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It's no secret that I'm in love with about five single-ingredient products: coconut oil, chia seeds, bee pollen, witch hazel, and beer. Wait. Beer... what? I mean... coffee. Yeah, coffee.
Anyway, back to coconut oil. I literally use coconut oil for everything. EVERYTHING. Frying, baking, spreading, facial moisturizer, body lotion, after-sun care, nutritional supplement, hand cream, boo-boo cream (I have a 2-year-old, so give me some slack. It's boo-boo and potty and wee-wee for now, ok?). One of my favorite coconut oil uses, though, is as a hair mask. I have really fine hair. When it's healthy, it shines like crazy. But, when it's dried out, it's crunchy and frizzy. Not pretty wavy and textured, but crunchy (I know you know what I mean...).
I figured one day several months ago that if I use coconut oil for everything else, why not in my hair?! Here's how it works:
Start with an unrefined coconut oil (I'm a big Nutiva fan, and it can usually be found for pretty cheap on Amazon).
It'll be a solid in the tub, but will quickly melt in your hand.
After your shower at night, take between a teaspoon and a tablespoon-sized glob (it's a word) in your fingers, depending on the length of your hair.
Work quickly to massage it through your hair. You'll want to make sure you've covered all the way from your roots to your ends. Use extra oil, if needed.
Find a way to pull your hair up and back so it's not flopping around. I braid the bottom of my hair and then secure it to the back and top of my head with bobby pins. For some reason I always feel like Katniss Everdeen when I do this (laugh if you want, but it's the little things that get us through, right?).
Sleep with your hair this way (use a shower cap, if you are worried about greasing up your pillowcase).
In the morning, wash and condition your hair as usual. When your hair dries, it'll be super silky, shiny, and soft! For me, it lasts about a week in turbo hair mode and then starts to wear off.
Depending on your particular hair type, repeat every week to two weeks, as needed.
Let me know if you've tried this before or if you give it a go for the first time - I love to hear feedback on my favorite things (good and bad!)!
I also have really fine hair , so should i do this every other week? how often do you do it? I just discovered the awesomeness of coconut oil!
ReplyDeleteI usually just use it when my hair starts feeling dry. Sometimes once per week and sometimes once per month (depending on how dry the weather is and how many times I scorched it with the curling iron that week). Come back and let me know what you think!
DeleteDo you put the coconut oil on when your hair is wet then?
DeleteAs oil and water don't mix, I always start with dry hair. I find it absorbs much better.
DeleteI put a small amount on my ends (long hair) after I've comb it out after shampooing. It makes it much easier to re-comb and put in ponytail, etc. I use a dollop about the size of a dime or nickel. Love it!
DeleteTo living unrefined: is it bad to use refined oil, i bought it and didnt know it had to be refined
DeleteRefined oil lacks in the nutrients that makes it healthy for your hair due to its processing...from what I heard it wont harm your hair but it will prevent you from getting the outcome organic oil would give u sinced its bleached and extracted and all plus it lost its natural coconut scent...but still decent for other uses
DeleteI am using coconut oil twice in a week. I didn't see any growth inmy hair. I want to know that how and how many times should I use it???
DeleteMy hair is waist length now but I do this at least once a week. My hair is fine but it has thickened up and grown a lot since I started using virgin coconut oil. It works as a deep conditioner and mends split ends also. I love it! Just be patient.
DeleteI use coconut oil once a month as a conditioning treatment but after my hair started to fall out due to illness i also use herbal horse (yip i did say horse lol) shampoo & conditioner as it is great for thickening, repairing and strengthening hair :)
DeleteWhat is the name of the product you are using. I have had some issues that are causing my already fine thin hair to begin to fall out. I am desperate and willing to try anything at this point. When you go from two hands to hold your hair to two fingers...it's an adjustment.
DeleteI just went through having a bunch of my hair fall out over some months and what I had was so dry it reminded me of straw. It was getting so much worse over time. I have fine hair and thinner hair to start with. I was getting close to just wanting to cut it all off - seriously. I was also feeling cold and then hot. After searching around online I started taking an iron supplement and wow! My hair is feeling silkier again and getting some thickness back. Kind of glad I didn't shave it all off! I am interested in trying the coconut oil. Thanks for all of the advice.
DeleteI tried it and it really worked. Thanks for the tip I did exactly as you advise and its fabulous, I will be doing this as much as I need it.
DeleteCan you use cocunut oil for an every day conditioner? Im tired of spending so much money on my daily conditioner as I have processed damaged hair
ReplyDeleteI've tried using it on my hair as a conditioner, but it doesn't rinse cleanly. You could try using it before you shampoo, letting it sit while you're in the shower, and then shampoo it out. I'm curious as to how well that would work (probably going to try it tonight!). Let me know if you have any success with it!
DeleteTry cuting out harsh sulfates. They x can damage it more. And Deva Curl has AMAZING conditioner
Deleteget a spray bottle and fill it with apple cider vinegar. spray on your hair but not your roots. Let it sit for a minute and then rinse. Good conditioner. When your hair dries the smell will be gone. I have thick hair and it works as a conditioner for me. I gather my hair to the left and spray/spritz. then gather on the right and repeat. then spray hair as it hangs normally in the back. It does need to be on the roots or scalp though.
DeleteDr. Oz show suggestion: add two or three drops to your conditioner. Rinse VERY well. It will make your hair feel so soft and silky. Use daily. It is supposed to add proteins to the hair.
Deletehoney works great...put it in your conditioner..not to much
DeleteI use coconut oil on my hair every day as an anti-frizz/conditioning creme. I take a tiny amount, less than dime sized, and rub it in my hands first and then in my hair, concentrating on the middle section down to the ends. It's perfect for my wavy hair..doesn't weigh it down and tames the frizz. I'm in love with coconut oil!
DeleteI haven't shampooed my hair in a year, I use baking soda to wash and apple cider vinegar to condition. i use a very very very tiny amount of coconut oil with a drop of any essential oil (since i don't have scented shampoo) on the ends of my hair as a leave in conditioner. I stress it is a really tiny amount i basically dip my fingertips in the coconut oil. It works great. however with the no shampoo method you only wash your hair 2 times a week, so i dont know how itll work if your using a chemical (most grocery store brands) or soap shampoo since you wash more (usually) and it really strips your hair of oils.
DeleteI'm trying it tonight and I can't wait to see the results!! I have been trying to grow out my hair and I've been wanting it to be really long this time I grow it out but it always takes forever hopefully it works!! And does it start to grow like the next morning or after you wash or like at night while you sleep?
DeleteHow long did your hair grow using this?
ReplyDeleteMy hair is a lot longer than I've been able to grow it before! It's not crazy long, though. I'd say down to about bra strap length on my back.
Deletehow it you use be before you started using it
DeleteI used these as a deep conditioner, but it didn't work so well. I had tried a detox since I have TERRIBLE hard water hair buildup, but the method I used didn't work so well. And until I get the mineral scales off my hair, nothing will work. But I didn't sleep with it in my hair. I might need to try that after my next session of a different detox method. But it sure felt good when I rubbed the extra all over my arms & legs!
