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Printed Date: November 06 2025 at 5:14pm


Topic: Coconut Milk
Posted By: carameldiva
Subject: Coconut Milk
Date Posted: May 10 2005 at 9:46pm
I just purchased this and wanted to know how to use this in my hair for maximum beneift. Can i (a) mix some in with my regular conditioner at the time i plan to use it or (b) use it by itself as a rinse or (c) what are my other options?  Thanks, Ladies

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Posted By: Callalily
Date Posted: May 10 2005 at 10:14pm
Hmmm....when I used the coconut milk, I added a little bit of lime in it.  Made my hair sooooo soft!  I think you should use it as a rinse.  I left mine on for a couple of hours and then rinsed.

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Posted By: sugaplum
Date Posted: May 11 2005 at 11:05am

I have relaxed 3c/4a hair.  I used the coconut milk, 1 egg, and avocado mix (1 tablespoon of olive oil & 4 tablespoons of water) on my hair.  My hair came out shiny and a little tangled.  But I didn't have a blender so there where tiny chunks of avocado that I had to make sure came out.   

But the benefits were fantastic.  My hair was def stronger.  I think I will try the coconut milk with conditioner next time.



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Posted By: oskana
Date Posted: May 14 2005 at 8:44pm
today i just mixed suave conditioner with coconut milk, egg, and avacado. I must say my 3c hair came out wonderfully. It came out shiny and soft and seemed stronger...the only thing was that my hair was a little tangled but nothing my fingers couldnt go through.


Posted By: Cinnamon
Date Posted: May 29 2005 at 1:22am

I've used coconut milk in the past and have had nothing but bad luck with it.

My hair became a tangled me after using it.  My relaxed hair hated it but my natural hair loved it...I was stretching out my relaxers then.  But now that I am hearing that you can do other things with it I might just give it another try.



Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: May 30 2005 at 3:56pm
I use as a moisturizer when I'm relaxing in the tub.

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Natural
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Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: May 30 2005 at 4:45pm
Thanks Ladies.

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Posted By: curtainbluff
Date Posted: May 30 2005 at 5:46pm
i think coconut oil is good for hair and skin and coconut milk is best for cooking especially in rice


Posted By: Jewell
Date Posted: June 01 2005 at 1:49pm
I tried coconut milk and honey, but they honey is too sticky for me to be patient enough to deal with, so I sometimes do coconut oil and EVOO. I combine both in a spray bottle, and spray it on to saturate my hair before I shampoo.

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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: June 01 2005 at 3:07pm
If i use honey I usually melt it so it won't be sticky and thick...more of a watery consistency.

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Natural
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Posted By: BRI_BETHEA
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 5:19am
Where do you buy you coconut milk and does anyone have any coconut donts?

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3C/4A Realaxed


Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 10:00am
At the grocery store. I thought you said coconut donuts.

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Type: 3c/4a Natural
Current Length: 6"
Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair.
BC: 02/08/06


Posted By: BrownEyez2
Date Posted: June 06 2005 at 3:52pm
What exactly does the coconut milk do for the hair?

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Posted By: mysticaldodo
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 1:35am

In Indonesia olden times, in Jamu (Indonesian beauty rituals), they use thick coconut milk (should be from old coconuts) for washing and massaging hair. Lighter coconut milks (from middle ag coconuts) were used for rinsing but not deep conditioning. Of course, they have access to the fresh stuff. I'm not sur how effective those packaged coconut milks are. Just thought it would be an interesting piece of information :)

For deep conditioning, thay use asian nuts and plants but I doubt you can get it easily in US.

PS. An alternative to coconut is hibiscus leaves. Boil them in water, then strain the mixture. The remaining gel can be used as a shampoo. Watch out for pesticides though.



Posted By: Honeydoo
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 8:50pm
Coconut milk is a great moisturizer for the hair. I've heard that the mixture of milk and lime is good for stretching out relaxers. I know I've used it in combination with olive oil as a pre-shampoo conditioner with good results.

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Posted By: quenquen
Date Posted: June 13 2005 at 11:24pm
Doesn't it depend on what brand you use?



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