The only brand of coconut oil that I have used since starting this experiment is:
Spectrum Expeller-Pressed Refined Organic Coconut Oil.
While I'm sure that unrefined would likely have been a better choice, I am very sensitive to the odour of coconut. I would not have been able to keep up using the coconut oil if it were unrefined.
Nonetheless, my results have been excellent and there is no question in my mind that I have experienced far less breakage since using coconut oil prior to colouring my hair and/or touching up the roots. I did a whole head colour in late 2008, during my break from LHC, and there is no visible or palpable damage from that colouring.
I will also tell you that I completely coat all of my hair from root to tip and leave it for about an hour before applying any dye to my hair.
I'll try to take photos later today, or tomorrow after my next CO wash.
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