El coconut oil It has become a natural product that is highly appreciated and used in beauty for its qualities and because it is not harmful to the skin or hair. That is why there have been so many uses for a simple pot of coconut oil. This time we will see how to use coconut oil for hair, with the good news that it is good for almost all hair.
Coconut oil can be easily found in any herbalist, and it is a natural product that does not bring side effects on the skin or hair with its use. In addition, we must bear in mind that coconut oil at low temperatures becomes solid, but we can heat it so that it becomes liquid and let it cool without spoiling.
How to apply coconut oil
As we have said, this oil turns solid, like a wax, with low temperatures. You can heat it before applying it, or you can also take pieces and rub your palms to warm them and make the oil turn liquid, to apply it with your palms little by little. If you heat it, you must do it in a water bath, so as not to mix it with anything else. For long hair, a couple of tablespoons is usually enough. If you have excess product, as it is good for everything, you can always use it on the skin, because it should not be wasted.
Moisturize hair
One of the main uses for hair that is made with this oil is to hydration. The hair is easily hydrated with coconut oil, which also respects the skin and offers many antioxidants and fatty acids such as lauric acid, which repair the hair without drowning it. That is why this oil is even suitable for those who tend to have oily hair, since it does not weigh it down or lead to the creation of more oil. However, oils are not recommended for thinner hair, as they can give a feeling of being leaner. It is a good idea to use it as a mask before washing, because after washing it we will have soft and alive hair.
For hydrate hair with coconut oil you have those two possibilities. Use a little on the palm of the hand and apply after the shower on the ends or before this as a mask on all the hair. We have tried both cases and we really like the mask effect, although each hair is different, so we recommend trying both to see which is the most suitable for you.
Smoothing out the waves
Curly and wavy hair usually have the frizz problem it takes over the hair when there is moisture or the hair is dry. That is why having it perfectly hydrated is important. With coconut oil we can reduce frizz in this type of hair, to avoid this effect. In this case, it is better to apply a little oil on dry hair, to give it that softness it needs and to remove static electricity.
End dandruff
This oil also has antifungal properties, so it is perfect to eliminate dandruff naturally. Those who have dandruff must fight the fungus that produces it, and that is why it is important that we end it. By using this oil we are hydrating, cleaning and at the same time protecting the scalp to end dandruff. Use it as a mask on the scalp and ends, leaving it to act for 15 or 20 minutes to then remove it in the shower, washing the hair in the usual way.