Moroccan Oil Treatment Fail: Help Ungoo My Hair!
A Moroccan oil treatment or Argan oil treatment could be a wonderful way to add shine and condition dry, damaged hair. However, a reader recently underwent this salon service only to suffer sticky, greasy hair afterwards. What went wrong and what should she do? Find out in this Wednesday’s Q&A with Ask the Pro Stylist.
It’s HUMP DAY! Whoop, whoop, and I never thought I’d appreciate that as much as I do now that I work a 9-5. This Wednesday we tackle a question from Phyllis who received a Moroccan oil treatment or Argan oil treatment 4 months ago, yet her hair hasn’t recovered from the greasiness it left behind.
Four months ago I went to a salon and they drenched my hair in Moroccan oil. Honestly it felt like motor oil the next day when I tried to wash it out.
I have tried every single suggestion to get rid of this sticky hair, including baking soda, vinegar, conditioner, Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo and Crystal Gel, Dawn dishwashing soap and clarifying shampoo. I had 2 salons wash it with clarifying shampoo. I have also had it trimmed 4 times.
It now feels dry but coated and sticky even though I use Paul Mitchell Shampoo 3, which I have always used every day for over 25 years. My question is: Will my hair eventually turn back to normal if I just do my regular routine, I have to wash my hair every day…it is short, fine and I use a ton of hairspray.
A Moroccan oil treatment or Argan oil treatment is not for fine, thin hair, and it sounds like too much was used, and not the correct product.
On average, hair growth occurs approximately ½ inch per month, 6 inches per year. This rate varies by individuals, pregnancy, hormones, and health as does the texture and strength of nails and hair.
This means if you trim your hair ½ inch every 8-12 weeks to keep it healthy, avoid breakage and frazzled ends, then your hair will have gained 3-4 inches in length throughout the year. Even if you say your hair isn’t growing, it is, you just don’t notice it, and it could be that it grows less than the average rate.
Since your hair is short, this problem should leave sooner rather than later with frequent haircuts. I would also advise to ease up on the hairspray and switch to a different brand. Using the same hair care and styling products create buildup. It is best to change every 2 weeks. Continue with clarifying shampoos. I recommend Kenra Clarifying Shampoo, and try to rinse with cold water as often as possible.
If you have a hair, nails or beauty issue similar to Phyllis’ Moroccan oil treatment fiasco, email me at DeirdreAHaggerty@gmail.com. Until then, happy styling!
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