For another hair conditioning treatment containing olive oil, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. Heat the mixed ingredients in the microwave to soften it before applying it to your hair. Cover your hair with a warm towel for half an hour or more before shampooing it in warm water.
Honey attracts and holds on to water to help moisturize hair. This combination of honey and oil can also be added to your existing hair conditioner. When using honey to condition hair, it is important to use equal parts honey and oil so that the honey rinses easily from hair. Also, if used frequently, honey can lighten the hair. To avoid unwanted lightening, replace honey with molasses, using equal parts molasses and oil.