How often do you oil your hair?

**cleanbug** · April 28th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Hello to the group.
I have a question about oiling. Do most of you oil on a regular basis (like once a week or daily)?
Or do you oil only when the hair seems dry. I have tried grapeseed oil & coconut oil. The grapeseed seems to be a little harder to get out.

I like the coconut oil for a leave in...it seems lighter. Any thoughts?
Tami
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**kdaniels8811** · April 28th, 2009, 06:10 PM

I oil daily before I put it up in the morning. I use coconut oil, bought a jar which may last me the rest of my life! so have not tried anything different. I use a couple drops on the bottom 8-10 inches of my hair. Does that answer your question? By the way, the photo is from December, my hair is now BSL heading for waist!

**AlleyKitten** · April 28th, 2009, 06:12 PM

I oil most times I wash my hair, once I've gotten it damp but not dripping. Sometimes I also oil before I wash, if seems to need it. Other than that I only oil if it's really tangled and I need some help combing it out.

**ravenreed** · April 28th, 2009, 06:23 PM

I oil my tassel every night before I sleep. I use a lot on the day before I wash, and keep it up. I have been using coconut oil, but tried grapeseed last night and my ends really loved it.

**mira-chan** · April 28th, 2009, 06:27 PM

I oil just about daily. Coconut in the summer, camellia and sesame oils in the winter when coconut oil is solid.

**intothemist1999** · April 28th, 2009, 06:31 PM

After every wash, I lightly oil the ends. Like mira-chan, I use liquid oils in the cooler weather (the ones I've tried are Sweet Almond, Camellia, and Hemp, and I like them all). For warmer weather Coconut (my all time fave) and occasionally Shea Butter, mostly just because I have it and it wasn't overly cheap...I'm not sure that I notice anything great resulting from its use.

I'm getting in the habit of oiling my tassle when I have a braid.

**AJoifulNoise** · April 28th, 2009, 06:36 PM

I've been oiling everytime I wet my hair: 6 days a week. But, I'm considering going back to oiling only when I shampoo: 2 days a week. Pondering.

**AnneAdeline** · April 28th, 2009, 06:48 PM

I don't really have a system for oiling. Sometimes I will the night before I wash (wash once a week) and I often oil before putting in two braids.
I used to use jojoba oil because Trader Joe's carries it. Then I bought some coconut oil and my hair adores it.

**adventuring** · April 28th, 2009, 07:15 PM

I normally oil mine every 3-5 days about eight or so hours before washing.

**Magicknthenight** · April 28th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Now that i have oils again i tend to use them a lot. Sometimes i use a little after my shower and wait for it to dry. Then put it up in the morning. I think mostly I've been using a lot after my showers though. Sometimes putting it up while wet and very oiled or down until morning. I'm probably more used to my hair being heavily oiled then not. Sometimes when its down i may spritz and re-add if i didn't add much in the first place. I also usually wet my braid tassel if I'm wearing one and put something on the ends though.