It'll be a test to see if horrifically dry dreads can survive moisturizing with coconut oil. Coconut oil is supposed to be the only oil that can penetrate the hair shaft. Obviously this would be not good for baby dreads and already soft hair.
01/24/12 12:41:49AM @elkeinalaska:
Figures I'd get the wrong stuff. I like it. I've eaten it a few times today. We eat a lot of coconut milk around here as well.
coconut oil is awesome but it looks like you got the refined kind. next time get the organic, cold pressed, unrefined coconut oil. it will have all the nutrients and conditioning your after. refined oil loses a lot of this in processing. i use coconut oil mixed with shea butter on my face daily and its absolutely amazing.
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01/23/12 10:58:02PM @elkeinalaska:
Well here is the result for the first post application day. My hair took not that much longer to dry. I have been massaging the dreads off and on all day. There is very little (but there is some) oily residue. The dreads feel quite a bit softer. Not brittle. Still dry, but not brittle. There is a little bit of loose surface hair. I wouldn't say that it's too much more than normal for after a washing but maybe a little. Got my fingers crossed that it feels this good tomorrow.
I applied it to the top of the head only (crown area)...I used two different methods, one when the hair was wet and I applied it like any normal conditioner and then, also when the hair wasdry and massaged it in in a smaller amount. Didn't care for eithier way. This was my client so...the thing is, even if an oil penetrates into the hair shaft (and they really don't)...what do you hope to accomplish? The purpose of products that penetrate are of a reconstructive nature, meaning protein based (which is what the hair itself is made of). Moisture is fine, but when thehair is extremely dry it needs to be given nourishment at a deeper level...my point is, that at best, you coat the outer layer and you have to really watch out because it builds up fast Glad you are keeping it off the scalp...but I do worry about the last inches in terms of dreading...???
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01/23/12 12:54:16PM @elkeinalaska:
This morning there is just a slight oily residue like right after applying the jojoba oil. I applied melted pea sized amounts and massaged into the last 6-10" of hair. That's the most dry and has the most exposure to color tx. I sure wish I had been hennaing all along. It'll be interesting to see how it feels in a couple days. It's usually about the 3rd day out that it feels like it's hit the driest point again and like even aloe and jojoba are no longer helping. I didn't apply any to my scalp and very little to the 6" or so closest to my scalp since that is all pretty normal.Panterra when you had your experience with coconut oil did you do anfull on slather treatment? I don't think I'd want to try that. :-/
Well, I hope it works for you...From my experience, yuck! I had a very highly, over-bleached head that did not respond to traditional methods for reconstruction, anyway, gave the coconut oil a try and found it to be very rich and fatty.It coated the hair and slowed down subsequent touch ups. If you are going to try henna, which is very good for the hair, you want to be sure you don't have residue...as this will give you uneven color. You are welcome....hope everything goes well.
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01/23/12 02:43:05AM @elkeinalaska:
I've tried the dr bronners, that felt terrible and stiff. I try to rinse with tepid water. I wash once a week. I've quit using the matrix. Henna is supposed to be good for the hair. At least all the research I've done indicates that. What I've read about coconut oil is that it does penetrate ??? I'm gonna find out because I already used some so I'll lyk Hopefully I won't regret it too much. I've been rubbing some into just a few ends here and there the last week or so and haven't hated it yet. Anyhoo. We'll def see soon. O_o Thanks Panterra.
Looking at your page...there are some reasons that you are feeling so dry...besides the fact that dreads tend to feel dry compared to "regular" hair. Don't use hot water, even in rinsing out henna. Also, you probably want to steer clear of B.S., as it is very drying. There are some very nice sprays you can use that won't hurt your knots but make the hair feel less scratchy, I use one that is great and it leaves no residue. I think you are going to be unhappy with the coconut oil. It is very heavy and will definitely coat your hair. The molecules of coconut oil are too large to penetrate the hair shaft. I think your dreads look great...cocnut oil will likely leave them a greasy mess
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01/23/12 12:39:18AM @elkeinalaska:
Yes I am! My hair is so freaking dry I'm afraid it's going to crack off. I've tried aloe up the whazoo, jojoba oil, regular residue leaving conditioner and I can't stand it any more. I'm gonna eat it (for other reasons) and massage it into the most dry parts of my dreads. If the knots fall out so be it. I can't stand the crunchy feel anymore.
