Vaseline on ends =breakage if not done carefully

[syze6]

Hello Chickees!

First, let me say that Vaseline has done wonders for my ends. I don't get trims so often because it protects them and leaves them in good shape. Th only problem I noticed is after I wash/condition, I put my hair in a ponytail and spread the vaseline on about 3inches of hair. A couple of times while spreading the V on my ends, I would get a little breakeage due to the thickness. I find that when I mix it with shea butter it makes it easier to spread on about 3inches without breaking from the stretching it downward. I also have found that a small paint brush makes it easier. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[lthomas1]

I never used vaseline on my ends. I use wild growth oil instead.

 

[Neroli]

Never used vasaline precisely because it is so heavy. I use natural oils on my ends, like jojoba, castor, avacado, etc and then only a few drops every other day or so. Do you get good bounce to your hair when you use V?

 

[Leslie_C]

I doubt u would get any bounce from vaseline, I think they are using it as a coating of protection, which is much thicker than any of the natural oils. Most wear their hair in a bun, etc, when using vaseline. I think it is possible to use it on the ends with a braidout but not too much. I used it on the tips of my braids a couple of times to make them hold(didnt want to use gel) and my ends were nice and soft the next day...

 

[Neroli]

Thanks for clearing that up 'cause I'm thinking OMG, brushing vasaline on 3 inches of my hair!!?? I couldn't lay my head down anywhere without leaveing a smear! I've never like grease of any kind 'cause I like my hair to be touchable . . .

 

[jainygirl]

I apply vaseline to about the last 2 inches of my hair every 3 days (i do this at night before bed) and put it into a bun. The next day i usually wear my hair in a bun as well. By that evening my ends are soft and touchable. it depends on giving it time to "set" i think because the only time i've thought i used too much is when i took down my hair down soon after applying the Vaseline

i also use ultra sheen at times but to me it's all the same.

Also, i just use my hand to apply the vaseline, not a comb or brush

i think combing thru your hair while it has the vaseline freshly applied would cause damage, so that may also be part of the problem. I just smooth it down the last two inches of my hair with my hand and that's it. HTH -- jainygirl

 

[cutebajangirl]

syze6- I did get breakage when I last tried this method. I never thought of mixing it with something less sticky to increase the smoothness. Thanks for the tip.

 

[adrienne0914]

i only put vaseline on the last inch or so. i never use it when i wear my hair in straight styles. i do though when i do a braidout. the heaviness of it keeps my hair from getting to big, but i don't use enough to get the greasies.

 

[simplycee]

For those who can't use vaseline I find that castor oil works just as well.