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- Annie B. Bond
- August 12, 2008
- 5:00 am
- 121 comments
Dear Annie,
My hair is really dry and I’ve tried olive oil to soften it, leaving it in and then washing it, but my hair still feels dry. Any ideas? –Laurie, MS
Dear Laurie,
I just tried using coconut oil in my dry hair, inspired by reader comments on an article we have on the site about repairing your hair with olive oil. I’ve used olive oil in the past, too, with mixed results.
I love using coconut oil for baking, and had some handy, so last night I slathered quite a lot on my hair, wrapped it in a towel, and went about my life for a few hours before washing the coconut out thoroughly with shampoo. I followed the washing with a conditioner, like usual.
I couldn’t be happier with how soft my hair feels today. I am so happy with it, in fact, that I am going to have my hair trimmed to cut off all the split ends and have a fresh start, and have a routine of treating my hair with coconut oil at least once a week.
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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121 comments
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I have used Jojoba with mixed results; I use coconut for just about everything else, so now I will put it on my head!
Have used argan oil for the last couple of years with good results. This sounds very nice & I look forward to trying it. Thanks for the great idea!
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Thanks for sharing
I attempted coconut oil, yet, it left my hair flat and overly oily. Extra virgin olive oil worked a bit better. Thanks though!
sounds good to me !
i use organic coconut oil on my hair, rough spots like elbows/feet, it's fantastic smeared on after shaving it prevents razor rash & doesn't stay oily for long absorbing into the skin quickly, which to me means it's complimentary to our skin.
Thank you Annie, for Sharing this!
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