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Hello, all.
This past weekend I decided to try a homemade oil and honey hair treatment. Basically I mixed just about equal parts grapeseed oil and honey and warmed the mixture up in the microwave to the temperature of a hot bath. I put a bit of water in my hair so I could more easily disperse it and then slather a bunch on and covered my head with a couple towels. My daughter (who is also my hair cheerleader and the one to quickly voice that I look good with big, curly hair) was interested in a treatment, too. We sat with dryer-warmed towels on our heads for about 1/2 hr and then shampooed and conditioned in the usual fashion.
The results were quite good: Our hair was shinier than usual and soft, soft, soft (without meaning frizzy, frizzy, frizzy) and mine stayed well all day with about half of the usual amount of Vo5's frizz reducing styling product. (And this was on a day when I was trying on a lot of shirts and sweaters, even pull-overs!)
To top it all off, my wife sat beside me while I was working on the computer later that evening and started playing with my hair, commenting on my "perfect little ringlets" and saying that mine was the hair that "every woman wants". I must say I was baffled because she has not been the most supportive of this venture...I'd say she holds a [usually] quiet yet begrudging acceptance that I am going to grow it out regardless of her opinion.
Wow! I am impressed!
So, in short, I consider it a huge success and will be using this technique on at least a monthly basis.
Shawn (Mr. Crow)
PS. Here are a couple pics of my daughter and me while we waited for about 1/2 hr with towels on our heads.
(http://www.myspace.com/manlocks) - Mr.Crow's photo archive of growing hair
Haha! Nice pictures! :D
What ingriedients are there in this super oil thing?
Thanks!
Equal parts oil and honey, warmed a bit. I chose grapeseed oil.
Thanks for your comments.
Shawn
Haha, very cool pictures! I've not yet experimented with any homemade concoctions* because (believe it or not) I've found a routine that's been working very well for me for the last few months. I'll be sure to keep this in memory for the next time I have a bad week though. I've always wanted to try some of the homebrews, but when I'm happy with my routine I can only imagine things doing more harm than good, so I'm not too keen on taking risks. Glad it's worked for you though! It even gained some veiled support from your wife, so it must have worked REALLY well.
* - apart from the occasional ACV.
Thanks!
I agree, one should stick with what works for them.
"I'll be sure to keep this in memory for the next time I have a bad week though. I've always wanted to try some of the homebrews, but when I'm happy with my routine I can only imagine things doing more harm than good, so I'm not too keen on taking risks. Glad it's worked for you though! It even gained some veiled support from your wife, so it must have worked REALLY well.
I think it has. Next time I do it, I'll post an after pic.
Thanks for your comments.
Shawn
What wonderful pictures of you with your daughter; looks like she has a smile that can light up a room!
I found the same unexpected attention from my wife due to my hair. It was a surprise I least expected, and is making the journey much easier and pleasant.
Really glad things are working out for you.
George
Thanks, George. She really does (and it helps to get her out of trouble).
It is a nice bonus: While I am planning on and prepared to go it alone, the companionship on the voyage makes it more enjoyable.
Thanks, George, for your comments.
Shawn
Great photos....cute girl and you two make a good pair !
Honey!? Really? I would think that would be about like putting glue in your hair...Tell us more.
WWT
Thanks. She is definitely "Daddy's little Girl".
I used roughly equal parts of grapeseed oil and honey. I imagine any oil would work, but I chose grapeseed because it is less viscous than other oils and is not very strong-smelling. The oil helped to make the honey less sticky feeling (though if one let some mixture dry on their hands it would feel slightly tacky to the touch). Surprisingly, the mixture rinses away easily with no discernable residue.
Thanks for your comments.
Shawn
Honey and grapeseed oil...I'll have to try that sometime. Thanks for sharing the results of your experiment.
Great pictures too. Your daughter is really cute, with a smile that could melt anyone's heart.
And I'm glad to hear your wife is starting to be supportive. Hopefully things just continue to improve.
Mouse
That's what this place is for.
Thanks, Mouse. I agree. It helps to get her out of the trouble her precocious little self is so often wont to find.
I think they will. Enthusuasim is contagious! (And until she is fully onboard, I'll just be excited enough for both of us.)
Thanks for your comments!
Shawn
Hey Crow
Nice pictures.I am intrigued with this homegrown hair remedy. What does it consist of?
Cute Kid By The Way.
All The Best,
chris
I used grapeseed oil and honey, I imagine any oil would work. (I chose grapeseed, though, because it is less viscous than other oils and is not very strong-smelling.) The oild helped to make the honey less sticky feeling, though if one let some mixture dry on their hands it would feel slightly tacky to the touch. Surprisingly, the mixture rinsed away easily with little to no residue.
