I LOVE AVOCADO!!!!!

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OMG!!!! Whoever posted about using avocado as a deep conditioner is an angel sent by God especially to me.:grin: I mixed an avocado with honey, castor oil, and a tbsp of lekair shea butter conditioner (not amazing to me so alittle anxious to rid of it) and slapped it on my hair after shampooing with CON and clarifying with an ACV rinse. I left it on for like 3 hours with a plastic cap(had to go somewhere, don't worry put on a hat, too) Anyway after I rinsed it out, my hair literally felt like cotton, velvet, marshmallow fluff ( it felt really really really soft)!!!! When I pulled it into a puff, the front laid down with no product and no objections (this is a first)!!! My boyfriend saw my hair and asked me if I had texturized my hair b/c it was so soft looking. Usually my hair is so dry and coarse. Of course this will be a staple for me forever and it's all natural!!! YAY LHCF!!!! I'm gonna do it again tomorrow, do u think I can leave it in overnight or all day?
 
RavenIvygurl said:
OMG!!!! Whoever posted about using avocado as a deep conditioner is an angel sent by God especially to me.:grin: I mixed an avocado with honey, castor oil, and a tbsp of lekair shea butter conditioner (not amazing to me so alittle anxious to rid of it) and slapped it on my hair after shampooing with CON and clarifying with an ACV rinse. I left it on for like 3 hours with a plastic cap(had to go somewhere, don't worry put on a hat, too) Anyway after I rinsed it out, my hair literally felt like cotton, velvet, marshmallow fluff ( it felt really really really soft)!!!! When I pulled it into a puff, the front laid down with no product and no objections (this is a first)!!! My boyfriend saw my hair and asked me if I had texturized my hair b/c it was so soft looking. Usually my hair is so dry and coarse. Of course this will be a staple for me forever and it's all natural!!! YAY LHCF!!!! I'm gonna do it again tomorrow, do u think I can leave it in overnight or all day?
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hi! sooo sorry i didn't reply to this, this musta been posted when i was on holiday!!

avocado is great isn't it?! i dont see nothin wrong with leaving it on overnight or all day. i use this b4 my relaxer with a hot stemaing towel b4 my shampoo. its my natural protein/moisture treat! i wish i kept my le kair shea butter now, i cudda mixed it up with my oils...ahh well. i'm looking to add my oil to a spray bottle so it can distribute easier when conditioning!

so glad it worked fa you tho!
 
Heres some info on Avocado oil...which is my new best friend!


Benefits of the avocado oil

Avocado oil (perrea americana) is obtained from the pulp of the avocado and is one of the most active and effective ingredient used in skin care cosmetics,creams high quality soaps and shampoos,products for damaged hair,baby hair and sun products.



It is renowned for its healing,anti-bacterial and anti-wrinkle properties.The avocado oil also has outstanding regenerative properties and restructuring power to keep skin moisturized and soft.It also has the highest rate of skin penetration than other corn,soybean,almond and olive oil.

It is an excellent base for ointment,used for treating lacerations,dermatitis,acne and similar conditions and also in post-operative dressings to prevent adhesions to wounds and skin burns.


The avocado oil is effective as a natural remedy for psoriasis and a natural treatment for eczema


It has strong U.V absorption properties


Avocado oil has the ability to regenerate connective skin tissues and to inhibit bacterial growth. {Candy_C says: this is probabley why it increases growth, like MN it inhibits fungus etc}


It is perfect for sensitive and dry skin as it is rich in vitamins A,B1,B2,D,E,ptotein,pantotenic acid and fatty acids and is also a highly therapeutic oil for skin problems.


Impurities can clog up the skin breathing system.Tho oil of avocado present a protective barrier by keeping internal moisture from evaporating while still allowing the skin to release waste.


Use it every time you shampoo to restore manageability, luster and volume to lifeless straw-like hair stripped of its natural oils due to perming, bleaching and coloring.

Avocado oil penetrates hair follicles with emollient oils, nourishing vitamins, protein and amino acids to promote healthy sheen and fuller, stronger hair.[/SIZE][/I]


ahhh and this just helps clarify why its so great. i love this stuff.
 
Ntrlmystik said:
I haven't done this in years..time to to try it out again...my family in Haiti swear by this!
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i'm glad they know whats good for them! this stuff truly is a blessing...

my hair is nearly dry now and its so fluffy and bouncy. not one peice has broke since i've used it...
 
