Hi to all my fine-haired friends,

Can anyone recommend any oils that are lighter than jojoba oil for oiling fine hair?
I'm having some problems with jojoba and I think it is because my hair is too fine and gets weighed down.  I don't use even 1/2 drop; I can just wave the jojoba oil bottle in front of my hair and it starts acting all freaky.

Also, do any of you just not use oils at all?  I'm really considering that.  Any input on this would be so appreciated!  This is really driving me nuts! :o :o :o

TIA very much,
strawberryfine[glb][/glb][glb][/glb]

Hiya! You are probably going to think I'm repeating myself because I've said this in some other posts just a few minutes ago. (Every morning I go through the 10 most recent posts and I've only just gotten to this one now.) Sorry to be repeating myself! LOL   ::)

I personally find that coconut oil is the lightest of the ones I've tried. It's brilliant for my very fine hair because of this. I usually only use it after I've gotten out of the shower and occasionally before bedtime if necessary. Just a few drops and it'll absorb like a dream!

Although it's possible to OD on it if you use too much, it washes out so easily, it's not a problem anyway.

Hope you find peace in your oiling traumas!!

Big hugs...
;)

Strawberryfine;
You may not need the oils.  If your hair is in good condition, and well moisturized, it might not be able to absorb the oil.  As your hair gets longer, the ends might need a little extra help and the oil can be used then.

You could use the oil for deep conditioning - putting it on rather heavy, put a heated towel on your head and relax!  Then shampoo your hair.

Okay, I have.. well a weird question for Bikerbraid...

How do you heat a towel?   ???

I keep seeing it come up again and again that when you do a deep conditioning treatment that you should wrap your hair in a hot towel.  Like from the dryer?   :-[

I've just never done that before and I was wondering how to!

Hey Rua!

Do you use the kind of coconut oil that solidifies at room temperature or the kind that stays liquid (fractionated, I think it is called)?

Bikerbraid, I'm going to check out your Australian Organics conditioner.

My bottom 2 inches is bleached and colored so I think I could use some kind of oil, maybe just on that part.

Does anyone use oil to detangle in the shower?

Sorry to be so full of questions!
TIA,
strawberryfine 8)

The coconut oil that I use isn't solid. It's completely liquid. I've seen the solid stuff before...but I decided to try this one first - and it's pretty good!

Have you ever tried the solid kind?

wrote on Nov 8^th, 2004 at 11:39am:

Okay, I have.. well a weird question for Bikerbraid... How do you heat a towel?   ??? I keep seeing it come up again and again that when you do a deep conditioning treatment that you should wrap your hair in a hot towel.  Like from the dryer?   :-[ I've just never done that before and I was wondering how to!

To heat a towel - get it wet and wring it out, then put in the microwave oven (time depends on size of towel and dampness).  Just be sure the towel does not get too hot - you don't want to burn your hands or head!  

After wrapping the warm towel around your head/hair, then wrap another dry towel over the warm towel (to keep it warm longer).

If you don't have a microwave oven, you can soak the towel in warm/hot water, then wring out the water and put that on your head.

Good luck!

Hi StrawberryFine,

My hair is just shy of shoulder length, and although it's dreadfully dry, I find that my hair becomes lanky when I oil it. I generally use almond oil (cheap and plentiful here) or shea butter (got some as a gift) the night before a wash.


/Kate

Everyone's responses have been so great! Thanks, guys!

Bikerbraid, I checked out the Australian Organics and I couldn't find one without chamomile to which I am highly allergic.  I need a sneezing smiley here-if you know of any w/o chamomile, please let me know.

Rua,
I've used Tresemme' products before, liked them, and can get them at my local Sally's Beauty Supply-what is the name of yours?

And a big thanks, also to Rua!  You have cleared up a great mystery for me and I am hoping this will be the oil for me;(fractionated or liquid)coconut oil.  I couldn't find it locally so I ordered some about an hour ago.  

