Coconut is in a class by itself. If you haven’t heard, you’re about to hear about some of the incredible benefits of using coconut oil on your hair. While this simple and common ingredient is used in cooking healthy, it’s also gaining a lot of popularity for hair and skin care benefits. Yes, this mysterious ingredient can be used on your hair AND skin. Talk about incredible, right? That’s why we said it’s in a class by itself because there aren’t many ingredients that have this much diversity. We could go on all day long about the different uses for coconut oil, but like we said we’re going to focus on hair benefits for this particular post.
Helps to Fight Frizz
This time of year, frizzy hair tends to be a common struggle for so many people. If this is a hair struggle of yours you may want to get some coconut oil to have on hand! The reason coconut oil is so great at fighting frizz in your hair is because of its powerful moisturizing benefits. When hair becomes frizzy, it’s often because it’s damaged and lacking a lot of natural moisture. That being said, adding additional moisture is a huge benefit for that struggle. The best way to use coconut oil for this particular hair care concern is to simply add a very small amount of coconut oil to your hands and work your hands through your hair. This is something you can do after styling/drying your hair, which is also why you need VERY little coconut oil.
Use As A Deep Conditioner
If you’ve followed us for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen us discuss how beneficial using a deep conditioner on your hair can be for its health and appearance. Since we are in the summer season, our hair tends to need additional conditioning benefits (although truthfully it can use it all year long) and using a deep conditioning treatment is one of the best ways to get that extra conditioning into your hair. Coconut oil is one of the best and simplest ways to create a deep conditioning treatment in the comfort of your own home. Creating a hair mask out of coconut oil and honey and allowing the combination to rest in your hair for around 30 minutes is all you need to get that deep conditioning treatment. Wash your hair once you’ve completed the time and your hair will thank you for all the incredible conditioning it received.
Improve Scalp Health
You may not realize that healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. The scalp tends to be a forgotten area of your hair care routine, but it’s time to make a switch and using coconut oil can be a great way to do that. And honestly, it couldn’t be easier to gain the benefits! All you need to do is simply massage a small amount of coconut oil into your scalp for a few minutes to add moisture and hydration to the scalp and give your scalp a health boost.