Thanks!
(http://www.myspace.com/manlocks) - Mr.Crow's photo archive of growing hair
Hey, Shawn.
First off, excellent pics! Your daughter is just the cutest thing, especially in the second shot. How adorable! As a side-note, the second pic of you instantly brought the concept of "manlocks" to mind, as if you had your locks tied up under the towel, just waiting to let them loose. That pic seemed to just confirm your identity as a longhair in my mind. Hopefully, your wife will see things similarly in the years to come! :D But, as often seems to be the case (with me and other longhairs on the board), those closest to us often become acclimated to the sight of hair, and, consciously or subconsciously, accept it. Soon, they may even accept it as a natural part of you and would be horrified at the idea of you cutting it off.
About your hair brew - heh, you druid - I've found that oil typically removes all frizz from my hair when applied (and washed out) like conditioner to wet hair. Honey removes some frizz for me but mainly softens the appearance of the hair, adds some "bounce" and shine, and seems to highlight the ringlets. So together, they're a great combo. Try using them in the shower as you would conditioner if you don't have the time to let them sit in your hair, and remember that both can be used as leave-ins, but the honey can make for sticky situations if you use too much. :P
Keep it up!
Peace
Thanks, FA. I am smitten with her, of course. I LOVE being a dad! (And not only is my daughter cute, but she is also precocious! hooray!) And I do feel those manlocks growing. Very exciting. AS for my wife...I am sure she will see the light. (Her spontaneously playing with my hair betrays the lie -- I think she does like the hair, though is confused as it is not what she would have chosen.)
Thanks for that advice. I think I might make a second batch to leave in the shower. I was REALLY impressed with the results.
To you, too, fellow curly top.
Shawn
(http://www.myspace.com/manlocks) - Mr.Crow's photo archive of growing hair
Those are great pictures, definitely something that your daughter will enjoy looking back on when she is older :-)
Glad to hear that mixture had positive results for you and her. I have always been apprehensive about anything sticky like honey in hair, but it must work!? I have also heard of using mayonnaise, ketchup and eggs, avacados (HEHE), and whipping cream on hair, but have never tried any of that. I guess I'll just stick with leave-in conditioner.
Did you know that it is now considered OK to split infinitives? I am happy to hear it since I love to frequently do it.
Bragi
lol, I quite can see that. It was always "okay," though, I'd suppose, to anyone not obsessing over the language's connection with Latin. It should be obvious that the infinitves in English can be "split," since they already are split into two words.
Oh, and avocado in hair rules. :P The guacamole still goes better on crackers, though.
Peace
Thanks. I hope she likes them more than is embarrased by them when she is older.
I used grapeseed oil and honey, I imagine any oil would work. (I chose grapeseed, though, because it is less viscous than other oils and is not very strong-smelling.) The oil helped to make the honey less sticky feeling, though if one let some mixture dry on their hands, it would feel slightly tacky to the touch. Surprisingly though, the mixture rinsed away easily with little to no residue. Perhaps the mixture of stick and slick helped to balance each other?
I usually prefer to eat my food, too.
Thanks for the comments.
Shawn
Now that is truly awesome! You guys look so happy.
Thanks, Brian. It was a fun time for both of us. (And we usually are both quite happy, too.)
Shawn
(http://www.myspace.com/manlocks) - Mr.Crow's photo archive of growing hair
So cute!! What a darling child. My daughter and I do the same thing with towels to our hair!
Vince
Thanks, Vince. It is a really nice (though rather rare, I imagine) way for a father to bond with his daughter.
Shawn
(http://www.myspace.com/manlocks) - Mr.Crow's photo archive of growing hair
What A cute cheerleader you have! And great news about the wife's comments! I'll be looking for these ingredients and trying this treatment myself!
Keep it growing! =)
Thanks, Lon, I intend to. While I used grapeseed oil and honey, I imagine any oil would work. (I chose grapeseed, though, because it is less viscous than other oils and is not very strong-smelling.) The oild helped to make the honey less sticky feeling, though if one let some mixture dry on their hands it would feel slightly tacky to the touch. Surprisingly, the mixture rinsed away easily with little to no residue.
Thanks again,
Shawn
These are the best pics I've seen posted on these forums. Looks natrual and fun.
One thing you have to watch out for with honey is that itll lighten the color of your hair after awhile. I used it alot before because of the soft feel I got but didnt like the lightening effect. I've heard that you can avoid the bleaching effect by using pure honey without additives but havent tried it yet.
Hi Shawn, you have a SWEET daughter! I'm so happy for you, and great to hear that your hair treatment is working out for you. Having your wife appreciate your hair like that makes it so much sweeter. Iam am really looking forward to your next update with your new hair care routine.
All the best,
David