directly to the scalp. Add five to ten drops to an eight ounce bottle of shampoo. Lather the hair and leave on for five minutes before rinsing with warm water and conditioning as usual. Honey is a natural humectant and emollient, so it will attract and retain moisture in the hair. Olive oil is rich in high levels of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, an antioxidant impor- tant for hair growth. You can combine these two ingredients to make a great deep conditioning treatment. Mix equal parts raw honey and olive oil in a glass bowl, and warm slightly in the microwave. Rub between your palms to emulsify, and apply to towel-dried hair. Cover with a shower cap to retain body heat and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. There are several oils which are light enough to use as a leave- in hair treatment. Try working a few drops of sweet almond oil or coconut oil into damp hair before heat styling to protect, and smooth. A treatment containing argon oil, such as Moroccan Oil, contains vitamins E and F as well as anti-oxidants, and will restore a healthy shine and luster to dry dull locks. Apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair from mid-shaft to ends. Blow dry or let dry naturally. Moroccan Oil can also be applied to dry hair to help tame frizz and fly-aways, or to condition dry ends.
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