ReplyDeleteI feel like my hair has started getting a new build-up, but I haven't changed my routine. If you find a good detox, please let me know!
DeleteMalibu (original or water wellness)
Delete@ Julie L. We have ridiculously hard water. Once per month, I do a hair "detox" using 1 Tbs baking soda and 8 ozs of hot water. I just put it in a squirt bottle (not a spray bottle) and "wash" my hair with it in the shower. You may want to double your batch if your hair is longer than shoulder-length. When I first tried this, I was skeptical. My hair felt dry and squeaky in the shower. . . BUT, I followed the directions, mixture only (no shampoo or conditioner), then styled as usual. No more hard water/calcium build-up. My hair is soft and light.
DeleteThen the coconut oils may work like a champ! I am excited to try the coconut! LOVE the smell!
I had dreadlocks for about 6 years until psoriasis forced me to cut them. I used Dr.Bronners soap to clean them for about 4 years not realizing it leaves residue and build-up and my dreads started feeling nasty all the time even tho I was washing them. Plus I have hard water too.. I learned about the baking soda wash with vinegar rinse. The first time I tried it the water was literally BLACK! It was so gross but I started using it on a regular basis and the water always came out much much cleaner. What I did was a gallon of water and about a cup of baking soda along with 3 or 4 drops of tea tree oil and orange oil which are great for breaking through greasiness and grime....soaked my hair it in for an hour or so dunking it in the water randomly....rinsed baking soda out and then rinsed with apple cider vinegar along with the same oils. I'll tell ya....If that can clean that much mess out of dreadlocks it will certainly work on regular hair. good luck :)
DeleteI Mix One part Baking Soda With 2 Parts Shampoo, Use It Once A Month, Worksgreat For Detox.
DeleteI switched to Paul Mitchell shampoo and conditioner to detox my hair. I have very thick hair and after washing it with other shampoos it still felt thick and clumpy. I have used lesser shampoos since, but don't like the results. Back to Paul Mitchell every time.
DeleteApple cider vinegar rinse is the best! Gets rid of any build up and makes your hair soft and shiney.
DeleteI use lemon juice to get all the buildup out of my hair! Works like a charm! I just work it in like shampoo, then rinse. I usually follow up with shampoo and conditioner, but not necessary (especially if you use a lemon versus store bought juice).
Deletemy hairdresser told me to use apple cider vinegar to clean the hair. some of the products used on hair will not wash off with shampoo alone. apple cider vinegar is a good cleanser. use on your hair after you shampoo it. do not use conditionar . put on the vinegar and let it dry. next washing do normal routine. this should take off stuff left from hair spray, moose, hair gel ect.
DeleteDon't use lemon juice if you color your hair. It can bleach it. I used to use it 8 the summer to give my naturally brown hair red highlights.
DeleteI use a mask by Lush called Roots....it cleans the scalp completely....i have tried everything (nothing worse than getting apple cyder vingar in the eye) and this works the best. Smells amazing too, and also sulfate free using mostly organic ingredents
DeleteRoots has sulphates in it.
DeleteCostco has it right now for cheap!
ReplyDeleteDoes coconut oil have a negative affect on hair that has been dyed/colored? I used to do this before I dyed my hair but I am afraid that it will make my dye fade.
ReplyDeleteI haven't dyed my hair in a couple of years (just been too busy!), so I can't give you a personal recommendation. But, I've heard of other people using it on dyed hair without any problems.
DeleteI bleach my hair and coupled with this weather, it's gotten pretty dry. I left it on overnight and it was sooo soft and pretty all week. It didn't change the color or anything.
DeleteI have very long and dyed hair... the coconut oil has helped tremendously! I've never slept in it... I will have to get a shower cap and try that. I've always just put it in for a couple of hours. Much healthier hair paired with a good shampoo and conditioner (garnier and tresseme make good one for dry hair)
DeleteInstead of a shower cap you can use a plastic grocery bag :)
DeleteInstead of a shower cap that can be noisy when you move, I spread a large towel over my pillow. I sleep much better.
DeleteI actually use it before color or lightening. Saturate hair with co oil at least an hour before coloring and put the dye on hair over the co oil. Helps penetrate the color and protects hair from dyd damage. My hair looked amazing even after using a high lift color on it no damage.
DeleteI have corkscrew curls that are REALLY dry and not to mention that my tresses are also color-treated... I use coconut oil once a week (I melt a little in the microwave, pour it on, comb it through and then put a shower cap on) and let it sit a couple of hours. Afterward, I shampoo and condition as usual and let it air dry with some product on it. It is incredible how much better my hair feels! Even my stylist has commented as to how much healthier my hair is. I just wish I would have known about this decades ago.
ReplyDeleteI have been using CO on my hair after I shower, I put a dab in my palm rub hands together until melted, the run it through my hair. I have no fly always or static and it manages the curls, my hair has never looked better! My hair is a bob length, so you might need more for longer hair. I will never use a anti frizz product again. This is so cheap.
ReplyDeleteDoes your hair have to be damp when you apply it or should your hair be dry? I just had a baby 4 1/2 months ago and my hair has become super-fine and has been falling out (I actually have 2 small bald spots!) and I am DESPERATE for something to make my hair grow back healthier. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIf you have bald spots you more than likely have something called alopecia. Don't worry...I have it. For me if my body goes through stress or I am under mental stress, I will get a bald spot, but they "always" grow back. I'm a litle skeptical about the coconut oil making hair grow. I'm a hairstylist and have always believed that hair growth is from the cuticle and has nothing to do with what you do to the ends.
DeleteI put it in dry... I don't believe it makes hair grow but it keeps whatyou have healthier and shinier. I don't have to get a trim as often and not nearly as much taken off when I do go in so my hair is getting longer. Hope you find out how to stop the bald spots! Good luck
DeleteHair growth comes from the follicle...the cuticle is the outside layer of hair....to the girl losing hair after having a baby. Continue taking your prenatals. It might help a little. When I had my first son I didn't take them anymore and lost a lot of hair. But when I had my twins I kept taking them and I haven't lost any yet.
DeleteBreastfeeding will also cause your hair to fall out. If you are breastfeeding do not fear it will grow back. I suggest also continue taking the prenatals. Ahh the joys of motherhood and sacrifices we make for our children.
DeleteThat is simply not true. Breastfeeding does not cause your hair to fall out. The change in hormones does.
DeleteHair loss after childbirth is extremely common; everyone has a different degree due to heredity, nutrition, etc. Vitamins should be continued during nursing. Some ladies notice a different hair type after having a baby-mine was definitely curlier than before. If you did not supplement during pregnancy, the nutrients went to the baby and your body was depleted but will go back to normal. ....also coconut oil benefits the scalp as well as the hair, be sure to massage it in before washing
DeleteI use a half bottle of Dr. Bonner ' and a (can of coconut milk found in the Exotic food isle in the grocery store). Then I add twenty five drops of pure Rosemary Essential Oil, shake well. Massage scalp as you are shampooing your hair. After shower I use aloe vera gel (in a medium sized jar) and 50 drops of pure Rosemary Essential Oil, mix. Massage into scalp and spread through hair. I use this mix every day massaged into my scalp. My hair & scalp has became stronger. I get very little bit of hair in my brush now.
