can anyone recommend a good hair oil for the scalp while in cornrows?

[monie20032007]

I have African Royale braid spray, but I need something I can put on my scalp to keep it moisturized because the braider said I have a dry scalp. She recommended something called Q silk, but she said that I could only get it from a distributer

Here's the pic of Q silk

 

[monie20032007]

bump...

 

[plastic]

oil doesnt moisturise the scalp per say ... just keeps it oily. Why don't you just use your braid spray and concentrate on the roots mainly ?

 

[monie20032007]

I guess I'll just stick with the spray then, thank you

 

[Nonie]

I don't like oils or anything on my scalp (although I did use some oil concoction when I had a bald spot), but I just wanted to mention that coconut oil is a good skin moisturizer so maybe it'd work on scalp too? I'd add essential oils (eg rosemary, lavendar) if I were using an oil on my scalp.

 

[plastic]

you know you could always moisturise your scalp then baggy your entire head to ensure super moisturising ?

 

[GeorgiaCutie]

I think oil will only clog your pores and I wouldn't use it unless I wash going to wash regularly.

 

[TrendySocialite]

I'd suggest an essential and carrier oil mixture.

When I had braids (not cornrows), I used a braid spray. You could possibly use a MN mixture (see the sticky) since MN would kill any type of fungus that could be causing your dry scalp.

Peppermint oil helps with any itching, I would mix it with another oil though (I use it in my MN mixture).

If you need a moisturizer, you could also use glycerin and water, or aloe vera juice and water.

HTH!!!!

 

[Puddles]

I don't like oils or anything on my scalp (although I did use some oil concoction when I had a bald spot), but I just wanted to mention that coconut oil is a good skin moisturizer so maybe it'd work on scalp too? I'd add essential oils (eg rosemary, lavendar) if I were using an oil on my scalp.

I agree with Nonie......try coconut oil.
Also try Jojoba oil. It's close to our natural sebum.

 

[PinkPebbles]

Jojoba oil from the Vitamin shop or GNC.

 

[baddison]

I am in cornbraids, too....for the next 6 months. I use the braid spray and infusium23 to moisturize nightly. I use OCT on the scalp 4x per week, and I just bought BM to use on the scalp in-between OCT. I also wash 2x per week. So, I dont think my scalp has a chance to get too dry. But I agree with previouse posters, the Braid spray is very moisturing. It should keep your scalp from getting dry, too.

 

[monie20032007]

I'd suggest an essential and carrier oil mixture.

When I had braids (not cornrows), I used a braid spray. You could possibly use a MN mixture (see the sticky) since MN would kill any type of fungus that could be causing your dry scalp.

Peppermint oil helps with any itching, I would mix it with another oil though (I use it in my MN mixture).

If you need a moisturizer, you could also use glycerin and water, or aloe vera juice and water.

HTH!!!!

Yes this did help thank you

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Dabur Vatika oil is great for the scalp, I love it. It's also coconut oil based. Its soothing and has great ingriedients too.