Do you use oil for your hair?

[Becka]

this thread has been so helpful, I'm going to try olive oil too!

 

[Mina]

Originally Posted by lavender My mom used to apply oil in my hair when I was young. I stopped it after I grew up.

But I do the Olive Oil treatment like once a month. I do it exactly as Janelle described. I put a little oil in a plastic container and put in the microwave for like 20 seconds, just warm enough for my hair to take it. I leave it longer though...like 30minutes and then I wash it off. Love the way it makes my hair feel.

I have heard that castor oil makes the hair shiny, but I have never tried that.

Thanks Lavender, I will sure try this from tonight.
Yea same here..I have heard so much about castor oil..but really scare to use it before i actually see the difference.

 

[NYAngel98]

I haven't used any other oil besides olive oil. I put it from about ear-length and down. It depends on your microwave how long to heat it... you want it hot - but not boiling or anything - you don't wanna burn yourself!! lol I put on a clear plastic shower cap or saran wrap, and leave it in until it starts to cool on its own, and then heat it with the dryer for about another 10 min. or so. I just wash and condition with the stuff I use normally... it's not difficult to remove & there is no bad smell... really not much of smell at all actually.

I wouldn't say that the oil itself will make your hair grow... but when your hair is healthy and not breaking, it will grow longer and stronger

 

[Angie2006]

Just a little tip since we're talking heat and such....Sally Beauty Supply has heat caps for under $20 (at least last time I looked) and they are SUCH a help for this sort of thing. I also picked up a package of disposable plastic caps so when I deep condition, I put the disposable cap on, then my heat cap and park in front of the computer while my hair is heating.

 

[chocobon]

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 

[NYAngel98]

Originally Posted by fire69 Just a little tip since we're talking heat and such....Sally Beauty Supply has heat caps for under $20 (at least last time I looked) and they are SUCH a help for this sort of thing. I also picked up a package of disposable plastic caps so when I deep condition, I put the disposable cap on, then my heat cap and park in front of the computer while my hair is heating. Good tip! These definitely help too!

 

[MissLovely]

Hey everybody!

I heard that an oil that works in one persons hair might not work for another. Olive oil seems to dry out my hair, but its pretty good for all-purpose moisturizer.

I collected a few essential oil for you so that you may look for them and try them, with another carrier oil.

Here they are:

Fenugreek

Sage

Rosemary

Thyme

Ivy Burdock

Horsetail

Juniper

Lavender

Arnica

Birch

Yarrow

Grapefruit

Patchouli

Recipe 1:

To promote hair growth, add 15 drops of rosemary oil into a cup full of olive oil. Massage into scalp every night before retiring.

Recipe 2:

4 PARTS-Safflower, Olive, Corn, OR Almond oil

with

1 PART-Bermagot, Thyme, Cloves, Lavender, or Eucalyptus (last one is for oily hair).

The greatest tips I could give you is a golden secret that actually worked for me since I started recovering my hair 2 years ago.

Right now, set an appointment to remove all of the damaged hair off your head, even if it means leaving 2 inches of hair on your head. Then beginning from there, start trimming your hair every 2-3 months. Your hair will grow out like crazy, and mark my words for that one, just remember, no cheating!

Have a good day,Ciao

 

[NYAngel98]

Great tip! Thanks for posting!

 

[Maja]

Thanks for the tips MissLovely!

I tried the olive oil treatment yesterday and my hair looks and feels great. I made a huge mess in the bathroom, but it was totally worth it. I keep stroking my hair.

 

[mehrunissa]

Originally Posted by Miranhat Is this oil helps you grow your hair?? I used use coonut oil too while i was in bangladesh. but not anymore. So I wasn't using oil for while..I need something that will help rebuilt my hair..

I don't know if the herbal castor oil is helping my hairgrowth, but it makes my hair soft and shiny. I've only been using it intermittently once a week or so for a couple of months, so I can't really tell yet.

 

[canelita]

I use sometimes olive oil the way Janelle says and every month or so I'll do a mask with olive oil, mayonnaise and 1 egg, wrap the hair and sleep with that, hair is beautifully after that but the smell takes 2 days to go. I was told recently but not tried yet to mix conditioner with 1 tbsp of amla oil and leave it as a mask.

 

[Mina]

Originally Posted by Becka this thread has been so helpful, I'm going to try olive oil too! am loving this thread too..learning so much...

