How Long To Keep Oil In Hair For Best Results
Once you are aware of the amazing haircare benefits that a nourishing hair oil can provide, you may wonder about how long you need to leave oil on the hair to achieve the best results. The good news is, applying hair oil to the hair even for a short amount of time can still allow the nutrients to absorb in to the hair and scalp, nourishing and improving your overall hair health. However, if you are thinking of oiling your hair it is best to consider your current hair condition, your desired haircare results, as well as knowing your hair type and how quickly it absorbs conditioning treatments such as oils. Knowing these factors will influence the optimal time to leave hair oil in your hair. For example, if your hair is healthy, you may need to leave the oil in for less time to both maintain your current hair health as well as enhance it over time, but if your hair is more damaged you may need to do more intensive longer treatments with more steps in your haircare routine. Here are some of the options regarding how long to leave hair oil in the hair:
Light Hydration And Nourishment Boost - 1-2 Hours Before Washing
Applying hair oil to slightly damp hair at least 1-2 hours before washing gives the hair a boost of hydration and nourishment that can significantly improve the health of the hair. If your hair is already healthy, this haircare step will enhance the health of the hair even more and you will gradually have shinier, healthier hair, with improved hair growth, with consistent weekly treatments. As this is just one treatment, and it is also short, it may not be intense enough for hair that is more dry or damaged and in need of more nourishment throughout the week before washing. Also, hair that is low porosity typically takes longer to absorb product in to the hair, so this short treatment may not be enough time for low porosity hair to absorb the oil, meaning you would definitely benefit from a more intense treatment.
Intense Hydration And Nourishment - Overnight Night Before Washing
If your hair is dry or damaged, or simply takes longer to absorb product, your hair will benefit from an overnight treatment as this allows the oil more time to penetrate the hair and scalp, making sure it absorbs the nutrients from the oil. Also, if your hair is dry or damaged you can do the overnight step first, and follow it up with the light hydration treatment adding more oil to the hair 1-2 hours before washing. By doing two steps you allow the hair to absorb oil overnight, as well as give the hair a second boost of nourishment before washing which is perfect for hair that is in need of more nourishment.
Gradual Intense Hydration And Nourishment - Daily 2-3 Days Before Washing Hair
This step is perfect for damaged hair as it can be done daily for the 2-3 days before the overnight treatment, as dry hair will not only benefit from the overnight oiling treatment the night before washing the hair, but it will also get an extra boost of hydration by applying smaller amounts of oil into the dry hair throughout the week on the last few days before the overnight treatment the night before hair wash day. Adding small amounts of oil to the hair allows you to style your hair daily as normal, while gradually adding more nourishment to the hair each day, also allowing it a lot of time to absorb before washing. If your hair is high porosity meaning it loses moisture easily, your hair will also benefit from the mid week replenishment of hydration in this step.
Conclusion
Harir Hair Oil was made with all of the hair oiling steps in mind - it was made for all hair conditions and hair types, to get the best from your hair. It's lightweight formula makes it a perfect gradual intense treatment, for those who want daily buildable intense nourishment whilst styling their hair as normal. The formula also means that the 1-2 hour treatment can still provide an intense boost of nourishment due to the carefully selected combination of oils. Whether your hair is healthy or damaged, Harir Hair Oil is a versatile oil that has an application method for everyone to enhance the health of their hair. Shop the hair oil here