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"Natural oil" type of hair product?

post #1 of 14
4/20/10 at 5:15pm
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I like the idea of washing my hair every other day. I think it looks and feels better on the "off" days, and I don't like how it feels with all of the oils being stripped away on the "on" days.

It seems like my scalp is very active in producing oil, though (probably from shampooing every day for most of my life) and can quickly start feeling a bit too oily as the day wears on.

I'm wondering if there's a product that one could use that just adds a bit of that "natural oil" feel. Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 14
4/20/10 at 5:26pm
You don't want to leave the oil in all day. You can apply it 30-60 min before taking a shower and then wash it off.
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post #3 of 14
4/20/10 at 8:36pm
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I'm not using any product currently... I'm looking for something that tries to replicate some of the natural hair oils.
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post #4 of 14
4/20/10 at 10:07pm
Jonathan Product Dirt Texturizing Paste(R) here: http://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Produ.../dp/B000TZJVBK Use just a little bit on dry hair and be sure to work it in well. Edit: that kinda looked like spam. it wasn't.
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post #5 of 14
4/21/10 at 12:36am
I wash everyday then:

Add 2 drops Jojoba oil into a empty bottle and fill with water, shake well, and pour over head.

This gives it the just right extra texture and depth of some oil while being super clean. I think Jojoba oil is very close to some of the natural oils produced.
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post #6 of 14
4/21/10 at 12:47am
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Originally Posted by gamblor View Post
I wash everyday then:

Add 2 drops Jojoba oil into a empty bottle and fill with water, shake well, and pour over head.

This gives it the just right extra texture and depth of some oil while being super clean. I think Jojoba oil is very close to some of the natural oils produced.

Yep, jojoba oil is very close to the natural sebum our body produces. best facial moisturizer as well, just be cautious with how much you use, a little goes a long way.
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post #7 of 14
4/21/10 at 12:50am
moroccan oil
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post #8 of 14
4/21/10 at 3:04am
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Originally Posted by gamblor View Post
I wash everyday then:

Add 2 drops Jojoba oil into a empty bottle and fill with water, shake well, and pour over head.

This gives it the just right extra texture and depth of some oil while being super clean. I think Jojoba oil is very close to some of the natural oils produced.

I've heard about jojoba oil as well.

Where do you get pure oil?

Also, do you do this thing in the shower then towel dry it?
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post #9 of 14
4/22/10 at 9:54am
I use argan oil. I think there is some in the moroccan oil mentioned above as well.
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post #10 of 14
4/24/10 at 11:46am
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I've heard about jojoba oil as well.

Where do you get pure oil?

Also, do you do this thing in the shower then towel dry it?

Jojoba is pretty widely stocked now, $10 for a few ounces. Next to me Whole Foods and The Vitamin Shopp stock it.

Finding the right amount was key for me, going from 2 to 3 drops will make a noticeable difference. Adding it to a 10ounces of water avoids getting too much in one spot which can then only be removed with soap (shampoo).

After, I just towel dry and then style. I went though a lot of products but none would leave hair natural and nice to the touch. Gel is crunchy, wax is shiny, fiber is impossible to get out, etc.. It takes a haircut that has the hair fall naturally as the amount required to give a lot of hold will be too oily.

My dermatologist stopped me from using it on my face even though it does feel really good.
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post #11 of 14
4/24/10 at 11:14pm
good call on the jojoba . . . i use it for sheen, when i'm trying to get the greaser look down. i'm gonna try the water and jojoba mixture in a spray bottle trick once i get some more.

one product i use as my holy grail is Kiehl's Creme with Silk Groom. it has jojoba in it. anyway, i have really thick and coarse hair and while my hair is still damp i run about a nickel to quarter size blob through my hair. it makes it soft, gives it some weight to smooth out the poofy-ness, and a bit of shine - best part is it doesn't feel like there's anything in my hair. i've been using the stuff for 7 years, have switched to other things, but they just aren't as good. when i wanna get more of a matted, lived in look i'll use a bit more after its dry. it's great by itself or used as a 'primer' to use before other products. if i want even more shine, i'll drop a bit of jojoba in it.

a $30 big bottle lasts me about 10 months.

i sound like a Kiehl's employee . . .
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post #12 of 14
4/25/10 at 6:22pm
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I bought some jojoba oil from Trader Joe's. It was $6.99 for a 4oz. bottle. Mixed a few small squirts with water (probably a 1:15 ratio) into a travel shampoo bottle. I think I might need to use even less oil next time, or at least apply less of the mixture. My hair feels a little too oily, but I think this could work.
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post #13 of 14
4/26/10 at 5:44pm
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Originally Posted by gamblor View Post
I wash everyday then:

Add 2 drops Jojoba oil into a empty bottle and fill with water, shake well, and pour over head.

This gives it the just right extra texture and depth of some oil while being super clean. I think Jojoba oil is very close to some of the natural oils produced.

I never thought of diluting the oil, but it makes sense. Thanks.

I've used argan and Jojoba. Argan is a really dry oil and doesn't exhibit a "greasy" feel or look.

I'm thinking you can probably combine a few essential oils to a spray bottle of water and apply. But i claim to be no expert so my ignorant hyperbole is all my own.
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post #14 of 14
4/26/10 at 6:07pm
grapeseed oil
yardley english lavender brillante
body shop leave in conditioner
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