BEWARE OF COCONUT OIL...I think it broke my hair!

[FutureMD]

Just as an FYI...since coconut oil is pure OIL((e.g a fat), if you feel it make your hair hard, it's not b/c of PROTEIN. fat and protein are two different substances sentirely. one issue you are probably having is that pure coconut oil is a SOLID at room temperature. try to use oils that remain liquids at room temperature. there are many to choose from so i'm not going to recommend any. most conventional hair grease products use things that MELT at body temperature, allow them to flow down the length of your hair shaft.
so as you make decisions about what to us, don't falsely equate the basic building blocks with each other.
you can successfully mix it with another oil (remember oil and water do not mix)that is a liquid at room temperature and it will remain in liquid form.
but anything that likes to be a solid at normal room or even body temperature is going to go back to that state and feel hard on your hair.
fats, carbohydrates, amino acids (building block for protein)...all different things. if you dive deeper into organic chemistry or biochemistry, the ingredients on your products make a lot more sense.

 

[Kirei]

I use EVCO, I can't use it alone but I use it mixed with shea butter or as a rinse.

It seems to need some help when I use it alone, it just sits on top of my hair.

 

[Tiye]

I'm using it straight and it's a wonderful moisturizer and conditioner (yes oils can be humectants). Think about it - people stampede to buy hair grown and maintained on coconut oil. Coconut oil isn't a bandwagon for billions of people all over the world - it's a many thousand year old way of life. Honestly there could have been many other causes for breakage but I wouldn't blame the coconut oil.

Tip - if the stuff is solidifying on your hair strands you are using way too much. Coconut oil penetrates strands very well - better than just about any oil there is. So maybe apply it at night and let it soak in rather than putting it on and dashing out the door in below freezing weather. And ... as stated on hair boards a billion and one times over - every oil or product is not for everyone, so if it's not working for you stop. Don't keep using it just coz you read about it on a board.

 

[Evolving78]

yep it made my hair hard and crunchy as well, natural and relaxed.

 

[ActionActress]

Try not to use too much coconut oil. Also remember, the coconut oil must be pure and unrefined.

With coconut oil, it doesn't take alot, just a little.

AA

 

[Vashti]

The only time I use coconut oil is in the late spring and the summer time when it's liquid.

 

[CrueltyFree]

At first I didn't like coconut oil on my hair but when I figured out how to use it right it's thebomb.com. I only use it as a pre-poo because I've read it prevents protein loss. I actually find it quite light so I wouldn't use it for sealing, personally.

 

[prettyhair73]

I think coconut oil works best on natural hair. I use it on my ends nightly and have not had any problems with it so maybe it's a combination of your hair texture/type, weather AND coloring.

 

[Jas123]

i use evco w/no problem, but then i only use it in DC's...

 

[jerseygurl]

I only add coconut oil to my DC. I use other oils to seal. Vatika I use in the summer time

 

[southerncitygirl]

i don't have any issues with evco.....its in my homemade sulfur mix ( 75-80% evco and the rest is other oils plus the sulfur) i also use komaza care shea and coconut curl lotions which both have hefty amounts of coconut oil and/or milk, i use these once per week on wash day to detangle and moisturize my damp hair before styling.i think your shampoo/ condishes or leave-ins are the issue, i'm natural by the way.

 

[growinghealthyhair]

i use evco w/no problem, but then i only use it in DC's...

This! I only use it in my oil rinses, or to deep condition. I don't think I ever leave it in alone.

And FutureMD what you said makes so much sense! (Chem major here)

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[vkb247]

Until they scientifically prove that another oil can protect my hair and nourish it the way that coconut oil can I will find a way to make it work for me

 

[Myjourney2009]

Just as an FYI...since coconut oil is pure OIL((e.g a fat), if you feel it make your hair hard, it's not b/c of PROTEIN. fat and protein are two different substances sentirely. one issue you are probably having is that pure coconut oil is a SOLID at room temperature. try to use oils that remain liquids at room temperature. there are many to choose from so i'm not going to recommend any. most conventional hair grease products use things that MELT at body temperature, allow them to flow down the length of your hair shaft.
so as you make decisions about what to us, don't falsely equate the basic building blocks with each other.
you can successfully mix it with another oil (remember oil and water do not mix)that is a liquid at room temperature and it will remain in liquid form.
but anything that likes to be a solid at normal room or even body temperature is going to go back to that state and feel hard on your hair.
fats, carbohydrates, amino acids (building block for protein)...all different things. if you dive deeper into organic chemistry or biochemistry, the ingredients on your products make a lot more sense.

