Anyone else benefit from a heavier daily oiling?

spirals · November 11th, 2012, 11:25 PM

I do an extra-heavy oiling (1 tablespoon) the night before washing it. But on an everyday basis I put on no more than 1/16 teaspoon total. It's just a few drops, really. Tonight I put in about 1 teaspoon coconut oil, which I'd consider semi-heavy. It does feel a bit greasy, but doesn't look greasy. My curls are more defined and actually shiny. Maybe a bit more oil on a daily basis would be a good thing. Thoughts?

Allychan · November 11th, 2012, 11:54 PM

My daughter has curly hair and one thing I have noticed, what works for her does not always work for me. My hair is fine and wavy and goes limp and greasy from oil, so I only oil at night before bed. My daughter's hair always looks gorgeous if she puts a spritz of coconut oil mixed with tap water in damp hair then leaves it to dry without combing. Mine just looks dirty and unwashed.

So my answer is yes, if you have courser or curlier hair I reckon that extra moisture from oiling can really do wonders for curls

spirals · November 12th, 2012, 02:15 AM

I guess it's a matter of figuring how much oil I can get away with. I think I could stand to mix some more oil with my gel.

Katze · November 12th, 2012, 05:10 AM

like Allychan my hair is fine, so until recently I have avoided oiling entirely, since I could never seem to get it right!

What works for me is oiling after my hair accidentally gets damp in the shower, or oiling after brushing and before bed, but only a fingernail-full and only on the ends/underlayer (I have coarser, curlier nape hair that I am trying to get to grow).

If I do use a lot of oil, I have to brush my hair flat and braid it, otherwise it looks bad. And I find heavy oilings don't bring me much results because I have to wash them out with lots of shampoo.

Regular (every day or two) small amounts of coconut oil are making my ends a lot smoother, shinier, and less full of splits!

DolphinGirl · November 12th, 2012, 11:13 AM

I absolutely love my coconut oil! I use lots!!!

jacqueline101 · April 15th, 2013, 08:59 AM

I mist mine on every morning. My hair loves oil and feels great.

November 11th, 2012, 11:25 PM	#1
spirals Raw Beauty Join Date: October 2012 Posts: 33	Anyone else benefit from a heavier daily oiling? I do an extra-heavy oiling (1 tablespoon) the night before washing it. But on an everyday basis I put on no more than 1/16 teaspoon total. It's just a few drops, really. Tonight I put in about 1 teaspoon coconut oil, which I'd consider semi-heavy. It does feel a bit greasy, but doesn't look greasy. My curls are more defined and actually shiny. Maybe a bit more oil on a daily basis would be a good thing. Thoughts?

November 11th, 2012, 11:54 PM	#2
Allychan Untouched Beauty Join Date: October 2012 Location: Australia Age: 47 Posts: 17	My daughter has curly hair and one thing I have noticed, what works for her does not always work for me. My hair is fine and wavy and goes limp and greasy from oil, so I only oil at night before bed. My daughter's hair always looks gorgeous if she puts a spritz of coconut oil mixed with tap water in damp hair then leaves it to dry without combing. Mine just looks dirty and unwashed. So my answer is yes, if you have courser or curlier hair I reckon that extra moisture from oiling can really do wonders for curls __________________ Connect: [URL="https://pinterest.com/cousinlt/hair-it-s-on-your-head/"]Pinterest[/URL] [URL="http://www.facebook.com/LushLongHairCareGuide"][COLOR=#0066cc]Facebook[/COLOR][/URL] [URL="http://mylushlonghaircarejourney.wordpress.com/"]HairBlog[/URL] [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5fLoHRYjkc&feature=youtu.be"]Youtube[/URL] [URL="https://twitter.com/Cousinlt"]Twitter[/URL]

November 12th, 2012, 11:13 AM	#5
DolphinGirl Natural Beauty Join Date: October 2012 Location: Michigan Age: 57 Posts: 53	I absolutely love my coconut oil! I use lots!!! __________________ [COLOR="Purple"][FONT="Times New Roman"][/FONT][/COLOR] We are worth the time and effort put into our hair![COLOR="Purple"][/COLOR]

April 15th, 2013, 08:59 AM	#6
jacqueline101 Alluring Beauty Join Date: October 2012 Location: St. Joseph, MO Age: 39 Posts: 189	I mist mine on every morning. My hair loves oil and feels great. __________________ I miss my hair. LHC 3036 threads answered.

November 12th, 2012, 02:15 AM	#3
spirals Raw Beauty Join Date: October 2012 Posts: 33	I guess it's a matter of figuring how much oil I can get away with. I think I could stand to mix some more oil with my gel.

November 12th, 2012, 05:10 AM	#4
Katze Dazzling Beauty Join Date: February 2008 Age: 47 Posts: 143	like Allychan my hair is fine, so until recently I have avoided oiling entirely, since I could never seem to get it right! What works for me is oiling after my hair accidentally gets damp in the shower, or oiling after brushing and before bed, but only a fingernail-full and only on the ends/underlayer (I have coarser, curlier nape hair that I am trying to get to grow). If I do use a lot of oil, I have to brush my hair flat and braid it, otherwise it looks bad. And I find heavy oilings don't bring me much results because I have to wash them out with lots of shampoo. Regular (every day or two) small amounts of coconut oil are making my ends a lot smoother, shinier, and less full of splits!

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