Mind you if you are newly natural/transitioning, you DON'T have to go out and purchase every one of them. Just find one, two, or maybe even three that work best for your hair ((i'd suggest two lol)) and use them. Experiment with a couple, but don't spend money on every one, especially when some of them participate in doing the same thing!!!
Jojoba Oil: It
regulates the sebum produced on the skin, as the oil can control the greasy
texture of the skin. On dry skin type, the oil acts as a moisturiser. Mix a
little quantity of jojoba oil with your regular moisturiser and this works
wonders on your skin and your hair. This oil is what most naturals use and
love. Although a little pricey, a little goes a long way with this oil.
Castor Oil: Regular usage of castor oil is purported to increase hair
growth, reduce or prevent damage and breakage, treat dry hair conditions and
condition and moisturize hair and scalp. The oil can be used to prevent hair
frizz and/or split ends. It is also a very thick oil that gives great shine to
hair.
Avocado Oil: Good for moisturizing dry, brittle, and damaged
hair. This oil is beneficial for hair that is frequently chemically processed
(if you use relaxers, hair dyes, and perms you have chemically processed hair).
High in nutrients such as amino acids and vitamins A, B, D and E, avocado oil
is good if you need to create a restorative hair care regimen or treatment to
help repair and support hair and scalp health. This oil is the best to help
feed hair follicles and helps protect hair from free radicals.
Coconut Oil: A light oil in its
liquid form but also said to weigh the some hair types down (Limp, straight
hair) Coconut oil is able to
penetrate more layers of skin than other oils, which allows it heal the scalp
and penetrate the hair follicles. For the hair, this oil can bind itself to
weak spots along the hair shaft and help reduce protein loss, thus providing
temporary strength. This temporary strength will help you avoid hair breakage
during styling
Sweet Almond Oil: The almond is full of omega-6 fatty acids.
Omega-6 plays a large role in growth and development and stimulates hair
growth, as well as skin regeneration. Sweet almond oil has trace amounts of
omega-6 and still provides many benefits to hair and skin. Sweet almond oil
strengthens the hair and moisturizes the scalp. Placing a small dime-size
amount in your hand, dip your fingers into the oil and rub it into the scalp.
Use a circular motion to stimulate the scalp.
Grapeseed Oil: Grapeseed oil can be used as a
hot oil treatment. This deep oil conditioning benefits the hair by normalizing
the scalp. Your hair will be soft and shiny. It moisturizes the hair and scalp,
making hair supple reducing brittleness, breakage and helping to protect the
hair ends from splitting. Also helps with Dandruff.
Hemp Seed Oil: Hair, skin, and
nails are all formed from the same line of dermal cells, so it is no surprise
that people who use hemp oil report thicker and shinier hair, softer skin, and
stronger nails. Since hemp seed oil is nearly identical to our own lipids, it
is capable of penetrating our cells and lubricating the surfaces between them.
It is used to nourish not only dry skin but blotches and lesions as well. It
can detoxify the skin and even out skin tone. You can safely use hemp oil as a
skin moisturizer without worry of it clogging the pores. This is a great oil
and said to be an alternative to fish oil, but even better. This oil contains
plenty of vitamins and minerals that no other carrier oils contain. I haven’t seen
a lot of naturals use this one, but I ordered mine offline a couple days ago
and absolutely can’t wait to try it:):)
Olive Oil: Another favorite for
naturals, Olive oil is
a convenient, readily available carrier oil that also has anti-bacterial and
anti-inflammatory properties. It contains flavonoids that protect skin cells,
inhibit histamine and reduce allergic reactions. It nourishes and restores elasticity
to the skin. Many, like myself, use olive oil for deep treatment purposes.
Leaves hair feeling extra moist and soft.
Wheat
germ Oil: A valuable source of Vitamin E, wheat germ
oil is derived from the heart of the wheat kernel. It contains fatty acids, is
high in protein, nourishes and softens the skin. The Vitamin E in wheat germ
oil is a powerful antioxidant.
These are not all of the carrier
oils, there are indeed PLENTY MORE where these came from. But as for the main
carrier oils that naturals use that are great for sealing, and moisturizing hair,
these work perfectly!!
One oil that is not on here is
Apricot Kernel Oil. I don’t see a lot of naturals that use this oil. Most
naturals use Sweet Almond Oil instead, in which is supposed to be like an alternative.
I DO, in fact, use Apricot Kernel Oil. BUT, I mixed it with raw, unrefined cocoa
butter and use it for my face((after I wash my face with black soap)), which I find
very nourishing and not oily at all.
The information done for these
oils was done by my own research, mostly from Livestrong.com. Also, do your own
research!!!
WHAT CARRIER OILS DO YOU USE THAT WORK BEST FOR YOUR HAIR??
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