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I went there today to see what they had & how much. They have Shea Butter for about $10 for 6 - 8 oz. Just one organic ingredient. Also found Cocoa Butter for $8, one organic ingredient, slight chocolate aroma! I'm getting that next! I got a 12 oz or 16 oz jar of 100% virgin raw unprocessed organic coconut oil, naturally solidified, for only $6.99! Can't wait to try it on my hair. It's supposed to stimulate the follicles for hair growth & thickness.
The coconut oil was with cooking oils, the other two with moisturizers & shampoo.
i used coconut oil yesterday and lft it in over night and then washed it out, it really makes your hair look and feel good,
This is probably a very dumb question, but when I put coconut oil in my hair it is very oily. How much do you use? I just can't imagine leaving it in overnight, but if that's the trick to quality hair then I am willing to try it!
you dont have to leave it in alnight but i get better results. then you wash it out the next morning with shampoo
Hi John C.,
The only oil I ever used in my hair was Jojoba as I would apply it after I washed my hair while it was still damp.
I found that if I didn't my hair would be very dry and harder to comb out later.I'd like to possibly experiment with some of those oils you mentioned.I also have Whole Foods around me so the next chance I get to one I'll pick one of those you mentioned.Is there one you would recommend to try first from your list?Cheers
Mark
Try the cheapest first, maybe! I saw the coconut oil at Safeway for 2 dollars more! The Whole foods one was their own brand. ;D
I tried it today, after a long shower, and it smells absolutely delicious!!! Like raw fresh coconut meat! But only when I smell my hands. I don't notice a smell from my hair, but it's in a bun, so if it were all down I'd probably smell it.
If you like chocolate, try the cocoa butter! ;D It smelled like fresh chocolate and butter! Evocative food of the Gods Cacao! It's supposed to be so good for you! But I like the coconut oil. It's hard. It's in a little mayonnaise jar, it solidifies at 75 degrees. I had to use a knife to cut some chunks out then melt them in my palms. It made my hands feel soft, but dry, not greasy! My hair doesn't feel greasy either, but I'm in a cold dlimate. It made my hair kind of hard! And thick looking, like an Asian!!!! What a trip!! It'll probably be very good for styling & giving it body & curl, like a mousse or gel. It's antibacterial & antifungal too, so I put it on my butt!! I've never tried a moisturizer that is nicer. It dries so well, feels so good, and never smells artificial or bad. The other oils made zits on my neck, but this one doesn't seem likely to - it just doesn't feel nasty like that. It almost completely feels like there's nothing there, and I kind of went crazy with it!! I massaged it into my scalp because it's said to vitalize the follicles. I put alot on my ends. As I was putting it on as it was under 75 degrees, I noticed my hair getting hard and like, standing up on top, I mean like having lots of volume - it was glossy, but not nasty, but like those hair product commercials with the women with lots of volume and unreal sheen! I'm sold! Haha! You can cook with it too. I was tempted to just eat a chunk. I probably will! It's white like coconut meat, but melts like butter. Ttyl.
I just took my hair down for 5 minutes, shook it around, went to the bathroom & looked at it. It looks longer, and healthier, and hangs very nicely. It kinda stays back too. When I put it back into a bun, it feels incredible. Like there's this super expensive hair product in it!! no wonder the Indians like this stuff so much & praise it! It's such a clean feeling oil! I'm absolutely floored. It felt so smooth. Like something you'd go to a salon & pay fifty bucks for. I want you to try it & tell me what you think now! ;)
- John.
Hi John,
Thanks for all that information as I do appreciate all you provided:)The next time I get to a Whole Foods store, or similar I guess,I'll look for that coconut oil.I'm always up for trying something different for my hair and that stuff sounds really nice.Once I get it I'll certainly let you know what I think.Thanks a lot my friend:)Cheers
Mark
I look forward to hearing your experience my friend. You take care too.
- John.
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Hi John, that coconut oil is something worth a try. I currently use jojoba oil on my hair.
Scott
Go for it. ;) It tastes good too!
As I mentioned in a thread below, I've used coconut oil for about 6 months. In my case I mix it with equal parts almond oil and walnut oil and add a bit of rubbing alcohol to keep the coconut oil from separating out. I apply about a dime sized amount on my wet hair while still under the shower to allow the warm water to spread it out. Perhaps one of these days I'll try using just the coconut oil alone.
As for using it as a food item, it's supposedly a good fat and can be used in place of butter or margarine though it certainly lacks the taste that butter adds.
--Dale
It does taste good, I've eaten some chunks. Yeah, it is supposed to be good for you to eat. It tastes lightly of coconut meat, a little like cocoa butter, and kind of like regular butter. I think I'll put some in a cup of tea sometime, like a twist on Tibetan butter tea. ;) It'd probably be good for a curry soup with fish or oysters or chicken & red bell peppers, onion, & carrots.
Hi John,
I've tried a lot of different oils myself, and although many different kinds are all quite good (especially Kukui nut, Jojoba, pure Almond, and Coconut oils), I keep coming back to using just plain old-fashioned Olive oil on my hair ends and lower portion of my mane. My rule as far as what quality olive oil to buy is this: if it's good enough to cook with, it's good enough for my hair!
For me, there's something extra-special about Olive oil that seems to do some amazing magic to my mane after applying it. I usually only apply it once a week -- on the same day as my weekly thorough shampooing and conditioning takes place. I find it works best when applied to my hair while it is still damp. Sitting in front of a medium-speed fan while I finger-comb and help distribute the oil around throughout my lower mane (not applying TOO much oil to the hair, especially not near the scalp -- which will cause it to become too greasy too quickly), seems to be my favorite hair "secret!"
Thanks for your post, John -- I love hearing about other's experience with beneficial hair oils!
- Ken
I love how descriptive you are about all the details of oiling your hair. Each time you describe it, I get something more. Thank you for that! It goes through my mind when I'm doing it myself or thinking about it, and it is supportive and helpful.
These days I use jojoba oil all over, because I ran out of coconut oil and keep forgetting to replace it! It's great for conditioning the ends of your hair, but I found the one I used left my hair feeling sticky if I used it all over, so the compromise was to use coconut on the ends and jojoba on the rest. I'll have to add it to the shopping list for this weekend - or maybe try the others you mentioned. I must admit I've been a little lazy about experimenting. I found something that worked for me and stuck with it rather than seeing if anything else gave better results.
Thanks for the input & info dude!
- John C