Oil Rinsing

Oil Rinsing

 Whether you call it oil rinsing, pre-pooing, coconut mask, or whatever, the results from oil rinsing are amazing. When I first began oil rinsing, I used extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). The EVOO worked well and I loved it … that is until I discovered coconut oil. Oil rinsing has many benefits including: eliminates or minimizes frizz, makes detangling easier, moisture retention, gives hair a natural luster and shine, as well as the benefit of making hair softer. My new wash day routine would not be complete without a coconut oil rinse.  

Here are the steps I use to complete this process:

1. part my hair into 4 sections;

2. with a spray bottle I dampen my hair with water (not saturate);

3. warm the coconut oil by rubbing my hands together (coconut oil melts at 76 degrees Fahrenheit or 25 degrees Celsius);

4. cover with a plastic cap for at least an hour (honestly I have fallen asleep like this);

5. OPTIONAL: add heat by sitting under a conditioning cap, hair dyer, or hair steamer;

6. rinse with warm water;

7. apply condition (I do not shampoo) and detangle;

8. rinse with cool water; and

9. style as usual.

This simple step has made all the difference in my hair and its manageability. Try it and let me know how it works for you.