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Mar 3^rd, 2006 at 8:48pm

Hi everyone. I'm new to the site and was just wondering people's thoughts on using products on their hair.......I have all one length loose spiral curls,(when wet it's probably to elbow length..when dry we curlyheads know what happens! I am using Ouidad products right now,but boy there are too expensive. What's the thought on almond oil or jojoba oil? Any help would be appreciated:) Would love to stop or control the frizzies!!

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PreciousLocks Diamond Offline Turning my gold to silver one hair at a time Posts: 812 Gender:	Re: oils Reply #1 - Mar 3^rd, 2006 at 10:09pm I heard raves about both almond oil and jojoba oil. I use jojoba oil and really like it, but I have rather straight, fine hair. (haven't tried any other oil, liked the first one I found ) I'll let some other curlyheads give you their favs. I have heard some like shea butter or olive oil even.
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: oils Reply #2 - Mar 4^th, 2006 at 2:09am Jojoba oil is most similar to your natural oils. I use it on the ends of my hair regularly.
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Reply #3 - Mar 5^th, 2006 at 1:42pm

Thanks! Gotta pick up that jojoba oil and aloe vera gel. Can I use them together?? Never used either before. Since I like to make my oil body lotion,bath salts etc. I tried a few drops of sweet almond oil. Not bad.
Got a happy thought for ya'all on olive oil My grandfather used a drop of olive on his hair every day and to the day he died at 85 he had a full head of silver hair! Don't stop using that oil!!

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wishing4longhair Emerald Offline it just keeps growing Posts: 427 Gender:	Re: oils Reply #4 - Mar 13^th, 2006 at 9:25pm Here's what works on my curly head: I used olive oil for a while, but only the night before I showered. It didn't seem to do a whole lot. I then switched to jojoba oil and use it on the ends. My hair is so nice and smooth and shinny now. It's wonderfu. I think it impoves curls, but that's for my hair. Good luck finding what works for you. Meg
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Curlgirl64 Stardust Offline Practice Yoga,give and receive Reiki Posts: 2974 Brooklyn,N.Y. Gender:	Re: oils Reply #5 - Mar 13^th, 2006 at 9:43pm Hi Meg, thanks for the suggestion I'm noticing that when my hair is damp it's fine,as airdries it gets drier on the ends..make sense? Ah,the trials and tribulations of being a curlyhead I am going to try the jojoba oil,since the sweet almond oil is "just ok".
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Christiana Sapphire Offline Posts: 189 Gender:	Re: oils Reply #6 - Mar 14^th, 2006 at 3:42am Hi CurlGirl, have you tried coconut oil. I've heard this was EXCELLENT for curlies. It is very light and non-greasy. I oil my ends with it every night and my length as needed.
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Reply #7 - Mar 14^th, 2006 at 3:05pm

Hi Christiana,
You want to hear a nightmare story about my dumb experiement with coconut oil?? Embarrassed

I used it as a leavin in conditioner about 2 years ago,sat under the bonnet dryer and then proceeded to wash it out in the kitchen sink. Not only was my hair "icky" my drain was so backed up I had to call the plumber!! I can laugh now,but what a mess!!! I will dry a few drops in the palms of my hands and run it through the length. I just washed it and already put a few drops of sweet almond oil. It's just so long and time consuming,but worth it...
Thanks for the suggestion,got more??

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Reply #8 - Mar 14^th, 2006 at 3:34pm

Hey Curlgirl!

I have to say that I myself stick with the jojoba oil and aloe vera gel. My hair is mostly straight with a slight wave to it, I use just a few drops of the jojoba and work it in from the ears down. The aloe gel I'll use for styling control on my bangs, and sometimes I'll use it in the length of my hair and scrunch it if I want it even more wavy. Works really well!

Same as Precious Locks, they're the first ones that I tried, and I liked them so I looked no further (yet...).

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Reply #10 - Mar 18^th, 2006 at 10:58pm

I wash my hair every 2-3 days and I've noticed that on the day I wash it, it doesn't stay in a bun with a hair stick that well. It seems too dry and a little frizzy. While thinking of what I can do to help it, I remembered hearing about jojoba oil. Does my description of my problem make sense, and do you think jojoba oil will help? And do you have to get it at a salon?

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Reply #11 - Mar 19^th, 2006 at 11:57am

You make total sense!!!

My hair is great while it is drying,but as it gets damp I see the ends start to dry and look different than the rest of my hair Sad

I bought the jojoba oil and aloe vera gel in a health food store that I buy my soy milk and Eath Balance in and let me tell you......the bill was $25.95 for the two of them. I thought that was expensive!!! What's the going rate in your neck of the woods??
I use Ouidad Balancing Rinse as a leave in conditioner(just a smidge) sometimes. I've been using the sweet almond oil or jojoba oil and just alittle difference I've noticed. My hair is pretty long,so I think I need for than a few drops. Give it a try and let me know how it works for you,I'm curious............

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Reply #12 - Mar 19^th, 2006 at 10:01pm

I've found Fruit of the Earth 100% aloe vera gel at WalMart - don't remember the price, but much cheaper than at the health food store. I found jojoba oil at The Vitamin Shoppe fairly reasonable -- 4 oz were the same as 1 oz at a health food store.

I have also found it difficult to do updos on freshly washed hair. I usually french braid it when it is slightly damp yet. I also use a dab of jojoba oil on my ends before they dry completely.

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Curlgirl64 Stardust Offline Practice Yoga,give and receive Reiki Posts: 2974 Brooklyn,N.Y. Gender:	Re: oils Reply #13 - Mar 20^th, 2006 at 11:12am thanks,PreciousLocks no Walmart around here,though. I will try Eckard or Rite-Aid. Maybe Target or K-mart. I am not going that route again and sped that when I could invest it towards LL hairsticks or shampoo and condish.
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Reply #14 - Mar 20^th, 2006 at 11:25am

bcwyatt26;
Remember the line, "I just washed my hair and can't do a thing with it"? That is what you are experiencing. After washing, there are fewer oils which allows the hair to be more flyaway and frizzy. It also leaves the hair more slippery and prone to slipping out of buns, braids and barrettes.

Putting just a tiny amount of jojoba oil on the length while your hair is drying will help with this condition, by adding a bit of weight to the hair making it more manageable.

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