As many of you may now... I'm adopted. I was raised in a Hispanic family. That being said anyone who has seen any of my videos or pictures know that I have ethnic hair with a large amount of texture. Now growing up, I didn't know much of anything about hair care. Once I was taken to a salon (the first time when I was in elementary school, I was told to put grease (yes grease!) on my hair.
Alright, I know I have either scarred some of you for life or I have brought back some less that enjoyable childhood memories, but it was necessary... Well, maybe it wasn't... LOL.
Anywho... oils. More specifically oils for your hair.
I have been using olive oil in my conditioners and as a sealant but I didn't know that olive oil along with a few other oils are able to absorb some into your hair. I wasn't sure the reason for this so I did some research. Most oils just sit on the top of the hair shaft with little to no absorption. This is because the molecules are too large to penetrate the shaft.
So what is a person to do? Switch to coconut, avocado, or olive oil. These oils have a small enough molecular structure to penetrate the shaft and soak into your hair. These oils are great on their own or mixing with other conditioners... Added bonus? They are wonderful to cook with and are good for you.
I hope this helps some of you on your journey! HHJ!
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