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using olive oil on dry hair....

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americantrish · 26/06/2007 12:19

hope this is ok to post under health!

has anyone ever used olive oil to treat very dry and damaged hair? i read it online as a DIY for this and was wondering how decent it works..

(it said online to put the oil on, cover with plastic cap and then shampoo as usual)

TIA

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MamaG · 26/06/2007 12:19

I think it would work, haven't tried it though. I used it on DS's dry hair when he had bad cradle cap if that helps

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Furball · 26/06/2007 12:20

Yes - I've done it. years ago though. Also Mayonaise is supposd to be a good conditioner as well, the oil and the eggs.... I'd leave it on for at least half an hour

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Desiderata · 26/06/2007 12:21

Yes, it can work, providing your hair isn't thin/lank. Leave it on as long as you like, but try to keep the covering warm.

Another way of dealing with it is to take olive oil internally .. try a teaspoon a day and up it to two teaspoons if you don't see a difference in a couple of weeks. Don't go overboard, or your hair will get greasy.

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americantrish · 26/06/2007 12:22

i remember using mayo on my hair when i was 16 or 17!
thanks ladies

we used olive oil on ds when he was itty bitty too for cradle cap!

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americantrish · 26/06/2007 12:23

Desiderata > excellent user name! i haven't thought about using it in my diet... i suppose i could make salad dressing from it ...

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Desiderata · 26/06/2007 12:25

It's very good for you, trish. Recent studies have suggested that women should take a teaspoon a day to protect against osteoporosis.

I've been doing it for about two weeks, and my hair is noticeably shinier, as are my nails.

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americantrish · 26/06/2007 12:26

looks at nails yep, those could use some help too!

very cool! thank you!

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