Dr. Miracle's Moisturizing Gro Oil is rich in essential oils such as lavender, avocado, castor, sesame, jojoba, and wheat germ. Shake it well, then massage gently into the scalp and throughout the hair. As a hot oil treatment, apply the same way except use a heating cap, plastic cap or hot, wet towel to accelerate the penetration of the oils into the hair shaft locking in shine and manageability. Leave in from 5 to 30 minutes, then throughly rinse with Dr. Miracle????s 2-in-1 Tingling Shampoo & Conditioner to eliminate oil residue. This oil can also be used as a finishing touch after hair styling. Excellent on locs, braids, weaves or natural hair.