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I cant wait to try this. I wanted to last wash but the avocado was too hard and i know its better when its soft and ripe...or does it matter?
 
macherieamour said:
I cant wait to try this. I wanted to last wash but the avocado was too hard and i know its better when its soft and ripe...or does it matter?
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yeh your right, its much better when its very soft, and almost gone too bad to eat. mix its very well in the blender and enjoy the benefits! ps. hairs looking luverley!

Heres some mopre infro that supports the growth factor:

Avocado Uses & Scientific Evidence For

Avocado leaves and bark are used to treat diarrhea, gas, and bloating, as well as to relieve coughs, liver obstructions, and clearing out uric acid. They can also stimulate menstruation and induce abortion. The rind can expel worms. Externally, the Avocado fruit soothes the skin, helps heal wounds, and stimulates hair growth. There is some evidence to suggest that the fruit can also help lower cholesterol. Avocado oil nourishes and softens rough, dry, or flaking skin.

Native Guatemalans have long used the Avocado to stimulate hair growth, repel worms, and treat diarrhea. In some parts of Africa, the fruit pulp is often used as a baby food. Avocado is rich in potassium and vitamins B6 and E, which can help in relieving stress and sexual problems, such as infertility and impotence. Many believe that Avocados are fattening; however, their nutritional value, calorie for calorie, is hard to match. This fruit also contains a high amount of mono-unsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, which makes it one of the most powerful antioxidant foods you can eat. The oleic acid offers protection against heart disease, strokes, and cancer. The fats are also easily digestible and contain anti-fungal and antibacterial actions that, when pureed, make an excellent food for invalids, convalescents and sick children. The chemicals in the flesh and oil of Avocado stimulate the production of collagen, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

From: http://www.insensual.com/avocado.html

i think this regards more to the oil and consumption of the avocado.
 
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I am sorry but I love to eat avocado way too much to use as a deep conditioner :rofl:

HOWEVER! I do have avocado oil and use that as a pre-poo.
 
trinidarkie1 said:
I am sorry but I love to eat avocado way too much to use as a deep conditioner :rofl:

HOWEVER! I do have avocado oil and use that as a pre-poo.
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lolol!! hmmm, do u use the avocado oil whilst your hair is dry then?
 
I love this. I tried this on my natural 4a/b hair a couple of weeks ago and it was softer than its EVER been. I used it as a pre-poo with 1/4 cup of evoo and a tbsp of honey, I mixed it all in a blender on puree, then I put all of it in my hair and put a plastic cap over it for 30 minutes. I shampoo with CON and deep conditioned. I was soooo amazed. I couldn't stop touching my hair. Thanks for recommending this on LHCF. I will be doing this about every 2 weeks.
 
wow, it really works for natural AND relaxed heads..thats very good to know..its a good all rounder. apparently u can make a daily moisturizer out of it to. i guess it would go like:

- water
- avocado
- glycerin
- panthenol
- a cone
- a wax
- a preservative

or a homemade

- distilled water
- avocado
- avocado butter
- avocado oil
 
oh yeah, I forgot about this post, lol. I still love me some avocado. It makes my hair feels really soft. Does anyone know if it is a stronger or milder protein treatment? My relaxed friend used it a week or two after using emergencee and her hair was really really dry and started to break alittle.
 
RavenIvygurl said:
oh yeah, I forgot about this post, lol. I still love me some avocado. It makes my hair feels really soft. Does anyone know if it is a stronger or milder protein treatment? My relaxed friend used it a week or two after using emergencee and her hair was really really dry and started to break alittle.
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i think its medium - strong! it stops my breakage like a protein treatment. thats why i use it only every 6 weeks...

i use the oil whenever
 
I said this in another thread but, my hair LOVES avocado. It gives me good curl definition and my type 4 hair lays down with no help from gel after I use this mixture.

Problem is, apparently I'm allergic to avocado - I stopped using it as a conditioner because it caused my scalp to itch and I noticed that if the avocado got anywhere else on my body, I got raised red welts. The last time I used avocado, my hair looked fabulous but my shoulders and neck looked like somebody had been whipping on me.

I envy those of you who can use it, because that would be 99% of my regimen if I could stand it.
 
JCoily said:
I said this in another thread but, my hair LOVES avocado. It gives me good curl definition and my type 4 hair lays down with no help from gel after I use this mixture.

Problem is, apparently I'm allergic to avocado - I stopped using it as a conditioner because it caused my scalp to itch and I noticed that if the avocado got anywhere else on my body, I got raised red welts. The last time I used avocado, my hair looked fabulous but my shoulders and neck looked like somebody had been whipping on me.

