If your hair is color-treated, coconut oil will keep the hot oil from stripping your color. Otherwise, you can use whichever other oil you prefer. Because coconut oil is so thick, you may want to heat it until it is about the same consistency as your JBCO before mixing.
While you can use a regular conditioner, do not use a leave-in conditioner before applying a hot oil treatment. It may inhibit the treatment from permeating your hair follicles.
When the time is up, use tongs to get the bottle of oil out of the water – it will be hot. You may want to wrap it in a washcloth to protect your hands.
You can use smaller sections if you prefer. Think in terms of the sectioning that would allow you to move quickly and thoroughly through your whole head of hair.
It’s typically easiest to move from left to right and top to bottom. That way, any oil that drips will drip onto sections you haven’t treated yet. Be careful, as the oil is very hot. Wear gloves while massaging the oil into your hair, and try to avoid squirting the oil directly on your scalp.
Be careful to keep your ears outside of the cap so they don’t get burned.
If you have a favorite leave-in conditioner that you like to use, it can help seal in the moisturizing benefits of your hot oil treatment. Hot oil treatments can be done as often as once a week, or even twice a week if you have extremely dry and brittle hair.
You may want to wrap your hair in a scarf to keep the oil from staining your pillow or sheets. JBCO is a very thick oil, so keep your hair texture in mind before using it. If you have fine hair, use it once every other week; if you have thicker hair, you can use it once every 2-3 days. Since the oil is so thick, it has a tendency to clog the hair follicles and also weigh down the actual hair strand itself.
Wait a few seconds after applying, then wipe off any excess oil with a tissue or clean washcloth. Take care not to drip any oil into your eyes. A little goes a long way here – you should only need a drop or two of oil to do both of your eyes. For best results, do this before bed. Then wash your face carefully in the morning to remove the oil.
JBCO also moisturizes and conditions your skin beneath your beard, so your beard won’t be as itchy.
JBCO has omega-9 fatty acids that also make it beneficial for acne-prone skin.
You can leave the oil on for several hours or even overnight while you sleep. However, you will need to change pads at least once every 8 hours. It’s safe to continually do this as long as you want or until you notice improvement in your skin.
Reapply as often as you want. You can also apply a JBCO pack of soaked cotton or gauze to the affected muscle. Secure the pack with cling wrap and surgical tape.
Wait a few seconds for your skin to absorb the JBCO before you go to bed, or you may end up with an oily pillowcase.
JBCO can also help heal nail fungus and promote healthy nail growth. If you have issues with your nails, rub the oil specifically into your nails and cuticles.
