Methylated Spirit for rapid growth!

[oye]

I know this works cos I try it on and off, and hairdressers in Lagos recommend it as a growth stimulant.

 

[brittanynic16]

What is this?

 

[oye]

You use methylated spirit(the regular one that you buy in chemists) on a cotton ball to cleanse your scalp regularly. Making sure that its your scalp you are cleaning. Its what is usually used on braids that are carried for a long time (ie six months) it helps to remove the gunk that builds at the base of the braid so when the braid are removed there is no breakage.

 

[brittanynic16]

Isn't that stuff toxic?

 

[oye]

it is used as a cleaner for cuts. it is not toxic, but is a chemical I guess. I think it just really cleans the scalp allowing it to breathe.

 

[oye]

its the clear stuff, not the purple stuff like I think u are thinking

 

[brittanynic16]

Oh okay, what results have you seen from using it?

 

[oye]

thicker hair and faster growth, especially when my hairline broke from these ghana braids I did. I hear some men who are desperate for beards or moustaches use it. My cousin told me also when she was at boarding school in Nigeria in the eighties (okay wait for this) it was cool for girls to have a slight moustache so they applied it and it worked.!!!???!!!

 

[brittanynic16]

Where do you get this and how do you use it?

 

[oye]

at any chemists (pharmacy), you dab some on some cotton wool, divide your hair and just pat your scalp with it, lightly swabbing. You'll feel this whoosh! thats your scalp breathing. It isnt just our face that carries city dust and debris. you'll be suprised how brown the swab is. try it for like a week or two in between your weekly washes. i suggest u dont use it just after washing though. let me know how you go!

 

[brittanynic16]

Will it dry out your hair?

 

[oye]

thats why I said to use on the scalp, not on the hair. Keep the hair moisturised but the scalp cleaned.

 

[luvhair]

I looked thhis stuff on line and it said that it is used in drain ceaners because it DISSOLVES hair. They also said it will burn and will cause blindness if drunk.

 

[oye]

its not the same stuff am afraid. i would never post this if it would do that. thats the purple spirit. this is clear methylated spirit. you might be suprised u have some at home somewhere. okay maybe they only sell this type in Lagos then.

 

[aikaa71]

Oye , i think i know what spirit you talking about. The ladies who do my braids, advice me to use the spirit to clean my scalp and to remove any build up. I never tried it though.

 

[oye]

Yes thats the exact one thank you aikaa71, i was beginning to think I was going cuckoo. Yess braiders especially recommend it to clean buildup. It is good though, maybe u should ask them to get some for you and do it for u! Are ur braiders african by any chance? If you want your braids cleaned back home, they wash the braids then clean your scalp with the spirit. most salons there do it as a cleaning procedure for braids.

 

[BandB2003]

I think I will pass on this stuff. Sounds fishy to me.

 

[oye]

Young men who also have trouble sprouting hair on their face use it at the barbers and at home. girls use it for their hairline and general scalp cleaning. Hair does grow thicker and faster. i think because there is no product build up on the scalp and also it tingles in that noxema way. it feels really cool on the scalp.

 

[oye]

It is safer than a lot of other chemicals that are put on the hair. its the stuff you smell in hospitals! Thats it!!! The clear stuff they use

 

[aikaa71]

yes my braiders are afican, im in tanzania.

Does this spirit really grow hair?I need to fill up some gaps in my hairline

I have had the opportunity to meet a few nigerian and ghanian women and the all have very beautiful hair

 

[perfectpeace]

Is this similar to using Sea Breeze on the scalp?

 

[honeycomb719]

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perfectpeace said:
Is this similar to using Sea Breeze on the scalp?

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You took the words right out my mouth PerfectPeace

 

[soulchild]

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perfectpeace said:
Is this similar to using Sea Breeze on the scalp?

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You took the words right out my mouth PerfectPeace

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You guys both took them out of my mouth lol.

I'm guessing that by keeping the scalp free of build-up, which Sea Breeze and similar products do, it promotes growth. Good tip especially when you're in braids.

 

[oye]

Sorry i dont know what seabreeze is? what is it? But if it feels breezy afterwards then that must be it. You all know the noxema feeling?

Hey aikaa one of my best friends is tanzanian! I hear its a small world out there! perhaps you might know her? (Nina Mabiba)

 

[soulchild]

It's an astingent usually used for the face.

 

[honeycomb719]

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Sorry i dont know what seabreeze is? what is it? But if it feels breezy afterwards then that must be it. You all know the noxema feeling?


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Yes, you get that cool breeze feeling, like your pores are open, and a cool fan is blow right on it................

 

[oye]

Yup thats it. Actually a friend told me that some women use skin success astringent as well. But i know the spirit works. I've got hair in front to prove it, I'm just not high tech enough to send u guys a picture (ive been a member for less than a week) But I tell you I had nothing on either side I actually had bald spots, and it stayed that way for a while so of course I had to get a fringe. Then I would rub the spirit every night and in less than two weeks "I tot a tore a lil sprout!" I was ecstatic! There is a nickname for women who have no hair in front back home I almost got the nick name!!!! After the sprout i then also started using 'virgin fertilizer' another fab product (made in nigeria!!!)

 

[luvhair]

oh ok I was worried for a minute.

 

[aikaa71]

Oye , I sent you a PM

 

[oye]

I think I replied it I dont know how to do PMs but I just hit reply when I saw it!