I have only used the kind that solidifies at room temperature and find I like it better on my body than on my hair, unless I'm doing a hot oil.

Right now, I'm only shampooing and rinsing.  I'll try adding back in with an oil-compatible conditioner.  Then I plan on trying the liquid coconut oil.  Some websites also called it Light Coconut Oil and it is supposed to be one of the lightest oils available.
Thank you all so much!
strawberryfine :)

wrote on Nov 9^th, 2004 at 7:21pm:

Everyone's responses have been so great! Thanks, guys! Rua, I've used Tresemme' products before, liked them, and can get them at my local Sally's Beauty Supply-what is the name of yours? And a big thanks, also to Rua!  You have cleared up a great mystery for me and I am hoping this will be the oil for me;(fractionated or liquid)coconut oil.  I couldn't find it locally so I ordered some about an hour ago.

Strawberryfine, I just wanted to say sorry for takin an age to get back to you on some of your posts and questions to me. I always try and keep up with the action here by clicking on the "ten most recent posts" at the bottom of the homepage, but if there is a lot going on, combined with the time difference out here, I sometimes miss a few! I'm so glad to have been any help at all to you! Let me know how you get on with the oil!

Strawberryfine;
Sorry the Austrailian Organics won't work for you.  I'll see if I can run across something without the chamomile.  Bummer.   :-/

i never tried coconut oil (which is considered light) but i have a mix i love: Huile prodigieuse of Nuxe. it's way lighter than jojoba (i use both). it's a multi-usage dry oil. but i have no idea if it's sold at all in the states.
the bottle says: borage 1%, sweet almond 5%, st john's wort 7%, and camelia 2% oils, vitamin E ...
it smells sweet.  :-*

Hi styg!
  Welcome!  It's nice to have you aboard with us!  I found this website, is this the same product that you are talking about?

http://www.beautyexclusive.com/nualcamuprco.html

exactly. they have a version with gold glitter in it as well.
just don't believe much of the sunprotection: spf 4 which means just spf 2 in practical use.
i find it way lighter than jojoba.
dunno if it's lighter compared to coconut, my bf is totally allergic to the smell. he's also allergic to this one's smell (sweet as i mentioned) so i just use it in my hair and sometimes on my hands. it's great too put it everywhere really but then jhe makes me take a shower  ::)

Interesting...I have never used any kind of natural oils in my hair, it doesn't leave it greasy looking?  How often should it be used?  I'm very curious about this! :o

Thanks Bikerbraid! 8)

wrote on Nov 11^th, 2004 at 4:45pm:

Interesting...I have never used any kind of natural oils in my hair, it doesn't leave it greasy looking?  How often should it be used?  I'm very curious about this! :o

Maggie;
When oiling hair, you only apply a very small amount to the hair below the ears.  This is the hair that is older and typically in need of moisture.  A drop or two of oil is usually all that is needed for waist length hair.  You don't want a heavy coating on the hair, just a light amount that the hair can absorb.

The frequency of oiling depends on many factors.  Some people oil every day (or nightime, just before bed).  Some only oil when they feel their hair needs it.  Some will oil their hair after shampooing, when it is still wet, others only when dry.  

There are different types of oils, as are being described here.  It is pretty much a trial and error process to find what works best for you and your hair.

Thank you BB, suggestions noted!  :)

Thank you, Rua!!!!

I love my liquid coconut oil!  It's whisper light!

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I`ve used Hemp Seed oil, it seems a bit lighter than Jojoba.

I'm absolutely delighted that it's worked out for you, Strawberryfine!  ;D

Hemp Seed Oil...that sounds interesting. I've seen the Hemp Seed hand balm in The Body Shop and it's very good for super dry skin. The only thing I didn't like about the skin balm is the strong scent.

Does the oil have a scent? Where did you find it?

i think that unrefined hemp seed oil smells like nuts.

I use unrefined hemp oil in my lotion bar making, and it smells like a freshly-cut lawn.

Rua, you can find it at health food stores, or at markets like Whole Foods.