For a real treat, place a small glass bottle of apricot kernel oil in pot of boiling water for approximately five minutes. Comb the hot oil through the hair and let it set for 20 to 30 minutes. There is no harm in doing this at night before going to bed and letting the oil treat your hair overnight. You may need a couple of thorough shampoo washes to get all the oil out, but what's wonderful is that the oil blends with the natural oils of your hair to give you shiny, healthy looking hair. ENJOY!