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A Few Drops of Almond Oil on Dry Ends
Two or three drops of almond oil warmed between the palms and smoothed only on dry ends, not the scalp. A finish for dry hair, not a growth treatment; skip with nut allergy.
A drop for the ends, not the scalp
The ends of long hair are its oldest and driest part, and a few drops of almond oil can make them feel softer and look smoother. This is a styling finish and not a growth treatment, and a few drops are enough. Heavy oiling on the scalp is a different habit.
Warm two or three drops between clean palms and run them along the dry ends of damp or dry hair. Keep oil off the roots if your scalp is oily or flaky. Skip it with a tree-nut allergy, and patch test on the inner arm first.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 drops of almond oil
- A wide-tooth comb
- A clean towel
How to prepare
- Rub the drops between your palms to warm them.
- Comb the hair gently to untangle the ends.
How to use
- Smooth the oil only along the dry ends.
- Use it after a wash on damp hair or on dry hair between washes, not every day.
Helpful habits
- Less is better; more makes hair look greasy.
- Wash the oil out at the next shampoo.
Precautions
- Skip it with a tree-nut allergy, and do a patch test first.
- Keep it off the scalp if it is oily, flaky or itchy.
- A styling finish, not a hair-growth treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Will almond oil make my hair grow?
- No. It can soften the look of dry ends, but it does not make hair grow.
Can I use it on my scalp?
- Not as a rule. Oiling the scalp is a separate habit, and some scalps get greasy or flaky.
Which almond oil is best?
- A plain, sweet almond oil without perfume.
