What's with coconut?

I see alot of people talking about using coconut milk and oil...what's so good about coconut?
African American-to be more specific, Black Native american, White and Creole.
3b,c and 4a hair
3b,c and 4a hair
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I'm a product junkie.
What does it do that makes it such a good mosturizer?
3b,c and 4a hair
I'm a product junkie.
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Nature's Gate Awapuhi Volumizing Conditioner
Graham Webb Making Waves gel
jojoba or coconut oil as a DT
Hair is pretty great now that it's colder, now I'm focusing on my skin. Sniffle.
What's the diff. between coconut and jojoba oil?
The difference is that Coconut Oil is a much more deep treatment, so I only use it once in awhile so it doesn't weigh my hair down. Jojoba Oil is very light. Some people even use it on their face. It is good for a nightly or every other nightly defrizzing treatment.
I hope you find them as fantastic as I have!
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Nature's Gate Awapuhi Volumizing Conditioner
Graham Webb Making Waves gel
jojoba or coconut oil as a DT
Hair is pretty great now that it's colder, now I'm focusing on my skin. Sniffle.
That's awesome. I need to get some of both
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Currently: Trying to stop straightening so much. Using Elucence conditioner and whatever works for me.
its a lot lighter than the oil. my hair is thick, so i wouldn't know how it would work on fine hair, try diluting it with water (that's basicly what it is)
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Currently: Trying to stop straightening so much. Using Elucence conditioner and whatever works for me.
"Coconut oil, being a triglyceride of lauric acid (principal fatty acid), has a high affinity for hair proteins and, because of its low molecular weight and straight linear chain, is able to penetrate inside the hair shaft."
Read more about it here:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=47766
But are you saying using Coconut Oil is more of a protein treatment?
I have some of this in my cabinet, but have been afraid to use it because I wasn't sure how to use and how much.
I would love to try it as a deep treatment.
TIA!!
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I have this in a can. I know that you can leave it in the refridgerator but how long is it good for once it has been opened?
I want to use this for a DT but I'm trying to figure out what to do after I put it on. Should I just rinse it out afterwards? or Rinse then condition with conditioner?
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Color Treated - Shoulder Length, Layered, Poofy & Frizzy
Certified PJ because I am still looking for something that works!!!!!
Love CJ Deep Fix & Suave Coconut Condish
I've noticed that I have to shampoo it out or I have greasy hair for about 3 CO's.
Oh, and I wouldn't keep it in the fridge for more than 4 days or so after it's opened. Maybe you can learn some recipies? I usually cook something with coconut milk and then use the rest for a DT.
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Weeklyish shampoo with CO's inbetween to keep down the grease.
If you left your CO several minutes in your hair the surfactancts would have enough time to dissolve the excess oil. I used the straight oil last week and removed it with Suave Tropical Coconut CO and my fine hair which gets easily overwhelmed was not greasy at all. If you have VO5 Kiwi & Lime that may be an even better alternative for you.
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I transferred mine to a mason jar and so far it has kept in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
I just tonight used it as a DT for about 10-15 min, and man oh man my hair is soo soft.
I find that when I keep it in the fridge it is easier to handle and distribute through my hair.
It is a great super cheap DT, it costs less than $2 a can. It lasts in the fridge for long enough to use it all and it is really easy to rinse out. Not super greasy like coconut oil, or other oils. I also think it works great for fine hair curlies when diluted with water or even a bit of peppermint tea.
The can I got was organic too for those of us that prefer organic hair care, and it was not very coconutty smelling so it could be scented if you want.
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I think you should try it for yourself. You might end up feeling the same way
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I think my hair type is :pain10: 3c? 3b? eh 4a? hmm idk
My hair survives on;
Suave naturals
Herbal essences set me up gel
Amla powder
Other lovies; :laughing8:
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anything from CJ, KBB Luscious Locks Hair Mask, Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
But I've been hearing a lot of good things about Coconut Milk so I think I will buy a can today and use it as a deep treatment. I hope I'll have great results!!
Currently using: 100% Aloe Vera Gel
Goal: healthy hair and longer hair
water, guar gum, polysorbate 60, sodium metabisulphite (for color retention)
could any of these things be bad for my hair? i hope not, because i am impatient to try it :bounce: so i will post results tomorrow