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QuestionHow many times a week should I oil my hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.This depends on your hair type. Coarse hair can take daily oiling. Finer hair does best with a weekly treatment.
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QuestionIs applying oil every day good for hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.This depends on your hair type. If you have coarse, curly, or kinky hair, you can use oil every day. Applying oil too frequently will make your hair limp and lifeless.
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QuestionIs putting oil in your hair good?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Oil will provide moisture and shine to your hair, but if you use it too frequently it can also make hair look greasy or limp. Lightweight oils like argan are easiest to use and suitable for most hair types.
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QuestionCan you sleep with oil in your hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, but you will probably want to wrap it in a scarf, plastic bag, or towel. This will help the oil stay warm and protect your pillows.
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QuestionCan I leave the oil in overnight?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, leaving it on overnight can increase the benefits for your hair and is recommended.
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QuestionCan l use any type of cooking oil?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Any type of oil will add moisture to your hair. However, some oils may be too heavy for fine or straight hair.
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QuestionWill oil help my dry scalp?Community AnswerYes it probably will. You could try rosemary oil and castor oil, as these have good effects.
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QuestionIs it good to comb my hair immediately after oiling?Community AnswerUse a wide toothed comb to help distribute the oil over the length of your hair.
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QuestionIf I leave oil overnight on my scalp, in the morning should I shampoo?Community AnswerIt's better to wash it off, because keeping it on for too long can attract dirt.
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QuestionDoes this make my hair shiny?Community AnswerYes, the oil will moisturize your hair and smooth the cuticle, making it healthy and shiny. If you use too much oil or you already have oily hair, it will make it look greasy.
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QuestionIf I massage my scalp with oil and I leave it in overnight, should I shampoo in the morning?Community AnswerYes, you will need to wash it out.
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QuestionWhat should I use for split ends?Community AnswerThe best treatment for bad split ends is a trim/ cut. Split ends can be prevented by applying castor oil once a week.
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QuestionDo I wash my hair with shampoo or just regular water?Community AnswerUse shampoo as a rinse will leave the oil on your hair and it will look heavy and attract dirt.
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QuestionWhat oil should I use to stop my hair from falling out?Community AnswerA cold pressed castor oil mixed with Geranium, Tea Tree, and peppermint for circulation. Hold your head upside down and massage for 5-10 minutes. Then cover and let sit as long as possible. Rinse with an all-natural Argan oil conditioner. Start by doing this three times a week, and try to allow the hair to dry naturally as often as possible, as this holds moisture.
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QuestionShould my hair be wet or dry when I apply oil?Community AnswerI believe it's better to apply the oil on dry hair, because oil and water don't mix.
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QuestionCan I use many oils mixed together to apply to my scalp and hair?Community AnswerYou could, but it generally won't add much extra benefit. Most of them have pretty similar benefits and it doesn't make much difference whether you use one or a mix. It might be a better idea to try different oils at different times and see if any of them seems to work better for you than the others.
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QuestionFor how many hours oil should be applied overnight or in the morning?Community AnswerLeave the oil in for a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes. You can leave it in overnight if you want. However, you may want to put a towel on your pillow because the oil may go everywhere.
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QuestionHow do I apply oil to frizzy, 'Indian' curls?Community AnswerI have curly "Indian" hair, and I get my mom to put oil on my hair. I have tried applying the oil to my hair, but I haven't had a good experience. I always feel like I apply way too much. Mostly, I would recommend getting help from a friend or relative - especially someone who has done this before. I don't do anything special. You should definitely comb/brush your hair first, getting out all the knots and tangles. Yes, it will be super frizzy! But once you apply oil to the lengths, in my experience, the fizziness typically subsides because the oil is heavy and will thwart the frizzies.
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QuestionCan I use cooking olive oil for dandruff?Community AnswerOlive oil is good for dandruff, but if you have thin hair, it might be too heavy. Coconut oil is also recommended for dandruff, and it has a lighter consistency.
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QuestionCan I oil my hair and leave it in all day?Community AnswerYou can leave the oil in for up to 8 hours overnight. Over a long period of time during the day, the oil might attract dust and dirt, which would do your hair more harm than good!
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QuestionWill oiling increase the density of my hair?Community AnswerIt can. The oils most likely to do this are castor oil and coconut oil.
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QuestionCan I leave the oils in my hair until the next morning and wash my hair with shampoo?Community AnswerYou can, but avoid using a shampoo that may dry your hair or the natural oils will be lost.
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QuestionShould I apply oil to my scalp when I have dandruff?Community AnswerNo. If you want to get rid of dandruff, use a salicylic acid shampoo. Don’t use conditioner.
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QuestionWhat should I do if i have dandruff and hair fall?Community AnswerApply oil to your hair and scalp to moisturize it.
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QuestionCan I use coconut oil with a leave-in conditioner? As in, can I apply them together after I wash my hair? Do I have to remove the oil after I apply it?Community AnswerYou can, but some oils may not work as good and it might cause damage and hair loss. You don't have to remove the oil completely, you just have to give it a rinse.
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QuestionCan oil cure dandruff?Community AnswerYes, oil can cure dandruff. Go for a deep conditioning with a good oil once a week and wash it off generously the next day. Make sure that the oil is gone. Also, try an anti dandruff shampoo.
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QuestionOil made my hair fall out. What should I do?Community AnswerAvoid using any products in your hair until it starts to grow back.
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QuestionCan I use oil just before washing my hair?Community AnswerThere's no point in using oil just before a wash. Oil needs time to penetrate into the scalp. Wait at least 15 minutes after oiling before you wash your hair.
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QuestionHow do I put coconut oil in my hair safely?Community AnswerTest it out on a small chunk of hair. If your hair reacts, then it is not the best oil for your hair. You could then try different types of oils and see about those.
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QuestionShould I oil my hair when using hair lotion?Community AnswerYou can, but it depends on how dry your hair is.
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