Hi Ladies! Thank you for reading my first blog post-- which is just about having some girl time since we don't get to see each other enough!OK, so here's my first home beauty experiment.
To oil or not to oil?
I once read-- probably in People magazine-- that olive oil is a great, natural way to soften hair and prevent split ends, which I have a lot of. I've also heard that it can coat your hair and lock out moisture. What to believe?
One random night-- a while ago-- my sister and I decided to pour some olive oil in a bowl and dip in our long, dry, thick & curly strands. Once our hair and scalps were covered, we pulled our hair back and let it sit for...about 15 minutes. Wash and rinse. Realized I shouldn't have used the special garlic style oil. Wash and rinse again.
Once my hair dried, I noticed it was softer, not nearly as frizzy, and had a natural-looking shine that my hair has NEVER had. My sister, on the other hand, vowed never to do this again.
Bottom line: If you have thin, oily hair, you probably should never try this. For those of you who have hair made of twine, like me, give it a try for fun. But Dove's moisturizing shampoo and conditioner works even better and doesn't make you crave bread all day long.
Bottom line: If you have thin, oily hair, you probably should never try this. For those of you who have hair made of twine, like me, give it a try for fun. But Dove's moisturizing shampoo and conditioner works even better and doesn't make you crave bread all day long.
This blog is not only informative but also highly amusing! Luckily for me, my scalp secretes olive oil so I get to enjoy the benefits of this beauty secret without the costs associated with actually purchasing olive oil.
ReplyDeleteAndrew-- maybe we could do an experiment on what products work best for oily hair....Aren't you glad we're roomies?
ReplyDeleteI tried that on my hair before too. Have you ever heard about coffee for thick, curley hair?
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to do an experiment on the benefits of coffee someday...I haven't tried it yet!
ReplyDeleteLove the blog. You are now on my blogroll!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leigh Ann!
ReplyDeleteYour witty humor makes me laugh :) I enjoy the olive oil hair treatment--have you heard of using mayo in your hair?
ReplyDeleteI enjoy both your enthusiasm and your commitment. Can you be my go-to beauty advice lady? HEY! You should do a blog about the hair dye you told me I should use ... it really DOES wash out in 28 washes! Great for color experimenting!! Miss you ... xoxo the flood lady.
ReplyDeleteMayo in the hair?! Ewww, I'll have to work up the nerve to try that one! haha.
ReplyDeleteI hope that asprin paste works! Also, if you're getting two or more "spots" and just want a spot treatment without making the rest of your face taut, try dapping directly onto the spot Neutrogena Rapid Clear. It makes the pimple vanish in 24-48 hours. And I mean VANISH! :D
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't worry too much about the oil coating the hair and blocking out moisture, because it will all be shampooed out in a few days. The process makes the hair look and feel great, but has no nourishing or moisture value to the hair.
ReplyDeletePS. thanks for the mention, and I love your blog!!