Using coconut oil in your hair

sizzle74
sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
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I want to try this tonight for a couple hours before I wash my hair. Anyone use this? feedback? :)
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  • Badger_Girl99
    Badger_Girl99 Posts: 2,220 Member
    edited October 2014
    Yes and it's amazing. Just don't use too much or your hair will be all greasy and blech.
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    Badger_Girl99 wrote: »
    Yes and it's amazing. Just don't use too much or you're hair will be all greasy and blech.

    Good to know thank you! Should I apply it to the roots?

  • proudmumaa13
    proudmumaa13 Posts: 14
    I'm wanting to try this too!
  • Badger_Girl99
    Badger_Girl99 Posts: 2,220 Member
    I wouldn't do the roots.
  • kezren89
    kezren89 Posts: 4
    It's brill i use it for my scalp i get little a bit of psoriasis
  • LivyMarie93
    LivyMarie93 Posts: 134 Member
    I mix it with my deep conditioner. It makes your hair extra soft.
  • sammama5
    sammama5 Posts: 92 Member
    I put some on my hair after a shower in place of conditioner. I dry it (since it's mostly straight, but not quite) and then rub a TINY amount, focusing on the tips.
    My definition of tiny here is what I can pick up with my short fingernails.
    I rub it in with my hands, so my hands get a little, too. Then I'll smooth down any flyaways with what's left on my hands.
  • jbee27
    jbee27 Posts: 356 Member
    edited October 2014
    I have dry scalp issues and I tried it for the first time last week. The mixture my hair person recommended was about 6tbsp coconut oil, and 3 or 4 drops of tea tree oil. Massage into scalp and through hair, let sit for 15-30 minutes, then wash hair as normal.

    My hair felt super soft for several days after, and my scalp has been less itchy.
  • sandiisp
    sandiisp Posts: 4 Member
    Like everyone said, just don't use too much. I did it this morning, and the two shampoos weren't enough to leave my hair feeling like I've bathed it in the past week
  • Joannah700
    Joannah700 Posts: 2,665 Member
    Something to try out - thanks!
  • msmillie98
    msmillie98 Posts: 12
    Every couple of weeks in the evening I massage a good amount into my hair, focusing on the ends. Then I put my hair up in a high bun, go to bed, and wash it out in the shower in the morning. I use Trader Joe's brand ($6 a jar). I also mix a tiny bit into my lotion and rub it on my legs after shaving. It's amazing!
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    I used it left it on for about 1 hour. Saw no difference at all. It drips down your face too!!! UGG.
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    Badger_Girl99 wrote: »
    I wouldn't do the roots.


    Thank you! Glad I asked!
  • HardyGirl4Ever
    HardyGirl4Ever Posts: 1,017 Member
    I haven't heard of using coconut oil, just coconut water in hair. Which one is better?
  • GordieLaChance
    GordieLaChance Posts: 171
    In my first attempt I used a bit too much, which resulted in greasy for 2 days. The second attempt I used a dime sized amount and it provided moisture and what I'd consider a very (masculine, of course) shimmery shine.
  • joshuawray17
    joshuawray17 Posts: 7 Member
    Oh! Gotta try this in my beard. :smile:
  • niajones95
    niajones95 Posts: 59 Member
    edited October 2014
    If you're doing a deep conditioning treatment you should put it on your roots and ends, leave it on for up to twenty minutes to and hour then wash it out three times with shampoo and put a little bit of conditioner on your ends :)
  • ChildrenCryinNCoffee
    ChildrenCryinNCoffee Posts: 477 Member
    I've been using Coconut Oil in my hair for years and it's wonderful. Use it PRIOR to washing your hair. It's best to apply it to slightly damp hair and wrap it with a warm towel to help the oil penetrate the follicle, for about 20-60 minutes, your time preference.

