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03-08-2012, 03:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 182
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Oil + shampoo = soft hair!
Usually I shampoo, condition, style, frizz serum, t-shirt turban for 15 min, then air dry. Lately, though, my hair has been super frizzy and barely curling.
So I did something different last night...
I shampooed but added some coconut oil so it wouldn't strip my hair and because I needed more moisture. Come Clean lathers, so the coconut oil was able to spread well. Next, I conditioned with KCKT and detangled. After that, I scrunch n pumped some KCCC in and a little Sprial Sprtiz to help with frizz. I scrunched with a t-shirt then just put my hair over my pillown and went to sleep.
Awesome hair day today! Didn't know if it was the oil + shampoo or something else, but I would definitely recommend adding oil to your shampoo.
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03-08-2012, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,122
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I love oiling my hair and then washing with a stronger shampoo! It seems counter-intuitive (I always wondered why it wouldn't work the same if you just used a very mild low poo and didn't add any oil), but there's something about the combo that makes my hair super soft and happy, but clean, light, and refreshed. 
BTW, I don't think I could ever get decent hair just "plopping" it on top of my pillow, like you described!  I will forever be envious of those who can go to bed with wet hair and wake up with great curls.
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Type 2c/3a with lots of hair and a super sensitive scalp! Med/slightly coarse texture, low porosity and elasticity.
Favorite...
Low poo: Organix TTM, Essential Wholesale Free & Clean
RO/LI: TN, GFTN, YTC
Stylers: EcoStylers, GF Curl Shaping Gel, Aussie Aussome Volume Mousse & Instant Freeze Gel, GFPC, LALNC, La Bella Lots of Curls, Apricot Oil, KMFUM, AO B5DG
Extras: sugar scrubs, AVG washes, pre-poos with EVCO, oiling scalp before washes, plopping, gelatin PT.
Mod-CG since 12/1/10! 
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03-09-2012, 03:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,212
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woow that is interesting! so you just added the oil to your other hand with the poo, or did you add the oil to your hair first then poo'd after? im intereested in trying this
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my hair: 3c, high porosity, high density and coarse hair (i think i finally figured that all out)
my hair loves conditioner only styling!
my hair goal length is bra strap length when curly.
I also blog about my hair journey, please feel free to read and comment/ask questions http://www.naturallycurly.com/blogs/...air-blogs/2494 
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03-10-2012, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 204
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My hair seems to love oil so I'm really interested in this as well!
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Finally have a routine that works 
Low Poo - Coloresse Smooth Shampoo
Co-Wash - GF Pure Clean Conditioner
RO - Cure Care, GF Triple Nutrition, GVPCB
LI - KCNT
Stylers - KCCC, GF Pure Clean Gel, Homemade FSG, BRHG
Wash at night, add products, plop in a t-shirt overnight, then diffuse in the morning!! It is great finally getting to sleep in 
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03-10-2012, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 182
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Yep! I just mixed it right in with my shampoo and got super soft hair instead of dry, brittle hair.
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03-11-2012, 06:41 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,212
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i am sooo going to try this!! my hair LOVES oil, so im hoping itll work with me as good as it does with you.
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my hair: 3c, high porosity, high density and coarse hair (i think i finally figured that all out)
my hair loves conditioner only styling!
my hair goal length is bra strap length when curly.
I also blog about my hair journey, please feel free to read and comment/ask questions http://www.naturallycurly.com/blogs/...air-blogs/2494
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03-11-2012, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 542
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I'm absolutely going to try this method tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!
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Hair Type: 3A/3B; natural color; mid-back length.
Daily: CO Wash - V05 Kiwi Lime.
As Needed: Giovanni 50:50 Balancing Shampoo.
Fave Conditioners: KCKT Leave-In; Jessicurl Too Shea; HE Hello Hydration; Wen 613.
Styling Routine: Squish-scrunch product /conditioner into soaking wet, upside down hair; plop for 5-10 minutes, then air dry. (Diffuser dry occasionally.)
Fave Styling Products: Jessicurl CC; various conditioners as styling product; LA Looks Sport Gel.
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03-12-2012, 03:03 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 373
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Oil + Conditioner = even softer hair!
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03-12-2012, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,212
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i did this today, and oooh my good!! best DT ever! i mixed two condioners together, mac nut oil, evening primrose oil and a few drops of rosemary. i wet my hair, put a bit in, n use it to detangle, which was super easy, then put it all in and left it in for 45 mins. i used a low poo to wash it all out then i put a bit of the left overs in as a leave in. 
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my hair: 3c, high porosity, high density and coarse hair (i think i finally figured that all out)
my hair loves conditioner only styling!
my hair goal length is bra strap length when curly.
