Watermelon seed oil is obtained from watermelon seeds and is aka ootanga or kalahari oil. The seeds are dried then cold pressed to extract the oil.The end result is a non-greasy, non-comedogenic oil, which is excellent for dry and dull hair as well as oily skin.
It has a high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids – omega-6 and omega-9 with a little bit of omega-3 and omega-7.It is also rich in essential vitamins like niacin, thiamine, and iron. It is highly nutritious for dry and dull hair, guarding against damage. They also has a long shelf life, light texture and is rapidly absorbed into the hair. It mimics the same effects as mineral oil without any of the damage.
Ingredients
- 5 – 7 tablespoons of your favorite moisturizing deep conditioner
- 2 tablespoons of watermelon seed oil
- 1 teaspoon of argan oil
- 5 – 10 drops of vitamin E oil
Instructions
- Mix the moisturizing deep conditioner with the argan oil, watermelon seed oil, and vitamin E oil.
- Apply to your hair after shampooing and cover with a disposable cap.
- Deep condition for 60 mins without heat or 30 mins under a hair steamer then rinse out and style as usual.
- You can also add an egg yolk for a protein boost but use as a pre-poo instead. Do not apply heat when you have eggs in your hair.
DIY Hair Trimming with Watermelon Seed Oil
Another excellent use for seed oil is aiding in trimming your hair. Because watermelon seed oil smoothens your hair, you are able to better identify where you want to start trimming from and achieve even ends.
Just before trimming, apply a few drops seed oil to your hair, smoothen through thoroughly, finger comb, section and start trimming as usual.
Ensure you use a good pair of trimming shears so you don’t end up with a disastrous haircut. Read Moe….
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