Coconut oil for hair

Hey All! Hope you all had a super Sunday 🙂 Mine was an awesome one with my loved ones and dance! Yes we are all preparing for a friends sangeet function and dance is my second passion so all in all a great sunday!

My today’s post would be on a wonder ingredient called coconut oil. In today’s glamour world and a lot of products we often tend to forget that the secrets for the best beauty lies in nature, often very important and old ingredients for beauty are forgotten, so today let’s relive the importance and benefits of one of the gift from nature - our very own coconut oil for hair.

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Coconut Oil for hair: Facts

The natives of coastal and tropical regions of the world can boast of their shiny and thick hair. That’s because they have known all the beneficial properties of coconut oil for thousands of years.

Coconut oil is the first plant oil ever used by mankind. It is derived from mature fruits of coconut trees. It is thick and white semisolid; therefore, you need warming it before using for hair. Generally, it‘s used either externally and internally, for healthy food, ideal skin and other benefits.

“Pure, unrefined & virgin coconut oil should be your ideal choice.”

Benefits of coconut oil for hair

1. Coconut oil for hair as a conditioner:

Yes, coconut oil is one of the best ways you can deep condition your hair. Simply apply coconut oil to hair and massage well. Leave it on for 1-2 hours and voila! You have a hair that is so soft to touch and feel.

2. Coconut oil to Promote hair growth :

• Coconut oil contains lauric acid it’s major property that helps to seal in the protein content, there by strengthening the hair follicles.
• Improves Blood Circulation when used for a scalp massage as it will effectively improve scalp circulation and boost nutrients and oxygen delivery to your hair.
• Coconut oil is rich in Vitamin E, K and iron that boosts hair growth

3. Prevents dandruff and lice:

It contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which helps to protect against dandruff and Lice.

4. Makes hair soft, shiny and prevents frizz:

Coconut oil when applied to hair and the ends, helps to seal in the moisture making hair soft and manageable. It adds luster and shine to dull hair.

How to use coconut oil for hair

• Coconut oil can be used on the roots as well as the ends. It is always advised to warm the oil and massage in your scalp. One should leave it on for atleast 1-2 hours to gain the benefits and then wash it off with a mild shampoo and condition.
• Can be mixed with various other ingredients to improve the benefits to your hair

So this was an introduction to one wonder ingredient for our hair. This oil is indeed one of my favorite oils and I ensure that I use the extra virgin coconut oil only 🙂

This is indeed a ‘Nature’s gift for a gorgeous, lovely tresses’

Thank you for reading and wishing you all a great week ahead and good hair days! 😀

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