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What do hot oil treatments do (chemically) on hair?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

^ Elasticity: Hot oil treatments can help to restore the elasticity of hair that has been damaged. It can also moisturize and increase hair strength.

Answered 3/27/2013

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