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Do Not Fear Putting Oils in Your Leave-in!

Hilary77 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:24:26 GMT

I have said this before, but I want to say it again. If you want softness, hydration, and shine with tons of bounce and body, use a few drops of oil mixed with your leave-in. I added 5 drops on a whim today to my leave in cc. I usually only add 2-3 drops. My hair feels soft and I have tons of bounce. It did not weigh my hair down at all. In fact, I think it actually gave me more bounce and body. I heard Gina Gannon mention this on one of the shows as well. It is true. Give it a try ladies!!!

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BExplorer — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:34:18 GMT

Hmm. I usually only add oil on rainy days to fight frizz caused by humidity. I will try it tomorrow, I am always looking for moisture and shine without weighing my hair down! Do you only work the CC/oil leave-in mixture into your mid-shaft and ends? Or do you also rake through the crown?

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Hilary77 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:40:49 GMT

On 7/19/2014 BExplorer said: Hmm. I usually only add oil on rainy days to fight frizz caused by humidity. I will try it tomorrow, I am always looking for moisture and shine without weighing my hair down! Do you only work the CC/oil leave-in mixture into your mid-shaft and ends? Or do you also rake through the crown?

I have very thick, chin length, fine textured hair. Today I put a dime size of Pom cc in my hand and put 5 drops of SHP oil on top of the Pom cc. I mixed it together in the palm of my hand. Then I rubbed my hands together and applied it to the midshaft and ends of soaking wet hair. I made sure to really rake and twist it onto my hair. I did rake what was left on my hands through the crown. Last, I applied a dime size of SHP styling creme. My hair is not weighed down at all and it feels super soft. I just had to share, lol!

Re: Do Not Fear Putting Oils in Your Leave-in!

BExplorer — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:43:35 GMT

On 7/19/2014 Hilary77 said:
On 7/19/2014 BExplorer said: Hmm. I usually only add oil on rainy days to fight frizz caused by humidity. I will try it tomorrow, I am always looking for moisture and shine without weighing my hair down! Do you only work the CC/oil leave-in mixture into your mid-shaft and ends? Or do you also rake through the crown?
I have very thick, chin length, fine textured hair. Today I put a dime size of Pom cc in my hand and put 5 drops of SHP oil on top of the Pom cc. I mixed it together in the palm of my hand. Then I rubbed my hands together and applied it to the midshaft and ends of soaking wet hair. I made sure to really rake and twist it onto my hair. I did rake what was left on my hands through the crown. Last, I applied a dime size of SHP styling creme. My hair is not weighed down at all and it feels super soft. I just had to share, lol!

Thank you for the detailed instructions, they are very helpful! I can't wait to try it!

Re: Do Not Fear Putting Oils in Your Leave-in!

Hilary77 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 17:47:17 GMT

On 7/19/2014 BExplorer said:
On 7/19/2014 Hilary77 said:
On 7/19/2014 BExplorer said: Hmm. I usually only add oil on rainy days to fight frizz caused by humidity. I will try it tomorrow, I am always looking for moisture and shine without weighing my hair down! Do you only work the CC/oil leave-in mixture into your mid-shaft and ends? Or do you also rake through the crown?
I have very thick, chin length, fine textured hair. Today I put a dime size of Pom cc in my hand and put 5 drops of SHP oil on top of the Pom cc. I mixed it together in the palm of my hand. Then I rubbed my hands together and applied it to the midshaft and ends of soaking wet hair. I made sure to really rake and twist it onto my hair. I did rake what was left on my hands through the crown. Last, I applied a dime size of SHP styling creme. My hair is not weighed down at all and it feels super soft. I just had to share, lol!
Thank you for the detailed instructions, they are very helpful! I can't wait to try it!

I hope it works for you. I'm not sure if it will work for everyone, but I liked it so I thought others might like it, too. Good luck!!

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BootLvr — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 20:18:49 GMT

I'm glad it worked for you Hillary, but I think a lot depends on your hair type. My hair is very fine. I tried adding just a drop or two of oil to my SC, and it was a disaster. My hair looked so greasy I actually had to wash it again.