DeleteYou can just wet your hair while in the shower apply the coconut oil and leave in for 5-10 min and then wash out .If you have super kinky curls which my daughter does she also puts it in afterwards and her hair looks great not greasy..LOVE ME SOME COCONUT OIL.. ITS also good for Diaper rash, yeast infections,mosturiser,cracked nipples,and boo boos like you said...Im hooked
ReplyDeleteI have been using on my dry hair from highlights....i put it on before I wash it..comes out much healthier, no extra products needed..dont need conditioner.my hair is not real thin,or thick..., you have to see how much works for you. I dont need a lot.dry skin drinks it in...love it
DeleteI have been doing alot of research on different natural things to help with my hair.Over the years my hair hair has been falling out and thinning.I have done alot of reading on the benefits of Aloe Vera Gel.I have read that it helps with hair regrowth as well as making your hair healthy again.I have tried this for about 3 weeks now and my hair has not felt this healthy in a really long time.I wash my hair every other night with shampoo and skip on conditioner because there has not been any need for it.While your hair is wet apply the aloe vera gel and let it sit for about an hour(keep hair rapped in towel) and simply rinse out with water.I have read that women with curly hair use this as a gel and it keeps their curls nice and soft..Once a week I do the CO treatment.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I was just looking at some 100% aloe and thinking that it would be a fantastic hair treatment. I never thought to use it as a hair gel, but I was looking for something natural to use on Little Bear's hair instead of bottled gel - thanks!!!
DeleteFYI - LOVE it! Thanks for the idea! {http://www.livingunrefined.com/2013/03/aloe-hair-treatment.html}
DeleteWere can I buy the coco for my hair or what's the name of the breand?
ReplyDeleteAny grocery store, look by the olive/vegetable oil section. I use the LouAnn coconut oil. Its in a plastic jar, similar to mayonnaise. Also check the organic section of the store.
DeleteI buy mine on amazon ( http://goo.gl/wQw96 ), but you can also find it in the cooking oil aisle of health food stores - just look for the words "virgin" and "unrefined" on the packaging. I used to use the LouAnn brand, too, but it's actually a refined oil, so it doesn't have all of the great benefits of the unrefined versions - if you're on a tight budget or are in a pinch, it will work just about as good, though!
DeleteI put it on an hour BEFORE a shower, then shampoo twice to get it out... Nice soft hair after!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - thanks for sharing!
DeleteI was wondering if I could do that! I'll be trying this today... I have super fine hair that tends to be dry. And I love coconut oil for so many other things. This is totally worth a shot!
DeleteAm trying for the first time right now! I have my shower cap on and I'm about to go to bed. I am very excited to see how my hair will turn out!
ReplyDeleteI have shoulder-length hair, dark brown. It is very thick, straight hair. My hair gets very static-y in the winter since its so dry so hopefully this helps! Thank you for the tip! (Now my hands smell so good from applying the coconut oil!!)
Ok I tried it! My hair is going through menopause I guess. Brittle and being a real b#%?h to deal with. I am at the moment letting it air dry and will let you know how it turns out. As a warning~~Unless you are willing to be awaken to a strange and sorta gross sensation may I suggest wearing the shower cap. Not only does the coconut oil smell amazing and have all these wonderful qualities, it will attract that precious canine that you sleep with too. My Yorkie Bella woke me up in the middle of the night give me an unexpected and rather slobbery grooming session! Apparently dogs like coconut oil too! Just saying! ;-)
ReplyDelete~~MommaT~~
I just literally laughed out loud! My yorkie/bichon Basil doesn't seem to notice it, but I'll make sure to give that warning to other readers, gross! :)
DeleteLOL I actually give it to my dog for his coat ;)
DeleteI give it to my dogs in their food for their skin/coat too, and they love it! Now my boxer girl, Penny, wants to lick my head since I just put some in my hair! LOL
DeleteI have short hair because I keep getting the a-line cause it looks really good on me. Now I have been wanting to grow my hair out again and it takes forever for me. I have read many times about natural things like this to help grow hair. Does the coconut oil show good results soon in hair growing longer?
ReplyDeleteI think it helped prevent damage in my hair quite a bit as I was growing it out.
Delete@LivingUnrefined: Are you wetting/shampooing you hair in the shower prior to CO use?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Yes, I wash my hair in the shower before I put the CO in. I suppose you could skip the washing and just add the CO to wet hair, though.
DeleteI too have a love for coconut oil! I have done a treatment like this a few times and every time my hair is fantastic! Now, it's not Pantene Pro-V commercial beautiful but for just brushing and walking out the door it looks pretty dang good and not too frizzy. I like to add a little bit of honey to my mask. I feel it helps calm and seal the hair a little bit more. I normally put it in when my hair is dry. It helps me know what is covered and still needs a little bit more.
ReplyDeletei love coconut oil but putting the oil on my whole hair shaft (near my roots) makes my hair greasy.. even if i shampoo it twice it still looks greasy! i want my scalp to be conditioned so my hair grows fast but dont want greasy roots. help!
ReplyDeleteIf your hair is too greasy, you could try a baking soda rinse to get the excess grease out, or try the aloe hair mask instead: http://www.livingunrefined.com/2013/03/aloe-hair-treatment.html
DeleteHi, I bought coconut oil and its the organic kind but it is refinded... !!
ReplyDeleteCan I still use it in my hair and will i get the results I want ?!?! :)
It doesn't have all the benefits of unrefined, but it should still work great!
DeleteCoconut Oil is an oil, so when you're hair is wet, it repels the water. So, try using it in dry hair. I do this, and apparently, it absorbs 90% better than when your hair is wet. I felt SO MUCH more benefit doing it this way! I put it in dry hair, and then wash it out the next morning. AMAZING results. Give it a whack!
ReplyDeleteDo u heat up the oil before yu apply it or put a hot towel on ur head ?
DeleteI have really thick hair will that affect how often I should do this?
ReplyDeleteReading the comments I noticed alot of readers asking about a good detox for your hair if you use alot of styling product or hard water build up. I found a scalp "mask" that has been working wonders for me! It relieved my dry, flaky, tight skin from winter months, stimulated my scalp and sped up my hair growth(which was a miracle to my thinning, non growing hair), and left my hair so soft and shiny! I'm seriously in love! haha Anyways, thought I'd share :)
ReplyDeleteTake about 4 tablespoons softened coconut oil, mix with 2-4 (depending on sensitivity) drops tea tree oil, and 3-4 drops of rosemary oil.
I put it on the same way I would dye my hair in sections all over your scalp, massage in for about 5 minutes, wrap in a shower cap for 20 minutes then shampoo and condition as usual. Use about once a month! :)
This is the great detox! I live it as well
DeleteI have really long, thick, and straight hair that gets really oily really fast. Would this work for me?
ReplyDeleteThe aloe mask may be a better option for you! http://www.livingunrefined.com/2013/03/aloe-hair-treatment.html
DeleteI Have Just Recently Found My Love For Coconut Oil And Just Like The Previous Comment-er I Have Super Long And Thick Hair That Gets Oily Very Fast. I'm Thinking That Every Other Week Might Do The Trick. What's Your Take On This...?
