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LFdiva 
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Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 3:21pm |
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So I want to change my regimen up a bit and start using EVCO instead of EVOO because EVCO gives your hair more shine which is what I want. I want to be more of a straight natural until my hair grows out and I'm comfy with the length. I also want to incorporate grapeseed oil but not sure how? I wan thinking maybe grapseed oil on the length of my hair and EVCO on the tips and my scalp?? How do you use your oils??
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Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 4:39pm |
Coconut oil is good for the hair shaft as it penetrates it. Aids in the prevention of split ends and like you already said adds a nice shine or sheen. Grapeseed oil is a ceramide which according to many gives a lovely shine and keeps the fibre bonds in your hair together. I would say use coconut oil for the ends and grapeseed oil for your overall hair. Also if you experience dryness try the LOC (liquid,oil,cream) method including these oils with your leave in or water/oil mix and creamy moisturiser. HTH 
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Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 8:13pm |
I mix them all. I figure it cannot hurt, and for my hair it doesnt. It sounds like you are wearing your hair down. For that I would select grapeseed oil because it is the lightest, and the truth. Coconut is an option for the ends but note since it penetrates your hair will look "watery" "stringy" after a week
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Posted: Mar 04 2013 at 9:09am |
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The Olive oil
and Coconut oil both penetrate the hair shaft, because of this they do
not leave your hair feeling oily hours after applying them. These oils
also strengthen the hair shaft. They also have smoothing properties
which help to cut down on frizz. So keep them in your regimen and apply
to your scalp and hair. The grapeseed oil makes your hair feel sooooo
soft and it also adds amazing sheen. This oil has the highest number of
antioxidants in it than the other two oils, because it is full of
Vitamin E. So you have three very super oils you are using. I will say
with grapeseed oil that I can feel it on my hair, meaning when I touch
my hair it transfers a lot that is the only negative thing about this
oil and that is not really negative, I just have to remember to keep my
hands out of my hair. I suggest mixing these oils together using 1/2 cup
of each oil and applying to your hair daily. First try it in a small
amount for example mix 1 tablespoon of each oil and try it out on your
hair. Since you are wearing your hair straight it may be to oily for
you. If so, then just alternate days of using each oil by itself, this
is what I do. I only apply my oils in their full strength by themselves.
Have fun oils are so great for your hair and can transform it if used
correctly and consistently.
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Posted: Mar 05 2013 at 12:56pm |
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i oils all the same the last step in the loc method i start applying it to the ends all the way to the roots. grapeseed oil is my favorite now make my hair so soft.
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Posted: Mar 14 2013 at 12:14am |
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i just mix mines together, coconut oil works great with my deep conditioner as well
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Posted: Mar 14 2013 at 7:10am |
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ive only been using grapeseed oil for a couple of weeks but so far my hair loves it. its the only oil ive tried so far that my hair just soaks up.
LFdiva, what i would probably do in your case is use grapeseed oil before/after washing before applying heat and the EVCO for maintenance of the straight styles.
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Posted: Mar 15 2013 at 10:44am |
I use grapeseed oil because it makes my hair feel softer. Coconut oil made my hair feel...weird? But I have used it as a deep conditioner before washing it out and it worked better that way. For me anyway.
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Posted: Mar 15 2013 at 11:31am |
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Going to try grapeseed oil as well, heard good stuff about it.
@BISFORBRIT I had the same problem with coconut oil, made my hair feel less as smooth... can't explain it either,lol... guess it has to do with the melting point and room temperature of the way it made my hair feel.
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Posted: Mar 16 2013 at 10:24am |
Yea, that's why I think it works better as a deep conditioner with heat.
I do use it in my shea butter mixture though...with grapeseed oil lol
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