I love the oils as a de-frizzer after my hair is dry, and as an overnight treatment, but mixing them in with either my CC or SC doesn't seem to work for me. Trial-and-error I guess!

Re: Do Not Fear Putting Oils in Your Leave-in!

Hilary77 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 20:51:31 GMT

On 7/19/2014 BootLvr said:
I'm glad it worked for you Hillary, but I think a lot depends on your hair type. My hair is very fine. I tried adding just a drop or two of oil to my SC, and it was a disaster. My hair looked so greasy I actually had to wash it again.

I love the oils as a de-frizzer after my hair is dry, and as an overnight treatment, but mixing them in with either my CC or SC doesn't seem to work for me. Trial-and-error I guess!

Yes, I can see where it might be too much for someone with very thin/fine hair. I think it is important to find the right amount of oil, too. What is just enough for one person may be too much for someone else. My hair is often dry too, which also makes a difference. I just thought it was amazing that it didn't weigh my hair down. I thought 5 drops would be too much, but instead my hair was even more bouncy. Go figure?

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terrier3 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 21:06:09 GMT

On 7/19/2014 BootLvr said:
I'm glad it worked for you Hillary, but I think a lot depends on your hair type. My hair is very fine. I tried adding just a drop or two of oil to my SC, and it was a disaster. My hair looked so greasy I actually had to wash it again.

I love the oils as a de-frizzer after my hair is dry, and as an overnight treatment, but mixing them in with either my CC or SC doesn't seem to work for me. Trial-and-error I guess!

I agree with you!

I actually reached the point where I had to wash with Neutrogena Non-residue shampoo to get rid of the greasies (and I don't have naturally oily hair at all). I had not used shampoo since Nov. 2012. Not once.

I have short, fine hair cut in the Jennifer Lawrence style pixie. It seems that the oils work best as leave ins on people with curly, thick or coarse hair.

I read that a once a month shampoo with a clarifying product works great if you are a regular cleansing conditioner user.

It worked for me and solved a LOT of my problems. I'm going to use the Neutrogena once a month from now on.

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bruingirl — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 21:50:09 GMT

On 7/19/2014 Hilary77 said:
On 7/19/2014 BExplorer said: Hmm. I usually only add oil on rainy days to fight frizz caused by humidity. I will try it tomorrow, I am always looking for moisture and shine without weighing my hair down! Do you only work the CC/oil leave-in mixture into your mid-shaft and ends? Or do you also rake through the crown?
I have very thick, chin length, fine textured hair. Today I put a dime size of Pom cc in my hand and put 5 drops of SHP oil on top of the Pom cc. I mixed it together in the palm of my hand. Then I rubbed my hands together and applied it to the midshaft and ends of soaking wet hair. I made sure to really rake and twist it onto my hair. I did rake what was left on my hands through the crown. Last, I applied a dime size of SHP styling creme. My hair is not weighed down at all and it feels super soft. I just had to share, lol!

great description! so happy you're loving the oils

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okiebug — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:52:26 GMT

I have fine hair and got brave enough to start adding oils to my leave in with great results. For me, it works best mixed with my sc, and just 2 drops. Right now my hair is a lot drier than it has ever been and I've had to increase the amount of my cc and leave in.

Re: Do Not Fear Putting Oils in Your Leave-in!

Hilary77 — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:28:27 GMT

On 7/19/2014 bruingirl said:
On 7/19/2014 Hilary77 said:
On 7/19/2014 BExplorer said: Hmm. I usually only add oil on rainy days to fight frizz caused by humidity. I will try it tomorrow, I am always looking for moisture and shine without weighing my hair down! Do you only work the CC/oil leave-in mixture into your mid-shaft and ends? Or do you also rake through the crown?
I have very thick, chin length, fine textured hair. Today I put a dime size of Pom cc in my hand and put 5 drops of SHP oil on top of the Pom cc. I mixed it together in the palm of my hand. Then I rubbed my hands together and applied it to the midshaft and ends of soaking wet hair. I made sure to really rake and twist it onto my hair. I did rake what was left on my hands through the crown. Last, I applied a dime size of SHP styling creme. My hair is not weighed down at all and it feels super soft. I just had to share, lol!

great description! so happy you're loving the oils

Thanks Bruingirl! I have you to thank for introducing me to this concept of leaving in the oils. You have helped me so much the last two years since I started using Wen. You're the best!

