Anyone DC with oil only?

[yodie]

I just started the oil cleansing method and so far, so GREAT. My skin loves it. So, I started thinking that my hair might too.

If you dc with oil, tell us about it.

What oil(s) do you use?
Have you noticed a difference (better, same or don't know yet)?
Do you add heat or steam?
Do you apply oil to wet or dry hair?

Thanks for sharing

 

[Supervixen]

bump...interested as well.

 

[BellaLunie]

anyone? I want to try this w jbco and evoo with my steamer

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Nina Pruitt from hairlista only DCs with coconut oil. I think she's on youtube by that name. She's had great results and she's been doing it all year and is nearly or at 1 year into her transition. I used to do it (coconut and evoo) before I got to 5 months post and my hair remained strong and soft but after 5 months, it didn't cut it for detangling anymore so I stopped. But my plan is to only DC with oils when I become fully natural since it will be easier to detangle then. I did not use heat, I just left it on overnight with a self-heating cap or whatever they're called. And I applied it to dry hair.

 

[loolalooh]

I prepoo with oil only (coconut oil) if that counts.

I did DC with oil only for a short time. However I ended up breaking out a lot on my forehead, etc. Maybe I'll try it again one day.

 

[Supervixen]

She's pretty. Per the video below this is simply her pre-poo treatment. I think the OP was about using oil as a DC with no further conditioner.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ninapruitt#p/u/12/dznQ6XVgCRE

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

She's pretty. Per the video below this is simply her pre-poo treatment. I think the OP was about using oil as a DC with no further conditioner.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ninapruitt#p/u/12/dznQ6XVgCRE

Thanks for posting the link to the video. She uses the coconut oil as both a pre-poo and a DC. This is her regimen from her hairlista page and was updated June 14th:

My Healthy Hair Regimen
-Cleanse Hair 1-2x/Week with Dr. Bronners Mild Baby Formula
-Moisturizing/Strengthening Treatment 1x/wk - Dcing w/ EVCO & saran wrap under hooded dry or will use Hair Therapy Wrap for 20 mins
-Hot Oil Scalp Treatment 1x/wk - Coconut Oil (combo w/ Evco Dcing Tx)
-Lightly Moisturize/Seal Nightly
-Relax every 12-14 weeks ~ Transitioning

Products I Use

Hair Cleanser
- Dr. Bronner's Mild Baby Formula (diluted w/Aloe Vera Juice 1:1)

Moisturizing Conditioner
-Dr. Bronners Organic Shikakai Conditioning Hair Rinse (review coming soon)
-TRESsemme Moisture Rich
- Hair One Tree Tea
- Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
- Aussie 3 min Miracle


PrePoo Treatment
- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Moisture/Strengthening Treatment
- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Dcing under hooded dryer for 20mins

Leave-In Conditioner
-Dr. Bronners Organic Hair Creme Lavender Coconut (review coming soon)
-Silken Child Detangling Spray
- Fantasia IC Leave Moisturizer Hair & Scalp Treatment

Heat Protectant
- Eden Allure Argan Oil ~
- One 'n Only Argan Oil

Moisturizer
- Unrefined Shea Butter whipped w/ EVCO, Jojoba Oil, Avocado Oil,Aloe Vera Juice (Hydrating Moisturizer for Thick Hair, Curly Hair, Dry Edges & Nape Area)
- Fantasia IC Leave Moisturizer Hair & Scalp Treatment (Light moisturizer for Straight Styles)
- Silk Elements Silken Child (Light moisturizer for Braidouts & Bantu Knots)

Sealant
- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Staple)

Scalp Treatment
- Spritz Clean Scalp w/Aloe Vera Juice ~ Helps Reduce Shedding & Softens NG

Detangling Spray
-Lily of Desert Aloe Vera Juice (whole leaf)

Mixing Oils (deep conditioning, hot oil treatment, prepooing)
- Avocado Oil
- Jojobo Oil
- EVCO
- EVOO

Detangling & Air Drying Products
-Aloe Vera Juice (on scalp & new growth)
-Dr. Bronners Organic Hair Creme Lavender Coconut
-Argan Oil
-Rake Comb (I Love This Comb)

She also started a coconut oil challenge on hairlista where they were only supposed to pre-poo and DC with coconut oil. I never checked for the results but there's one currently going on. I'll check when I get off work.

 

[yodie]

Thanks for all the replies ladies. Yep, I meant only use oil as a DC. I think I'm gonna try this and see what happens.

Keep the comments coming.

 

[FlawedBeauty]

ive tried it before, but it seemed like it was taking forever to get all of that oil out of my hair since oil and water dont mix. i wouldnt do it again.

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

I was just about to mention NinaPruit. I tried it a few time and liked the results, but It's not something I would do without DC with my staple conditioners regularly.

 

[me-T]

lately i've just been heating up the oil and applying to my hair, then wash/co-wash

i figure it as a hot oil treatment/prepoo. actual dc's (with either dry heat or steam) don't soften my hair as much as a HOT

 

[Supervixen]

Here are a few other links I've found:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=201183
http://www.healthy-oil-planet.com/coconut-oil-for-hair.html
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071013141920AAWIpC7