Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Grapeseed Oil = Greasy Mess

Who knew something as dry as a grapeseed could product oil so thick and greasy?!  I can't remember what led me to purchase grapeseed oil, though I likely stumbled upon some listserv comment from 2001 about how great it was. 

My hair seemed very dry last night (I suspect the glycerin I added to my spritz is not working for me.) Too lazy to deep condition, I decided to put a mix of oils on my hair and let it sit overnight like a mask.  I mixed coconut oil with a little olive oil (about 4 to 1), added a few drops of lavender and sweet orange essential oils, then applied liberally to my barely-damp hair.  Then I smoothed a little of the grease-seed oil over the top, let it dry before putting on my satin bonnet and heading to bed.

In the morning, my hair was still a greasy mess.  I had to shampoo it out.  I reverted to my normal post-shower regimen of aloe vera juice spritz, shea butter, and Kinky Curly Curling Custard.

Lessons learned: 
  • stay away from grapeseed oil for your hair (or my hair, at least)
  • take a break from glycerin - I don't think its helping


Pics to follow soon!

--lix

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