What is the best moisturizing natural oil?

[AudraChanell]

This is what works for me. I moisturize at night only. Some nights I apply a little Profectiv Helathy Ends or Carrot Oil Creme and THEN EVOO. It isnt a lot, but enough. I then detangle a little from the ends up, wrap and cover. I allow my hair to absorb the moisture over night. I guess to some, I probably look a hot mess by wash day

So how does one stay moisturized and oiled without looking like a greasy hot mess?

 

[Tru_Mind]

I like jojoba, best.

Me too I choose other. I love jojoba

It's not greasy at all!!!!

I have a little bit left that I use when I really need it. I told myself when I order it from HobaCare that I will only use it when I need it, because I hate ordering from the Internet...period. My mother helped me kill my bottle, so I'm holding on to the little bit that's left until I order another.

 

[Boadicea]

So how does one stay moisturized and oiled without looking like a greasy hot mess?

I use, at most, a quater-sized amount on each side of my head (I part my hair down the middle) and add a little more on the ends. I only do it once a week.

 

[senimoni]

Oh ok, I've been using way to much. So you are not "greasing your scalp" just a little to the hair and ends.

 

[Neroli]

Oh ok, I've been using way to much. So you are not "greasing your scalp" just a little to the hair and ends.

I do NOT "grease my scalp" - Yikes! I apply tiny drops of oils to ends only. I only oil my scalp as a pre-poo treatment just before washing it right out. I HATE grease on my scalp, makes my hair (and me) feel dirty . . .

 

[Dolapo]

What do you guys suggest i mix with castor oil to reduce the consistency. I searched for ylang ylang oil and it was 23 bucks for 4oz. WTF??? Please im only a student and i dont have that much money to spare

 

[Neroli]

What do you guys suggest i mix with castor oil to reduce the consistency. I searched for ylang ylang oil and it was 23 bucks for 4oz. WTF??? Please im only a student and i dont have that much money to spare

I get 1/2 oz bottle of Aura Cacia or The Essential Oil Company ylang ylang for $10 at most health food stores or online for about the same + shipping. I've never seen a 4oz bottle! Most essential oils are very concentrated and only need a drop or two for strong potency. Ylang is kinda in the mid-range cost (rose or jasmin essential oils costs about $75 for 1/2 oz!!) But I love the smell of ylang and the 1/2 oz bottle lasts me about 6 to 8 months. A cheaper alternative that I like is rosemary oil, which runs about $5 for a 1/2 oz and it cuts the castor oil pretty good as well as leaves a fresh smell to the hair. I would start first at a local health food store and have them special order to avoid paying shipping. Good luck!

 

[Honeyhips]

If one of your natural oils aren't listed in the poll, please list it in the post.

jojoba oil is something I always go back to. Everything else is either to heavy or sticky.

 

[nfynit_812]

I just started using Olive Oil...it works very well for my scalp and hair.....

I mixed Monoi oil with my shea butter-keeps my hair moisturized and I'm happy with my 'concoction'...

Haven't used coconut oil in my hair in a couple of years... but it was very good to my hair/scalp!!

 

[goldensugar23]

My hair really likes coconut and I mix it with a little olive oil. I use the pure organic type.

Has anyone compared regular olive oil to extra virgin olive oil? I wanted to know if their hair responded differently to them.

i use extra virgin olive oil rom the super market.i add it to everything esp my leave-in's.I love it.
when my hair is feeling dry i do a overnight hot oil treatmnt with olive oil.
i carry a little bottle of coconut oil to put on my ends throughout the winter.It really saves my ends

 

[LoriLOCX]

whoa.... there's just too many oils out there to pin it down to one. i like combinations - oils and essential oils. Thus far, i've used and like EVOO, castor, sweet almond, johoba, flaxseed, emu, kukui nut, and more. EO's, like rosemary, lavender, peppermint...and more that I want to try.

 

[Jewell]

My favorite is extra virgin olive oil (from the grocery store) because it has a thicker consistency than olive oil made specifically for hair. I like Nexxus Botanic Oil which has safflower, avocado, olive, and some other oil in it. I add two capfuls of EVOO to make it richer...I also add two capfuls to my Headress Leave-In. Soybean Oil and Kola Nut Oil are good too. There are so many!

 

[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

Coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, emu oil, hazelnut, castor oil, soybean and avocado oil. I have not tried the rest so I can't comment on them.

 

[pookeylou]

Emu!

2nd runner up...Jojoba...it is most like our own natural sebum.

 

[senimoni]

Emu!

2nd runner up...Jojoba...it is most like our own natural sebum.

Emu like from the animal!!!!

 

[BAILEYSCREAM]

I actually like Jojoba but it's not in the list, I especially like it because it has no smell and is very light.

I also like coconut oil, but in general I prefer something that doesn't have a scent.

I haven't used castor oil for a long time but I really liked it when I used it, same goes for sweet almond oil.

 

[miracle]

EVOO, Jojoba and Cocoa Butter Oil.

 

[Country gal]

jojoba oil

 

[Mahalialee4]

For sure moisture and pulling moisture from the air I vote for castor oil. I use my okra combo (castor oil/carrot oil). I saturate overnite and shampoo out in the morning for special treat. My hair is so full of body and life it is amazing. Otherwise, just a drop spread on the hands and touching just the ends is great to preserve the ends of the hair. HTH Bonjour

 

[DangerouslyShy]

meadowfoam, jojoba, and a castor oil mix

 

[Miss*Tress]

My single favorite oil that I could never do without is jojoba. Otherwise, I mainly use blends: sweet almond oil, monoi oil, shea, and castor oil.

 

[SilverSurfer]

For me, I have to say the best moisturizing natural oil is Oilive Oil, Extra Virgin Olive oil. It's good for your skin, your hair and good to cook with.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Jojoba is an oil that was not listed.

 

[BlackPearl1]

I would have to say coconut oil and it's not heavy. The shine that coconut oil gaves you is alots amazing.

 

[SexyCap]

I am in love with olive oil... problem is, I feel like it leaves me smelling like a salad. Anyone else feel like this?

"D"

 

[bravenewgirl87]

Castor and Jojoba. Avocado and sweet almond are great too. Honestly, you should just blend them together.

 

[Makenzie]

I am in love with olive oil... problem is, I feel like it leaves me smelling like a salad. Anyone else feel like this?

"D"

I love evoo to but have never noticed this.

 

[hothair]

for me a mixture of olive and castor oil

 

[charmtreese]

I love my vatika/castor/grapefruit eo mixture!!!

 

[krissyprissy]

Right now I love Coconut and Jojoba oil.