This information is constantly being shared on my post because hair breakage is a serious issue when it comes to hair care. Strength of hair is only determined by genetics and diet, but also maintenance of hair. Overheating hair with hair dryers and heat styling has damaged hair more times than not. Just one misuse of a heat styling tool can dramatically affect hair. Here are quick tips in regards to oils to assist with the maintenance of hair's moisture.
As a general rule, the thicker the hair, the thicker the oil that should be used. So, how do you define thick hair? Well, thick hair is based on the density of hair and the thickness of the hair strands as well. Thicker hair can handle heavier oils like castor oil, heavy butters and creams within the LCO method (Liquid, Conditioner/Moisturizer/, Oil)
Now, if you have thinner hair strands, thinning hair and less hair density, the best oils to use would be thinner oils like Vitamin E oil, coconut oil and a bit of vegetable glycerin (used carefully).
With hair that has a density that falls somewhere in between thick and thin, the best oils would be jojoba oil, almond oil, avocado oil and olive oil. (Olive Oil depending on how light it is, can also be used in thinner hair)
Now, hair density is NOT based on hair type. Not because you have a tighter curl pattern means than you should necessarily use butters and castor oil. I used Castor Oil all the time, JCO to be more specific, and it worked well, but then I realized that my scalp got dirty faster (not dry flakes, but just greasy type dirt that would form at my hair follicles...so while it sealed moisture in, my scalp didn't respond well to it because it was too heavy for my hair. Also, overuse of any oil that leads to weighing spongy type feeling of hair means that you have put in too much and should re-wash your hair and start again.
Always be mindful of the amount of product you use in your hair. It is best for African Americans to wash hair significantly less than Caucasians to allow for hair to be properly moisturized. I suggest 7-10 days for most, but otherwise washing every 2 wks also works. Above all else, know your hair...the only way you can learn what works for your hair is to use products and oils and see which ones work best.
I have spoken about having a Swap N Social. I'll have to get that planned at some point so we could swap products that we have tried, but failed miserably for our hair so we aren't being wasteful. At any rate, life has been extremely busy so I have not been able to plan that event as yet. But hopefully, the information I've provided has been helpful. Oils can only work as well as you use them. Once you learn your hair, life will be more effortless. Continue to be that effortless you. MuAh & CiAo!
As a general rule, the thicker the hair, the thicker the oil that should be used. So, how do you define thick hair? Well, thick hair is based on the density of hair and the thickness of the hair strands as well. Thicker hair can handle heavier oils like castor oil, heavy butters and creams within the LCO method (Liquid, Conditioner/Moisturizer/, Oil)
Now, if you have thinner hair strands, thinning hair and less hair density, the best oils to use would be thinner oils like Vitamin E oil, coconut oil and a bit of vegetable glycerin (used carefully).
With hair that has a density that falls somewhere in between thick and thin, the best oils would be jojoba oil, almond oil, avocado oil and olive oil. (Olive Oil depending on how light it is, can also be used in thinner hair)
Now, hair density is NOT based on hair type. Not because you have a tighter curl pattern means than you should necessarily use butters and castor oil. I used Castor Oil all the time, JCO to be more specific, and it worked well, but then I realized that my scalp got dirty faster (not dry flakes, but just greasy type dirt that would form at my hair follicles...so while it sealed moisture in, my scalp didn't respond well to it because it was too heavy for my hair. Also, overuse of any oil that leads to weighing spongy type feeling of hair means that you have put in too much and should re-wash your hair and start again.
Always be mindful of the amount of product you use in your hair. It is best for African Americans to wash hair significantly less than Caucasians to allow for hair to be properly moisturized. I suggest 7-10 days for most, but otherwise washing every 2 wks also works. Above all else, know your hair...the only way you can learn what works for your hair is to use products and oils and see which ones work best.
I have spoken about having a Swap N Social. I'll have to get that planned at some point so we could swap products that we have tried, but failed miserably for our hair so we aren't being wasteful. At any rate, life has been extremely busy so I have not been able to plan that event as yet. But hopefully, the information I've provided has been helpful. Oils can only work as well as you use them. Once you learn your hair, life will be more effortless. Continue to be that effortless you. MuAh & CiAo!
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