Don't sleep on oil-rinses!

[Everything Zen]

It did wonders for my new growth as I'm already ten weeks post with a ton of new growth thanks to Biotin, Nioxin, and Viviscal.
The olive oil was great but I already moisturize my skin with a bottle of safflower oil that I keep in the shower so maybe I'll try that next time. Hmmm I never thought of that until just now but using the safflower oil is kinda like an oil rinse for your entire body! Sweet~

[Harmony0221]

I most def want to try this.

Can you use a formula oil like Africa's Best that has a multipule or oils or is it better to use a single oil?

[InnerSoul]

I most def want to try this.

Can you use a formula oil like Africa's Best that has a multipule or oils or is it better to use a single oil?

I wouldn't think using multiple oils mattered... I am more than likely going to use more than one oil when I try the oil rinse. I say try it and see how that feels and if you don't like how your hair feels then try a single oil the next time. hth!

[Incredible1ne]

I'm going to try this with my next wash. I hope that it works.

[InnerSoul]

I'm going to try this with my next wash. I hope that it works.

me too! because I am now starting a 4 month relaxer stretch and my new growth is a wonderful texture but I want it to remain soft so that I can stretch even longer... I may be heading for a 6 month stretch before long

[Meli]

I just did this last night on my natural hair....I soaked my dry hair and scalp in Vatika Oil (has coconut oil, amla henna, lemon) and Dabur Amla Oil (cause I was running out of the Vatika). Tied my hair down and kept it in overnight. Rinsed my hair out with hot water this morning....and I will definitely be doing this weekly. My hair feels moisturized and does not feel oily. I just did an oil rinse and go...Tonight I'll do another prepoo, this time with Motions CPR, wash with shikakai and deep condition.

The oil rinse will be a part of my staple. Thanks guys for the advice to do 2 oil rinses ---one before applying henna and after washing the henna out, cause I was experiencing dryness.

[sareca]

Oh! Did I tell you guys why hot water NOT cold? Cold water and oil makes a grayish-white film on my hair esp. after I put the conditioner on. (maybe it's just me). I also think the hot water opens up the cuticles a little bit so the oil gets in and that oiled/moisturized feeling stays even tho you rinse most of the oil away.

ETA: Cold water to rinse the conditioner or as a final rinse is good. You just gotta use hot water to get that oil out.

[sareca]

I just did this last night on my natural hair....I soaked my dry hair and scalp in Vatika Oil (has coconut oil, amla henna, lemon) and Dabur Amla Oil (cause I was running out of the Vatika). Tied my hair down and kept it in overnight. Rinsed my hair out with hot water this morning....and I will definitely be doing this weekly. My hair feels moisturized and does not feel oily. I just did an oil rinse and go...Tonight I'll do another prepoo, this time with Motions CPR, wash with shikakai and deep condition.

The oil rinse will be a part of my staple. Thanks guys for the advice to do 2 oil rinses ---one before applying henna and after washing the henna out, cause I was experiencing dryness.

I'm so happy it's working for ya. Using oil before and after means I only get the benefits of henna and none of the negatives... except the smell and the mess.

Thanks for pointing out the "hot" water part too.

[Miss*Tress]

Sareca, you had posted this tip in another thread last week I think. So I tried it then and it didn't do a thing for my hair. Do you saturate the hair with oil or just lightly, but thoroughly oil the hair? I'm desperate to resolve my chronic dryness.

ETA: Now that I've read the whole thread I see where you mention using two handfuls of oil, so I didn't use enough. Also, I only left the oil on for a few minutes. I'll try again this weekend for a longer time and report back.

Thanks, sareca. It's a great tip and I'm glad it's working for everyone.

[Harmony0221]

I wouldn't think using multiple oils mattered... I am more than likely going to use more than one oil when I try the oil rinse. I say try it and see how that feels and if you don't like how your hair feels then try a single oil the next time. hth!

Thanks. I will!

[4mia]

i tired this last night even though i like this method alot i dont recommend using dr mircles oil, lol, i had some and i thought hey i need to get rid of this. my head was tingling like crazy. I need to go order some more alma oil.
this does work my hair is soft and moist and blinging!

[nikkablue]

I'll definately be trying this when I get off of work

[frankie]

I'll try this tonight, if this works better than my pre-poo hot oil treatment i'll be in heaven.

[BrownSkin2]

I tried this this morning, and it actually works! I was a little apprehensive because I usually have ALOT of tangles and knots. I had just taken down some week old cornrows. I modifed this alittle by doing an oil rinse before shampooing. I could not believe that I didn't have any knots or tangles. I will be doing this everytime I shampoo now. Thanks Sareca!

[sareca]

Sareca, you had posted this tip in another thread last week I think. So I tried it then and it didn't do a thing for my hair. Do you saturate the hair with oil or just lightly, but thoroughly oil the hair? I'm desperate to resolve my chronic dryness.

ETA: Now that I've read the whole thread I see where you mention using two handfuls of oil, so I didn't use enough. Also, I only left the oil on for a few minutes. I'll try again this weekend for a longer time and report back.

Thanks, sareca. It's a great tip and I'm glad it's working for everyone.

Don't be shy... drown that hair. I'm probably using a little under 1/2 cup. Your hair won't be oily when you get done.

[sareca]

I tried this this morning, and it actually works! I was a little apprehensive because I usually have ALOT of tangles and knots. I had just taken down some week old cornrows. I modifed this alittle by doing an oil rinse before shampooing. I could not believe that I didn't have any knots or tangles. I will be doing this everytime I shampoo now. Thanks Sareca!

That's so exciting and it's a very good idea to do oil rinses before and after poo'g ANYTIME you're anticipating trouble, not just for henna.

[sareca]

i tired this last night even though i like this method alot i dont recommend using dr mircles oil, lol, i had some and i thought hey i need to get rid of this. my head was tingling like crazy. I need to go order some more alma oil.
this does make my hair is soft and moist and blinging!

Oooo, good to know! Takes notes... no dr miracle oil... got it!

[daaiyah]

Thanks for posting this. I wish I had read this last night before I shampooed. I will definitely try this next time. I am so excited. Every now and then we come upon a breakthrough. Something so revolutionary that it becomes "the rule" like deep conditioning and protective styles. I appreciate you posting this.

[LadyZ]

I tried this today, and it was pretty good... I am over 7 weeks post and my hair is misbehaving also... I still had a few tangles, I need to trim my ends bad, but I will wait until the 25th of this month to do that and I am shedding hairs too, But I can't wait to try this after my touch-up... I know my hair will do great with this method... Thanks for the tips...

[Choklatekiss79]

Did it this morning before my daily cowash. My twa is still thanking me. thanks for the tip Sareca!