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lrmuffin — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 01:27:02 GMT

Thanks Hilary. I have thick hair too and will try this with SHP oil.

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bruingirl — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 04:57:57 GMT

On 7/19/2014 Hilary77 said:
On 7/19/2014 bruingirl said:
On 7/19/2014 Hilary77 said:
On 7/19/2014 BExplorer said: Hmm. I usually only add oil on rainy days to fight frizz caused by humidity. I will try it tomorrow, I am always looking for moisture and shine without weighing my hair down! Do you only work the CC/oil leave-in mixture into your mid-shaft and ends? Or do you also rake through the crown?
I have very thick, chin length, fine textured hair. Today I put a dime size of Pom cc in my hand and put 5 drops of SHP oil on top of the Pom cc. I mixed it together in the palm of my hand. Then I rubbed my hands together and applied it to the midshaft and ends of soaking wet hair. I made sure to really rake and twist it onto my hair. I did rake what was left on my hands through the crown. Last, I applied a dime size of SHP styling creme. My hair is not weighed down at all and it feels super soft. I just had to share, lol!

great description! so happy you're loving the oils

Thanks Bruingirl! I have you to thank for introducing me to this concept of leaving in the oils. You have helped me so much the last two years since I started using Wen. You're the best!

awww thank you!! I'm happy I was able to help

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CAKaren — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 05:41:36 GMT

I have fine thin hair, just past my shoulders. The last few years, the ends have been very dry. I used 2 drops of oil with my leave-in. 3 drops works ok, too- but not 4. I really focus the leave-in on the ends and then rake through.

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HappyDaze — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 05:46:26 GMT

I wonder if it depends on which oil as to which works best. I have the original TT, the SMC and the SHP and I cannot use them in my hair. I've tried them every which way but I think they are just a little too heavy for my hair. I DO use oils as leave in in my hair and on dry hair for more shine and tame frizzies (not an issue at all anymore since using SHP) just not the WEN oils. They work better on me on dry hair than on wet hair but still a little too heavy.

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CAKaren — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 05:59:29 GMT

I'm using SHP oil. HD, is 1 drop too much for you? Do you think your hair is balanced on moisture? My ends are really dry. Once I hit 40, my hair started to dry out and looked horrible. I really struggled with it and am seeing some good results with WEN. I'm trying to get my hair to mid-back length and really need to moisturize those ends.

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HappyDaze — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 06:08:51 GMT

On 7/19/2014 CAKaren said: I'm using SHP oil. HD, is 1 drop too much for you? Do you think your hair is balanced on moisture? My ends are really dry. Once I hit 40, my hair started to dry out and looked horrible. I really struggled with it and am seeing some good results with WEN. I'm trying to get my hair to mid-back length and really need to moisturize those ends.

yeah, even one drop seems to be too much. I really do think my hair is not really dry anymore but I always have to keep moisture on my ends as they can dry out easily, especially if it is windy. I may just try to add a little just at the very ends. My hair got a little drier the older I got. I am hoping I have it balanced again now though but since I still have a ways before menopause, I am worried about it getting drier again.

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MandySays — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:19:25 GMT

I have fine, thinner, shoulder-length hair and I always do 3-5 drops mixed with 1 pump CC and a dime-sized amount of FTC on my ponytail hair while soaking wet. Perfect for keeping my ends tame, frizz-free and non-poofy while leaving the rest of my hair full of body. I also do 1 pump SC mixed with 1 pump GS after the first set of leave-ins..again on soaking wet ponytail hair. Then 5 pumps mousse raked through from crown-down.

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Sammybear — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 17:05:54 GMT

I added a drop in this morning and the additional shine is amazing. Didn't really think it could get much shinier since I do use the CC leave in, SC and GS, but it did!

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wishd4it — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:31:29 GMT

I have been doing a mix of CC, styling creme & oil for my leave in for years...