Vaseline Challenge Update

[kblc06]

Well, its been a few weeks now and I think I'm loving Vaseline. You heard right....I'm adding it to my staple arsenal..... . My hair has never stayed so moisturized. A few things I found out is that, 1.) I need to clarify more often but I've found a gentle Redken shampoo that does the trick 2.) A little goes a long way. But the proof is in the pics (there are some more in my fotki ). I've retained quite a bit of length too. *bonus: I got a new camera for christmas, I'm going to be taking soooooo many pics of my hair .....muwhahahaha *

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Well, its been a few weeks now and I think I'm loving Vaseline. You heard right....I'm adding it to my staple arsenal..... . My hair has never stayed so moisturized. A few things I found out is that, 1.) I need to clarify more often but I've found a gentle Redken shampoo that does the trick 2.) A little goes a long way. But the proof is in the pics (there are some more in my fotki ). I've retained quite a bit of length too. *bonus: I got a new camera for christmas, I'm going to be taking soooooo many pics of my hair .....muwhahahaha *


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Thanks for mentioning this... I had been doing some internet research about "vaseline in hair" and got quite a few hits discussing the use of Dawn Detergent to remove.... Of course these people were looking to get it OUT - because it was too greasy for them and it is highly likely that they have type 1 or 2 hair.....

So - Clarifying is key....
Thanks again! I won't be trying it - But thanks! BTW PRETTY PICS!!!

 

[thebraudgroup]

I thought Vaseline had mineral oil, which was bad for your hair?

 

[Platinum]

Thanks for the update! I may have to try this.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

I thought Vaseline had mineral oil, which was bad for your hair?

Yes, Vaseline is Petroleum....

But - There are some posts about this.....StillaLady has some posts and tutorials on using vaseline.....You should do a search....

That is all I can say............Cause errrrybody knows how I feel about petroleum products around here....

 

[thebraudgroup]

Well, I've had enough issues, so I won't be trying anything new, but I'll monitor the thread to see how everyone's progress goes!

 

[kblc06]

Thanks for mentioning this... I had been doing some internet research about "vaseline in hair" and got quite a few hits discussing the use of Dawn Detergent to remove.... Of course these people were looking to get it OUT - because it was too greasy for them and it is highly likely that they have type 1 or 2 hair.....

So - Clarifying is key....
Thanks again! I won't be trying it - But thanks! BTW PRETTY PICS!!!

For people with type 1 or 2 hair, it gets oily very easily because it already retains moisture on its own. Parts of my hair is 2c/3a but my texture is very "thready and spongy". Vaseline seals the moisture in my hair by smoothing the cuticle whereas regular oils do not; no amount of Roux porosity control has done this (I even consistently use Joico which has a ph of about 4.5). For me moisture retention and keeping my cuticle in tact = length retention. Plus I don't have to use as much moisturizer to keep my hair soft over a period of time

 

[drasgrl]

I thought Vaseline had mineral oil, which was bad for your hair?

If you're putting it on your scalp it's probably a lot worse than just putting it on your hair.

 

[ksk_xs]

Which redken shampoo are you clarifying with?

 

[thebraudgroup]

If you're putting it on your scalp it's probably a lot worse than just putting it on your hair.

Oh, I don't put ANYTHING on my scalp!

 

[CurlyMoo]

Are you melting your vaso to give it an oil consistency?

 

[Lucky's Mom]

For people with type 1 or 2 hair, it gets oily very easily because it already retains moisture on its own. Parts of my hair is 2c/3a but my texture is very "thready and spongy". Vaseline seals the moisture in my hair by smoothing the cuticle whereas regular oils do not; no amount of Roux porosity control has done this (I even consistently use Joico which has a ph of about 4.5). For me moisture retention and keeping my cuticle in tact = length retention. Plus I don't have to use as much moisturizer to keep my hair soft over a period of time

Gotcha!!! I can't wait to see your results long term!

 

[kblc06]

If you're putting it on your scalp it's probably a lot worse than just putting it on your hair.

Just to clarify, I don't apply any to my scalp just the last 2-3 inches at the end

Which redken shampoo are you clarifying with?

Redkin Hair Cleansing Cream
http://www.lookfantastic.com/hair/r...relief/redken-hair-cleansing-cream-300ml.html

Are you melting your vaso to give it an oil consistency?

I take a dollop, warm it between my hands, and apply to the very ends of my hair

 

[winnettag]

I tried this for a week and I liked the results too.

 

[SparklingFlame]

Yes, Vaseline is Petroleum....

But - There are some posts about this.....StillaLady has some posts and tutorials on using vaseline.....You should do a search....

That is all I can say............Cause errrrybody knows how I feel about petroleum products around here....

You know I LUUUUVS me some Vaseline!!!
Arrr uhm...who is StillALady?????

 

[nakialovesshoes]

I'm almost positive Chicoro mentions it in her Fotki but there is such thing as an unpetroleum jelly.

 

[kblc06]

I'm almost positive Chicoro mentions it in her Fotki but there is such thing as an unpetroleum jelly.

She uses Vaseline as well (she's also the one I got the idea to wash my hair in braids from). I have heard of unpetroleum jelly as well-same consistency as vaseline but its made from natural oils (castor, coconut, & beeswax etc)


http://www.vitacost.com/Alba-Un-Petroleum-Jelly?csrc=GPF-077320000119

 

[gorgeoushair]

It's bad for your scalp not your hair. I don't think it's necessarily bad for your scalp unless you heavily apply 3-4 times a week or more and only wash hair once a month or something like that.....but then again that's how it was done back in the day and it didn't do any harm.

 

[Kookie]

I've been using Proclaim Coconut Oil Hair and Scalp Conditioner....which is nothing but Petroleum, Cocunut Oil, and Fragrance.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/Coconut-Oil-Conditioner/PROCLM24,default,pd.html

So far, I've used it over a leave in applying it to the entire length of my hair. I pull my hair back in a ponytail and do about 6 twists to the hair out of the ponytail/puff. My hair is very very very soft and moisturized to my surprise. I usually don't have to remoisturize until after I wash. And even up to that point, my hair has never felt so conditioned. So far, I am very impressed. I just tried it for the first time last week. After that week was up, I shampood my hair with no problems this weekened and again proceeded with the process described above--topping it with the petroleum product. Again, my hair is very very soft/smooth/conditioned to the touch. I'm still monitoring my progress but--so far....I like!!!

 

[Luscious Locks]

ladies. petroleum jelly is refined crude oil. and mineral oil is petroleum jelly. petroleum jelly is just thicker because it's whipped.

i like natural products, but not crude oil natural.

 

[danigurl18]

It looks great!

 

[kblc06]

It looks great!

Thanks...I honestly can't believe how well its worked