Comments on: Olive Oil: The ultimate hair conditioner

By: FierceBadRabbit

FierceBadRabbit — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:44:55 +0000

Using a spray bottle, I spray apple-cider vinegar (the orange stuff NOT the clear) onto my hair while shampooing. My all-natural shampoo usually has a really tough time with the olive oil; the ACV gives it a boost and acts as a clarifying agent. So it cuts down on wash time! It leaves your hair squeaky clean but does NOT undo the effects of the olive oil – don’t ask me how or why! If the apple-cider vinegar starts to tangle your hair (while washing), simply run some conditioner through it. You don’t need to let it sit, you’re just using it as a de-tangler.
I also use ACV on my hair once a week, to get rid of any oil or product buildup – works better than any expensive clarifying shampoo!

By: mangum

mangum — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:22:46 +0000

It works But i do it a lil different. I dump the olive oil in a bowl and heat it up… my hair is usually dirty when i do this. Then i rub it in, all over. Then i pull it up in a bun and put a bandana on and sleep in it. The next morning i wash it out. i only shampoo once. maybe my shampoo just rocks? LOL my hair is way shinny & relaxed but still styles well. “must be the different hair types”

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:20:20 +0000

I began using olive oil on my hair because of damage from my flat iron. Olive oil worked like a miracle and my curly hair is never frizzy. I normally applied the olive oil to my dry hair, but after reading this I am going to try this method for sure. thank u

By: Lurker

Lurker — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:24:19 +0000

I’ve asked this very thing. Olive Oil is best due to the nutrients. I simply wouldn’t risk using other kinds of oil (I have even tried coconut with mixed results). Olive Oil is more expensive but worth it in the end. Ignore Bro. I feel you.

By: funny

funny — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:59:12 +0000

@ Karin: Thanks for the advice to bettetters!

Another suggestion: if your hairstyle will allow you to trim off a lock of hair, why not try soaking a small sample of your hair in olive oil, then washing it well in your shampoo. After it’s dry, compare it with your untreated hair. If there’s no difference in color, then you’ll know the olive oil is probably OK. If there is a difference, you’ll know not to use it.

By: Karin

Karin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:54:02 +0000

@ bettetters I dye my hair black and I do an oil treatment because of how dry my hair gets. My hair is naturally reddish brown and I’ve never had a problem with the oil effecting the color. I use the Herbal Essence color Jet Black 200. Hope it helps

By: funny

funny — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:19:46 +0000

@ bettetters: I have no idea — I don’t color my hair & never have. If a salon does your coloring, ask your stylist; if you do it yourself, read the information that comes with the product.

By: bettyetters

bettyetters — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:00:05 +0000

my hair is color and is very dry .will olvie oil take the color from my hair? will it change my black color hair to some other color other than black.

By: funny

funny — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:59:59 +0000

@ Ronald Hampton: I’ve always used virgin, which I get at Costco.

If you’ve used anything like a hot oil treatment (do men have those for their beards, even?), presumably it would be similar. The main caveat is that it’s a job to wash olive oil out adequately. You’ll need to be willing to wash your beard thoroughly with shampoo, and maybe have to do two or three shampoos. And you’d want to avoid getting either the olive oil or the shampoo in your eyes.

By: Ronald Hampton

Ronald Hampton — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:29:17 +0000

I am so going to try this. I was wondering a couple of things. Does the grade of olive oil make a difference, virgin, extra virgin so on? and would this work for facial hair? would you leave it in longer since the hair itself is much coarser and thicker?