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    Posted: July 25 2005 at 7:43pm
Lately my hair's been really really frizzy and dry and really irratating.  I was thinking about buying some VO5 Smoothing Hot Oil Treatment.  Before I do, I just wanted some background on it, since I've never used hot oil before.  Any tips or advice on it?  I was also wondering if it does any damage to the hair or scalp?
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Although it doesnt work for everyone(works great on my fine hair,not at all on my husbands coarser curly hair),it wont damage your hair.Have you tried a regular deep conditioner.The weather tends to take the moisture out of hair.Other factors to consider  might be chemical treatments or hot tools.those will definitely make your hair feel dry.
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I have tried a deep conditioner, but it didn't make much of a difference.  My hair's probably acting up because of the weather, but I have used a flat iron in the past.  I used to use one practically everyday, but I stopped using it because of the damage it was doing to my hair about 4 months ago.

Thanks for your help- I think I'll go out and buy it today!
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Blueorca,

The Alberto VO5 hot oil treatments are OK, but conditioners will help your hair feel more moisturized.  You said you were using a conditioner and it didn't help.  Which one were you using?  What type of hair do you have?  (thick, thin, medium).

You could also try a good leave-in conditioner, there are TONS of them out there.  Or even a lightweight silicone spray would help your hair feel less dry.  What is your haircare regimen?  Also, your shampoo may be too harsh, and you are washing too much. 


**Hair type: 2a, which is wavy and fine.
**Color: Naturally dark brown, currently dyed reddish brown.
**Length: below shoulder length
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