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Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:47 pm  |
Hi everyone,
I was thinking of buying some coconut oil for my hair.
I had used a mixture of jojoba and canola oil in my hair the other day and lovd it but i read recently that coconut is the best for hair.
Do you know if it matters if i use refined or unrefined in my hair? i know there's difference if i plan to use the oil for cooking.
Any answers will be appreciated, thank you!
Kristen  |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:22 pm |
| I never tried. My guess it would be refined, easier for hair to absorb. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:00 pm |
Hey Kristen!
Unrefined is better in terms of more moisture and retained nutirents for the hair. I use it on mine about once every two weeks. I bought a small plastic flip top bottle and transfered some into it, that way I can just let it melt in some hot water and appy it to my hair. Ive read that its best to leave it on for an hour covered with a shower cap. I run a hair dryer over it every 15 mins. You may need to wash your hair with a NON-moisturizing shampoo a few times to get it all out. If your hair is long I would probably only do the lower half. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:28 pm |
Hi Rachael,
Thank you for your reply. Deep down I knew unrefined would be better but I was trying to save. Aw, oh well. I bought a gallon on unrefined based on your response and can't wait to get it and try it in my hair.
Transferring into a smaller bottle and warming it sounds like a great idea as i won't be losing any oil to a meausuring cup or another container.
While googling coconut oil, i ran across a site saying coconut oil can be used on the scalp to promote a healthier scalp. As mine is itchy and irritated, i think i might have to massage the oil into my whole head. good thing i bought a gallon .
Also, if anyone else is interested, i found the best price per ounce at mountainroseherbs, 1 gallon (128 ounces) for $28 before shipping.
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkoil/a-c.php
Hello snowiebunny--why would you say refined is easier to absorb? is it not solid like the unrefined would be at room temperature or is there another reason?
Kristen |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:33 pm |
I agree on using the unrefined one.
You may need to place a warm towel on your head to get a better absorption, especially in the colder months if you live in a cold weather climate as the coconut oil solidifies at normal room temperatures... but you probably already know this! lol! Just thought I would toss that out there, just in case you or someone else reading along could use the info.
Let us know how you like it!
Bosoxy. |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:41 pm |
Bosoxy--I actually didn't think about that! And it has been freezing over in California too! Will let you know how i like of course, thanks for the tip lady.
Kristen |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:43 pm |
| Definitely, unrefined. You can also use it as a cleanser... just melt a bit on your fingertips, massage into your skin and then wipe of with a damp cloth -- it's great! |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:52 pm |
| skincareaddicted wrote: |
While googling coconut oil, i ran across a site saying coconut oil can be used on the scalp to promote a healthier scalp. As mine is itchy and irritated, i think i might have to massage the oil into my whole head. good thing i bought a gallon.
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Thats a good point! I use it on my scalp too, I suggested that b/c I wasnt sure how difficult it would be to get out of long hair(mine is very short). Heck, if your gonna do it you might as well go all the way!  |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:55 pm |
| Is this ok for oily hair? I've tried using oil before but no matter how much I wash and sud my hair ends up all oily looking afterwards, weighed down and stringy. What am I doing wrong? |
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Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:03 pm |
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| Is this ok for oily hair? I've tried using oil before but no matter how much I wash and sud my hair ends up all oily looking afterwards, weighed down and stringy. What am I doing wrong? |
What kind of shampoo are you using to wash with? |
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Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:01 am |
after all this talk about oils and hair, i simply had to do another warm oil treatment even though my coconut hasn't arrived yet. I have to say my irritated scalp which was getting flakey too has gone away today .
i love this treatment and vonstella, i blowdried my hair while it was in the shower cap but went one step further and i ended sleeping in it so my hair is nice and soft today!
Kristen |
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