Scalp Oil (soy, nut, coconut free)

Version 1:

• 1 6 oz applicator bottle

• 2 oz extra virgin olive oil

• 1 oz Jamaican Black Castor Oil

• 1 oz papaya seed oil

• 1 oz vitamin e oil

If you are gluten-free, check your vitamin e oil ingredients, they may include wheat germ protein.

Combine all your ingredients in the applicator bottle, shake them well, and allow them to sit overnight before using.

Version 2:

Combine all the ingredients of Version 1 in a double boiler, and add

• 2 tablespoons ground coffee

Heat the mixture on the double boiler for 20-30 minutes, before carefully removing from the heat and allowing to cool to room temperature. Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the coffee grounds from the oil mixture before bottling and adding essential oils. Save the coffee grounds to use as an exfoliant.

Essential oils are optional, and you can add them to your applicator bottle to your strength preference:

• 4 parts rosemary

• 3 parts peppermint

• 2 parts lavender

• 1-2 parts clove

To use: shake well before using. Use the applicator tip to apply the oil directly to your scalp immediately after cleansing, while your hair and scalp are still damp. You may need to part your hair and work in sections to do this effectively. Get your fingers up underneath your hair, and massage the oil vigorously into your scalp until your scalp is uniformly coated in the oil. Pay particular attention to your hairline, and any thinning areas.

Remember that you need to properly cleanse your scalp on a regular basis if you oil your scalp. I use kojic acid soap. I find my scalp responds well to whatever soap the skin on my face likes, but please use a real soap and not a cold cream “beauty bar” like Dove, that won’t remove the oils properly. Like applying the oil, the easiest way to do this is to part your hair and work in sections, apply the soap directly to your scalp (not just on top of your hair), and to get your fingers under your hair to really give your scalp a good scrub. Be sure to rinse the soap out very well, as you’ll be locking in the leftover moisture with the oil, and residual soap can cause an itch. Shampoo your hair as usual after cleaning your scalp, I just use the excess soap from my scalp cleanse, but you can use your favorite shampoo here.

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