sealing with vaseline...

[afgirl]

ok dont throw stones
but does anyone do this every now and then ill read about someone sealing with vaseline and so i tried it
sealing with oils wasnt keeping my ends nice so...

every morning i cowash after working out i moisturize and then put a light coating of vaseline on my ends before i bun... i noticed that my hair is staying moisturized i realize that this could cause build up but i shampoo weekly and clarify monthly
does anyone use vaseline to seal? if yes or no did you suffer any damage while doing so?

 

[Whimsy]

I never have, I wouldn't have thought to use vaseline in my hair.

Have you tried sealing with different types of oil before trying vaseline?

 

[Nonie]

When I start sealing that's what I will use. There have been a few threads of people sealing with grease. My idol Adrienne0914 used to seal with Vaseline. When I first heard of sealing, it was from Wanakee. She had a product called Constant Care for Ends which looks and feels like Vaseline.

 

[Tiye]

I think there were some old timers here who were into it. Plus at least once/week someone starts another thread about how they went back to grease and love it so I don't see why anyone would be throwing stones. Do what works for you.

 

[Tee]

Sparklinflame started a thread on it. She does it and she said it's a hit for her.

If I seal, I like to use oils.

 

[Nonie]

Some threads on this:

Vaseline Really Works!!! THANKS LHCF

Vaseline??

Vaseline Users: What did I do wrong?

Vaseline Is Amazing!!!!!!!!

Vaseline - Do you use it? LHCF Norm??

 

[afgirl]

I never have, I wouldn't have thought to use vaseline in my hair.

Have you tried sealing with different types of oil before trying vaseline?

i had tried a few oils but never found one that really worked for me
ive tried olive coconut avocado and castor
but by the end of the day they feel absorbed

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

In the winter, I seal with grease, with petrolatum as the first ingredient. Works for me because with oils, my hair dries out quicker in the winter so I need something heavier.

 

[loveisnthehouse]

I tried it, but it didn't work for me. I think the problem was that my ends needed to be clarifyed so the Vaseline just gave me more build up. The next time I wash I will try again with nice clarified ends.

 

[detroitdiva]

I used Vaseline back in my teen days and for what I remember it was a great alternative to traditional hair grease. I used it to coat my ends in the winter when I had to take the bus to school. I didn't want the ends to break off from the scark around my neck and I usually didn't have the time in the morning to do my hair when I got to school. That's a great idea thou! I should start using it again....

 

[Curlykale]

When I was texturized I reached almost middle back length and I didn't moisturise / i used heat twice a week.

I just washed, DC, used a lot of sunsilk leave in conditioner and then sealed my whole length with grease. I then used a diffuser on a medium heat setting and wore my wash and go. I had soft defined touchable curls for 4 to 5 days.

Now that my hair is 10 times healthier my ends have problems in retaining moisture: I'll give this thread a serious thought, thank you.

 

[afgirl]

remember ladies if you do try this method be sure to clarify regularly so as not to cause unnecessary setbacks due to product buildup