DIY Lavender Infused Coconut Oil Treatment
Dried out and damaged hair has met its match! This amazing 2 ingredient hair treatment courtesy of Wendy Rose Gould of Latest-Hairstyles.com will soothe and nourish your hair naturally. So skip the salon and check out this lavender-infused coconut oil treatment here. Photo courtesy of Hairdo.
Materials
A Small Bowl, 2 Tablespoons of Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil, Fresh or Dried Lavender Springs (or 2 drops essential oil) & Measuring Spoons
Step 1
Measure out 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and add it to your bowl. Depending on your hair length, you may want to add more or less oil to the bowl. For medium-to-long hair, two tablespoons should suffice. If your coconut oil has turned to liquid, just measure it out like normal.
Step 2
Remove the greens and/or buds from your lavender and place it in the bowl with your coconut oil. If you want to add a little more for fragrance, thats okay. A few pinches is plenty.
Step 3
Next, were going to infuse the lavender into the coconut oil. To do this, create a bain-marie by placing your bowl over a sauce pan filled with water. Turn your heat to low-medium and allow the coconut oil to melt down, stirring periodically. If your coconut oil is already liquid, you still want to do this, as the warmth from the water bath will expedite the lavender oil extraction. Keep your bain-marie going for 45 minutes to one hour, then remove from the heat.
Step 4
Allow your infused coconut oil to set for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is slightly warm (not hot). Remove the lavender pieces if desired.
Step 5
Work the oil through your hair, focusing on the ends where hair gets dry. You can also focus on the scalp if youre dealing with itchy, dry skin or dandruff. Let the oil set for 15 to 45 minutes. The longer it sets, the better.