ReplyDeleteI feel like I had a hard time washing it out of my hair in the morning. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteSometimes it may take a few shampoos to get it all out. You might also try using a little more shampoo than usual and working up a really good lather.
DeleteConditioner works better to get oil out, surprisingly. And when you use shampoo it strips your hair, so you should try to use as little as possible. :)
DeleteALSO, HEARD ON DR. OZ ITS A GOOD LUBE ALSO!
ReplyDeleteBe careful when using it as a lube! Coconut oil (like other oils) can break down the latex or polyisoprene condoms!
ReplyDeleteI love coconut oil for my hair, but I head it works best if you apply it to dry hair. Maybe give it a try and see if you can see a difference.
ReplyDeleteso shower at night and put the coconut and braid my hair wet? and sleep with my hair wet? then wake up and shower ?...............
ReplyDeleteThat's how I do it, but other commenters suggested putting it in dry hair. I think I'll try it that way tonight!
DeleteI wish I would have read this a few weeks ago. I cut off about 8 inches of hair because of extensive damage that coconut oil may have helped to heal. Urgh! Oh well, at least shorter locks will keep me cooler over the summer! And I have a new beauty tip to try in the mean time. Thanks for this!
ReplyDeleteDo you think it would work to wet your hair let it sit over night then shampoo and conditioner the next morning??
ReplyDeleteThat's what I do!
DeleteNice blog :-) I tried coconut oil once so far and only in the ends but I coudn't notice any difference. I might have to apply several times before getting any result, do I? Lovely Greetings from Germany!
ReplyDeleteI also use coconut oil in my hair, I found it at http://www.organicmarketonline.com.
ReplyDeleteDo you need to heat it up to help growth? I've read you need to either heat up the oil or put a hot towel on over it??? I'm new to this I just bought coconut oil today so I'm trying to see the right way to use it
ReplyDeleteHas anyone ever tried this who has been hypothyroid? I've always had super fine hair and bounce back and forth between hypothyroid and euthyroid everu few months.
ReplyDeleteI have hypo and been using co and my hair is so much thicker and is growing. I also put it on my hair at least an hour before coloring or lightening my hair and put the dye or lightener on top of it and color comes out great and no hair damage from dye.
DeleteHas anyone that's biracial tried this? My daughter has thick curly hair..it's at times unmanageable. I was wondering what your results were. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFor build-up on your scalp and hair, try plain old baking soda and water. Mix a small amount of the baking soda (I have hair down to my butt and I would use about 2-3 tablespoons) with enough water to make it pasty. Rub your scalp down good and then the rest of your hair. It will take any build-up from your hair follicles ..which will in turn make your hair grow :) Then, use the coconut oil treatment for healthy and shiny hair..
ReplyDeleteDo you use shampoo and conditioner after that too????
DeleteHave you found that the oil stains your sheets at all? I normally do a coconut oil mask before I go to the gym--the heat coming off your scalp through exercise apparently helps the oil seep in--or so my hair dresser tells me. Great for softening cuticles during an at home manicure too!
ReplyDeleteWhere can i buy the coconut oil?
ReplyDeleteI use coconut oil for everything too! It is the wonder oil. Your hair really soaks it up when applied to dry hair. So great for your skin too, absorbs fast so I don't even feel 'oily.'
ReplyDelete~Kelly
I did this the other day to my son. Who has perfect hair, but I thought that it would get rid of the head lice he brought home from school. Worked like a charm, but his hair has looked and felt greasy since I did it. But seeing as it got rid of the head lice, I'm good with it.
ReplyDeleteI've tried it before and it made my hair extremely oily. I was using it because I want my hair to grow fast, did it make your hair grow fast?
ReplyDeleteThis stuff didn't work for me....it made it super greasy and felt like straw! When I would blow dry it it looked like it was still wet....this was my first time using it....I had to shampoo my hair two times for 5min just to get the stuff out....
ReplyDeleteI use a mixture of coconut, olive and neem oils as a deep treatment and I love it. Between treatments I use a small amount of coconut oil on the ends and gently comb it through with my fingers on dry not wet hair.
ReplyDeleteI simply adore this hair treatment!! Before I cut my hair off and could put it in a pony I'd pick a day and leave it in not only overnight but the next day after then wash my hair that night and maybe braid it or wait for it to air dry etc... Great blog.
ReplyDeleteShannon <3
Be careful in the shower as you rinse the oil. The shower might be slippery. Take precautions.
ReplyDeleteI use the coconut milk products by organix. Just put the serum in after a show and my hair is silky. :-)
ReplyDeleteI fully intend to try this. can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to find out about coconut oil and all the benefits. I definitely am going to try coconut oil in my hair. It's long, I live in a dry climate, and it looks dull. Hoping it helps, I don't like using chemicals in any way.
ReplyDeleteI use baking soda to get all the gunk out. Wet my hair, dump about a tablespoon of baking soda in my hand and rub it into my hair for about 20 seconds. Then shampoo and rinse. No more damaging clarifying shampoo. But I can't wait to try the coconut oil. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDoes baking soda strip hair color?
DeleteThank you Dr Opingo, I have my long and thick hair back after using your spell cream for just three weeks and once again thank you Tracy for introducing me to Dr Opingo I am very happy right now, you can also reach him email: alterofcandletemple05@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteDoes this weigh your hair down at all?
ReplyDeleteI have been using coconut oil in my hair since I was little child, I add a bit of olive oil, castor oil ( good for promoting hair growth) and almond oil in equal ratio, it keeps hair healthy and shiny. I always carry a bottle of coconut oil to the beach to massage my head before heading to the beach, massage oil for body after a shower.
ReplyDeleteFor any types of problem I always have a preference to only coconut oil because it only helps to grow hair faster and healthy.
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ReplyDeleteDon't know about making your hair grow,but it sure does make it soft. Put some on my dry hair this morning and just left it in while I did my to do list( a few hours)..then washed it out in the shower..Super,super soft!!! Just used it on my dog too before his bath and he is now VERY soft too :)
ReplyDeleteSo I was curious, did it actually help your hair grow?!? I need somthing to help my hair grow.. it takes me like two years to grow an inch..:(
ReplyDeleteTake prenatal vitamins. I know it sounds odd, but they're wonderful for hair and nail growth- even if you're not pregnant or nursing. I tend to be low on iron, so I'm not concerned about the iron in the prenatals, but if you are, try buying vitamins specific to hair and nails. Good luck!
DeleteTried this for the first time last night. I used Trader Joe's Coconut Oil -- my hair is curly, thick and goes to the middle of my back unstraightened and dry, so it took two heaping tablespoons full to cover everything. Covered my head in a shower cap and slept with it in. I probably spent 13 hours with it soaking into my hair. I shampooed twice this morning and oh my GOSH is my hair soft. My scalp feels a lot nicer, too! I am definitely a coconut oil convert :)
ReplyDeleteTrying it right now! I use coconut oil for almost everything you mentioned but also as a makeup remover. It works wonders when trying to take off pesky mascara and it hydrates your lashes at the same time. :)
ReplyDeleteYes - I love it for removing mascara, especially hard-to-remove waterproof brands. Works like a charm!