I also blog about my hair journey, please feel free to read and comment/ask questions http://www.naturallycurly.com/blogs/...air-blogs/2494
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03-12-2012, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,122
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Oh, I totally get it now!! Sorry, "duuhhh" moment. I realize now that you meant mixing oil straight into your shampoo and washing with that. I actually kind of stole this idea yesterday when I was washing my hair and loved it! My scalp starts to get dry and not feel good sometimes (my sensitive scalp gets broken out when I wash with something too harsh too often), so I added some apricot kernel oil to my low poo (Organix Tea Tree Mint) and washed with that. I probably used about/more than 10 drops of the stuff by the time I was done low pooing. And it was GREAT! Thanks for the idea!! I loved it. My scalp was happy, and I don't feel at all greasy or anything like that. Awesome idea!
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Type 2c/3a with lots of hair and a super sensitive scalp! Med/slightly coarse texture, low porosity and elasticity.
Favorite...
Low poo: Organix TTM, Essential Wholesale Free & Clean
RO/LI: TN, GFTN, YTC
Stylers: EcoStylers, GF Curl Shaping Gel, Aussie Aussome Volume Mousse & Instant Freeze Gel, GFPC, LALNC, La Bella Lots of Curls, Apricot Oil, KMFUM, AO B5DG
Extras: sugar scrubs, AVG washes, pre-poos with EVCO, oiling scalp before washes, plopping, gelatin PT.
Mod-CG since 12/1/10!
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03-12-2012, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 260
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Coconut oil? Where do you buy it? Thanks
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03-12-2012, 05:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 745
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I've found coconut oil in the organic section at my regular grocer or with the regular cooking oils at walmart...
ETA I've also found it at GNC.
Sent from my PC36100 using CurlTalk App
Last edited by Kilajo; 03-12-2012 at 06:27 PM.
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03-12-2012, 07:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 182
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Yay! I am so glad it worked for you
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03-12-2012, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 166
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Oh I love oil & shampoo! I've been doing a honey & olive oil mask before I shampoo & my hair has never been softer. It's the best thing I've done yet for my hair. I'm so happy it works for you too!
Fat Thumbs + iPhone = Errors
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03-12-2012, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 260
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Thanks, Kilajo for the where to buy.
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03-13-2012, 06:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,848
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I do this too. I usually oil my hair with coconut oil about 20 min before washing and let it sit. Then I wash with shampoo on my scalp only, and then condition the ends, and finally I rinse everything out. The result is super soft hair.
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"The challenge is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everybody else." "...rationality is not necessary to sell things.." My staples: Mane n Tail (cowash), Garnier Fructis Sleek n Shine (leave in condish), Grapeseed oil or shea butter (sealing), Organic Root Stimulator Elasticitea (leave-in condish & light hold)
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03-13-2012, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 182
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Today, I got some shea butter because I needed something for my skin. I figured what the hell and mixed about 1/2 cup of Shea butter with 1/3 cup of coconut oil and some vanilla extract for fragrance. Gonna try it tonight with my hair too, to mix with the shampoo
Last edited by unicyclist; 03-13-2012 at 08:03 PM.
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03-13-2012, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,495
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Wow - what a terrific idea! I'm trying it tomorrow a.m. 
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2/c and some 3A. Modified CG.
Highly porous. Color over grey.
Best 1st day method: Super Soaker
Protein treatment HG: Curl Junkie Repair Me
Conditioners: Curl Junkie Beauticurls Strengthening Conditioner,
Deep condish: Curl Junkie Curl Rehab
Stylers:Curl Junkie CCCC or CCCL
in combo with a gel, usually KCCC
Trying Curl Keeper - still experimenting
Every day is a gift 
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03-16-2012, 08:13 PM
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#19
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,495
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I love this. I'm going to do it all the time!
I'm getting my haircut tomorrow, but today, after putting oil in my shampoo (I always mix my shampoo in water so I poured some oil in - the oil in my siggie) I tried it and I loved the results. Much improvement! This is revolutionary.
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2/c and some 3A. Modified CG.
Highly porous. Color over grey.
Best 1st day method: Super Soaker
Protein treatment HG: Curl Junkie Repair Me
Conditioners: Curl Junkie Beauticurls Strengthening Conditioner,
Deep condish: Curl Junkie Curl Rehab
Stylers:Curl Junkie CCCC or CCCL
in combo with a gel, usually KCCC
Trying Curl Keeper - still experimenting
Every day is a gift
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03-16-2012, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 108
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I'll have to try this. I've been rubbing coconut oil into hair on nights before I plan on washing it to help avoid stripping it. Putting it right into the shampoo sounds like it might work better.
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coconut oil and protein
silicones, sulfates, glycerin, synthetic ingredients
