Jasmine Hair Finishing Oil

This gorgeously scented oil blend is formulated with nutritious sweet

almond and olive oils that will effectively protect your hair, sealing

moisture into the hair shaft and adding a luxe, healthy shine. This

botanical treatment is nourishing, conditioning, and moisturizing for

damaged hair and split ends—plus it smells absolutely divine!

YIELDS: 4 ounces

⁄ cup jojoba oil

⁄ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 vitamin E capsules

20 drops sweet orange essential oil

12 drops rose geranium essential oil

16 drops patchouli or Australian sandalwood essential oil

28 drops Jasmine Absolute oil

What you will need: dark-colored 4-ounce bottle with a pump top,

optional

1. To Make: Place the funnel over your pint-size container and add the jojoba

oil and olive oil. Pierce the vitamin E capsules and squeeze the liquid out

into the bottle, discarding the gel caps. Add the essential oils and Jasmine

Absolute, cap tightly, and shake to blend.

2. To Store: Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight and use up within

a year.

3. To Use: Use this luxuriously scented oil as a quick leave-in conditioning

treatment or de-frizzer, or to help define ringlets and texturize layered hair.

Place a few drops of the oil onto your fingertips and run through the ends of

your hair. Tousle the waves, twisting the ends of your hair to texturize.

Apply to wet, damp, or dry hair as needed.

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