Vaseline Beauty Hacks for Hair
We all want luscious, healthy-looking hair like the models in a hair commercial. Many beauty bloggers are raving about the benefits of the common product Vaseline for hair growth, so we decided to do some investigating to see if it truly works and if it’s a good idea to do in the first place.
Vaseline is definitely a beauty hack staple, specifically with makeup, so much so that most of our grandmothers have used it and recommended it, but we wanted to see how it works for a different purpose: hair. Read on to learn our insider tips on using Vaseline for hair as well as some common mistakes to avoid.
Vaseline: Is It Safe to Use on Hair?
Since Vaseline is actually a mixture of mineral oils, petroleum oils, and natural waxes, the compound is safe to use on hair as long as it is not applied directly to the base of the scalp. Just as you don’t want to use conditioner directly on the base of the scalp because it can clog hair follicles, you also don’t want to use any kind of petroleum-based wax in that area. Practically all conditioners contain a wax to aid with product texture that can clog hair follicles. With continued use, this causes hair strand death and thinning hair. No one wants that!
While there is a lot of hype online of people claiming that Vaseline is making their hair grow longer, we would advise against putting Vaseline directly onto the scalp because you never want to risk having wax clog your hair follicles. There have been many lawsuits against hair product manufacturers for creating products containing waxes that inadvertently cause hair loss.
Vaseline-Based Hair Hacks
There are dozens of uses in the beauty world for Vaseline, but these are some of our favorite hacks when using petroleum jelly on hair.
1. Taming Flyaways and Frizz
Get a dime-sized amount of Vaseline, rub it between your hands and then on your hair, avoiding the scalp region, applying a light coating to the full length of your hair. This will create a nice shield of protection for your hair and tame unwanted flyaways and frizz.
2. Protecting Skin From Hair Dye
Take a dollop of Vaseline and coat the areas of the skin that you do not want hair dye to stain. This will protect areas peripheral to your hair from unwanted staining.
3. Protecting Ends From Damage
Hair strands require hydration to prevent breakage and split ends. Using a dime-sized amount of Vaseline to coat your ends will lock in hair strand moisture and keep ends from splitting or drying out.
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