Body lotion for the hair?

[Guest]

Is it safe to use regular body lotion in your hair for a moisturizer? Did I read that on this board before? Can anyone who has give me some info about it?

 

[Allandra]

I've heard of people doing this, but I've never tried it. I doubt I ever will though.

 

[Victorian]

Sure it is, depending on what's in the lotion. Your results will depend on what the actual ingredients are. A lot of the ingredients for hair and body lotions are the same. Water, glycerin, collagen, various oils and such. It varies quite a bit. I've used body lotion in my hair many times. I've never experienced any problems

 

[greenidlady1]

I've never used lotion for a conditioner, but from time to time I'll use it at work for a mid-day moisture pick me up for a protective style.

I think I'm using Healing Garden right now and it makes my hair smell wonderful!

I do make sure that the lotion doesn't have mineral oil, paraffin, wax or any ingredients that you'd stay away from otherwise.

Seems like I mentioned this years ago to a stylist and she said that it should work because the ph of the hair and skin isn't very different.

Hope that helps!
Take care,
G

 

[adrienne0914]

i did when i was younger. i used Jergens lotion because i liked the smell. like blackcardinal said, i'll be alot of them contain the same stuff as many hair products. now that i'm a little more knowledgeable, i probably wouldn't do it unless i was in a financial pinch AND none of the ingredients on the label jumped out at me as bad...

 

[ATLwavylocks]

.....Yes, yes, yes...you sure can!

My mom used to use baby lotion on my hair as a kid (mixed with an oil or light grease). I was told my hair smelled so yummy.

I know people who are using lotion with great results. Alot of them, however, mix it with an oil.

A good lotion to try is Shikai's all natural Hand and Body Lotion. It comes in different fragranes (I got the apricot rose and it smells heavenly). This lotion is a moisturizing formula with a bunch of good oils (apricot kernal, avocado, safflower, wheatgerm, etc.) May be something you want to try.

 

[Tchutchuca]

I use Vaseline Aloe&Naturals when my hair is sick of my regular leave-in. My hair feels good.
My husband used in daily basis, that's why I tried.

 

[ChasingBliss]

A while back I used to use Lubriderm (sp) with jojoba oil. I loved the results. My hair held moisture and it was never frizzy. Back then I knew very little about really good black hair care products so I followed something Andre said about it being ok to use lotion in your hair. I chose lubriderm because it's fragrance free, had some of the ingredients he was saying to look for, and it's a good quality lotion.

 

[HotCoCoGurl130]

Some lotion can be used as a leave in and for body.

 

[Tee]

Some of The Body Shop's Body Butters make nice leave-ins/moisturizers. They smell yummy, too.

 

[TransitioningK]

I have a friend who sweared by Jergens original almond cherry lotion and gel.

 

[perfectpeace]

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HoneyLemonDrop said:
A while back I used to use Lubriderm (sp) with jojoba oil. I loved the results. My hair held moisture and it was never frizzy. Back then I knew very little about really good black hair care products so I followed something Andre said about it being ok to use lotion in your hair. I chose lubriderm because it's fragrance free, had some of the ingredients he was saying to look for, and it's a good quality lotion.

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Yes, I do remember Andre recommending them for moisture. If you are looking for something that feels like a body lotion but is made for hair, UBH Lotion may work for you. ubhpublications.com

 

[Spagirl]

I'm looking to try Aubrey Organics' White Camellia and Jasmine lotion per a member from another forum. That is if the ingredients look alright.

 

[cybra]

When my daughters were babies, all the way until they hit high school, I ONLY used lotion in their hair. When young, I used baby lotion, then, I used St. Ives (for extra dry skin) on their hair. They both always had long hair and the lotion wasn't too greasy and didn't weigh their hair down. I also used it on mine, and still did until I came to this forum...now I use so much stuff

 

[asha]

At work I use Aveeno Lotion for dry skin in my hair as a mid day moisturizer. I spritz with water and then use the Aveeno. I wash my hands a lot at work and use the lotion for both skin and hair. My hair stays moist and it really defines the curls..no frizz!!