    Once washed, I also mist my hair and skin with Organic Rose Water, the women in my family have been using Rose Water, Coconut Oil and EVOO/Grapeseed Oil as part of our beauty regimen for years. I have incredibly long strong shiny hair, clear and soft skin, all with goodies I buy at the Health food store and Farmer's Market.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    msmillie98 wrote: »
    Every couple of weeks in the evening I massage a good amount into my hair, focusing on the ends. Then I put my hair up in a high bun, go to bed, and wash it out in the shower in the morning. I use Trader Joe's brand ($6 a jar). I also mix a tiny bit into my lotion and rub it on my legs after shaving. It's amazing!

    Sounds good, but does it get on your pillowcase/sheets?
  • ChildrenCryinNCoffee
    ChildrenCryinNCoffee Posts: 477 Member
    niajones95 wrote: »
    If you're doing a deep conditioning treatment you should put it on your roots and ends, leave it on for up to twenty minutes to and hour then wash it out three times with shampoo and put a little bit of conditioner on your ends :)

    Even for "deep conditioning" it's best to avoid applying it to the roots. The oil has comedogenic properties that will clog your scalps pores, leading to sebum build-up, which will make one to two things happen: 1.) Painful break-outs 2.) The pores begin to OVER-produce sebum, leaving your scalp and roots extra greasy, ruining any chance of having volume and lightness.

    In regards to sleeping with it in your hair, you COULD use a plastic shower-cap, which will trap your natural body-heat, helping the oil to deeply penetrate the shaft, while avoiding oil stains on sheet-sets.
  • smb0421
    smb0421 Posts: 37
    i love organix coconut oil spray, just one or two spritzes and your hair is so shiny and smells yummy
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Sounds kind of yucky
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    Well I obviously cannot listen. It is in my roots. And my ends. (Using a very small amount!) And around my eyes, on my elbows, knees, lips. I couldn't stop. It feels amazing! It will go on my hands right at bedtime. I shall update and let you know if I have a soul glow from me putting it on my roots. LOL!
  • assthetik
    assthetik Posts: 3,639 Member
    jezebelgirl wrote: »
    Well I obviously cannot listen. It is in my roots. And my ends. (Using a very small amount!) And around my eyes, on my elbows, knees, lips. I couldn't stop. It feels amazing! It will go on my hands right at bedtime. I shall update and let you know if I have a soul glow from me putting it on my roots. LOL!
    go on ;)
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    Every time I use coconut oil for anything on my body I end up with the bathtub equivalent of the Exxon Valdez spill going on. Then DH almost falls in the morning when he showers, and it's not fun to wake up to him glaring at me.
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    assthetik wrote: »
    jezebelgirl wrote: »
    Well I obviously cannot listen. It is in my roots. And my ends. (Using a very small amount!) And around my eyes, on my elbows, knees, lips. I couldn't stop. It feels amazing! It will go on my hands right at bedtime. I shall update and let you know if I have a soul glow from me putting it on my roots. LOL!
    go on ;)

    LOL! That could have been interpreted many ways I now see! ;)
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    PrizePopple wrote: »
    Every time I use coconut oil for anything on my body I end up with the bathtub equivalent of the Exxon Valdez spill going on. Then DH almost falls in the morning when he showers, and it's not fun to wake up to him glaring at me.

    Noted! I will wipe out the tub with cleaner after! :) (I'll try anyway. Like I said, I'm not the best listener so far with this stuff.)
  • hhmb8k
    hhmb8k Posts: 49
    I passed out in a Pina Colada once. Does that count? I don't remember if it did much for my hair. In fact I don't remember much at all. :neutral_face:
  • libbydoodle11
    libbydoodle11 Posts: 1,351 Member
    I use it on my hair and love it. I massage it into my scalp as well. If I use it on my scalp I leave it over night and shampoo in the morning. Other times I will use it on the ends of my hair to smooth it down. My hair can get a little frizzy cuz of the curls.
  • Miss_1999
    Miss_1999 Posts: 747 Member
    I've never used just pure coconut oil on my hair, but when I wash my hair to straighten it, as I've got naturally kinky, curly, fuzzy hair- I *literally* use one drop of this stuff, and it's amazing! Then blow dry my hair, and straighten it with a curling iron. LOVE it. It's awesome!

    cvs.com/shop/product-detail/OGX-Nourishing-Coconut-Milk-Anti-Breakage-Serum?skuId=445082

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