Methylated Spirit for rapid growth!

[Isis]

I wonder if rosemary oil works in the same way? And I heard about using Listerine on the scalp too... Can you get methylated spirit (the good kind Oye is talking about) at any drugstore?

 

[brittanynic16]

I have some listerine. Will that work?

 

[oye]

I dont know about listreine, but in the uk and nigeria it is pretty easy to get at a drugstore, I dont know about in the states, I'll try to find a brand name. It might take a while though as I am not at home and mine isnt with me, I am on holiday but as soon as I find out Isis will PM you.

 

[debyjay]

My cousin uses witch hazel on her scalp, perhaps this won't be as scary.

 

[free2bme]

Menthylated Spirit is basically menthol & alcohol. Sea breaze is basically the same thing with a few more feel good ingredients. They are all astringents that clean & stimulate the scalp.

 

[Dido111]

I guess this would be like Alcolado It is a green liquid in a bottle they have the bigger bottles too. My gradmother in the islands uses this and you do get that really fresh feeling. And it gives a stronger cleaner sensation then Sea Breeze.You can get at any Alcolado in the West Indian, Korea, or Chinese, groceries in NY. I

bet it will be across from the Shirley Biscuits!

 

[DDHair]

I was just about to ask Oye is it mentholated (sp) instead of methylated. Because yeah menthol is in a lot of products to open pores including vapor rub and other astringents. Okay so it is menthylated spirits (never heard spirits attached).

Free2beme, how do you know that is what it is? Have you seen the exact words on other products or something?

 

[Karonica]

Menthol is in Sulfur 8 too, I believe. I love how my scalp feels after using that stuff. Very stimulated.

 

[26INCHHAIR]

My aunt came from Nigeria last yaer and had it as a matter of fact it is in my basement and no one uses it because I never knew what it was for...right now i have cornrows in my hair is it safe to use it?????

 

[fine_beauty]

Oye was referring to rubbing alcohol. In Africa and Europe, rubbing alcohol which is used to clean cuts is known as methylated spirit and it is as safe as can be as long as you don't drink it.
Seabrease will suffice if you want something for your face. I don't think it should be used on the face unless you have a cut on your face.

 

[Nacai23]

Alcohol on the scalp? Hmmm. I do think that it's a good idea if your braided up to keep the scalp clean. I bet you would have to be extra careful to not get it on you hair. But what if you have dry scalp?

 

[brittanynic16]

Thanks for the info myhairsos.

 

[Isis]

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oye said:
I dont know about listreine, but in the uk and nigeria it is pretty easy to get at a drugstore, I dont know about in the states, I'll try to find a brand name. It might take a while though as I am not at home and mine isnt with me, I am on holiday but as soon as I find out Isis will PM you.

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Thank you Oye and as Myhairsos said, it could be the same as rubbing alcohol. And thank you Oye for starting this thread and posting on methylated spirit to increase hair growth. I read something about the benefits of alcohol on the scalp to thicken and stimulate hair growth but I'll have to find it...

 

[Brooke007]

No no no. She is Not talking about rubbing alcohol.

Sea breeze can’t be it either. Seabreeze is made of water, Alcohol (Denat.) and camphor plus other oils like eucalyptus.

Rubbing alcohol: Isopropyl alcohol, Isopropanol, Propan-2-ol
These are all different chemical names for the same thing.

"Surgical spirit" is a mixture of ethanol, methanol and (I think) oil of wintergreen. She says it’s clear so this can’t be it.

"Methylated spirit" is a mixture of ethanol, methanol, blue dye and pyridine (this is the industrial kind). You don’t have to worry about getting this by mistake because you can’t get it from a pharmacy/drugstore.

Methylated spirit is 90% ethanol, 5% methanol, 5%
water. (I think)

Oye you’ll have to help us out here with a name brand and some specific ingredient details. Thanks!

 

[katie]

Methylated spirits is widely available in the Caribbean.Some people use methylated spirit to clean their skin in the Caribbean(hard to clean areas such as behind the ears, back of neck etc)
I never heard of it being used on the scalp tho.

 

[happylocks]

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oye said:
then also started using 'virgin fertilizer' another fab product (made in nigeria!!!)

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U have to tell me about the Virgin Fertilizer , I am trying to find the women that sells it she is from Nigeria,

, we have alot of nigerians in Houston, but I know that it has some type of Sulfur

I think, I will only get it from her, cause she had a great price, I saw it at the beauty supply up the street, but Her price was better

 

[sterry]

I often cleanse my hairline with Witchhazel. The hairline is very delicate. Often our makeup, oil, soaps, creams, gels, powders are not cleanse well from the hairline for fear of disturbing it's slickness. This is the one area we so often try to keep smooth and sleek.
I found that cleasing this area allowed my scalp to breathe and not suffer from what I call product congestion.
My mother use to use alcohol as well. I have never suffered from a thinning hairline. But to combat any dryness after using Witchhazel I use Emu oil.
I have to say that such substance does not promote growth, but allows the scalp to be free of buildup therefore aiding in the hair to grow freely.
I can only imagine your skin's reaction to clogged pores from dirt, oil , makeup, etc. It reacts by giving us pimples. Keep the skin cleanse and you experience less breakouts. So keep the scalp clean and you'll experience less fall outs of hair.