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5 Ways Coconut Oil Helps With Your Hair Journey

By OREORITSE TARIEMI

01 December 2019   |   2:15 pm

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While we know that there are quite a number of oils, we cannot deny the beauty that is Coconut oil. Taking its place as the HBIC, coconut oil is highly rated because of the numerous benefits it holds especially with regards skincare. Coconut oil works great for hair growth, it also seamlessly removes makeup, works…

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While we know that there are quite a number of oils, we cannot deny the beauty that is Coconut oil. Taking its place as the HBIC, coconut oil is highly rated because of the numerous benefits it holds especially with regards skincare. Coconut oil works great for hair growth, it also seamlessly removes makeup, works as whitening toothpaste and does even more.

Since time immemorial, coconut oil has been a key ingredient to growing and maintaining thick, luxurious natural hair. It makes your hair thicker, softer and stronger while treating your scalp.

Here are 5 ways coconut oil would help you with your hair journey:

Leave-In Treatment

Coconut oil works as a great leave-in treatment for your hair. Unlike many leave-in conditioners, coconut oil is free from chemicals and works great as a conditioner for all types of hair.

Coconut oil, by reducing protein loss, prevents your hair from drying and eventually breaking. Its Lauric acid is low in molecular weight allowing it to penetrate the hair shaft, thus nourishing your hair with vitamins, minerals and medium-chain fatty acids.

The key to using coconut oil as a leave-in or intensive conditioner is to find the right amount for your hair.

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Dandruff Treatment

For many years, coconut oil has been used in the treatment of dandruff. This itchy and unsightly condition is often caused by dry skin, sensitivity to harsh chemicals and fungal infections.

Coconut oil contains medium-chain fatty acids, lauric acid and capric acid well known for their strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties which target and kills fungi and bacteria lurking on the scalp. Prescription and over-the-counter dandruff shampoos sometimes make dandruff worse instead of treating it, this is why coconut oil is a much more effective option.

The harmful chemicals including parabens, ammonium Lauretta sulfate and magnesium aluminium silicate found in many commercial dandruff shampoos not only harm the hair, but they also do not get rid of dandruff. Treating with coconut oil would produce results in a week leaving you with a healthy dandruff free scalp.

Hair Growth 

Coconut oil is a safe and effective solution to thinning hair as it helps greatly with improving help growth. Its essential nutrients including the Lauric acid penetrates your hair shaft, improving the overall health of your hair allowing it to grow longer and thicker.

The health of your hair is often affected by internal issues and opting for natural hair loss remedies would help your hair grow better without causing damage. This is why you should modify your diet and use coconut oil in your hair conditioning and styling. Coconut oil would prevent problems for your hair including scalp irritation and uneven hair growth.

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Hair Detangling 

Detangling natural hair can be stressful and can sometimes cause the hair to break. With coconut oil, you no longer have to worry about your hair falling out while you detangle your hair.

Using coconut oil on your hair would not just improve the overall health of your hair but also prevent tangles.

Simply rub a small amount of coconut oil through your hair, focusing on tangled and damaged areas with a wide-tooth comb start to work your way up slowly. To improve your hair texture and keep it conditioned, apply coconut oil overnight.

Frizz Control 

Coconut oil should be your first stop for a quick remedy to your split ends. While you would definitely have to go to the salon to take care of this split ends, coconut oil helps you with a temporary solution.

Coconut oil helps smooth the cuticles on your split ends, making sure your hair no longer looks frayed. By preventing thermal damage, it controls your hair from frizzing not just at the ends by penetrating deep into the curls. Coconut oil gives your hair a healthy shine, moisturizing it from the roots to the ends.

One way to protect your hair is to refrain from using chemical-based hair products that might affect your hair. A much healthier option for many of these commercial hair care products is coconut oil. Opt for virgin organic coconut oil to keep your hair nourished, shiny and manageable, it is one inexpensive but efficient way to maintain your growing Afro.