I envy those of you who can use it, because that would be 99% of my regimen if I could stand it.
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woah, thats sad JCoily! i wonder what it is inside the avocado that you allergic to! it does contain alot of stuff though, it could be anything really. what about the avocado oil? mine is mixed with almond oil..would that stil lcause u 2 be allergic?
 
^As an alternative to using fresh avocados, I ordered a sample of unrefined avocado butter and my hands started to itch wherever the butter touched it. After that experience, I have pretty much written off all avocado products. Also my hair doesn't like heavy oils and if I'm not mistaken avocado oil is the same consistency as olive oil which is way too heavy for me anyway.
 
great thread ladies! schunks has avocados on sale this week for $.30 will try this out this weekend b/c my hair is seriously dry from swimming lessons.:mad:
 
Wow, I have a bottle of avocado oil that I have to dive into and start using! :scratchch

No wonder I absolutely love my Frizz Ease Secret Weapon cream. This stuff is sooo good. It's very creamy and it contains avocado oil as the 2nd ingriedient! Plus it has glycerin and sunscreen to boot! :bouncy:
 
Yeah, avocado is GREAT for the hair. :) Ive never used the actual avocado fruit or oil in a homeade concoction, but at the Dominican salon I frequent I use an avocado cream conditioner to DC. It definitely leaves my hair soft, shiny, and supple. :D
 
Avocado is great!!! I mash it with some coconut milk - sometimes I apply heat, sometimes I don't (depends on whether I sleep with a plastic cap that night).


Whether I shampoo out with a conditioner or shampoo: Curl definition! Softness! Shine!
 
I bought the Burts Bees Avocado Prepoo Treatment about two weeks ago....I have been traveling alot so I havent been able to use it....but reading this thread I think I may mix it with some mashed avocado and coconut milk and see how it goes..... I will probably try it this weekend and I will let you all know :D
 
Ladies, ladies, ladies I have been battling with breakage for months. I mean everytime I comb my hair there was hair in the comb, lot's of hair. I have tried just about everything - Aphogee, Emergencee and nothing has helped so far. I was about to try Aveda Damage Remedy - but would of course have to order it. I came across this thread and tried it on Sunday evening and BOY, OH BOY! I used Hass avocado, 1/2 a cup of EVOO, 1/2 a cup of water and a little VO5 Strawberries and Cream conditioner and purreed it in the blender. I left it on my hair for 30 minutes and then washed it out and then condition again with the VO5. There was 4-6 strands of hair in my comb when I combed my hair the next morning. And about 4 strands this morning. I was so shocked I wanted to cry - seriously! I am soooooo relieved I came into work and told everyone my good news, they looked at me as if I was nuts. Thanks a million ladies you have saved my hair and to think after I tried the Aveda I was going to to do a HUGE chop if it did not work. How often do you think it can be used? Sorry this is so long - I am just excited!
 
Islandgurrl said:
Ladies, ladies, ladies I have been battling with breakage for months. I mean everytime I comb my hair there was hair in the comb, lot's of hair. I have tried just about everything - Aphogee, Emergencee and nothing has helped so far. I was about to try Aveda Damage Remedy - but would of course have to order it. I came across this thread and tried it on Sunday evening and BOY, OH BOY! I used Hass avocado, 1/2 a cup of EVOO, 1/2 a cup of water and a little VO5 Strawberries and Cream conditioner and purreed it in the blender. I left it on my hair for 30 minutes and then washed it out and then condition again with the VO5. There was 4-6 strands of hair in my comb when I combed my hair the next morning. And about 4 strands this morning. I was so shocked I wanted to cry - seriously! I am soooooo relieved I came into work and told everyone my good news, they looked at me as if I was nuts. Thanks a million ladies you have saved my hair and to think after I tried the Aveda I was going to to do a HUGE chop if it did not work. How often do you think it can be used? Sorry this is so long - I am just excited!
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wow i'm sooooo happy 4u !!!!it does work extremely well, almost TOO WELL! its a good humidity block too!!

use it as often as your breakage gets worse!
 
Here is something I found today on avocados and hair growth, eating them that is.


http://newtimes.rway.com/1998/072298/eats.htm
"If you are suffering from hair loss eat avocados daily. For severe hair loss, especially in women, eat up to three per day. Avocados contain special oils which aid in the regeneration of hair follicles, stimulating the growth of new hair."
 
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