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QuestionHow long do you leave Vaseline in your hair for lice?
Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistYou need to leave it on for at least 8 hours. It may take more than 1 treatment to kill all of the lice. -
QuestionIs petroleum jelly good for your hair?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistPetroleum jelly has some oils in it but they don't absorb into the hair—they just sit on the surface. It is also difficult to remove from the hair. I would recommend using coconut oil instead. -
QuestionCan you put Vaseline on your scalp?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistVaseline will make your roots look very oily if it's applied to the scalp. It can also clog hair follicles, leading to ingrown hairs or impacting hair growth. -
QuestionCan you put Vaseline on your hair?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistI would not recommend putting Vaseline on your hair. It won't add moisture and it will make hair greasy. -
QuestionCan I use anise oil to get petroleum jelly out of my daughter's hair?
Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
Professional Hair StylistThe oils that you can use are coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, and baby oil. Any of these should help remove Vaseline from your daughter’s hair. -
QuestionCan I use apple cider vinegar to remove Vaseline?Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
Professional Hair StylistYes, you can use Apple cider vinegar to remove Vaseline from your hair. It works as a cleansing agent to remove grease and buildup from hair. -
QuestionCan I use eggs to take out oils?
Community AnswerNo, but baking soda and/or apple cider vinegar really help to rinse out oils from hair. -
QuestionWill Argon oil work remove Vaseline?
Community AnswerNo. -
QuestionWill cornstarch work?
Community AnswerCornstarch will help remove Vaseline our of your hair. Wet your hair, then sprinkle on the cornstarch. Massage, then rinse it with clarifying shampoo.
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QuestionIs Vaseline good for my hair?
Community AnswerNo. It simply clogs your pores, which can lead to ingrown hairs and impact hair growth.
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QuestionCan I get rid of Vaseline in my hair with white vinegar?
Community AnswerNo. Vaseline can be one of the toughest substances to get out of your hair because petroleum jelly isn't water soluble. -
QuestionWill Epsom salts take it out?
Community AnswerNo, they will not, as this is a myth. The key to using Vaseline on your hair is to be sparing.
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QuestionWhat do I do if Vaseline won't come out of my hair, even after using cornstarch and coconut oil?
Community AnswerTry using a dish soap detergent that is safe and put a generous amount of it on your hair, so it will break down the greasy substance, and maybe that will help.
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QuestionWhat is the best method for removing Vicks for babies from a toddler's hair?
Community AnswerUse a sulfate shampoo and and a gentle dish soap for the baby's hair, that will remove the Vicks from the baby's hair.
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QuestionWill this process remove hair coloring along with the Vaseline?
Community AnswerNo, it won't remove you hair coloring. Your hair coloring won't mess up at all.
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QuestionWhy would someone put Vaseline in their hair? And if it was a child, why did the adult give them access to Vaseline?
HumanBeingTop AnswererIt's possible someone could mistake Vaseline for hair gel. Sometimes people put Vaseline on their hairline to prevent facial products getting into their hair, or hair products getting on their face, you could mistakenly get Vaseline in your hair in that scenerio. -
QuestionWill dry shampoo remove Vaseline from my hair?
Community AnswerIt will remove the oiliness of the Vaseline but not the actual Vaseline. Shampoo, olive oil, conditioner and continuous washing will get the Vaseline out.
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