Honey- Why?
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Tracy
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Ohhh - so, is there no benefit to the honey once the hair has been dried and stlyed then? I thought ti worked kind of like a conditioner - that the benefits last a few days at least....
No?
I was always curious about using honey on the hair - but I never could figure how folks get it out! :O
No?
I was always curious about using honey on the hair - but I never could figure how folks get it out! :O
thanks for the info. i didn't know that honey is a humectant. the instructions said to use it on dry hair. so, i did it wrong? i will copy the recipe (from the recipe board) below:
*Hot Oil Hair Treatment
# Of Applications: 1
Prep/Application Time: 0:25
2 Tables. Olive oil
1 Tables. Honey
-Combine oil and honey in small plastic sandwich bag.
-Fill a coffee cup with water and heat until almost boiling.
-Dip sandwich bag in water just until oil is warmed.
-Apply warm oil to dry hair, working from scalp to tips.
-Cover your head with a shower cap and leave for 15 minutes.
-Wash hair as usual.
NOTES: While hair is conditioning, hop in the shower or bath. The warmer the oil stays, the better it works!
*Hot Oil Hair Treatment
# Of Applications: 1
Prep/Application Time: 0:25
2 Tables. Olive oil
1 Tables. Honey
-Combine oil and honey in small plastic sandwich bag.
-Fill a coffee cup with water and heat until almost boiling.
-Dip sandwich bag in water just until oil is warmed.
-Apply warm oil to dry hair, working from scalp to tips.
-Cover your head with a shower cap and leave for 15 minutes.
-Wash hair as usual.
NOTES: While hair is conditioning, hop in the shower or bath. The warmer the oil stays, the better it works!
TinyT
New Member
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thanks for the info. i didn't know that honey is a humectant. the instructions said to use it on dry hair. so, i did it wrong? i will copy the recipe (from the recipe board) below:
*Hot Oil Hair Treatment
# Of Applications: 1
Prep/Application Time: 0:25
2 Tables. Olive oil
1 Tables. Honey
-Combine oil and honey in small plastic sandwich bag.
-Fill a coffee cup with water and heat until almost boiling.
-Dip sandwich bag in water just until oil is warmed.
-Apply warm oil to dry hair, working from scalp to tips.
-Cover your head with a shower cap and leave for 15 minutes.
-Wash hair as usual.
NOTES: While hair is conditioning, hop in the shower or bath. The warmer the oil stays, the better it works!
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I am sure that you can use it dry, but a humectant works best when moisture is present. See this defintiton and this other link for why.
Definiton of humectant
http://www.bartleby.com/61/10/H0321000.html
Another definition
http://www.totalskincare.com/library/totalskincare_h_humectant.html
So as you can see in order to retain moisture, there must be some to start with. Hope this helps.
Tracy
thanks for the info. i didn't know that honey is a humectant. the instructions said to use it on dry hair. so, i did it wrong? i will copy the recipe (from the recipe board) below:
*Hot Oil Hair Treatment
# Of Applications: 1
Prep/Application Time: 0:25
2 Tables. Olive oil
1 Tables. Honey
-Combine oil and honey in small plastic sandwich bag.
-Fill a coffee cup with water and heat until almost boiling.
-Dip sandwich bag in water just until oil is warmed.
-Apply warm oil to dry hair, working from scalp to tips.
-Cover your head with a shower cap and leave for 15 minutes.
-Wash hair as usual.
NOTES: While hair is conditioning, hop in the shower or bath. The warmer the oil stays, the better it works!
[/ QUOTE ]
I am sure that you can use it dry, but a humectant works best when moisture is present. See this defintiton and this other link for why.
Definiton of humectant
http://www.bartleby.com/61/10/H0321000.html
Another definition
http://www.totalskincare.com/library/totalskincare_h_humectant.html
So as you can see in order to retain moisture, there must be some to start with. Hope this helps.
Tracy
brownrelaxedhair
New Member
I ask this very same question a few weeks back. Someone attached an excellent link explaining honey's benefits.
I'd have to do a search for it again.
I'm definitely planning to try this soon.
