Another oil for dry hair !

[magosienne]

During the winter my hair gets dry, because of the cold and the wind (especially the wind where i live, it's a nightmare for your blowdry).

I love coconut oil, it's my favorite oil, but i wanted to try something different this time. So i ordered a sample of baobab oil, which is among other things recommended for hair. I applied a good amount on my lengths (i have combo hair), then decided to apply some as well on my scalp. As i always part my hair the same way and my hair's on the thin side, i thought that part of my scalp would appreciate.

The oil has a fluid consistency and doesn't smell much (mind you, i'm sick, so i can't be a good judge of that).

I went to bed with my oiled hair, and then washed it as usual the next morning. And wow ! My hair's incredibly soft and silky, like after you used a conditioner, and it was really easy to detangle it, i was surprised because lately i was struggling with my lengths.

Yay !! Off to order a full bottle !

(i read this oil also works for dry, cracked skin, and also to help prevent stretch marks, so it's going to be useful !).

 

[yourleoqueen]

Baobab oil? Never heard of it. What does it smell like?

 

[magosienne]

Nothing in particular, i would say it has pretty much no odor at all.

 

[girlo]

is it expensive?

 

[Dragonfly]

Thanks for the post!

Does baobab oil come from a plant?

I have found that plant oils like olive, coconut, palm and advocado help my hair more than oils like mineral or jojoba.

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[Johnnie]

I've never heard of coconut oil being used in hair yet alone heard much about it at all. Why do you like it so much and now that you've found this new product, how is it any different? I'm only asking because I'm the same way...my hair gets dryer throughout the winter and I need a little help with it. Oh and how are you applying these oils before bed? Pull your hair up and sleep or wrap it in something, etc....?

 

[Lucy]

does it not make your hair greasy?

i have the same problem in winter, my hair goes super dry and brittle!! i usually just buy a tub of anti-breakage conditioner. i would have thought directly putting oil onto it would make it greasy so i've always avoided it! did you put it onto wet or dry hair?

 

[magosienne]

Sorry for not answering earlier.

The oil i bought comes from (cold) pressed seeds of that plant. I prefer oils that comes from plants too.

I've found this product on the usual website where i buy my essential oils and vegetable butters. They recently invented that sample system for some oils and butters, and i jumped on the occasion to discover this oil (in summer 07 my hair was so dry i was looking for everything to nourish it, that's how i discovered it ).

I like it because of its fluid texture, the fact it has no smell/very soft smell, and the fact it has made my hair go wow in one night, when it was starting to show signs of dryness.

How i apply the oil :

Before bed, because it's convenient, although i read after 2 or 3 hours your hair has absorbed all it could.

I take some product in my hand, get an even amount on both, then starting by the length (i have combo hair) i run them through my hair. When i feel there's enough oil on them, i apply the rest on the roots. I'm especially careful about my part as you can see some scalp showing.

I sometimes comb my hair afterwards, if you have that very thin comb for lice, you can use it, i've recycled mine that way.

You can also braid your hair, that way you don't have it in your face.

I hate bath caps, so i never use one, but you definitely can use one. I imagine a towel would work as well, but you'd have to tie it somehow, especially if like me you have an active sleep.

 

[magosienne]

Originally Posted by fingers /img/forum/go_quote.gif does it not make your hair greasy?i have the same problem in winter, my hair goes super dry and brittle!! i usually just buy a tub of anti-breakage conditioner. i would have thought directly putting oil onto it would make it greasy so i've always avoided it! did you put it onto wet or dry hair?

It doesn't make it greasy. Don't get me wrong, it will be oily, of course, but a good shampoo will elminate any residue, and then your hair will just look good, shiny, healthier, softer, but not greasy as in teen with hormonal wreck.
I wash my hair in the morning, and i apply the oil at night, so it's on dry hair.

One thing you can do in the morning is skip the conditioner, and after you have detangled your hair, apply oil on your lengths, the oil will act as a conditioner. But from past experience i've learned you have to use only a few drops, the risk is to apply too much and your hair in that case can look greasy.

Forgot to answer a last question : the bottle of 100ml costs 12.5€ (16.8 US$), compared to the other oils sold on that website, it's the average price. For a point of comparison, the 1 liter of olive oil we buy for cooking is 17€ (mind you, it's a good quality olive oil we buy). So it's definitely expensive. But this website only sells high quality products, and usually the oils that are good for hair also good for your skin, so i'm more tempted to buy a product i can use everywhere on myself rather than a bottle of conditioner i cannot use on my body.

You also need to know you don't need much product, for a shoulder length hair, i say a small tablespoon is enough.

That treatment is also applied once a week, it's not a daily treatment.

Finally, over the years i grow more sensitive to the traditional skin&hair care stuff, so i cannot use the first thing my hand grabs at the supermarket.

All of these points make me think i can cough up the money.

 

[Johnnie]

Thanks for the info Mag

I too wondered if shampooing would dry it back up but I'm glad it doesn't.