Cantu Protective Styles Daily Oil Drops are formulated with peppermint and tea tree oil to help soothe the scalp and reduce flaking. Adds moisture & encourages healthy hair growth with key ingredients such as avocado oil, rice bran, nettle extracts and vitamin E. 1. Pour directly onto the scalp and massage in nightly or as needed to relieve itching and flaking when wearing protective styles. 2. Pour a dime- nickel size amount into the palms of hand and massage into blow dried hair prior to braiding for a weave, wig, or braided style to seal the moisture into the hair to prevent breakage. Use a paddle brush to evenly distribute the oil until the hair feels softer from root to tip. Proceed with braiding. 3. Apply 1-2 drops on the ends of braids when preparing to takedown a weave or braids underneath a wig.