Hi, Heidi. I thought for awhile that oiling would help with moisture but have since come to understand that oil really only keeps the moisture in that's already there.
I use Fox's Shea Butter Leave-In (2 Shea, 2 Conditioner & 1 Coconut Oil) after I wash w/CO (only 2x/a week). The really good thing about this leave-in is that it both moisturizes (shea and condish) and protects (coconut). Great stuff.
Then, I spray a version of Kimberly's Defrizzing Spray over the leave-in (2 T. Aloe Vera Gel, 1 T. Avocado Oil, 1 dropper of John Masters Defrizz Oil - I will replace this with various EOs when it runs out - and then I fill the spray bottle up with RO/DI water). My hair is thick and prone to frizz so this helps solve that problem completely.
On my off wash days, I just refresh my hair with the spray after shaking the bottle well and it really makes my hair shiny, healthy, tamed with pretty waves that only takes 20-30 minutes to completely dry. As with the leave-in, I believe that the water mixed in provides moisture that the oil then helps to protect. I will also on occasion put more of the shea leave-in on my ends, if needed.
So, if you don't care for either of those mixes, I'd suggest finding a good way to moisturize prior to oiling.
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