3 Benefits Of Coconut Oil For Hair

The benefits of coconut oil for hair are endless. Coconut oil is great for both hair and skin care and can be found at your local grocery store for $5-7. Coconut oil benefits hair because it contains Vitamin E, restores hair protein and is said to reinforce weak strands making them stronger. Here are 3 benefits of coconut for hair care.

1. Can Prevent Dry Hair: Coconut oil can be used as a sealant to help seal in moisture. Apply coconut oil to damp hair and work through strands. This will seal in moisture and also add a nice shine to your hair. Since coconut oil is light it does not weigh your strands down. 

2. Can Be Used For Oil Rinsing: After shampooing and conditioning your hair, apply a nice amount of coconut oil to your strands and light rinse your hair. Use a t-shirt to "plop" your hair, this will reduce frizz. This is great for those with curly hair. Oil rinsing with coconut oil provides extra moisture, shine and definition to natural hair. 

3. Can Be Used As A Hot Oil Treatment: Warm jar of coconut oil in a bowl of warm water. Once the oil is warm, apply the oil to your hair. Place hair into a shower cap. Leave in for 20 mins. and rinse. You can shampoo and condition your hair after this and make the coconut oil treatment a "pre-poo". 

Coconut oil can be mixed with your rinse out conditioner, you can add ayurvedic herbs/powders, the ways you can use coconut on your hair virtually endless. It is worth a try, especially since it costs so little and can be found at your local grocery store. 

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