DeleteI do like using coconut oil as a deep conditioner (as we speak i'm under my bonnet dryer doing a coconut oil treatment with heat) but i'm unsure if I will continue to use the coconut oil by itself. This is my first time doing it with heat so maybe for me it will come out better. Using just coconut oil in the past I hadn't noticed any difference in my hair and I always left it on overnight. I'd like to try adding some honey, avocado or jojoba oil to the coconut oil and see how it comes out. Everyone's hair reacts differently to some things and mine for some reason loves the jojoba, I've just been too lazy to go buy some.
ReplyDeletecan you use refined coconut oil?
ReplyDeleteThe refined version tends to be cheaper and totally fine for cooking and baking. I would suggest finding a good price (either on sale or Amazon) and getting the unrefined it you can budget for it. They do have a 1 year shelf life so I will buy two jars if I find it on sale. Also, I am not brand loyal, I just stick to the rules: organic, cold pressed and unrefined so I will buy whatever brand is on sale and meets the criteria. The refined has additives and the extra processes remove a lot of the good stuff for hair and skin. The refined is not bad per say, just not a chocked full of benefits. If you only have refined on hand and don't want to buy more, try it out!
DeleteI use Nutiva as well it is organic, cold pressed and unrefined. I find it at my local health food store in the oils aisle. From my research, I have read that unrefined is best for putting on your skin and in your hair, less processing has been done to the product. I have highlighted blonde hair, fine, bra strap length, naturally straight mainly. I use the oil as a deep treatment either bi-weekly or monthly depending on the time of year. I apply the oil onto my dry and dirty hair. I always prefer to do a treatment the night before I am washing my hair the next morning since I try not to over wash my hair 3 times a week maximum. I use a generous amount...probably 4 tbsps. I generally just let the oil melt in my hands in small doses and apply it starting from the scalp and working down the shaft. I always give myself a good scalp massage in the process to help with circulation (been said to assist with hair growth). I use bobby pins to put it up in a bun and sleep with it in overnight. I don't use a shower cap- just a soft towel to protect my pillow. In the morning I shampoo with my regular stuff twice and style as usual. This gives me great results and I usually notice a huge difference in texture for about 4 days after. Only thing is it sometimes makes your hair too soft to style so get use to using it before trying it before an event or something important. I also use it as a night oil on my face. A lot of people question that one but I melt a small amount (you only need very little) and lightly apply it to my clean skin. It looks "oily/greasy" at first but I try to wash my face about 20-30 mins before I want to sleep and if you're using the correct amount, it will be absorbed by then. Google the benefits of applying the oil to skin. Again, I am using unrefined. With oil, I see less breakouts and redness. I have had acne troubles and combo skin since grade 7 and coconut oil keeps my skin happy.
ReplyDeleteTry Salon Graphix, which is the "off brand" of WEN. I have thin hair that is highlighted. It has worked wonders!!! Dina
ReplyDeleteHow long was your hair before you started using coconut oil? How fast would you stay it grows with the help of the coconut oil?
ReplyDeleteHey all! I think this is a great article and so many more ladies should learn and enjoy the benefits of coconut oil. You don't have to buy it on amazon, it's actually more tangible and can be purchased at Walmart for $10 or (where I get mine) at the vitamin shoppe for $15 (a better deal, bigger bottle). I also use coconut oil as a cooking ingredient, and add it in my coffee or tea. I actually have Alopecia Areata and started using CO when I started losing hair. I do a CO hair mask once a week, warming up the oil first and then massaging it into my scalp (dry hair). I massage extra well into the parts where I have lost hair and part my hair Into sections and try to completely cover my scalp. I wrap it up and cover my hair (as the oil will stain). Then 3 other days of the week I apply a Castor oil mask. It helps with thickening my hair while CO helps soften and strengthen from the roots. With both of these masks, after applying, I will sit under my blow dryer on warm heat and it helps jump start circulation of the scalp to soak in the oil. Good luck! -Christa :)
ReplyDeleteIs there anyway to do this without washing your hair in the morning and night?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the coconut oil for my hair and I did it for my daughters hair! She has very long hair and it tends to get tangled very easily. After using the oil it still gets done but her hair is so tame and manageable now! I reccomend this to anyone!!!! Thank you so much for the share!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried CO on my hair to help growth. I use it as a styling aid, just a tiny amount, my hair is short and fine and is thinning. I will be trying it to help hair growth. FYI, my mom used vinegar to rinse my hair when I was a child, I am 75 now. Old remedies were the best. Coconut oil has so many uses…I really love it for popcorn.
ReplyDeleteThinking of giving this a try I'm at my wits end.. Over the past year my hair has become extremely fine and so thin that within the next few months I'm sure I'm gonna be bald.. I'm only 32, my hair is quite long and generally grows quite fast.. But I'd say I've lost over half my hair.. I've had a few traumatic events which I think have caused it but was hoping it'd start growing back and thicken up.. But I'll be bald before too long.. Its extremely bad at the back, from above the nape of my neck and also at the front and sides so looks like I'm receding as well.. I need a miracle treatment.. Does this oil actually thicken hair or does it just make it soft and shiny? Any other suggestions welcomed
ReplyDeleteTry prenatal vitamins plus coconut oil mixed with castor oil.
DeletePut the oil on your hair wet right? I'm excited to try this my hair is very fine.
ReplyDeleteI use Coconut oil every night on my hair, then I wash it out in the morning. I have dyed, long hair and I love how it help my hair. And it has grown a lot faster! Love it.
ReplyDeleteI need to detox too but am afraid to just use apple cider vinegar. My hair is down to about the middle of my back and over the past 6-8 months it is EXTREMELY difficult to get a comb or pick through after a shower. I am starting to have to use detangling spray or Paul Mitchell leave in conditioner. I thought ot was because I needed it cut but that didn't help one bit. Actually, my hair dresser had a heck of a time too. Should I try the apple cider vinegar and then put on the coconut oil? Any suggestions welcome :)
ReplyDeleteUse the acv last
ReplyDeleteHow do u use it as a face moisturizer?? After I had my daughter my face and scalp are so flipping dry.
ReplyDeleteThank-you for the wonderful ideas my hair is damaged through constant dyeing, and my daughter has fine hair which gets tangled, and she hates me trying to brush it.I have spent a fortune trying to make brushing my daughters hair not such an ordeal for her.We live in New zealand and our water is very harsh, i had no idea it would also effect the condition of our hair.So thank-you to you all.Regards Stacey.
ReplyDeleteCO also works great as a makeup remover but I have never tried it as a hair mask. I will now. Thanks. One question though...does it rinse completely out the next day because I straighten my hair and I wouldn't want it to fry my hair.
ReplyDeleteWill coconut oil make ur hair grow
ReplyDeleteCoconut oil will not make your hair grow. It will only work to repair the current condition of your hair, or to prevent future damage to your hair. It is the only oil treatment that actually penetrates the hair shaft. I recommend using a little heat along with a regular coconut oil mask.
DeleteHas anyone had any trouble with your drain clogging up because of rinsing your hair in the shower?
