Applying OIl to Dry Hair?

[MissRissa]

Natural checking in with a question. I think applying oil to my ends nightly will help with my rentention. I'm thinking about a 1:1:1 mixture of castor, coconut, and avocado. but when I apply to my dry hair it just sits on top and is a nasty greasy mess. definitely dont want to have to wash or cowash at night. any suggestions?

 

[MissRissa]

so im gonna bump

 

[adw425]

I do not apply oil to dry hair because it will dry it out to straw-like consistency. I always apply to wet or, if I am applying oil as a pre-poo, damp hair.

 

[msa]

I only apply oil to my dry hair when I'm putting on coconut oil before washing. Otherwise, oil on dry hair doesn't really work for me.

Maybe you could mist your ends with a little water first or use a water based butter like oyin whipped pudding.

 

[ceebee3]

I moisturize with a little conditioner and then apply the oil.

 

[almond eyes]

Nope doesn't work, learnt this in 2001. Oil is a sealant or pre-poo.

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[MissRissa]

thanks ladies. i didn't want to go to bed with wet hair but i think i'll either mist with water or leave in. then try the oil. I'll try this tonight and see if it's still a greasy mess.

 

[MizzBrit]

its best on wet, damp, or moisturized hair

 

[shunemite]

Get a little Wave Nouveau ( a LITTLE) and put it on your ends, then put the oil on the ends. IF not Wave Nouveau, another product that is water based and has water as #1 ingredient and glycerin as #2 ingredient like Care Free Curl, S-curl etc etc

 

[shtow]

Since I wear my hair straight and do not want it to frizz or my roots to revert, I apply coconut oil in lieu of a water based moisturizer.

 

[jamaraa]

Does your hair llike oil or water better? Mine prefers oil. I use it all the time on dry hair and it works just great. Give it a try and see....what works for some won't work for others. I suggest coconut, jojoba, or even olive....but go VERY light handed. There's a learning curve w/ oils sometimes.

 

[Irresistible]

I dunno oil on dry hair works for me

works both ways

 

[BeetleBug]

I love using coconut oil on dry hair. It leaves my hair incredibly soft and not oily feeling. My hair, wet or dry, seems to soaks up coconut oil.

 

[Irresistible]

I love using coconut oil on dry hair. It leaves my hair incredibly soft and not oily feeling. My hair, wet or dry, seems to soaks up coconut oil.

Same for me, other oils too

But I really love Coconut oil

 

[empressri]

Coconut oil alone. Coconut oil on dry hair makes mine feel very soft and slippery. Wonderful before shampooing also. I put on coconut oil last night before putting my hair in big twists and it was soooo soft today. Castor is a bad idea on dry hair, avocado oil worse because it's so heavy.