Figures I'd get the wrong stuff. I like it. I've eaten it a few times today. We eat a lot of coconut milk around here as well.
oh and the unrefined stuff is in the vitamin area of health food stores. most people eat it by the spoonful but it makes me gag:)
coconut oil is awesome but it looks like you got the refined kind. next time get the organic, cold pressed, unrefined coconut oil. it will have all the nutrients and conditioning your after. refined oil loses a lot of this in processing. i use coconut oil mixed with shea butter on my face daily and its absolutely amazing.
Well here is the result for the first post application day. My hair took not that much longer to dry. I have been massaging the dreads off and on all day. There is very little (but there is some) oily residue. The dreads feel quite a bit softer. Not brittle. Still dry, but not brittle. There is a little bit of loose surface hair. I wouldn't say that it's too much more than normal for after a washing but maybe a little. Got my fingers crossed that it feels this good tomorrow.
I applied it to the top of the head only (crown area)...I used two different methods, one when the hair was wet and I applied it like any normal conditioner and then, also when the hair wasdry and massaged it in in a smaller amount. Didn't care for eithier way. This was my client so...the thing is, even if an oil penetrates into the hair shaft (and they really don't)...what do you hope to accomplish? The purpose of products that penetrate are of a reconstructive nature, meaning protein based (which is what the hair itself is made of). Moisture is fine, but when thehair is extremely dry it needs to be given nourishment at a deeper level...my point is, that at best, you coat the outer layer and you have to really watch out because it builds up fast Glad you are keeping it off the scalp...but I do worry about the last inches in terms of dreading...???
This morning there is just a slight oily residue like right after applying the jojoba oil. I applied melted pea sized amounts and massaged into the last 6-10" of hair. That's the most dry and has the most exposure to color tx. I sure wish I had been hennaing all along. It'll be interesting to see how it feels in a couple days. It's usually about the 3rd day out that it feels like it's hit the driest point again and like even aloe and jojoba are no longer helping. I didn't apply any to my scalp and very little to the 6" or so closest to my scalp since that is all pretty normal.Panterra when you had your experience with coconut oil did you do anfull on slather treatment? I don't think I'd want to try that. :-/
Well, I hope it works for you...From my experience, yuck! I had a very highly, over-bleached head that did not respond to traditional methods for reconstruction, anyway, gave the coconut oil a try and found it to be very rich and fatty.It coated the hair and slowed down subsequent touch ups. If you are going to try henna, which is very good for the hair, you want to be sure you don't have residue...as this will give you uneven color. You are welcome....hope everything goes well.
I've tried the dr bronners, that felt terrible and stiff. I try to rinse with tepid water. I wash once a week. I've quit using the matrix. Henna is supposed to be good for the hair. At least all the research I've done indicates that. What I've read about coconut oil is that it does penetrate ??? I'm gonna find out because I already used some so I'll lyk Hopefully I won't regret it too much. I've been rubbing some into just a few ends here and there the last week or so and haven't hated it yet. Anyhoo. We'll def see soon. O_o Thanks Panterra.
Looking at your page...there are some reasons that you are feeling so dry...besides the fact that dreads tend to feel dry compared to "regular" hair. Don't use hot water, even in rinsing out henna. Also, you probably want to steer clear of B.S., as it is very drying. There are some very nice sprays you can use that won't hurt your knots but make the hair feel less scratchy, I use one that is great and it leaves no residue. I think you are going to be unhappy with the coconut oil. It is very heavy and will definitely coat your hair. The molecules of coconut oil are too large to penetrate the hair shaft. I think your dreads look great...cocnut oil will likely leave them a greasy mess
Yes I am! My hair is so freaking dry I'm afraid it's going to crack off. I've tried aloe up the whazoo, jojoba oil, regular residue leaving conditioner and I can't stand it any more. I'm gonna eat it (for other reasons) and massage it into the most dry parts of my dreads. If the knots fall out so be it. I can't stand the crunchy feel anymore.