Do i HAVE to use EVOO?

[Calia001]

I have gallons of Olive Oil in my house, its not virgin or EVOO. Does the type really matter? or do the olives do their job in any concentration?

 

[melissa-bee]

Try it and see how you like it.
Olive oil less less refined than the other two.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Melissa you have it backwards. Regular olive oil is FAR MORE refined than extra virgin, virgin, or pure. I'm not sure if you have pure or extra light but i know i can definitely taste the difference between pure and extra virgin....uggh disgusting! So I'm sure your hair will know the difference as well. I don't think it will penetrate as well but I'm sure it'll do a good job of sealing in moisture or coating the strand.

 

[ssstephanie1715]

I've heard that extra virgin is better - the regular is all the left over gunk.

 

[Vshanell]

Melissa you have it backwards. Regular olive oil is FAR MORE refined than extra virgin, virgin, or pure. I'm not sure if you have pure or extra light but i know i can definitely taste the difference between pure and extra virgin....uggh disgusting! So I'm sure your hair will know the difference as well. I don't think it will penetrate as well but I'm sure it'll do a good job of sealing in moisture or coating the strand.

I agree. EVOO is un-refined, regular olive oil has a lot of other oils added to it. It's fine to use for sealing but if you're looking for an oil to penetrate that won't do it, you'll need EVOO.

 

[melissa-bee]

Oh yeah. Thanks for correcting me LFN. I would correct my post, but i'm on my mobile now. There's still no harm in trying olive oil though.