Damaged Hair Quick Fixes

Concerned about your hair looking great this holiday season? Hair not cooperating?

Oh, the damage indoor heating, hot hair dryers and cold, dry weather can inflict upon your hair!

Just when you need your hair looking it's best for all the parties and gatherings, it sticks out with extra frizz or hangs there dull and limp. Or gets so brittle it breaks off every time you comb it, or even stroke it.

Too bad we don't all have top stylists to whip our hair into shape. If you saw the TV special on Christmas with the Obamas, you were probably as impressed as I was with Michelle Obama's beautiful upswept style. Sheer elegance not seen since the days of classic Hollywood movie stars. From the screen, each strand of hair looked like silk!

Is there a way to get your hair looking like that in time for the holidays or at least the rest of the winter?

Well, I can't say for sure how quickly your hair will respond, but top quality essential oils have been used since the days of ancient Egypt to help protect and repair damaged hair. Notice I said "top quality" – those low cost oils you find at most health food stores won't do. They are full of thinners, fragrances and additives that will only damage your hair further. For best results, use only 100% Young Living Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils.

Once you have the right oils, here are a few essential oil-infused recipes to help you protect and repair your hair:

Hot Oil Treatment for Damaged Hair

Ingredients:

* 1/2 c. organic almond or sunflower oil or jojoba oil (soybean oil is OK in a pinch)
* 8 drops Young Living lavender essential oil
* 8 drops Young Living sandalwood essential oil
* 8 drops Young Living geranium essential oil

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well. Warm oil to a comfortable temperature and apply the mixture to damp hair. Cover hair in a plastic wrap and apply a hot towel for 20 minutes. Shampoo.

Lavender & Rosemary Hot Oil Treatment – a top favorite!

Ingredients:

* 1/2 c. organic almond or sunflower oil or jojoba oil
* 10 drops Young Living lavender essential oil
* 5 drops Young Living rosemary essential oil

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well. Warm oil to a comfortable temperature and apply the mixture to damp hair. Cover hair in a plastic wrap and apply a hot towel for 20 minutes. Shampoo.

Super Deep Hot Oil Treatment

Ingredients:

* 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
* 1 Tbsp. almond oil
* 1 Tbsp. jojoba oil
* 1 tsp. evening primrose oil
* 5 drops Young Living rosemary essential oil
* 5 drops Young Living Roman chamomile essential oil

Directions:

Melt coconut oil in a double broiler on low temperature. Add other carrier oils and allow to cool. Add essential oils. Apply to hair and wrap in a towel for 30–45 minutes. Shampoo.