DIY

I remember as a little girl watching my mom heat up hot water, drop a little plastic tube inside and then apply it to her hair for 5 minutes. She didn’t wear makeup, didn’t get her hair or her nails done but her regular ritual was a hot oil treatment, and an occasional mask. That was it, just a few minutes for herself and her beauty routine. That still stays with me today and I know how important even a little me time is for moms-to decompress, unwind, and treat yourself. A few months ago my hair took a beating with a side job I took on that was more then I had bargained for. Recovery took some serious work and this was one trick that helped. A simple homemade hot oil treatment is one of my favorite ways to pamper myself just like mom did-but I like to make my own using my favorite natural products and essential oils. It’s really easy, would you like to make some yourself? Grab these ingredients and let’s get started! Make your own hot oil hair treatment You will need: 1 T.Coconut oil 1 T. Argan oil 5 drops Rosemary essential oil 5 drops Lavender essential oil Small Directions: Heat coconut oil and argan oil a microwave safe dish in 30 second increments, just until melted. Remove from heat and stir in essential oils. I chose Rosemary and Lavender not only for the wonderful scent but for their cleansing, shine adding, and hair strengthening qualities. To use: Cover your shoulders with a towel to catch the drips. Apply immediately to damp hair while oil is still warm, combing through to distribute well. Allow mixture to sit on hair for 5 minutes. Rinse out and wash with your favorite shampoo, You could also rinse with apple cider vinegar to condition naturally and help wash some of the oil out. If your hair still feels too greasy, wash again. other oil options While coconut oil makes a great frugal option as a carrier oil for your argon oil there are other options to make a hair oil that may soak into your hair even more. Sweet almond oil is a great option that is soothing to your skin and scalp as well. Avocado oils my current favorite for hair and skincare right now. I love how it makes everything feel and the thick rich texture is to die for. Looking for more natural DIYs? Check out these all natural milk and honey soaps. Need another simple treat for mom? How about Espresso Fudge?