I'd have to do a search for it again.
I'm definitely planning to try this soon.
ineedmoney
New Member
what kind of honey do you use. just store honey? will it work it you have narutal(4a/b) hair?
Paris Belle
Active Member
I was the one who posted the recipe and that I use it..I love it BTW..
The honey washes out very well with a good shampoo..I've never used it before a condition wash, so I don't know how that works..
You really have to be cautious about the amount of honey you use because it can overpower the olive oil..
The hair may be a little sticky after applying the hot oil treatment, but I haven't found it to be a problem getting it out of my hair and I really like the effects of it..
The honey washes out very well with a good shampoo..I've never used it before a condition wash, so I don't know how that works..
You really have to be cautious about the amount of honey you use because it can overpower the olive oil..
The hair may be a little sticky after applying the hot oil treatment, but I haven't found it to be a problem getting it out of my hair and I really like the effects of it..
ineedmoney
New Member
thanks i'll think about this. honey still seems a little scary to me
One teaspoon of honey is all you need. It is a nice additive in hot oil treatments.
Here are two links on some of the benefits of using honey:
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/nhb_beauty.html
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/honeyspa.html
Hope this helps.
Here are two links on some of the benefits of using honey:
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/nhb_beauty.html
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/honeyspa.html
Hope this helps.
Paris Belle
Active Member
A tbsp of honey per every 2 tbsp of olive oil..Or if you use those application measuring bottles with the red caps like I do, for every 1 oz of olive oil, I put 1.5 tbsp of olive oil..This always work for me..
Also, you have to mix it up carefully to make sure that it is stirred up and uniform mixture throughout. I found that this works best for me.
Just wanted to add that...
Also, you have to mix it up carefully to make sure that it is stirred up and uniform mixture throughout. I found that this works best for me.
Just wanted to add that...
Titansgirl
New Member
I have used honey before in my moisturizing conditioner. It suppose to also help w/ giving shine to your hair...
JenJen2721
New Member
I love honey in my hot oil pre-shampoo treatments! I wouldn't have it any other way. I can't explain, but I just don't get the same results when I use just plain hot oil.
BRH, Tracy, Allandra...if you guys try it, please post your results. I would LOVE to hear what you guys think about it!
BRH, Tracy, Allandra...if you guys try it, please post your results. I would LOVE to hear what you guys think about it!
SweetNic_JA
Well-Known Member
I didn't have stellar results when I first used honey but,the next few times were really good. Using honey has some good points.
1. It moisturizes
2. It gives a degree of shine
3. It makes hair even softer.
I tried honey + olive oil last night and I must say that my hair turned out great. I heated my honey in warm water on the stove and then added oil. I kept it in my hair for about 30 minutes or less. I rinsed out and followed up with aSuave coconut conditioning wash. I followd up by spraying my hair with a premade mixture of s-curl no drip + olive oil+ jojoba oil+ grapeseed oil + 911 leave-in conditioner. Then I rollerset. As I rollerset each section of hair I applied a minimal amount of Nature's blessings pomade. I went to bed and woke up with wonderfully soft, sweet smelling, moist, curly hair. It's unfair to attribute the results to honey alone but I know that it played a big part!
I have nothing negative to say about honey. It's for keeps. BTW, I use 100% pure honey.
1. It moisturizes
2. It gives a degree of shine
3. It makes hair even softer.
I tried honey + olive oil last night and I must say that my hair turned out great. I heated my honey in warm water on the stove and then added oil. I kept it in my hair for about 30 minutes or less. I rinsed out and followed up with aSuave coconut conditioning wash. I followd up by spraying my hair with a premade mixture of s-curl no drip + olive oil+ jojoba oil+ grapeseed oil + 911 leave-in conditioner. Then I rollerset. As I rollerset each section of hair I applied a minimal amount of Nature's blessings pomade. I went to bed and woke up with wonderfully soft, sweet smelling, moist, curly hair. It's unfair to attribute the results to honey alone but I know that it played a big part!
I have nothing negative to say about honey. It's for keeps. BTW, I use 100% pure honey.