THANK YOU!!!!!

I wish sticky could be made that says coconut oil or avocado oil are NOT proteins!!!!!

 

[Mische]

Until they scientifically prove that another oil can protect my hair and nourish it the way that coconut oil can I will find a way to make it work for me

Right? I use my coconut oil all throughout the Jersey winter. I don't care! Nothing else compares.

 

[Ltown]

Can coconut oil make you scalp itching or dry out? I have been using it with evoo, avocodo on my scalp but I'm having itchines from something.

 

[empressri]

i glop coconut oil on. never have a problem with it. ive used it on naked, damp hair, dry hair, straight hair, twists, twistout...my hair soaks it up and is always happy when i use it.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

i glop coconut oil on. never have a problem with it. ive used it on naked, damp hair, dry hair, straight hair, twists, twistout...my hair soaks it up and is always happy when i use it.

Same here.

 

[Judwill07]

That's why "I" only use it during the Summer, because coconut oil gets hard during the winter here in Oklahoma and makes "my" hair look dull if the temperature is not 76 degrees or higher. I use olive oil during the winter.

 

[empressri]

Same here.

id put some on my hair the night before last and then my friends were playing with my twists. it always makes my hair feel extra silky.

i also use coconut oil or something coconut oil based when taking out braids or twists. it smooths down my hair and gives slip to any knots or tangles i have.

 

[afjhnsn]

Do you all use food/cooking grade coconut oil? I saw some at the little cornerstore market but wasn't sure if it would be the best type. Plus, I don't want bugs attracted to my head :x
I've only used cooking grade coconut oil in my prepoos.

 

[empressri]

Do you all use food/cooking grade coconut oil? I saw some at the little cornerstore market but wasn't sure if it would be the best type. Plus, I don't want bugs attracted to my head :x
I've only used cooking grade coconut oil in my prepoos.

i use extra virgin coconut, unrefined. you can cook with the one that i buy.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

Do you all use food/cooking grade coconut oil? I saw some at the little cornerstore market but wasn't sure if it would be the best type. Plus, I don't want bugs attracted to my head :x
I've only used cooking grade coconut oil in my prepoos.

I've used virgin coconut oil but I mostly use the parachute brand or what my dad makes. There was no difference between them on my hair.

 

[Chevelure618]

That's why "I" only use it during the Summer, because coconut oil gets hard during the winter here in Oklahoma and makes "my" hair look dull if the temperature is not 76 degrees or higher. I use olive oil during the winter.

Olive oil used to be my staple, and I never had a problem. I think I will do what you are doing....EVCO, and just a little, in the summer months only and then again, I am only going to do scalp massages...I'm scared off of EVCO for now....Thanks for all the input. Back to EVOO

 

[Queliq7]

Hmm, I've been using coconut oil for years now and it has done nothing but good things for my hair. Did you do a recent protein treatment? You may have protein overload and the coloring may have increased the breakage.

 

[topnotch1010]

I like coconut oil, but like most oils it should be used to seal and/or lubricate, not for moisture. I get great shine from coconut oil, it doesn't weigh my hair down, and I it works well for sealing my ends when I braid my hair for a braid-out.

Right! Coconut oil is a sealant, not a moisturizer, and will get hard when outside in the cold but should soften back up when you go inside.

I'm relaxed and use it in warmer weather and have never had a problem.

I'm almost 100% sure it was the color and not the oil. We all know color will break the hair.


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[ajargon02]

In the beginning of my HHJ I used to use coconut oil on my hair and scalp several times a week to moisturize and seal and after a while my hair started to get really dry and hard so I stopped using it like that. I use it now as a prepoo, leaving it on for a few hours or overnight and rinsing it out.

