Coconut oil - a miracle gift of nature, which is used in cooking, medicine, cosmetology. This is an easy and affordable tool that can be used by any woman caring for her beauty. In this article, we will focus only on one method, how you can use coconut oil - for hair and scalp.
The Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair
To understand why coconut oil is so useful, we will get acquainted with the basic substances that make up its composition.
First of all, it should be noted that cosmetic coconut oil is a completely natural product and does not involve the addition of any synthetic chemicals, since it has all the necessary properties to be stored for a long time and perfectly applied to the skin. The greatest benefit comes from coconut oil for cold hair, which retains its unique composition.
Thanks to lauric acid, from which the coconut oil is 50%, metabolic processes are activated, the bulbs of the hair are filled with strength, why the hair grows faster, become thicker. Caprylic acid has a powerful antimicrobial and antifungal action, that is, any damage to the scalp heals faster, dandruff is prevented. In coconut oil contains a complex of vitamins necessary for nutrition and hair strengthening, and the main components - triglycerides - perform energy, structural functions.
The substances that make up this oil create on each hair a kind of protective film that protects from the action of hard water, protects against mechanical and thermal effects, from frost and ultraviolet rays. At the same time, it does not make the hair heavier, it looks natural, acquires elasticity and shine.
So, using coconut oil is used to grow and restore hair and eliminates the following problems:
- cross-section of hair tips;
- dryness and fragility;
- hair loss;
- dandruff;
- dullness, loss of brilliance.
Coconut oil is used for hair of any type, it is suitable even for oily hair, as it is easily washed off, unlike other vegetable oils. It fits both blondes and brunettes, without affecting the color, as well as for colored hair.
Masks for hair with coconut oil
- The fastest way is to apply a few drops of coconut oil on the comb with sparse teeth and comb the hair from the roots along the entire length for several minutes. Half an hour after this procedure, wash your hair with shampoo.
- Another method involves applying either pure coconut oil (also with a comb), or coconut oil with the addition of essential oils (for example, rose oil, jasmine, rosemary, ylang-ylang, etc.). Then wrap the hair with polyethylene and wrap it with a towel for 2 hours (with heavily weakened hair - at night).
- Mask of coconut oil and sour cream (kefir) - an excellent combination of products. To do this, 1 - 2 tablespoons of coconut oil should be mixed with 3 - 5 tablespoons of fermented milk product and applied to the hair for 1 hour.
- Mask with egg yolk - mix 1 tablespoon butter with 1 yolk and add a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Apply on hair for 40 minutes.
- Mask with cinnamon and honey - mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil with 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder. Apply for 30 to 40 minutes.
Note: Since, at temperatures below 25 degrees, coconut oil is in a solid state, it must be melt in a water bath before use. For too greasy hair, it is best not to apply coconut oil to the roots,
Coconut oil in the form of masks are used usually 1-2 times a week, but it is possible and as often as your hair requires.
Coconut oil at home
Coconut oil is easy to prepare with your own hands. To do this, cut into small pieces of peeled medium-sized coconut grind in a blender. Place the resulting chips in a jar, pour hot boiled water (about 1 liter), stir, after cooling, strain through cheesecloth and put in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. The oil will separate from the water and float to the surface; it can be collected with a spoon and placed in a separate jar.