ReplyDeleteIf your not using a drain catcher for your hair to get caught i%n before it gets stuck in the pipes, then you'll probably have problems with the drain clogging up. Because you're using stimulating the scalp during treatment with coconut oil or whatever it is that your doing, your probably shedding a little bit more than usual as well as oil residue build up if you're using a ton of it very frequently. It is a good idea to use a drain catcher. I only know this because I have long thick hair regardless of any treatments I'm using on my hair, I too have to be careful of clogging the drain. Best of luck
DeleteI am a teenager and I have pretty oily skin/hair, enough so that I have to wash my hair daily or look like a grease pit...would this affect my acne or leave my hair very greasy? I am wondering if the fact of my time of life would make this treatment more detrimental then beneficial?
ReplyDeleteMe too! I wanna know if the CO helps your hair grow, does it? Does your hair stay greasy after washing he CO out?
DeleteI am living in India and the secret of Indian hair fully depends on coconut oil.Her, we get already melted oil.But the best is you heat it until your head can bear and then massage it with circular movements.Do this alternatively for a month or two and you will get luxuriously long hair.Another tip is I switched from heavily chemical shampoos to a herbal shampoo.And you won't even believe that it has become 2 years since I stopped using chemical shampoos and conditioners.....I see superb results and urge you to use it tooo.
ReplyDeleteI NEVER BELIEVED IN SPELLS UNTIL I MET THIS VERY POWERFUL SPELL CASTER. I WAS ABOUT GOING TO FOR A BEAUTY SHOW AND MY HAIR WAS TOO SHORT I NEVER KNOW WHAT TO DO I APPLIED ALL TYPES OF CREAM AND MANY STUFFS AND IT NEVER WORKED I WAS FRUSTRATED. SO A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME OF A SPELL CASTER WHO HELPED HER IN A LOVE SPELL TO GET HER HUSBAND BACK SHE TOLD ME THAT THE SPELL CASTER CAN HELP ME, SO I CONTACTED THE SPELL CASTER I SENT HIM SOME INFORMATION ABOUT MYSELF AND HE ASKED FOR SOME MONEY WHICH HE WILL USE TO BUY MATERIALS WITHOUT DOUBT I SENT HIM THE MONEY AND IN 2 DAYS TIME HE SHIPPED SOMETHING TO ME THROUGH THE DHL WHEN I GOT IT I WAS VERY HAPPY AND I USED IT EXACTLY THE WAY HE ASKED ME TO USE IT, AND TO MY GREATEST SURPRISE IN LESS THAT 5 DAYS I GOT VERY LONG HAIR THICK MORE THAN I EXPECT. IF YOU ARE OUT THERE AND YOU NEED HELP TO MAKE YOUR HAIR LONGER EMAIL THE SPELL CASTER NOW. dr.malakasimu@gmail.com .HE IS THE BEST.. THANKS DR. MALAKASIMU I AM SO GRATEFUL .dr.malakasimu@gmail.com OR YOU CAN CALL HIM ON +2348162588333 WISH YOU GOOD LUCK.
ReplyDeletewhat about the other 4 things..like chia seeds, bee pollen, witch hazel, and coffee.....how these all things help in hair growth.
ReplyDeleteI've done this many times, with coconut oil. If you have frizzy hair and nothing works, try it. I'm not bragging at all, but I now have glorious hair. Soft, silky, and I'm usually dealing with thick frizzy curls. I also have dark hair naturally, so I use coffee as well.
ReplyDeleteTHE BEST TREATMENT REGIME FOR THE THICK-HAIRED BRUNETTE:
Monday: Depending on your hair length. put an egg, or a couple eggs into your hair. The yolk contains many nutrients that are essential in shampoos and conditioners. It will strengthen your hair, while the egg whites make it more silky. Rinse with cool or lukewarm water. If you use hot water it may cook the egg in your hair, and that takes FOREVER to get out.
Tuesday: Do not wash, do not do anything to your hair. Just leave it. If you go swimming, pull it up and try not to get it wet.
Wednesday: Time for the first coffee rinse. Let's start in the morning when you wake up. If you live with family, you may have some left-over coffee to work with. If not, brew yourself about 6-8 cups, depending on how much you drink. Double or triple brew. You want about 1-2 1/2 cups, depending on hair length/thickness. Lather your hair in this overly strong coffee. It helps to prevent lightening in your hair.
Thursday: Take 1 cup of milk to 1/3 cup of honey. This will strengthen your hair as well as add many nutrients. This is like taking a cup of fish oil to your hair but without the yucky smell. In fact, Cleopatra used this same technique instead of our modern-day shampoo and conditioner. While those specialty shops claim to use the same recipes as Cleo, you can actually do so with the stuff in your kitchen cupboard.
Friday: Oils. Use oils. Depending on what you keep in your cupboard, use peanut oil or olive oil. Not vegetable oil or canola, that stuff has way too many preservatives, plus it clogs your pores. Massage your chosen oils into your hair and scalp, focusing on the tips/split ends. You may need to wash, rinse and repeat.
For Saturday and Sunday: Do not wash. Keep your hair as dry as possibly, and only brush/comb when necessary. Brushing and combing causes torn hair, and that very breakage is what creates split ends. Coffee your hair as often as necessary to keep your hair from lightening in the sun. Use coconut oil to prevent frizz. Use eggs/milk/honey to keep your hair strong. *You should spread your "dry days" out through the week. Weekends are often ideal as per your job.
One more thing: Cold-pressed Hemp Seed Oil is your very best friend. For hair as well as skin. Abandon your regular skin moisturizer and replace it with hemp oil. Same works with shaving lotion. You can pronounce every ingredient in hemp seed oil and as someone who used to have problems with skin, I give it my gold seal of approval.
FOR ANY HAIR:
Do not brush your hair too often. It damages the tips of your hair due to ripping. When you brush your hair, start at the tips and slowly work your way to the roots.
Do not wash your hair too often. You want it to soak up the natural oils that your body produces.
Do not dye your hair. If I need to explain why, humanity sucks. Dyes have things like bleach, and just try to pronounce everything on the back of the box...Seriously.....I'll wait...
Do not double wash your hair unless you are trying to get rid of an oil rinse. You will strip your hair of the nutrients you've been trying to build up.
REPLACE YOUR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER:
Anything you buy that does not to be "paraben or silicone free" is bad. Put that back on the shelf and find something like Down Under Natural's. I personally use Pantene.
Hope this helps!
I use coconut oil in my hair before I go swimming. Keeps the chemicals from being absorbed.
ReplyDeleteso do I, I rub it on my face before I go in the pool also :)
DeleteHi all :)
ReplyDeleteI have Psoriasis on my scalp, sometimes on my face.. it has really bad flare ups and I struggle with any type on un-natural product. I use Honey for cleanser and Cocount Oil for moisturiser and that's all. I now use Cocount Oil every second night on my scalp, always before I was my hair and then rinse out with a medicated shampoo and cool water. I have to say it's AMAZING I have never felt so much relief. Psoirisis isn't there to be seen.
