Hair Oils: What do you use?

Uzma! What a great website! If I weren't trying to save money right now, I'd be all about spending a wad of cash there!
*crossing fingers for Thursday's job interview*

Wow, Turquoise! EVERY day! How long is your hair? Fine or coarse? Is it really dry? My hair is fine, and I have a suspicion too much oil would weigh it down. But maybe I could try using it more often.

Hi Monica and SuperGrover

You can get Avocado oil at http://www.mountainroseherbs.com
(their stuff and their service is brilliant)

I use oils on dry (or almost dry) hair for maximum penetration.
Some folks report that using oils on damp hair locks in moisture.

I guess it's best to try out both and see what suits your particular hair type.

Hi Gren

I have coarse black (and white) hair too, which used to be ultra-dry all the time and kinda wavy/curly/frizzy in parts.
With regular oiling it has straightened up a lot. Not just when it's oiled but when it's freshly washed and naturally dried as well.
I find that strange - but I like it !!!

Happy Sunday to you all

Uzi

Thanks Uzi, for posting this topic. I had considered the same, but hadn't gotten around to it yet.

And Monica, I had the same question! I don't know where to buy plain oils. Just the mixed kinds they have at Sally's.

I use jojoba oil on my hair, about once a month. I often don't go out much on weekends, especially in winter, so I'll just put it in on Friday night, and wash it out Sunday evening! Somehow, it doesn't transfer onto my pillow. Even though my whole head is covered, it's just like my hair is really naturally greasy. It isn't gross or any inconvenience. I even run out to the store sometimes with it in. (Hey why not, we don't know anyone in this town! No... I probably wouldn't do this in my hometown. :) )

Ahem... anyway. Jojoba Oil is in the natural products / health food section of a supermarket near me. (It's Shaw's, for those of you who live in the Northeast... while I don't like anything else about Shaw's, they do have a much better natural section than any other northeast chain.) Unfortunately, Shaw's doesn't seem to have any other oils. Or if they do, they're not with the beauty care section like the jojoba is.

Jojoba really helps when my hair is really dry and keeps getting tangled. It makes it right again. :)

It's like $7 for a 2oz bottle, which is good for like 4 or 5 whole-head uses.

Hi Everyone

Just wondering what oils you like to use on your hair and why?
Also, how and when do you use them?

Personally, I use avocado oil 5 days a week because I find it moistures the hair very deeply, without a greasy residue. I use about a half teaspoon of oil and rub it on my palms and then slide it onto the length of the hair that is below ear-length. It sinks right in and makes the hair soft.

At the weekend, I will use coconut oil for a heavy overnight oiling. This oil gives the hair a thorough pre-wash conditioning and I feel that it strengthens the strands with long-term use. I use about a tablespoon of the oil and work it into scalp and hair and then go to sleep with a big towel on my pillow.

Please share your oiling preference and methods.

Thanks

Uzma