Coconut Milk is the ish!!!

[sengschick]

Hey Ladies,

Just wanted you to know that coconut milk is for real ! It seems watery, but the oil from the coconut is infused in it and boy oh boy it STICKs TO YOUR HAIR LIKE GLUE (in a good way!

). GREAT slip!

I used it as a pre-wash treatment, I used 1/4 of the can (b/c it slipped and most of it went down the drain

), w/honey and a little bit of Nature's Gate Herbal (I wanted something more noticeable on the ends). I was on the phone, so it probably sat for an hour, maybe a little more. When I rinsed I couldn't believe the slip

and today my hair doesn't feel overly oily or heavy in anyway, what it does feel like is UBER-Soft

I went to the Latin food section and found some brand that was made in the DR. It was around $3.50 and you could easily get 2-3 treatments (depending on hair length) per can.

~Sengs

 

[pookeylou]

I added coconut milk to my Suave Coconut conditioner. (I had it left over after my curry recipe)...WONDERFUL results.

 

[webby]

Yes, ccm does make my hair very happy too.

 

[sweetcocoa]

On my list of things to try...

 

[chicamorena]

Coconut Milk does a great job in softening my new growth. I use it as a preshampoo treatment.

 

[simplycee]

I added coconut milk, honey and evoo to my ORS mayo and used this mixture to deep condition my daughters hair. I loved the results and so did she. When her hair air dried it was shiny and soft. Of course I put her back in cornrows the next day (we are both wearing braids for the summer). I did promise her that I would make this conditioner for her again.

 

[KaramelKendra]

coconut milk is the ish....LOL

..I m def gonna try this ..dies it work better than the oil?

 

[sengschick]

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KaramelKendra said:
coconut milk is the ish....LOL

..I m def gonna try this ..dies it work better than the oil?

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Oooohhhhhhhh Yes!!!

It's milk so you get moisture and oil.

 

[Irresistible]

hmmmm another thing to try

i have a can here too

 

[Armyqt]

I agree!! I tried this on my daughter's hair 2 weeks ago and the results were very softening. It works even better by adding EVOO, honey and any CO

 

[gabrielle2]

i WILL be trying this over the summer!

 

[cocoa2122]

Where can I find coconut milk?

 

[happylocks]

oh I want too try it, slip, and softer hair, going to have to wait, Thanks for sharing

 

[Isis]

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cocoa2122 said:
Where can I find coconut milk?

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You can find it at the health food store and Middle Eastern grocery stores. I keep what I don't use in the freezer.

 

[CheerBear]

you can also find it in the ethnic food SHELF at walmart sometimes

 

[sengschick]

I bought mine in a regular old grocery store! Check the Latino foods section &/or the Thai (or Indian) food sections as well.

I wonder if I should try buying an actual coconut and juicing the flesh....

Anyone ever tried that?

 

[bollyhair]

What is the best way to actually use this, as a pre-treatment or a deep-condition? Do you just pour it over your hair (cause isn't it a thin consistancy?)or spritz it in? How long do you leave it in before washing out for best results? I want to try this tonight. Does it just moisturize or does it also make your hair straight? (I remember the "whole milk hair straightener" thread)

 

[Sweetyb]

Can this Coconut Milk be used as a leave in?

 

[ms_kenesha]

What brand are you using? Can I use the Goya brand or does it have additives? Thanks in advance!

 

[Ipanema]

I'm going to have to try this, too, since I have a whole can on my shelf. I remember reading somewhere that some people used to use coconut milk as a cleanser by itself before shampoo was invented. I wonder if it can be done like a natural conditioner wash, or would the hair feel sticky & gummy since most people use so many different products.

 

[Armyqt]

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ms_kenesha said:
What brand are you using? Can I use the Goya brand or does it have additives? Thanks in advance!

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I use goya brand and any other bands I can find in the cooking section

 

[Neroli]

Oh Oh, I have an unopened can in my fridge left over from my baking binge during the holidays. I will HAVE to try some in my next conditioner wash. I currently add 1 teaspoon each jojoba & castor oil to the conditioner and now will have to add coconut milk (maybe 1/2 cup?). Sounds lovely . . .

I'll let yall know how it comes out.

 

[sengschick]

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bollyhair said:
What is the best way to actually use this, as a pre-treatment or a deep-condition? Do you just pour it over your hair (cause isn't it a thin consistancy?)or spritz it in? How long do you leave it in before washing out for best results? I want to try this tonight. Does it just moisturize or does it also make your hair straight? (I remember the "whole milk hair straightener" thread)

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I don't know about the straightening thing. I read on the hair recipe board that it has to be mixed w/lime and something else. I didn't notice it had straightened it any more, but I wasn't checking for it either, so I can't be certain. It weighs it down b/c it's so rich in oil, so maybe that's what makes it seem to stretch more.

I used it as a pre-wash treatment for conditioning purposes. On next use I plan to use it as a deep conditioner (which just might be tonight

) b/c it had such incredible slip. I wasn't expecting such grand results. I poured it over my hair the best I could. Bit by bit at a time, worked it in and added more. The conditioner and honey helped me capture more. It's runny so have a towel around your neck for excess. Shake the can a bit too b/c the coconut bits fall to the bottom of the can. I left it in for at least an hour w/o heat b/c that's what I do w/everything before washing. As a deep conditioner I'll use it w/heat for at least 20 min, though I don't really think it needs heat.

 

[sengschick]

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Sweetyb said:
Can this Coconut Milk be used as a leave in?

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I don't know. Maybe, but mixed w/o something else or diluted in distilled water. That's a good idea, b/c coconut oil isn't agreeing w/my hair at the moment.

 

[sengschick]

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Ipanema said:
I'm going to have to try this, too, since I have a whole can on my shelf. I remember reading somewhere that some people used to use coconut milk as a cleanser by itself before shampoo was invented. I wonder if it can be done like a natural conditioner wash, or would the hair feel sticky & gummy since most people use so many different products.

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Your hair doesn't feel sticky or gummy, but nicely laced in the oils. Despite the fact that I had products in my hair from the past few days, plus leave-ins and stuff.

It's perfect for a condition wash, but I think it's too oily to use truly as a cleanser. I want to shampoo, clarify w/ACV, then put it on, b/c my hair always feels a little parched after shampooing. My hair and I have gotten too accustomed to conditioner washes.

 

[Neroli]

sengschick: the coconut milk in my fridge is from thialand and the ingredients are:

coconut extract
water
citric acid
sodium metabisulfite

Is this ok or should I be looking for something 100%? I use milk to make pastries and candies but never considered it for hair!

 

[sengschick]

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Neroli said:
sengschick: the coconut milk in my fridge is from thialand and the ingredients are:

coconut extract
water
citric acid
sodium metabisulfite

Is this ok or should I be looking for something 100%? I use milk to make pastries and candies but never considered it for hair!

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I don't think you can get 100% in a can, maybe in a grocery if they sell fresh products. I think all canned goods must have some preservative since they will have a shelf life. I think your can is fine. If it's food grade it's fine for hair, you want to avoid too many additives. The other ingredients listed are preservatives and there's just 2 (that's all mine had). You're all good... Go For It!!!

 

[Neroli]

I will be test driving in my next conditioner wash set for tomorrow. Thanks a bunch!

 

[pookeylou]

I am adding some pics to my album right now of this mornings condition was with coconut milk added. It came out great!

 

[nolechik]

Do you all (as a pre-poo treatment) wet your hair then apply CM or do you just apply on dry hair and let it "marinate?"