Olive Oil vs. Sweet Almond Oil

[Nameless]

I normally use Olive Oil to seal in my moisturiser and I love it. A few weeks ago I bought Sweet Almond Oil because I just did and it's just been sitting on my desk doing nothing. Now my Olive Oil is finishing and I don't know if I should buy a new bottle of it or if I should start using the Sweet Almond Oil.
I'd like some feedback from users of Sweet Almond Oil or people who have used both Olive Oil and Sweet Almond Oil.

Thanks.

 

[discodumpling]

For my fine strands sweet almond oil is too heavy however it makes an excellent addition to my DC mixes. Additionally the almond oil does not penetrate like EVOO does. I only use a pea sized amount of EVOO to seal but it does the job! HTH

 

[Maracujá]

I just bought a new bottle of Sweet Almond Oil, I really like it, it softens my hair and is a great sealant.

 

[Eritreladiee]

I've never used sweet almond oil on it's own. But I bought this oil mix of coconut, olive and sweet almond oil that smells amazing and works great- a definite staple. I personally don't like to use olive oil alone as a leave-in, cuz I don't like the smell of it and it's a bit heavy for me. Anyway, why don't you try the sweet almond oil and see how your hair likes it. If it's a bit on the heavy side (which I wouldn't know, cuz I've never used it alone) you could always mix it with coconut oil, which in my opinion is lighter than olive oil.

P.S, I'm a fine-haired natural.

 

[chebaby]

ive never used sweet almond oil before but i really want to. i love evoo in my moisturizers/butters and my deep conditioners but i cant use it on its own or itll make my hair hard. i cant use it as a pre poo or overnight oil treat but i cant seal with it because for some reason my hair does not like it that way.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I Just DC'd with AO GPB, L'anza Kukui Nut and EVOO. I don't usually 'mix' products and I've never added Oils to my DC'ers. But this worked really well.

Because it Penetrates the Hair Shaft (along with EVCO & Avacado Oil) I will continue to add these to my DC'ers especially throughout the Winter Months.

I also have Sweet Almond, I haven't used it much. I used it for a HOT (Hot Oil Treatment), but I haven't used it regularly and probably won't repurchase.

Because of it's Penetrating Properties, EVOO is a Definite Keeper.

 

[yaya24]

Sweet almond oil was not as heavy as EVOO last time I used it.

 

[Nameless]

Need a few more opinions.

 

[shinyblackhair]

I tried SAO back when I was relaxed and I remember thinking it was *okay*. I prefer the heaviness of the EVOO hands down. For my hair SAO was too light. YMMV