your hair tends to be dry, brittle, damaged, unmanageable, with split ends, it would benefit from a pre-shampoo hot oil treatment. hair usually becomes dry because of a lack of oil and water content at the cellular level on the scalp. dry hair looks dull and is prone to breaking and splitting because it is so brittle. hot (warm) oil penetrates and revitalizes the hair and scalp. even someone with oily hair can benefit from these treatments because doing them will help the scalp to gradually stop secreting excess oil.

you can use any carrier oil that you want. adding essential oils to what you have to address your own hair and scalp needs is very beneficial. there are essential oils that you can add for particular problems. if you'd like info on that, let me know and i'll post some.

it's best not to microwave the oil because doing so can make it too hot, and excessive microwave heat can also kill the therapeutic properties of some essential oils. warm the oil in a pan of hot water just until oil is lukewarm (test on wrist). you can apply oil to fingertips and massage well into hair, especially the ends. i prefer to use a color applicator bottle for better distribution. place a plastic cap on and leave on hair for an hour or longer before shampooing. it's even more effective if you add heat to the equation. i have this conditioning cap that i use for it:



i actually like to apply the oil to damp hair because i believe i get better penetration. when i put it on dry hair, it just sits on it.

Adrienne, would I get the same effects with giving my hair an overnight treatment? I.e putting oil on my hair and wearing a plastic bag to bed?

 

[divinefavor]

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