roses_92123

For those that use oils in their hair (whether a store bought oil blend or homemade), what do you use to remove it? I know that some oils are supposed to soften the hair, but how do you remove the build up?

I would think shampooing them out be counter-productive...I mean, using the oils to soften then turning around and scrubbing your hair to strip them out?

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Rose
BiRacial Curly Girl
Mostly 3B...with one or two 3C ringlets!
Currently Loving: SheaMoisture Leave-in, CK, re:coil (only 1-2x per week), Hypo Allergenic Gel. Still Looking for that HG Conditioner though....

echokitten

I have found that when I have overdosed on oils, a co wash with a condish designed for oily hair works well. Or I have even had good luck with Suave Daily Clarifying CO.
If the OD(meaning too greasy) isn't too bad, just a couple of days with waterwashing only and no leave in work ok.

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Kaia

Very few oils actually build up. Mineral oil and castor oil do, but coconut or jojoba oils (which people commonly use) should come out easily with just a co-wash. Just make sure you don't use oils that are too heavy for your hair, and you should be fine.

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RozettaStone

I've just discovered that my hair seems to love oil, even though I'm a wavy. I've been using quite a lot lately and I'm not having build-up problems yet. I CO wash only. Every now & then I do an ACV rinse or a lemon juice rinse, and that seems to work for me.
FYI, I'm using jojoba oil in my hair every day, I'm using the SheaMoisture shea butter leave-in CO most days (very rich stuff), and I do a DT every week or two that has avocado, coconut milk, and olive oil in it. Could be that my hair is just fried, and I've only been CG for a few months, but it seems to keep drinking up whatever I feed it. Regular conditioners don't seem to do much for my hair, and I'm finally getting some relief from my perpetual crown & surface frizz.
Have you tried oils & experienced buildup?

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2-something? Coarse, medium underneath. Mid-back. On CG since 5/9/07.
Washing COs: VO5 Blackberry, Suave Cherry
Detangle and leave-in: Sally's GVP Conditioning Balm -- I found my HG CO!
Seal with camellia oil
Leave-in: Aura cherry almond
Gels: Homemade FSG, Eco-styler
Plus: SOTC or smooth with camellia oil, JC Nourish & Shine
Homemade food-based DTs
RC color

roses_92123

I haven't tried oils yet....I want to though. I am just looking for the right blend. And at press time, I am not sure what that will be!!! I have been reading on the forums about using oils and which ones to use.

When I think of oil...an image of an oil spill comes to mind with the oil sitting on top of the water! I assumed that they wouldn't come out with just a co-wash or water rinse.

I will try some and post my results. I am curious what affect they will have on my hair.

Thanks for the replies!

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Rose
BiRacial Curly Girl
Mostly 3B...with one or two 3C ringlets!
Currently Loving: SheaMoisture Leave-in, CK, re:coil (only 1-2x per week), Hypo Allergenic Gel. Still Looking for that HG Conditioner though....