Benefits: Grapeseed Oil is known to be a Ceramide Oil. Ceramides are great for all hair types as it encourages cell membrane adhesion along the cell membrane complex layer of the hair. In other words, the cells remain intact allowing the hair to feel stronger and fortified. The cell membrane complex layer is made up of proteins, lipids and fatty acids, essentially, it's the glue that binds the cuticles together.
Truth: I absolutely LOVE this oil. Since
I purchased my Grapeseed Oil (back in September/2013) I've used it as a pre-poo, in my deep conditioners and mainly as a sealant on & off. I find that my hair responds best to it as a sealant and in my weekly deep treatments (I use 1tsp in my mix). When used as a sealant, my hair remains moist and shiny for hours on end, despite it being a fairly thin oil. When sealing with Grapeseed oil, I can skip a day or two without moisturizing again. Huge bonus! It lubricates my hair so well, that it can be a bit too "moisturizing" for my hair to be used on a daily basis. My sister has 4a/fine relaxed hair and while she was sealing with Grapeseed oil on a daily basis, she noticed her ends becoming overly weak and gradually becoming thinner. She contributed her minor setback due to the over use of Grapeseed oil. I, too, felt that Grapeseed oil can be very moisturizing, so I limit my usage and use when needed. I don't want to throw my moisture/protein balance off. Overall, I'm very impressed with this oil and I'll continue to use it in my hair regimen.
Here is a photo of my air-dried hair - moisturized and then sealed with Grapeseed Oil:
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