20 Homemade Hair Treatments For Damaged Hair

11. Damaged Hair Treatment with Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Rosemary, Sweet Basil and Nettle

Castor oil is loaded with essential nutrients such as amino acids, omega-6 fatty acids and Vitamin E. Hence, it can put an end to hair breakage and split ends. Castor oil penetrates deep into the hair to smooth out rough hair and reverse the signs of hair damage.

Extra virgin olive oil deeply conditions and moisturizes hair.

Rosemary essential oil strengthens thinning and brittle hair, promotes healthy hair growth, and it has been scientifically proven to prevent premature graying. At the same time, rosemary essential oil increases manageability and brings out the highlights of dark hair.

Sweet basil essential oil helps protect hair from breakage, moisturizes and adds luster to damaged hair.

Nettle oil – the oil extract of Nettle herb obtained with extra virgin olive oil – improves the condition of hair follicles, gives hair a healthy gloss and helps prevent hair shaft breakage.

Mix ½ cup of castor oil with ½ cup of olive oil, warm them up in a double boiler, and add 5 drops of rosemary essential oil, 5 drops of holy basil essential oil and 1 teaspoon of nettle oil. Massage into clean, damp hair, using a small amount on your roots and a large amount on the ends of your hair. Leave on for one hour, then rinse and shampoo.

Repeat this deep-conditioning treatment for damaged hair at least once a week.