I LOVE COCONUT OIL!!! I just can't believe it's so helpful, when I've spent so much money on products and doctors. :)
U can but cocnut oil anywhere ,ur local market etc. cheap also, not just on Amazon, just thought I'd note that
ReplyDeleteThanks
so I have some questions: first does it have to be refined coconut oil or just regular coconut oil. second, does your hair have to be dirty to use it?
ReplyDeleteworks like a charm :-) , sometimes i mix it with some olive oil and honey, I have the same hair type I always use it, particularly in the harsh winters in Netherlands,, brrr coldddd and dry hair. now no more :-)
ReplyDeletehow to sleep with it? won't your bed get dirty?
ReplyDeleteDianadove, I was told by a hairdresser that Pantene is bad for your hair.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it make your hair greasy? Wouldn't it be hard to get out because its an oil?, especially people who havef fine hair and have to wash everyday because otherwise looks greasy?
ReplyDeleteI was worried about the same but normally I shampoo twice then condition and that was enough. My hair is long had it for four hours as didn't really want to drench my down feather pillow in grease and now the hair is just lovely rich and healthy looking not a sign of grease or limpness. Recommended !!!!
ReplyDeleteDoes it really help your hair grow.
ReplyDeleteMy teen daughter has beautiful natural curly hair and I make a mask for her to use once a week (since curly hair can get dry). I mix 2 parts of coconut oil with one part of olive oil and 5 drops of castor oil. Once mixed I apply it to her hair (and scalp). Leave on for at least 2 hours then wash as usual (with shampoo and conditioner made for curly hair). Her hair and scalp are so clean and soft after this treatment, She loves it!
ReplyDeletei have pretty oily hair, should i stay away from this?
ReplyDeleteI NEVER BELIEVED IN SPELLS UNTIL I MET THIS VERY POWERFUL SPELL CASTER. I WAS ABOUT GOING TO FOR A BEAUTY SHOW AND MY HAIR WAS TOO SHORT I NEVER KNOW WHAT TO DO I APPLIED ALL TYPES OF CREAM AND MANY STUFFS AND IT NEVER WORKED I WAS FRUSTRATED. SO A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME OF A SPELL CATER WHO HELPED HER IN A LOVE SPELL TO GET HER HUSBAND BACK SHE TOLD ME THAT THE SPELL CASTER CAN HELP ME SO I CONTACTED THE SPELL CASTER I SENT HIM SOME INFORMATION ABOUT MYSELF AND HE ASKED FOR SOME MONEY WHICH HE WILL USE TO BUY MATERIALS WITHOUT DOUBT I SENT HIM THE MONEY AND IN 2 DAYS TIME HE SHIPPED SOMETHING TO ME THROUGH THE DHL WHEN I GOT IT I WAS VERY HAPPY AND I USED IT EXACTLY THE WAY HE ASKED ME TO AND TO MY GREATEST SURPRISE IN LESS THAT 5 DAYS MY GOT VERY LOAN MORE THAN I EXPECT. IF YOU ARE OUT THERE AND YOU NEED HELP TO MAKE YOUR HAIR LONGER EMAIL THE SPELL CASTER NOW DRJAMESDSOLUTION@GMAIL.COM.. HE IS THE BEST.. THANKS DR JOHN I AM SO GRATEFUL . DRJAMESDSOLUTION@GMAIL.COM.WISH YOU GOOD LUCK.
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My hair is past my waist, and is a mixture of fine & thick, coarse & soft, wavy & frizzy, I just can't win. I like to use coconut oil as a mask for the bottom 1/3 of my hair.. I slather it on before I shower, when my hair is dry. I shower like normal, the hot water doesn't affect the oil. I shampoo & conditioner like usual. Love how it tames the frizz for a while. I try to do this 1x per month.
ReplyDeleteit ended up soooo greasy even when i washed it
ReplyDeletewant to share my testimony on how i gain my nature hair back in just three weeks: i had very thick curly hair.i straightened my hair 2 yr ago.they after some time started 2 fall out.i also having dandruff problem all d time, before i used shampoo called antidruf containing ketoconazole and tugain 2%(minoxidil) have stopped using chemical one year ago.but still i am loosing a lots of hair everyday and my hair has become so thin. when a friend of my visit me and i explain how i lose my hair every day, she told me she was having the same problem 3 months ago and he contacted DRJAMESDSOLUTION@GMAIL.COM online, i please with grace and she gave me DRJAMESDSOLUTION@GMAIL.COM, i email him immediately and explain about my hair to him, he told me not to worry that he is going to help me out.After DR JAMES have prepared the spell cream i use for good three weeks my hair grow fast and was very thick, all my girl friends love and cherish my hair thank you drjamesdsolution@gmail.com you can contact his email at: (DRJAMESDSOLUTION@GMAIL.COM) his cream will make your hair grow fast and thicker.
ReplyDeleteI NEVER BELIEVED IN SPELLS UNTIL I MET THIS VERY POWERFUL SPELL CASTER. I WAS ABOUT GOING TO FOR A BEAUTY SHOW AND MY HAIR WAS TOO SHORT I NEVER KNOW WHAT TO DO I APPLIED ALL TYPES OF CREAM AND MANY STUFFS AND IT NEVER WORKED I WAS FRUSTRATED. SO A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME OF A SPELL CATER WHO HELPED HER IN A LOVE SPELL TO GET HER HUSBAND BACK SHE TOLD ME THAT THE SPELL CASTER CAN HELP ME SO I CONTACTED THE SPELL CASTER I SENT HIM SOME INFORMATION ABOUT MYSELF AND HE ASKED FOR SOME MONEY WHICH HE WILL USE TO BUY MATERIALS WITHOUT DOUBT I SENT HIM THE MONEY AND IN 2 DAYS TIME HE SHIPPED SOMETHING TO ME THROUGH THE DHL WHEN I GOT IT I WAS VERY HAPPY AND I USED IT EXACTLY THE WAY HE ASKED ME TO AND TO MY GREATEST SURPRISE IN LESS THAT 5 DAYS MY GOT VERY LOAN MORE THAN I EXPECT. IF YOU ARE OUT THERE AND YOU NEED HELP TO MAKE YOUR HAIR LONGER EMAIL THE SPELL CASTER NOW DRJAMESDSOLUTION@GMAIL.COM.. HE IS THE BEST.. THANKS DR JOHN I AM SO GRATEFUL . DRJAMESDSOLUTION@GMAIL.COM.WISH YOU GOOD LUCK.
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Pro Naturals makes the best in my opinion
ReplyDeleteI have hair thinning which means baldness has developed. Do you think that coconut hair oil will help and how many times should I use, everyday or once a week. Please advice as I need to get rid of this.
ReplyDeleteAlso works to kill lice.
ReplyDeleteI'm using coconut oil right now. I work in a school Nurses' office and deal with "head checks" for lice regularly. My head has been itching like crazy...at first I thought it was just from a new shampoo but then decided it was time to take action. I'd read that it kills lice by smothering them as well as eating their shells which kills them. I am VERY chemically sensitive and would never be able to use the commercial products. Here's to hoping it does the wonderful things i'm hoping for
ReplyDeleteBy doing this, will my hair grow fast? Its at my shoulder blades..so about what time estimate and what length?? Anyone know?
