what do you use to moisturize your locs?

**Red** · 02-12-2004, 05:17 AM

I started my locs 4 weeks ago and everything is going great except my hair is really dry. What is a good oil to moisturize them that will not cause a buildup?

**Mskey001** · 02-12-2004, 12:58 PM

I normally just use pure Coconut Oil, Its very light and leaves a nice sheen. HTH

**babylocs** · 02-12-2004, 03:00 PM

Where do you purchase your Coconut oil Mskey001?

**Sunchild** · 02-12-2004, 04:40 PM

Kemi Oil

or Infusium 23

ChocolatChaud · 02-12-2004, 04:49 PM

Olive oil

Edited to add: It is good to use your oil right after shampooing or spritzing for better absorption into your hair.

alma2254 · 02-12-2004, 05:02 PM

I liked almond oil because it was light and absorbed quickly.

**Onelove25** · 02-12-2004, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by babylocs@Feb 12 2004, 03:00 PM
Where do you purchase your Coconut oil Mskey001?

Any health food store sells pure coconut oil.

**marissasensei** · 02-12-2004, 06:55 PM

Hot oil treatments (using a heat cap) w/ olive oil make my hair soft, but it doesn't really add moisture per se. For that, I'll spritz my hair w/ a mixture of water and moisturizer.

**blacque_gurl** · 02-12-2004, 07:23 PM

First off, oils do not moisturize. They lock in the moisture that is already in your hair. You must, must, must water your hair. I am a big fan of spritzing so i usually just add the oil(s) to my spray bottle. I use olive oil or coconut oil regularly. I just got a bottle of oil from the $0.99 store, it has safflower, Vit E, chamomile and one more that i can't recall right now. I like it.