Coconut oil - solid or liquid???

**ruby_tuesday** · August 20th, 2008, 12:19 PM

I only use unrefined & organic coconut oil. I put some in one of those small cases meant for eyeshadows and I keep it in my bathroom. It's creamy & easy to apply in room temperature. I keep the rest of coconut oil in its original glass jar, refrigerated.

I use coconut oil as a leave-in when my hair is almost dry after I wash it. Very little is needed for my lengths, and a bit more for the ends. No oil has made me happier so far.

**paper** · August 21st, 2008, 07:26 AM

I tryed the coconut oil this morning. First I was surprised how fast it turned to liquid. I love the way it made my hair shiny and brought out my waves. And, I love the smell.

**pariate** · August 21st, 2008, 01:24 PM

Well I've definitely come round to coconut oil

My hair was looking quite parched today and I applied some AGO, which helped a lot but it clearly needed oil rather than just moisture. I used a little coconut oil and it fixed it right up!

**darkwaves** · August 21st, 2008, 09:13 PM

One reason I don't like coconut oil is its tendancy to turn solid at lower temperatures. It's fine for me in summer, here where it's 90 degrees F... Not so good in winter, here where it's -35 degrees F.

I'd be interested in this oil if it would stay liquid at room, or low temperatures, for at least half the year where I live!

**Fluff** · August 22nd, 2008, 03:41 AM

Fractionated coconut oil stays liquid even in cold. But is it good for hair?

**Hatsumomo** · August 22nd, 2008, 03:58 AM

I kinda like my coconut oil solid. I don't know why, I just do.

**sexyjacksparrow** · August 22nd, 2008, 05:06 AM

I'm loving coconut oil too. I prefer mine solid as well.

Kerry xx

**Ursula** · August 22nd, 2008, 05:41 AM

If your coconut oil goes sold, just scoop out a tiny amount, and melt it in your hands. It should melt quite quickly and easily.

My coconut oil goes from solid to liquid seasonally - solid at room temperature in the winter (65 deg. F.) and liquid in the summer (room temp same as outdoor temp - in the 70s or 80s - sometimes solidifying overnight if the night is cool).

If your temperature is such that it is solid, just be sure to keep the oil in a wide mouth jar, where you can reach in an scoop out a little bit. I find it, in some ways, easier to use when solid. No risk of spills.