Is coconut oil good for hair?

Coconut oil is a beauty ally that goes works for everything. 

Dehydrated lips? Coconut oil.

Damaged cuticles? Coconut oil.

Dry face? Coconut oil.

Damaged hair? Dry hair? Frizzy mane? COCONUT OIL.

Yes, you can also rely on coconut oil for hair. Its rich composition in saturated acids (almost 90%) make it a must have in your hair routine as they help to recover the structural and lipid properties that the hair loses over time, ensuring a repaired, revitalized, hair. protected, hydrated... And a host of other benefits that we will tell you later.

How to apply coconut oil on hair?

An essential way to take advantage of all the benefits of coconut oil for hair is its effective use. There are many ways to use it depending on the type of hair you have and the time you have.

Our recommendation: apply 3 or 4 drops of pure coconut oil to all hair, avoiding the roots always, and leave it on for as long as possible. The better the merrier.

• The application can be on wet or dry hair, as you prefer. A comfortable option is to use it twice a week when you get out of the shower. However, you can also take advantage of a Sunday afternoon to enjoy a beauty session while having tea, listening to background music and adding 3 drops of coconut oil to your hair. In this case, it will not be necessary to wet the hair.
• There is no set time. You just have to keep in mind that the longer it acts, the more you will notice the benefits. Easy! Right? As we lead a busy life rhythms, a simple and comfortable option is to apply coconut oil to hair at night and leave it on all night long.

In addition to pure coconut oil, there are different cosmetic formats (shampoo, mask, serums, creams ...) that include coconut in their formulation so they will help you to care for and pamper your hair as much or more than oil. Depending on the benefit you want to achieve, we recommend one format or another. Keep reading to know more!

Coconut oil for hair: benefits

But ... what does coconut oil add to hair? Why have so many people succumbed to their properties? The truth is that there are many reasons why it is beneficial to take care of your hair with coconut oil; many more than the "hydrates and nourishes in depth" that you have already read in so many blogs. Let's review them!

Coconut oil to protect hair from heat

If your daily care routine includes the use of irons or dryers, coconut oil cannot be absent from your bathroom as a preventive treatment. Continuously applied high temperatures can damage hair, so applying coconut oil, especially on the ends, will help protect the hair fiber from drying out. Recommended format: oil.

Coconut oil for curly hair or frizzy hair

If you belong to “the curly gang” we recommend the use of coconut oil to define curls and control frizz. You know why? Coconut contains vitamins B, E and K, as well as minerals (iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc) that provide softness and definition to the hair, avoiding frizz. Apply it to your clean and damp hair avoiding the roots and show off your curls. Recommended format: oil, shampoo, hair conditioner or mask.

Coconut oil for damaged hair and split ends

Coconut oil has a repairing and revitalizing effect, perfect for repairing your hair. After washing your hair, take advantage of its moisture to apply a small amount of coconut oil (about the size of a pea) to the split ends. In just one week you will notice how your hair breaks less easily. Recommended format: oil, hair conditioner or mask.

Coconut oil to add shine and softness to the hair

Few people know that coconut oil is perfect to offer an extra shine to the hair. This is due to its composition based on fatty acids such as capric, which has antioxidant effects. Recommended format: oil.

Coconut oil to combat dandruff

Have you ever heard about it? You are right! The antibacterial, fungicidal and astringent properties of coconut oil prevent the accumulation of sebum and dandruff at the roots of the hair. Recommended format: oil. (H3) Coconut oil to stimulate hair growth: one of the benefits of coconut oil is its deep penetration into the hair follicles, nourishing, strengthening and stimulating hair growth. Recommended format: oil.

Coconut oil to nourish hair

Coconut has a high content of Vitamin E that gives it nourishing and moisturizing properties. Its use will help you nourish your hair when you need it most: after continuous sun exposure in summer, after a coloring treatment ... The trick is to let it act for an hour (at least!) So a good time to apply it is before going to sleep. Recommended format: oil, shampoo, conditioner or mask.

If after reading this you still have doubts about what coconut oil does to your hair, try our Curl Defining line and let your hair experience it first hand.

AND there’s more! If you have thin or greasy hair, coconut oil is not your best ally. Find out here what hair care you need as well as the coconuts needs...  you can always enjoy it as a seasonal fruit ?