My hair *hates* mineral oil / petrolatum / paraffinum liquidum -- it's definitely not for everyone, and on the occasions I've accidentally used it on my hair, I had a heck of a time getting it off with just CO-washing.
I hate to say it but products and oil shampoo don't mix, its actually the reason I only tried it once, I like my products too much. By using products, especially cones, you coat the hair and that stops the lauric acid in the coconut oil from penetrating. No penetraing, no point in oil shampoo. Maybe try using some coconut oil by itself after washing to smooth your hair? It works for me.
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My hair *hates* mineral oil / petrolatum / paraffinum liquidum -- it's definitely not for everyone, and on the occasions I've accidentally used it on my hair, I had a heck of a time getting it off with just CO-washing.
There sure is! I'm still working on it with messed up hair to boot...not fun. But try the coconut oil for leave in, if your hair likes the oil shampoo it should like the coconut oil, just apply a little at first, it gets greasy really fast. maybe comb when damp to smooth out the curls? Just be careful with the comb and don't pull too hard.
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I'm typically a one-stepper. I dilute conditioner with water in an applicator bottle (approx 2 ounces conditioner with approx 5 ounces water) and apply that to my scalp and rub that in, put the additional on my length and comb out tangles, do my other showerly duties, rinse the whole thing out, ACV rinse (about a tablespoon in a quart of water), then add conditioner for leave-in.
I do sometimes do a second "heavy" conditioner in there (before the ACV rinse), but not very often.
Everyone's hair is different.... try one thing for a couple weeks and see if your hair likes it, if not, then try something else.
There is no one "right answer" or "right technique" or "right product" that works for everyone. It's just a lot of trial and error.
Oh... I'm not sure I am ready to try the CO method... I try to use more natural schampoo without SLS. Isn't that ok also? I do oil occasionally. Which oil is the best one? I also am trying out washing with herbs like shikakai and soap nut instead of shampoo. Is this good you think?
Don't know a lot about haircare, yet Thank you so much for your help!
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