Vaseline is particularly helpful for addressing split ends. A small amount of vaseline on split ends will help prevent breakage. Some people use it as a simple alternative to hair gel. Additionally, you can use it to remove flakes in the hair caused by dandruff and other scalp irritations.

Side Effects 

While vaseline can be helpful for some hair care needs, there are possible side effects. Applying petroleum jelly directly to your scalp can cause a few issues. The thick petroleum jelly can clog pores, damaging hair follicles and creating an environment for bacteria to grow.

It can help remove flakes from your hair, but there is no evidence that it will help improve your scalp health or solve the root cause of a flaky scalp. Instead, the buildup of petroleum jelly could further aggravate scalp irritation.

However, conservative use of vaseline focused on the ends of the hair with minimal scalp application is still safe and beneficial.

How to Remove Vaseline from Hair

One of the biggest challenges of using vaseline for hair is getting it out. The sticky, thick texture of jelly makes it extremely difficult to wash out.

You will need a clarifying shampoo to get vaseline out of your hair. Use warm water to wet your hair, and then apply shampoo. If you used a large amount, you will probably need to do multiple rounds of shampooing and rinsing to remove it fully.

If regular shampoo isn’t enough to get all the vaseline out of your hair, try using baking soda. Baking soda has natural cleansing properties, so using about a teaspoon of baking soda mixed with shampoo should help strip the petroleum jelly out of your hair.

Key Takeaways

• Vaseline or petroleum jelly isn’t a substitute for moisturizing lotion or hair conditioners as it doesn’t penetrate the skin.
• Use it to coat ears and hairline to prevent it from staining.
• Petroleum jelly can be used as a hair straightener and protective hair mask.
• It can be used to protect hair from the Chlorine water of the swimming pool.
• Vaseline doesn’t kill lice nor it helps to turn gray hair into black.