thankyousir74
July 17th, 2009, 10:49 AM
Well, one of the first things I did when I got on LHC was buy a big tub of coconut oil. It was great, my hair felt better than it ever did before. Granted, it still did not feel as soft as I would like it but I had thought it was just my hair type.
I had always read about protein, and decided that my hair never really needed it, as my hair never felt like Kirin's description in the article "Whats wrong with my hair? Hair Diagnostic Tips (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=44)".
But then not too long ago I read about other who were having that dry crunchy ends feeling with coconut oil. I had always thought it was just me. I don't remember the thread but someone mentioned protein overload and recommended an SMT. So I tried one too. My hair feels better, but the ends still leave a bit to be desired.
Would you guys recommend not using coconut oil anymore, or just not as often? (I oil it with coconut everyday) The reason that I think oil is the culprit, because not only does it moisturize but it also prevents protein loss, and I have a feeling that my hair may have more protein than it needs.... or does it just lack moisture? :confused:
The thing is every time I oil with coconut oil I feel as if the moisture and protein maybe counteracting each other.
Could someone please correct this fallacy and give me some good advice?
I had always read about protein, and decided that my hair never really needed it, as my hair never felt like Kirin's description in the article "Whats wrong with my hair? Hair Diagnostic Tips (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=44)".
But then not too long ago I read about other who were having that dry crunchy ends feeling with coconut oil. I had always thought it was just me. I don't remember the thread but someone mentioned protein overload and recommended an SMT. So I tried one too. My hair feels better, but the ends still leave a bit to be desired.
Would you guys recommend not using coconut oil anymore, or just not as often? (I oil it with coconut everyday) The reason that I think oil is the culprit, because not only does it moisturize but it also prevents protein loss, and I have a feeling that my hair may have more protein than it needs.... or does it just lack moisture? :confused:
The thing is every time I oil with coconut oil I feel as if the moisture and protein maybe counteracting each other.
Could someone please correct this fallacy and give me some good advice?