Just put Neem Oil in my hair...

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

and it stinks to high heavens

I mixed it with my Banana Brulee to tone down the smell, but I don't think it helped. I hope I can get the stench out after...

 

[Rain20]

Yeah the neem oil reeks. Not sure how long the smell lasts. Let us know.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Hopefully it will come out with a good wash and condition.... I really want the smell gone before I go to bed. LOL

 

[Vintageglam]

This is why I only use it as a Prepoo. Try the Dr Haushka one its not sooo bad.

 

[SelahOco]

I put some in my dc once. My head stanked for a week

Wash it really good, OP! Your hair will be soft afterwards if your hair is like mine.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

This is why I only use it as a Prepoo. Try the Dr Haushka one its not sooo bad.

Going to have to look for it. Where did you buy yours?

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

I put some in my dc once. My head stanked for a week

Wash it really good, OP! Your hair will be soft afterwards if your hair is like mine.

LOL!!!! OMG!!! I swure hope it doesn't linger that long. I am gonna wash it like crazy!!!

 

[Chameleonchick]

Yes it does stink but it is a good treatment for the scalp.

 

[Vintageglam]

Going to have to look for it. Where did you buy yours?

Usual places, department stores etc. I buy mine from a place called SPACE NK (in the UK). Not sure if you have a similar shop in the US, Otherwise go to one of those more new age/ organic healthstore/ pharmacy places.

HTH's

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Yes it does stink but it is a good treatment for the scalp.

That's what I heard. My scalp has been irritated and tender lately, so I decided to try it before I cornrow it up.
I heard its also good for eczema, but there is a limit to how bad I am willing to smell to treat a problem. LOL

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Just washed it out. I washed twice with my shampoo bars and then conditioned with hello hydration intensive mask (so amazing). The smell is gone, so YAY

 

[Galadriel]

I love the benefits of Neem Oil, but yeah, that stuff has an extremely strong nutty scent and STINKS.

 

[Almaz]

Neem smells awful but it works

 

[QUEENJAMES231]

i love what it does for my scalp. i use neem and peppermint oil in my pre poo mix and it works like a charm and the peppermint helps mask the smell a LITTLE lol

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

my hair does feel good, and i survived the smell. wonder if it would be as effective in henna? I feel like a whole bunch of henna and oils would mask the smell more

 

[Foxglove]

I used mine once. The bottle is just sitting there daring me to use it again lol

 

[goodmorningruby]

I agree...that stuff absolutely stinks. I stopped using it earlier in the year after one or two uses so I can't vouch for it's effectiveness, but I'm willing to give it another go. I would only be using it as part of a pre-poo, though.

 

[Nonie]

My condolences. :notworthy

I bought neem oil after some lady at Whole Foods told me it was great for nail growth when I was struggling to grow my nails.


Lawd ha'mercy! The stench when you opened the bottle was so bad I could've sworn I heard skunks cuss. I tried to be brave and apply it to my nails chanting "good things are worth making sacrifices for" but couldn't stand it. My hands were nowhere near my nose but the smell was unbearable. The stuff was not easy to wash off either IIRC--or maybe it was my overactive imagination freaking out that I'd never get rid of it.


Let's just say the bottle was never opened again coz that alone is bad enough. Y'all are some brave women to put that stuff on you head (Oh the horror of doing that to sacred hair!)...or you're a bunch of crazy loonies in need of serious help.

 

[♥Lamaravilla♥]

@ Nonie's description! I think I might try this as a pre-poo for a few hours :scratchch
Is it expensive? Where can I find it online?

 

[Nonie]

Lamaravilla, just a guess but I believe Amazon has e'rything. Guess you're a sucker for punishment eh?

 

[♥Lamaravilla♥]

Lamaraville, just a guess but I believe Amazon has e'rything. Guess you're a sucker for punishment eh?

My reasoning is if it smells that bad it's got to be good for you
Plus I use the neem soap from Chagrin Valleys and it works wonders on my skin, funny thing is it doesn't smell at all.

 

[Nonie]

Lamaravilla, if that is your reasoning ("if it smells bad it must be good for use") then please do not tell me what it is you use poop for.

 

[Foxglove]

Lamara, I speak from the perspective of somebody that has smelled both skunk and neem oil
They really are comparable, although I don't think you can smell neem from a mile away
It stinks

 

[BostonMaria]

That stuff smells like dirty butt LMAO
I use the powder, which has a pleasant smell. I do have the oil but I only use a few drops. Spray your hair with Lysol LOL jk

 

[Vintageglam]

Ladies just use the Dr Hauschka one its smells ok.

 

[snookes]

My condolences. :notworthy

I bought neem oil after some lady at Whole Foods told me it was great for nail growth when I was struggling to grow my nails.


Lawd ha'mercy! The stench when you opened the bottle was so bad I could've sworn I heard skunks cuss. I tried to be brave and apply it to my nails chanting "good things are worth making sacrifices for" but couldn't stand it. My hands were nowhere near my nose but the smell was unbearable. The stuff was not easy to wash off either IIRC--or maybe it was my overactive imagination freaking out that I'd never get rid of it.


Let's just say the bottle was never opened again coz that alone is bad enough. Y'all are some brave women to put that stuff on you head (Oh the horror of doing that to sacred hair!)...or you're a bunch of crazy loonies in need of serious help.

Lmao so funny haha!