I use coconut oil as part of my pre-poo. I love it. I have used it as a sealer year round with no issues. I live in a climate, that has winter, and regardless of what's in my hair, I DON'T EVER do outside without covering my hair sufficiently. I think the cold temp is what causes the hard/oil showing hair in colder temps. IDK, some oils aren't for some.

IMHO, as far as the breakage, I don't think that coconut oil would have done that. I know that color can cause bad things over time and especially if your protein/moisture reggie isn't right. Colored hair requires lots of special attention for many, especially moisture, balanced with the right amount of protein.

Just for the curious, this is what coconut oil can do for you:
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html
Hair Care: Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrition for hair. It helps in healthy growth of hair providing them a shiny complexion. Regular massage of the head with coconut oil ensures that your scalp is free of dandruff, lice, and lice eggs, even if your scalp is dry. Coconut oil is extensively used in the Indian sub-continent for hair care. It is an excellent conditioner and helps in the re-growth of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair. It is therefore used as hair care oil and used in manufacturing various conditioners, and dandruff relief creams. Coconut oil is normally applied topically for hair care.

http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/myths-and-facts-about-coconut-oil.html

• Myth-5: This oil is thick and is not absorbed easily.
• Fact: Perhaps the condensation of coconut oil in winters and its solid look gave birth to this myth. Now, like other myths and facts about coconut oil, this is also amazingly contrasting. Coconut oil, and more so the Virgin Coconut Oil, is thin, non sticky and non greasy and is readily absorbed. That is why coconut oil is preferred for massaging and as tanning oil.

http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/coconut-oil-for-hair.html

Moisture Retaining Capacity: Coconut Oil has high moisture retaining capacity, since it is not broken down easily nor evaporated, being very stable. It does not let moisture escape thus keeping hair moistened and soft. This prevents breakage of hair. Coconut Oil is a far better conditioner for hair than any synthetic one available in the market.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5244451_benefits-coconut-oil-hair_.html
Types of coconut oil

• Virgin coconut oil is derived from fresh coconuts. When the coconut is chopped, the coconut oil is cold pressed within two hours. Fresh coconut kernel is shredded and dried to about 10% to 12% moisture. The moist shredded coconut is then pressed to extract the virgin coconut oil.
  Refined coconut oil is often referred to as RBD (refined, bleached and deodorized) coconut oil. Coconut oil may be partially or fully hydrogenated to increase its melting point in warmer temperatures. This process may produce trans fats.
  Fractionated coconut oil is the result of another process where a fraction of the whole oil has only saturated fats, and the long-chain triglycerides are removed. This process results in long-lasting shelf life.
  
  

Ordinary shampoo formulation results in protein loss during washing. Coconut oil can minimize protein loss, as it contains the medium-chain triglycerides that can pass through the cell membrane and waterproof the scalp and hair.

Read more: What Are the Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5244451_benefits-coconut-oil-hair_.html#ixzz1I5ZmFTgN




http://www.candida-cure-recipes.com/coconut-oil-for-hair.html

How to use coconut oil for hair conditioner:


The best way to apply coconut oil to your hair is immediately after a shower or bath, when the hair is still wet. It should not still be dripping wet, but more than slightly damp.It doesn't matter whether the coconut oil is liquid or solid (pure coconut oil solidifies at less than 76 degrees F, but it's still perfectly good).
Take a small amount (about a half teaspoon for long hair, less for shorter hair) and put it in your palm. Rub your hands together and begin the application at the ends of your wet hair, using your oily fingers to distribute it evenly and lightly.
The trick is to use just enough so that the oil will penetrate the hair, without leaving an oily or greasy look. Use more at the ends, less in the middle and very little, if any at the roots.
Don’t use any oil near the roots if you want to avoid the greasy look.
Although the molecular structure of coconut oil is perfect for penetrating inside the hair shaft, and works beautifully with the natural hair proteins, its still easy to go overboard with the application, and end up with oily hair.
If you’ve applied enough to make the hair look oily, the only way to remove it is to re-wash the hair.




IDK, do your OWN research, there's lots of info out there on coconut oil, the good and the bad. I have done my research ( several years ago on this) and FOR ME AND MY HAIR, I like it and it works.



HTH
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[GraciousMystique]

Oh NO you didn't speak against the wondrous coconut!
I kid...