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Friday, January 17, 2014

Moisturizers and Oils



  • Moisture = water (if aloe is included, bonus)  Keep hair wet with water before adding moisturizer.
  • Moisturizer = butter product ( e.g., coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter) that absorbs into the hair, and helps strengthen it by attracting proteins.  Traps the water.
  • Sealant = oil (e.g., olive oil, almond oil, argan oil, sunflower oil) that is not absorbed into hair, but provides external protection from water loss and against frizz.  Seals the moisturizer in.  
  • Carrier Oils = these oils carry nutrients from the oil, itself, to the skin and/or hair.  (Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, Castor Oil, Avocado Oil)  Can apply to clean hair.  Goes directly into hair.


Walmart, $5.32 100% Grapeseed Oil 24oz. Great Bargain!
Pompeian (brand)

Grapeseed Oil withstands high heat.  Great to use with using heat on hair.
Avocado Oil good for color processed hair.

Great Value (brand) Sunflower Oil 100%, 48.8 fl oz, Walmart, $3.78


Grapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil



Avocado Oil good for color processed hair.


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