So I asked myself, "Self?" What would happen if I could mist oil into my hair that same way I mist it with leave in conditioner." Although I didn't quite know the answer at the time, I was ecstatic about the possibilities. So I rushed down to my local Sally's to grab a couple more of my favorite min-sprayers. I love these because they do an excellent job at creating a fine mist. Honestly, I knew that it wouldn't give me the same level of mist spraying oil in my hair vs. a water based product but I thought it was worth a shot.
I paid close attention to really parting my hair and getting into those areas where I don't normally reach just with my normal way of manually applying product. Typically, I tend to stick to the outer, most visible areas but not this time. The best part was when I reach my ends, I gathered them in my hand and saturated them with one spray of oil. I've oiled my ends dozens of times before but this time seemed much different. It felt like I finally gave them enough product to notice a real difference. I talked about sealing ends before and this felt like closest I've gotten to effectively sealing them. Once I was done spraying, I tied my hair in a scarf to allow the
I gotta be honest, my hair was a little oilier that normal when I removed the scarf. But I wasn't trippin' because it felt really nice and healthy. Best off all, I could manipulate to my hearts content with no breakage. My hair was so lubricated and happy. By the next day, pretty much all the oil was absorbed fully. So instead of repeating the process, I decided to just mist lightly with rosewater. For the entire day, my hair was ultra moisturized. It was like the oil in my strands served as a foundation for water based products to remain on my hair longer. In the beginning, I scoffed the idea of L.O.C. (liquid, oil, cream) and instead recommended L.C.O (liquid, cream, oil). But now I wonder if I was missing something by not giving that method a shot.
This technique will work well when deep into my stretch. I was able to part my hair, get to my new growth with one spray. Also good for the day before wash day as a time saving way to saturate the hair with oil. Today is day four and I'm amazed at how little hair I've lost over the past three days since using this technique. I've engaged in several "high manipulation" styling/detangling sessions without experiencing any broken hairs (does the no broken hairs celebration dance with a series of crotch thrusts and fist pumps).
As much as I wanted it to come out in as a mist, the oil particles are too heavy. So, go a little light the first time you do it and add more oil as needed. Once you spray, use your hands to massage it in then move to the next section. Make sure your hair is already moisturized before your apply the oil, that way it seals the oil into your hair AND it can help provide a barrier to keep additional moisture on top of the strand. Try this technique and let me know if you like it.
