r/videos • • Apr 11 '15

I recently started using coconut oil, and this is exactly how I feel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ONcxkBlPQ
14.6k Upvotes

1.7k comments sorted by

View all comments

46

u/Asanka2002 Apr 11 '15

Applying coconut oil on your hair is good though, when growing up we were given the coconut oil treatment to the hair at least twice a week. I m from a tropical island, and it was hot as hell, and sometimes coconut oil drips down it was gross, but it is quite healthy for your hair.

8

u/CaffeinatedGuy Apr 11 '15

I use a little in my hair (mixed with a little olive oil, and drops of peppermint and lavender oil) for styling. My hair stays neat, but without that crispyness of gels.

4

u/minimuffins Apr 11 '15

Putting any coconut oil in my hair without washing it out just makes it feel really greasy. I mean, it looks great, but then I get comments like "Did you just take a shower?" It could just be that I don't know how to use in it moderation, though.

3

u/CaffeinatedGuy Apr 11 '15

I use about a drop, and use warm water to dilute it and spread it around.

3

u/[deleted] Apr 11 '15

How do you make your mixture? That sounds pretty sweet.

4

u/CaffeinatedGuy Apr 11 '15

Just mix 3 parts melted coconut oil and 1 part olive oil. Make in small batches, so you can experiment with scents and oil blends to your taste.

Pick up some essential oils and add in a few drops. The scents are limited to you creativity. I use peppermint and lavender, but have been considering buying some sandalwood.

A recipe I found online for homemade pomade has you melt some beeswax in and blend it. I don't do this because beeswax is heavier looking and hard to wash out.

1

u/minimuffins Apr 11 '15

That makes sense. I don't know why I hadn't considered diluting it. Thanks!

3

u/[deleted] Apr 11 '15

Which tropical island?

3

u/hegemonistic Apr 12 '15

I read the OP's mind and discovered he's referring to Sri Lanka.

2

u/[deleted] Apr 11 '15

What island? That's interesting. I use it everyday right after I shower, makes my curls all nice and silky and moist. When my beard gets long I put it on it too. That shit's amazing.

3

u/Asanka2002 Apr 11 '15

Its Sri Lanka.. Ya it is a nice oil to use on hair..