Coconut Oil For Hair

The amazing, natural properties of coconut oil works wonders for your hair and scalp.

Coconut oil works wonders as a natural hair conditioner. It contains no additives or chemicals and produces results equal to, or better than the leading man made hair products.

Not only does it soften the hair, giving it a shiny, healthy glow, it also conditions the scalp which helps protect against dandruff.

For years now, beauticians and professional stylists have been using coconut oil for hair as their number 1, natural hair product. It works so effectively due to the high quality nutrients it contains such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron and vitamin E.

These nutrients act to nourish the hair and prevent damage caused by normal day to day living. This keeps the hair shiny and vibrant and less prone to premature aging.

Coconut oil retains a high amount of moisture; much greater than synthetic man-made products that are popular in our stores. It is a very stable substance. It is not easily broken down nor evaporated. This moisture retaining capacity keeps the hair moistened and soft, much longer and prevents damage and breakage of the hair.

Use coconut oil for hair in the same way you use other conditioners. Rub the oil into your hands to warm it up and soften it. Then simple rub it through your hair and scalp to obtain a complete covering. Leave it for a couple of hours and rinse out. Your hair will feel alive and glossy and your scalp will benefit from the nutrients you massage in.

If you ever visit coastal parts of India, like West Bengal, Kerala, Coastal Tamil Nadu etc, you will be surprised to see lots and lots of old men and women, in their 70s and 80s, still having thick jet black hair. This is greatly due to the coconut oil benefits and in particular using it for their hair.

Using coconut oil can work wonders on dry or damaged hair and really give it a long lasting, soft, silky finish.

Do you use coconut oil or coconut related products for your hair? Let me know what you think by adding your comments below..

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February 17, 2010

singh@mithila @ 4:02 am #

Yes, coconut has many such mystical traits. You have rightly penned all at one place. Who can forget the “Naarial Paani waalas” in extreme indian summers !

July 8, 2010

Sharon @ 1:14 pm #

Coconut Oil works wonders with Indian Virgin Remy Hair. great moisture.

August 10, 2010

Coconut oil is also said to be somewhat of a secret trick for faster hair growth and regrowth of hair. I have not tested it (yet) but I hear a lot of success stories from my friends.

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