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One from a woman and one from a man. The only thing I did different was...adding unrefined coconut oil to my hair while it was damp. The guy said my hair looks like (his words exactly) a hair commercial.
The coconut oil is a keeper /images/graemlins/grin.gif.
That's great, Crysdon! /images/graemlins/clap.gif Look like you have another product in your group of staples! Isn't it nice to get compliments from total strangers?
Congratulations, Crysdon! Isn't it nice when others can see the beautiful results of all the TLC you give your hair? I bet that made your day. /images/graemlins/smile.gif
That's a huge compliment to have strangers compliment you on your hair! That's when you KNOW whatever you are doing is not just working but looks fantastic in other people's eyes.
hey Cryson /images/graemlins/wave.gif
there's nothin like a compliment or two to keep you motivated...
jus wen i had my pjrism under control u had to tempt me wit some of that unrefined coconut oil /images/graemlins/frown.gif , i gess ima have to try it if thats what it'll take to get my hair lookin (as iris sed) babydoll hair /images/graemlins/grin.gif
Congrats Cysdon on the hair compliment. I always spray some oil on my hair after using the Curl Free Gold activator for a shine, but the soyabean just doesn't cut it. oooh maybe I should get some coconut oil as well. /images/graemlins/wink.gif
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One from a woman and one from a man. The only thing I did different was...adding unrefined coconut oil to my hair while it was damp. The guy said my hair looks like (his words exactly) a hair commercial.
The coconut oil is a keeper /images/graemlins/grin.gif.
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Hey Crysdon...where can I get this unrefined coconut oil /images/graemlins/look.gif??
I bought mine from the neighborhood health food store. I got the Spectrum Organics brand. You can get any brand...just make sure that it is the unrefined, organic kind.
I'm 5 weeks into my last touch-up and this oil not only straightened my new growth, but made it shiny as well.
I had to order mine via online because its always gone at wholefoods before I can get it! I can't wait to try it! I'm glad to hear another positive view on coconut oil. congrats!
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I had to order mine via online because its always gone at wholefoods before I can get it!
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Now what does that tell you? If it runs out fast, it has to be good /images/graemlins/wink.gif.
You aren't finding that the conconut oil is drying your hair out at all are you? I used Monoi for a while and I still do occasionally - but I got some drying with it and I am curious if there was something you were doing to avoid this or if you just hadn't experienced it at all with any brand of coconut oil....
1. Washed with Abba shampoo (rinsed)
2. ACV (left in)
3. Suave Moisturizing conditioner w/2 teaspoons of olive oil (rinsed)
4. Coconut oil (applied to damp hair)
5. Infusium 23 & water
6. Roller set
That's my normal routine, although lately it has been conditioner washes. I usually rub in WGO or EVOO while damp. The coconut oil actually kept the moisture in a lot better than the other two oils and it has an incredible slip.
I'll give it a few weeks and let you know if I have any problem with dryness.
I just went to the Monoi web page and it looks like their coconut oil is refined. When it's refined, the oil is bleached, deodorized and stripped of all the good protective antioxidants.
Organic unrefined coconut oil is easily absorbed into the hair without weighing it down or making it greasy. It will not prevent moisture from getting into the hair and scalp like petroleum and mineral oil.
"Its small molecular structure allows for easy absorption, giving both the skin and hair a soft smooth texture... Many people use coconut oil by itself because it is safe and natural."
You should really try it again Brownrelaxed. I was skeptical and thought that it would have a greasy feel and weigh my hair down. Remember though, a little goes a long way.