Olive Oil Vs. Coconut Oil.

Dec 16, 2015

Brandi N.

I'm trying to make my hair grow and I was wondering if it'd be better to massage coconut oil in my hair or olive oil. I've read that both are better than the other. I massage it every other night into my scalp and spread throughout my hair to my ends and wash it out in the morning. any opinions?

Dec 16, 2015

Brandi N.

Oh, and I'm using extra light olive oil at the moment.

Dec 16, 2015

Aleena P.

Coconut oil sits on the surface of your hair/skin and creates a protective coat, olive oil will soak into your hair/skin. I've always heard Castor or vitamin e oils are best for hair growth. but between coconut or olive I would either do the olive or the olive followed by the coconut.

Dec 16, 2015

Jah-Jah R.

It wasn't one of your options but like Aleena said, use castor oil. It's a little pricey but it's defenitley worth it my hairline started breaking off and castor oil helped it grow back on a little less than a month. Castor oil is really thick and has a smokey cigarette smell to it though.

Dec 16, 2015

Roz X.

This article breaks down oils and their penetrating abilities as a chart and is prefaced by an in - depth article explains how oils work and their beneficial content. 
http://science-yhairblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/oils-which-ones-soak-in-vs-coat-hair.html?m=1

Dec 17, 2015

Kathy K.

Rozberry J thats a wonderful article. Thank you so much for sharing.

Dec 17, 2015

Roz X.

I'm so glad you found it helpful, Kathy. You are quite welcome. :)

Dec 17, 2015

NiK I.

I do olive oil then the next coconut oil we or so after that I use castor oil I only wash my hair every 4 to 5 days that has also really helped the health of my hair also I find if I apply any of those oils to wet hair it works even better :)

Dec 17, 2015

Brandi N.

Thank you everyone, this was all very helpful!!

Dec 18, 2015

Dia B.

Olive oil is better. my hair has grown so much because of it.