I bought some coconut oil

MrsGoodkat

because I always see people here talking about it. So what should I try with it? Does anyone use it in their hair? 

missyishere

I have used it in my hair for a good moisturizer.  I also use it to cook with, as a moisturizing lotion, I will be making my own sun protector with it, and it's great for small diaper rashes. 

LuckyDad

Full body massages? That's my favorite use.

MrsGoodkat

If you use it in your hair, how do you do it? Do you leave it in for a period of time?

shadypines

I coconut oil for DD. For her hair & skin. I sometimes mix pure Jasmine fragnace in with it.

bearfootz

ItsAllGravy7:

It has a definite coconutty flavor so if you cook with it, be aware of that. I use it when baking instead of other oils or butter because I don't mind a coconut flavor in baked goods but it will definitely flavor the food in a more distinct way than say, olive oil would. It's definitely great for the skin and hair but you WILL smell like a yummy pina colada and people will probably try to lick you.

So don't put it on before you go to Walmart?

missyishere

ItsAllGravy7:

It has a definite coconutty flavor so if you cook with it, be aware of that. I use it when baking instead of other oils or butter because I don't mind a coconut flavor in baked goods but it will definitely flavor the food in a more distinct way than say, olive oil would. It's definitely great for the skin and hair but you WILL smell like a yummy pina colada and people will probably try to lick you.

I love to use it for frying my pancakes!  

As far as the cooking versus hair: There are different "grades", I guess, that indicate the heat level on the container.  If you cook with it, you'll want to buy the higher head oil.  The lower temperature stuff works on the body and hair fine.  I left the coconut oil in my hair for about a half an hour and washed with my normal shampoo/conditioner after.

colliebabe

I use it in my coffee and as body moisturizer for myself.  I used it in my hair once, but I guess didn't wash it out enough because my hair was greasy after (I have fine hair anyway.) 

I also use it as makeup remover.

MelissaRae1525

krptcmschfmkr128:

MrsGoodkat:

If you use it in your hair, how do you do it? Do you leave it in for a period of time?

This is ALWAYS my question and I can never get an answer lol. 

I put it on dry hair and cover with plastic and leave it on for 30 mins. Wash it twice and use less product after when you style, if you use any. I use it and my hair has been sooo soft after like two uses. It also made it easier to blow dry. Just wash really really well. And only use a but of conditioner on the ends.

MelissaRae1525

krptcmschfmkr128:

Pfft:

krptcmschfmkr128:

emkatrine:

krptcmschfmkr128:

MrsGoodkat:

If you use it in your hair, how do you do it? Do you leave it in for a period of time?

This is ALWAYS my question and I can never get an answer lol. 

Seriously, I don't want to look like this:

Lol I've only ever heard of people of certain ethnic groups using coconut oil in their hair. I want to know if it does the same shiiit for frizzy white-girl hair.  Because, I'm so over this crap.

LOL. No.

So I'm stuck with my frizzy shiiit unless I want to use chemicals?

It works for me.

MelissaRae1525

krptcmschfmkr128:

MelissaRae1525:

krptcmschfmkr128:

MrsGoodkat:

If you use it in your hair, how do you do it? Do you leave it in for a period of time?

This is ALWAYS my question and I can never get an answer lol. 

I put it on dry hair and cover with plastic and leave it on for 30 mins. Wash it twice and use less product after when you style, if you use any. I use it and my hair has been sooo soft after like two uses. It also made it easier to blow dry. Just wash really really well. And only use a but of conditioner on the ends.

How often do you do it? Every hair wash? Once a week? 

Once a week. And I do my whole head. But my hair is colored. If you don't color your hair, you could do the mid shaft down.

MelissaRae1525

And I would suggest trying it on a day you don't have to go anywhere, because your hair might react differently. The first time I used my normal amount of product after and I had to rewash it.

white318

I use it in my hair as a styling product to control frizz.  Mine is mixed with aloe, tea tree, cocoa butter, and lavender.  I just put a small amount on my palm and apply. I am also doing a modified "no poo" though... so my hair does not seem greasy afterward.

jorkz821

colleenb262:

I use it in my coffee and as bodynbsp;moisturizer for myself.nbsp; I used it in my hair once, but I guess didn't wash it out enough because my hair was greasy after I have fine hair anyway.nbsp; I also use it as makeup remover.

You use it in your coffee? Coconut oil?

missyishere

jorkz821:

colleenb262:

I use it in my coffee and as bodynbsp;moisturizer for myself.nbsp; I used it in my hair once, but I guess didn't wash it out enough because my hair was greasy after I have fine hair anyway.nbsp; I also use it as makeup remover.

You use it in your coffee? Coconut oil?

I haven't tried it (although, I dunno why not yet), but I've been told it's good.  Coconut oil is great for hydration from the inside out.  If you consume it, it may also help with dry scalp.

lcherian

I use unrefined, extra virgin coconut oil for cooking. Costco carries the carrington farms brand for the best price that I've seen.

markhamgurl

To take this thread to a whole new level (not that I feel too badly, I've seen how filthy some of the threads around here get!), I've found that coconut oil makes a great substitute for lube.  Really.

Also, best place I've found to buy it is the ethnic food aisle at the grocery store.  It used to be harder to find and I made the mistake of buying more expensive organic stuff originally.  The grocery store variety was less than half the price. 

missyishere

markhamgurl:

To take this thread to a whole new level not that I feel too badly, I've seen how filthy some of the threads around here get!, I've found that coconut oil makes a great substitute for lube. nbsp;Really.Also, best place I've found to buy it is the ethnic food aisle at the grocery store. nbsp;It used to be harder to find and I made the mistake of buying more expensive organic stuff originally. nbsp;Thenbsp;grocery store variety was less than half the price.nbsp;

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