Materials: 1-2 tbsp hair oil suited to your needs for balance (herb-infused oil is preferred), plastic squeeze bottle, pot of very warm water, old cotton towel or shower cap, bath mat or towel to protect your floor if needed.

Step 1. Pour the oil into the squeeze bottle and shut bottle tightly.

Step 2. Place the bottle in the warm water for five minutes or until the oil heats up to comfortably warm.

Step 3. Stand on your towel or mat in a comfortably warm, draft-free room.

Step 4. Squeeze the oil a little at a time on to your scalp, much as you would apply hair color, starting with the crown of your head and working your way down the sides and back until the entire scalp is covered. Pause between each squeeze to rub the oil onto your hair and scalp briefly so that it does not drip down the sides. Place remaining oil on your palm and work into the strands of your hair.

Step 5. Next, massage the oil into your scalp and hair, giving each part of the scalp adequate attention. Use gentle pressure and work the oil in as if you were kneading dough. This will help stimulate circulation. Work oil into the strands of your hair, all the way to the tips.

Step 6. Leave the oil on overnight if you can, or at least for three to four hours. Protect your linens by using an old towel or shower cap as a wrap for your hair.

Step 7. Shampoo your hair, using a gentle herbal shampoo and conditioner, and lukewarm water.

Step 8. Pat your scalp and hair with a towel and gently work in a dab of light, non-herbal oil such as almond oil or jojoba oil into wet hair for added conditioning and shine. Let your hair dry naturally if possible. If using a blow dryer, keep the setting at low.

Step 9. Gently work any tangles out of your hair, using a wide-toothed comb or a brush.


Note: If you have really long hair, you will require more oil. The oil should be adequate to cover your scalp and the length of your hair lightly, with a little more for the crown of your head.