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Easy DIY Hot Coconut Oil Hair Treatment
At least once a month, I like to treat my damaged/tangle-prone hair with a super deep conditioning treatment or Easy DIY Hot Coconut Oil Hair Treatment to get it back to feeling soft and healthy.
Especially after weekends away like this past one (I really put my hair through the wringer with swimming & heat styling), I always feel the need to give a little extra care to my hair. The one treatment that I turn to whenever my hair is feeling extra-dry and damaged is my Easy DIY Hot Coconut Oil Hair Treatment made of only two ingredients: coconut oil and peppermint essential oil.
I discovered this treatment a few years ago after a devastating visit to the salon that left my hair bleached blonde, fragile, and so damaged that it felt like gum when wet and straw when dry.
After that fiasco, I was on a mad hunt for anything that would fix my hair. After chopping off about 3+ inches and investing a lot of money in hair care products, I finally discovered an easy & inexpensive DIY treatment that left my hair feeling stronger & smoother.
If you’re looking to give your hair a treat then be sure to scroll down to see my DIY Coconut Oil Hair Treatment!
Why Did I start using this DIY Hot Coconut Oil Hair Treatment?
I love healthy hair. I mean, who doesn’t – right? But, it seems no matter how much I adore how beautiful healthy hair looks – I just haven’t seemed to maintain it for myself. Whenever I got my hair to a point of looking healthy or feeling softer, I would then take the plunge and do something dramatic to my hair – hence the bleach disaster of 2011.
That bleach disaster changed everything. My hair went from being strong, brunette, shiny, and healthy to a white blonde, damaged, dry, and gummy mess.
It was devastating. And it was even more devastating because for once I was trying to do a lesser-drastic hair change, I simply wanted a few highlights to brighten up my [then] brunette hair for summer. The hairdresser thought by “brighten up” that I meant I wanted to be blonde as can be, and so she left me with bleach on my head and went for her lunch hour – allowing the bleach to sit for far too long.
After what felt like forever, I finally caught the attention of one of the other hairdressers who couldn’t believe that A) I still had bleach on my hair, and B) that the stylist who was supposed to be doing my hair was nowhere to be found. It’s taken years to remedy the damage of that hair experience.
It was a disaster on every level, and I was heartbroken. I had to cut off far more hair than I wanted (goodbye long hair!) and began my search for products and DIY treatments that would save my now broken and damaged tresses.
It felt like it took forever for me to really discover which products and DIY recipes really worked for me. But, when I finally did my hair was officially saved. Along with these 7 BEST Hair Masks, I also discovered that hot oil treatments, like this Hot Coconut Oil Hair Treatment, did wonders for my hair.
Do I use any essential oils in this DIY Hot Coconut Oil Hair Treatment?
Yes! I typically use peppermint oil in this hair mask. The reason I like to use peppermint oil is that it makes the scalp have a tingly feeling which helps increase circulation which means it helps with hair growth.
I’ve always had trouble with growing my hair out long because 1. I have hypothyroidism, and 2. my hair is damaged. So, if I can support my hair growth in a small way (like with hot oil treatments!), I will.
Easy DIY Hot Coconut Oil Hair Treatment
This Hot Coconut Oil Hair Treatment is great for damaged or dry hair types. Use this and then rinse your hair out twice to reveal soft silky hair.
Materials
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
- 1/4 cup of coconut oil
- 2-4 drops of peppermint and/or sage essential oil
- A scrunchy
- A shower cap
Instructions
- Put your 1/4 cup of coconut oil into a bowl.
- Now, add in your peppermint essential oil and/or sage essential oil.
- Place your bowl into the microwave and heat it in 10-15 seconds intervals, until the coconut oil is melted.
- Test the temperature, and if it is not too warm, apply the oil generously to the scalp and gently massage it in. Apply the remaining oil to the mids and ends of your hair.
- Take your hair and place it up into a bun using either a loose scrunchie or claw clip. Cover with a shower cap.
- Keep the oil in your hair for 2-3 hours and then rinse.
- Rinse out with warm water at first to melt the oil out of your hair and then wash twice with shampoo, including once with a clarifying shampoo.
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I love your hair. The color and ghe curls. It has such a pretty shine. Thanks for sharing your secret.
I should try this! Ever once in a while, I leave coconut oil on my ends for a deep treatment
Love coconut oil it's so good for you hair and also your health! Great idea and deffo going to try this!
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I will have to try this. I heard of coconut oil but haven't tried with peppermint. That's so refreshing sounding. Great tip!
I was looking for hair treatments and came across your blog. I couldn't stop reading then. Great tips and clothes and I love the photography. It is beautiful where you live.
Haha, forget what I said, I knew you already tried it. Amazing isn't it?
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Lucia
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Love love this idea Bree! Coconut oil is so amazing. I use it for everything!
I love, love, love doing a coconut oil mask before I wash my hair. Make such a huge difference and really helps with frizz! Haven't tried adding the essential oil though. I'll have to give that a try!