Talk to me about moroccan oil

[KatyMac]

I have struggled with DD's hair- she is mixed race; we were using Herbal Essences conditioner to wash & then leave in which was OK but a bit crispy

THEN they changed the formula

Her cousins gave her some Moroccan Oil Shampoo & Conditioner & the Intense Curl Cream and her hair is so soft - but her curls are a bit frizzy & undefined

So are there any downsides to Moroccan Oil stuff? Does it leave a build up?

Is there anything in the range to ease the frizz or define the curls?

Have you tried going to some ethnic shop or section and getting some proper shampoo/conditioner for afro hair?

Frequently - we have given away about 8 carrier bags of products we have tried once or even a few times but which don't work & paid for 'consultations' which were worse than useless

When she was young we had some success with 'Soft & Gentle Oil moisturising conditioner' but her hair changed

We have also tried Twisted Sista (discontinued) Aussie (hair changed) & more recently curly girl (from the website) & Herbal essences as a leave in (changed the recipe)

But this was suggested by her cousins so I'm assuming as they are suitable for their mixed race hair they will also be suitable for DD's

I was just hoping that someone using Moroccanoil might now which of their products I should try

Well I've never used it, but what about just pure oils? I buy my OCM coconut and and Almond oils from the ethnic skin and hair care section of the supermarket I know they are meant for hair really.

Oils - I've tried coconut but it solidifies in her hair, wheatgerm & olive which are too heavy and make it very 'wet look' which she doesn't like & I'm allergic to Almonds so I won't buy that one

Unfortunate, I think you should just try everything, I don't think anyone can really advice you on what works as everyone's hair is different.

Have you got the techniques right? I don't know much about afro hair but I know friends swear by the 'con-poo' method which is where you wash the hair with conditioner only, shampooing once in a while. For natural curls people also tend to air dry and it's important not to touch or do anything to the hair whilst it's drying - this works particularly well using something like frizz-ease which must be put on sopping wet hair - i.e. whilst still in the bath/shower. Also, don't brush or comb at all, just comb the hair through with conditioner on before rinsing.

Pseudonymity we have been doing that for about 2 years now - but the conditioner we used has been altered & we can't find another good one

This Moroccanoil brand I was very sceptical about but my niece swore by it & it has definitely helped the crispiness - her hair is very soft now but it definitely needs more definition it's a bit candy floss, soft smooth candy floss, but still candy floss

I haven't brushed or combed her hair for years just run my fingers through when it's sopping wet, never when dry

Have you tried Mixed Chicks? Or Shea butter?

I've just bought Argan oil off eBay. Have heard some good things about it.

We tried mixed chicks and it wasn't right for her (can't remember why)

the actual oil was no good at all - we would have to use gallons of it......

Katy I have nothing useful to add here as my hair is sort of bushy and poker-straight but I just wanted to say your DD's hair sounds gorgeous.

And I hope you find something you're both pleased with, soon.

We use this for our baby's skin: www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/samaritan-olive-oil-92ml-15226

Its not like the virgin, thick olive oil at all, it is very different - it feels extremely light and dry - and quite absorbent - we got it from asda - it may work on hair too in a similar way to hair oils like Moroccan oil (not too greasy, very absorbent)

Just an idea!

Thanks blackcurrants there is a photo or 2 on my profile but it is hard work to keep it nice

I'll have a look UML thanks

I uise morrocan oil. I didn't rate the shampoo and conditioner too much however the actual oil is wonderful on my hair. I have quite course dark hair and it's very thick. The oil makes it much softer, less responsive to humidity (no frizzy biits) and it dires quicker too. It used to take so long to dry and the hair dryer was more than it could bear!

I have since had my hair cut very short but still use the oil before I dry it to get it smooth and protect it. I think its worth the cost personally but someone else might try it and not get the same results and feel it was naff!

I use the glimmer spray too, its a shine mist that actually has the oil in it too.

My god it is expensive