The Dirt-Cheap DIY Hair Hack: Hail Oil
- Randi Owsley
- Nov 12, 2024
- 2 min read
Oil Yeah Hair Oil!✨🧖♀️💆♀️

Imagine you could give your lovely locks a VIP treat without burning up all that cash you've been saving for, idk, a rainy day or a Beyoncé concert (hey, we all have dreams, right?). I'm about to spill the tea on good ol' hair oiling – your grandmother’s secret that’s as cheap as your friend's homemade lemonade stand.
Let's Get Oily: Why Your Hair is Thirsty for That Good Stuff!
So here’s the lowdown: Hair oiling is basically like feeding your hair a bunch of vitamins while you binge-watch your fav show. It’s a win-win, really. The oils we’re talkin’ about are jam-packed with nutrients and fatty acids that are obsessed (in a good way) with making your hair shine bright like a diamond.
The Usual Suspects
Now, I know what you're thinking. "Heck, these oils probably cost a fortune, right?" Nope, nada, zilch! Here are a couple of my ride-or-die oils that won't make you clutch your pearls when you see the price tag:
Coconut Oil: She’s the OG, the hall monitor of oils, making sure your strands stay in line and well-nourished. Think tropical vacay vibes... for your hair!
Olive Oil: No need to save this one just for pasta night. It’s like a moisturizing bath for your parched mane and probably already chillin’ in your kitchen.
Almond Oil: For all you fine-haired folks, this lightweight champ won’t weigh you down. It's the hair equivalent of finding loose change in your couch cushions. Cha-ching!
How to Get Your Oil On
It’s super simple. Slather that liquid gold onto your hair, wrap it up in a bun (or a very fetching shower cap!) and let it sit. Watch an episode (or four) of whatever series you’re into lately, and voilà! You’re cookin’ that hair to perfection.
Afterward, shampoo out, maybe throw a lil' conditioner in the mix and... BAM. You’ve now got hair that's so shiny and soft; your crush will wanna make it their new pillow. Just sayin'.
DIY or Die (Not Literally, Though)
I’m all about that DIY life, and hair oiling couldn't be more up that alley. You can whip up a fab mix at home – try blending some coconut oil with a dash of essential oils like lavender or rosemary. Your noggin's in for a fragrant fiesta!
Now, Who's Going to Oil Up?
Who’s in for trying out this wallet-friendly hair hack? Would love to see before-and-afters, hear the good, the bad, or the slick (see what I did there 😏). And hey, if you've got your own secret family hair oil recipe, spill! We’re all friends here, sharing those purse-protecting secrets.
So let’s chat in the comments, share those tips, tricks, and fabulous hair flips. 'Cause when it comes to saving money and looking fine, we're all in this together! Get ready to flip those glossy locks and make 'em wonder if you just stepped out of a salon... or just have been in your kitchen!
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