ReplyDeleteIt made my hair super super soft, but make sure to rinse well! Otherwise you end up walking around like a greaser.
ReplyDeletei just put this in for the first time, i put it in dry hair like 1 website said & brushed lightly just to get my hair up because its super curly once its wet or oily or washed.
ReplyDeleteWill this effect it badly?
Im also leaving it in overnight.
So do cats! That love coconut oil too! I have 18 of them, so you can imagine what's that like when I put it on my hair! I love my rescued fur babies but they chew and snap my hair off (a ha bunt a few of them have and I don't need anything on my hair for them to do it but with the oil or if it smells super good after dying or washing they go more mad with it) and after having chemo (I have not terminal but incurable leukaemia) and bleaching my hair for years bright colours (from being 17 with an odd break of goth black) and then White for years (about 3 years ish), my hair isn't as thick or string as once was, I use coconut oil cos it makes it shiny and when I use it and apply (strongest salon grade) bleach over the top, you'd not think (other than the fresh colour) that Id just bleached it, you would think that I had just paid for a very expensive deep condition! I also use it as I find it does help my hair grow slightly faster; as I use it from scalp to tip and massage my scalp daily (with or without the coconut I massage for 4 mins). I use to counteract the damage from my cats snapping off my hair when I'm sleeping and I find when they snap it short that when I don't use the oil or massage, it takes far longer for it to grow out to a decent length again.
ReplyDeleteI'm growing my hair as long as I can and am going silver and lilac in colour for my mums summer wedding and since my 31st birthday a week before Christmas my hair has already grown way over a foot in length using the massage technique and oil weekly and put it on before bleaching (bleach right over the top of the oil) and most recently I bleached it 2 times in a week yet it's a slick as wet glass and soft as cotton wool; yet after chemo I noticed my hair was growing so slowly (bleaching white as it was growing back probably didn't help), I was also born with a rare unnamed bone disease which started to get super painful and in need of many serious operations in my mid 20s to beyond (last op was in late November) and that also causes my hair and nails to grow slower. Lost my eyebrows and eyelashes due to chemo still have some missing and eyelashes bent all ways sad cos I had naturally curly one) and stuff grows weaker as my diseases worsens as well as I look more washed out, pale and is now effecting my muscles too. I find using the oil for skin and as an edible supplement helps my skin stay soft and helps me healthily put on weight or at least maintain my weight (add to milkshakes, use for cooking etc). I'm gonna try on my eyebrows to see if I can encourage that last bald bit and my eyelashes to see if they grow better too.
We also use it on my partners feet, he works 6 days 80 hours a week as security (was working 90+ hours 7 days recently) and is always on his feet, he even walks to work and back daily. Well his feet are super dry, inches deep and crack inches deep which split and bleed. (Convinced he's diabetic cos none of his family are slim and his dad's feet are the same, I ask for him to be tested but try won't; and he has other symptoms too plus he's heavily bing drunk over the years too). This helps keep his skin soft- soft skin= can't crack, it only cracks cos it is dry, the softer it is the better and more supple his feet and skin is, meaning no pain and no bleeding and no discomfort. Sometimes at the end of a day he's in so much pain he's limping and can't bear the uphill walk home meaning taxis with
Money we can't afford to be spending really and he's dreading work the next day and the cycle starts again- but this seems to be a great solution, it's early days but he was happy with the first results and hasn't needed a second lot on his feet as yet! He is bad for waiting until his feet are bad until he tells me but its over a week and he's said nothing about pain even.
All I have to do is get the bottle or jar out of our coconut oils and my kitties go insane bless them, they try kick it through the container haha!!
when you wash the coconut oil out, is it ok for it to go down the drain?
ReplyDeleteWhat if you have refine can you still do it with that one ?
ReplyDeleteAnother good tip, and this sounds gross but, once a month, do your regular coconut oil hair mask. Let it sit for a little bit and soak in, then whip up 1 egg and proceed to put it in your hair, starting from the bottom layer and working up. I find your hair really starts to stick together when you do this so working in layers helps a lot. You will probably have a little bit of egg left afterwards, so I just keep putting it into my hair which is one big egg dreadlock at this point. I then wrap it up in a plastic bag and let it sit for about 45 min - 2 hours (depending on if I get busy doing something around the house and forget it's there). Rinse out in the shower well and shampoo and condition as regular. You will have the silkiest, smoothest, shiny hair. Just make sure to not do it more than once a month, too much protein in your hair can make it brittle.
ReplyDeleteSO - I bought the coconut oil and read lots and lots of posts, especially this one! I did it today. I warmed the GLOBS of oil in my hands and then saturated each section of my hair. Clipped it up, covered it with a plastic bag and then with a microfiber head towel for 4 hours! I washed twice with coconut oil shampoo and conditioned with coconut conditioner. My hair felt like a matted nest, but I kept going, Sprayed my sulphate free leave in on and BRUSHED (YES, I said brushed, not combed...bad bad!) it through. Added a few pumps of coconut oil and proceeded to flip my hair for drying. Even though I DEPISE my new brush, I used it AND the end results....no visible breakage popping out like devil horns, ends looked MUCH better and I was SUPER happy with the result. SO, thank you all.....after two back-to-back almost pregnancies, over hi-lighting, heat styling and simply over processing my hair...I am happy to think that I am on the road to recovery!
ReplyDeleteI have bottom-of-the-bra (a scientific hair measurement), straight, blonde hair; so, it's fairly thin but there's a lot of it and I can go three days without washing my hair before it looks greasy. This also means it can start looking frayed and damaged, even though it's not, quickly. I try to do an oil treatment on it once a week and that keeps it healthy and growing. I prefer doing it with dry hair, it just seems to work better for me and it makes it easier for me to make sure that all of my hair is covered. I also recommend buying SPIN-PINS if you do this or if you don't. you just twist your hair into a bun on top of your head and twist the pin into the bun. The hair is safely secured on top of your head, it won't fall no matter how much you shake it or move around, and it won't rip your hair, like some hairbands (ponytail-holder, elastic, whatever you call it) will, as your hair dries when it's up in a wet bun. They're super convenient and I can't remember the last time I used a hairband.
ReplyDeleteI want to share my testimony on how i gain my natural hair back in just three weeks: i had very thick curly hair.i straightened my hair 2 yr ago. after some times, it started 2 fall out. i was also having dandruff problem all d time, before i used shampoo called antidruf containing ketoconazole and tugain 2%(minoxidil) have stopped using chemical one year ago. but still i am loosing a lots of hair everyday and my hair has become so thin. when a friend of my visit me and i explain how i lose my hair every day, she told me she was having the same problem 3 months ago and he contacted dr.olutemple@gmail.com online, i pleaded with grace and she gave me the email address: dr.olutemple@gmail.com, i email him immediately and explain about my hair to him, he told me not to worry that he is going to help me out. After DR OLU have prepared the spell cream i use for good three weeks my hair grow fast and was very thick, all my girl friends love and cherish my hair thank you dr.olutemple@gmail.com you can contact his email at: (dr.olutemple@gmail.com) his cream will make your hair grow fast and thicker.
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