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  • Question
    How long do you leave Vaseline in your hair for lice?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    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.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    You need to leave it on for at least 8 hours. It may take more than 1 treatment to kill all of the lice.
  • Question
    Is petroleum jelly good for your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    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.
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    Petroleum jelly has some oils in it but they don't absorb into the hair—they just sit on the surface. It is also difficult to remove from the hair. I would recommend using coconut oil instead.
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    Can you put Vaseline on your scalp?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    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.
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    Vaseline will make your roots look very oily if it's applied to the scalp. It can also clog hair follicles, leading to ingrown hairs or impacting hair growth.
  • Question
    Can you put Vaseline on your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    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.
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    I would not recommend putting Vaseline on your hair. It won't add moisture and it will make hair greasy.
  • Question
    Can I use anise oil to get petroleum jelly out of my daughter's hair?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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    The oils that you can use are coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, and baby oil. Any of these should help remove Vaseline from your daughter’s hair.
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    Can I use apple cider vinegar to remove Vaseline?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Yes, you can use Apple cider vinegar to remove Vaseline from your hair. It works as a cleansing agent to remove grease and buildup from hair.
  • Question
    Can I use eggs to take out oils?
    Community Answer
    No, but baking soda and/or apple cider vinegar really help to rinse out oils from hair.
  • Question
    Will Argon oil work remove Vaseline?
    Community Answer
    No.
  • Question
    Will cornstarch work?
    Community Answer
    Cornstarch will help remove Vaseline our of your hair. Wet your hair, then sprinkle on the cornstarch. Massage, then rinse it with clarifying shampoo.
  • Question
    Is Vaseline good for my hair?
    Community Answer
    No. It simply clogs your pores, which can lead to ingrown hairs and impact hair growth.
  • Question
    Can I get rid of Vaseline in my hair with white vinegar?
    Community Answer
    No. Vaseline can be one of the toughest substances to get out of your hair because petroleum jelly isn't water soluble.
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    Will Epsom salts take it out?
    Community Answer
    No, they will not, as this is a myth. The key to using Vaseline on your hair is to be sparing.
  • Question
    What do I do if Vaseline won't come out of my hair, even after using cornstarch and coconut oil?
    Community Answer
    Try using a dish soap detergent that is safe and put a generous amount of it on your hair, so it will break down the greasy substance, and maybe that will help.
  • Question
    What is the best method for removing Vicks for babies from a toddler's hair?
    Community Answer
    Use a sulfate shampoo and and a gentle dish soap for the baby's hair, that will remove the Vicks from the baby's hair.
  • Question
    Will this process remove hair coloring along with the Vaseline?
    Community Answer
    No, it won't remove you hair coloring. Your hair coloring won't mess up at all.
  • Question
    Why would someone put Vaseline in their hair? And if it was a child, why did the adult give them access to Vaseline?
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    It's possible someone could mistake Vaseline for hair gel. Sometimes people put Vaseline on their hairline to prevent facial products getting into their hair, or hair products getting on their face, you could mistakenly get Vaseline in your hair in that scenerio.
  • Question
    Will dry shampoo remove Vaseline from my hair?
    Community Answer
    It will remove the oiliness of the Vaseline but not the actual Vaseline. Shampoo, olive oil, conditioner and continuous washing will get the Vaseline out.
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