Originally Posted by NYAngel98 I haven't used any other oil besides olive oil. I put it from about ear-length and down. It depends on your microwave how long to heat it... you want it hot - but not boiling or anything - you don't wanna burn yourself!! lol I put on a clear plastic shower cap or saran wrap, and leave it in until it starts to cool on its own, and then heat it with the dryer for about another 10 min. or so. I just wash and condition with the stuff I use normally... it's not difficult to remove & there is no bad smell... really not much of smell at all actually.

I wouldn't say that the oil itself will make your hair grow... but when your hair is healthy and not breaking, it will grow longer and stronger

I used the Extra virgin cooking Olive oil...used it....i love it..mom was scared and kept asking me why am i using olive oil for cooking. LOLzz..accept didn't blow dry after applying the oil. but i did left with oil for 30 min or so..then washed with regular shampoo Paul and condtioner...I love it..see the difference..i will continue use this oil..Thank you muchh..

PS: any thing to regrow my hair always helpful...

Originally Posted by fire69 Just a little tip since we're talking heat and such....Sally Beauty Supply has heat caps for under $20 (at least last time I looked) and they are SUCH a help for this sort of thing. I also picked up a package of disposable plastic caps so when I deep condition, I put the disposable cap on, then my heat cap and park in front of the computer while my hair is heating. Hey! Thanks for ur tip...didn't know about caps. never used it..I will get the cap today from sally. Thank You!

Originally Posted by MissLovely Hey everybody!Recipe 1:

To promote hair growth, add 15 drops of rosemary oil into a cup full of olive oil. Massage into scalp every night before retiring.

Recipe 2:

4 PARTS-Safflower, Olive, Corn, OR Almond oil

with

1 PART-Bermagot, Thyme, Cloves, Lavender, or Eucalyptus (last one is for oily hair).

Have a good day,Ciao

Hey! thanks for sharing such great way to protect my hair...I wonder if i can get all kind of oil from Florida...Still I would say great advise..and ofcourse tips...beside you does anybody else use this idea??

Originally Posted by mehrunissa I don't know if the herbal castor oil is helping my hairgrowth, but it makes my hair soft and shiny. I've only been using it intermittently once a week or so for a couple of months, so I can't really tell yet. Great Mehrun, onek Donnobad...I am looking forward to make my hair healthy...

Originally Posted by eleinys I use sometimes olive oil the way Janelle says and every month or so I'll do a mask with olive oil, mayonnaise and 1 egg, wrap the hair and sleep with that, hair is beautifully after that but the smell takes 2 days to go. I was told recently but not tried yet to mix conditioner with 1 tbsp of amla oil and leave it as a mask. Masks for hair...My mom used to make mask out of egg, oil, and green tea. to make my hair strong. i hate the smell of egg....but then never used it in 8 yrs.
Thanks for sharing the tips. Really helps all of your ideas and advises with tips. You guyz are so helpful...Makeuptalk girls are rock!

 

[christinexo]

before anyone did this treatment did they wet their hair first? or just did it dry?

 

[Mina]

Originally Posted by christinexo before anyone did this treatment did they wet their hair first? or just did it dry? Which treatment...??
Extra virgin olive oil?

I didn't wet my hair..

 

[christinexo]

i did this! i put 2 tablespoons in a bowl with some water and i mixed it.. i wet my hair then applied and put it in a showercap for about 10-15 minutes.. i tried to blow dry it but i got bored LOL so i took i tout and i was like omg my hair is gonna be SO greasy and i washed and conditioned and i blew it out then straightened it and my hair looks AMAZING! it is so soft and shiney and i ever had strangers commenting me on it! .. i actually did this treatment a few summers ago and i forgot about untill i saw this post on the forum and when i did it a couple of summers ago i did it the night b4 my surgery because i knew that i wasnt going to be able to wash it for a couple of days and in the operating room before they gave me the anesthesia the doctors and nurses told me how gorgeous my hair is LOLOL.

 

[Mina]

Originally Posted by christinexo i did this! i put 2 tablespoons in a bowl with some water and i mixed it.. i wet my hair then applied and put it in a showercap for about 10-15 minutes.. i tried to blow dry it but i got bored LOL so i took i tout and i was like omg my hair is gonna be SO greasy and i washed and conditioned and i blew it out then straightened it and my hair looks AMAZING! it is so soft and shiney and i ever had strangers commenting me on it! .. i actually did this treatment a few summers ago and i forgot about untill i saw this post on the forum and when i did it a couple of summers ago i did it the night b4 my surgery because i knew that i wasnt going to be able to wash it for a couple of days and in the operating room before they gave me the anesthesia the doctors and nurses told me how gorgeous my hair is LOLOL. Oh! am so sorry about ur surgey sweetyy..how ur felling now...post ur hair in our another thread...so we can also compliment...Best of luck..!