What happens if you put oil eg. argan oil on wet hair?

[Stardreamer]

Maybe I should just try it but I'm curious if anyone has done it. I'm wondering if it keeps your hair flatter when it dries...

[cat11]

Well sometimes I put some oil on the ends of my hair when its not quite dripping but still really wet. It makes it soft and seals in the moisture but takes longer to dry and some of it probably just drips away. I think putting oil on damp ends is preferable. I wouldnt say flatter but definately more manageable and less fly-away like which can make it ... smaller. By flat do you mean small, straight, or less frizz?

[lapushka]

Lots of people use an oil to finish the wash with, or a serum. The key is to use just a couple drops, spread it between palms and just apply it on the very ends. So no teaspoon of oil or some such! That is *way* too much.

[ExpectoPatronum]

If you're trying to make your hair flatter, I've had more luck with silicone serums than oils. Oils would make my hair stringy which I didn't love as a look. My hair also isn't as curly as yours, but coney serums turned my 3a curls into 2c waves.

Of course, as with everything, YMMV :flower:

[Jo Ann]

I've had good luck with both, serums and oil. I will say this: there IS a learning curve--that is, figuring out how much oil or serum to use on your hair to get the results you want. For example, my learning curve with coconut oil was about three months (not that I'm slow or anything), but it was the first oil I used, I only wash my hair about once a week, and, depending on the humidity, how much to use. I'm pretty good about figuring out how much to use now, even though my hair is about 20 inches shorter, and the only time I put "too much" on is when I'm planning to wash it out later (think "pre-poo oiling"). I also experiment with different oils and combinations, as some oils (like argan oil) absorb better on my hair than others (like coconut oil).

Just remember:

No one oil works for everybody.

Different oils can work differently on your hair.

Start small--you might not need as much oil as you think for your hair. You can always increase the amount you use later on (like I said above--there is a learning curve :flower: )

If an oil works great on your hair when it's wet, it might not be the best thing for your hair when it's dry (in my case, coconut oil makes my hair feel dry if I put it on my hair when it's dry, but it moisturizes nicely when applied to my hair when it's wet).

You can purchase some oils in the food section of the grocer's more cheaper than the hair section. Some examples are: argan, avocado, olive and coconut oils. FWIW, at least to me, you do NOT have to purchase "organic" oil--the regular stuff is much cheaper and does the same job. Check the ingredients.

Good luck!

[SleepyTangles]

It seals moisture in. As a matter of fact, I only use oil on slightly dampened hair (or mix the oil with few drops of water in my hands).

It helps frizz, but if you need to apply It above your ears/ close to your roots, I'd choose a very light oil, like cold pressed jojoba, or even a dry oil like coco capryl triglycerides.
Serums are handy too, but personally silicones don't work for me

[ynne]

My hair loves oil, but not near the roots, just ears down. Jo Ann explained the use well. Also, seconding ExpectoPatronum's suggestion of a silicone serum if you want to use a lot of it, it doesn't look as greasy if you overdo it. :) If you want to learn more about it, there are plenty of threads about hair oils.

[sipnsun]

I use argan oil on my ends after every wash to add shine and help seal in moisture. Like lapushka said, the key is starting with a tiny bit. In my case I only use a drop or two, any more and I look oily. I don't know if it would help flatten your hair, you would probably need to experiment and see what works best.