BEST oils topically for our hair?

[Leshia]

I was thinking about purchasing some avocado oil once I finish with my emu oil. I didn't really notice anything SPECTACULAR with using the emu oil (even though it was very expensive..grrrr), so I thought I would try something that's known to be very fatty and moisturizing. Any ideas as to what's the best oil over for using topically? Should I just use good, old-fashioned olive oil, or do you think that the avocado oil might just be a little bit better?? Any other ideas of an altogether different oil??

 

[hiza]

Well my favorite oil is jojoba but is a litle bit expensive.

HTH
hiza

 

[hiza]

And Leshia you have a beautiful family.

 

[Tee]

I like to use most oils as hot oil treatments or conditioner boosters. I only use jojoba oil topically (on my ends). My favorite oils are avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, shea oil, and camellia oil.

 

[Angelicus]

i love olive oil, coconut oil, & soybean oil. Sometimes I mix all of them together with aloe vera for a yummy pretreatment!

 

[bocagirl]

I use pure jojoba oil

 

[candibaby]

the only essential oil I've tried directly is EVOO and I'm absolutely in LOVE with it. I may try jojoba oil too one day.

 

[Poohbear]

I use jojoba, carrot, olive oil, aloe vera, and Doo Gro Growth Stimulating Oil which had a mixture of oils in it.

 

[JenJen2721]

The avocado oil definitely felt better on my hair than the EVOO did. Also, jojoba is wonderful!

 

[Purtygurly]

wgo!... coconut is good for me too

 

[LABETT]

I am loving Castor oil and EVOO right now.

 

[elliot]

I like avocado and jojoba oil. My favorite is jojoba because it is lighter.

 

[carameldiva]

i like vitamin e oil,olive oil, carrot oil, wildgrowth hair oil and i just ordered amla oil and coconut oil.

 

[Beloved]

I have found heated avocado oil to be an excellent addition to moisturizing conditioner.

At the present time, my hair is in love with 100% coconut oil mixed with moisturizer and left in or moisturizing conditioner and rinsed out. I like that it leaves my hair feeling moisturized all day.

I have been adding castor and evoo to my conditioner, too, and like the moisturizing effects.

Since I am natural and all about moisture, these are what I am happy with.

 

[greenidlady1]

My oils are carrot oil, EVOO and coconut oil. My favorite has to be evening primrose oil. I open the caplet and apply that to my ends and new growth. It makes them both very strong and silky, and I find it very effective after a wash or applying a leave in moisture treatment!!

Take care,
G

 

[Leshia]

seems like many enjoy jojoba--how's the smell?

 

[Leshia]

hiza - thank you for not only your input, but the compliment as well.

 

[Leshia]

oh, and for those who have FAVS, what attributes make those your fav oils?

 

[elliot]

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Leshia said:
seems like many enjoy jojoba--how's the smell?

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It has an almost odorless, non-descriptive smell. I don't know how to explain it; its not medicinal, nor is it floral, but just a faint smell. Rest assured that you will not smell it in your hair.

It is so light too.

I use about a quarter size daily on my ends. It makes them very soft and shiny. You will like it.

 

[lexi_24]

I use unrefined coconut oil. It is light, and keeps my hair very well moisturized.

 

[joyous]

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lexi_24 said:
I use unrefined coconut oil. It is light, and keeps my hair very well moisturized.

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Me too. Coconut oil leaves my hair moisturized for days and loosens the curl pattern for an easy comb-out.