Coconut Oil for Hair: DIY Recipes, Benefits and Uses

Do you remember your Nani telling you to oil your hair with hot coconut oil, and how you used to laugh thinking, “Oh my God! Nani! I am not going to flood my hair with coconut oil!” We may have ignored her words till now, but here we are many years later. We are probably in our late 20s or early 30s, and we have got some hair issues. Even in their old age, our grandmothers had good hair! It was strong, shiny, and though it had gone gray, it grayed a lot later than our hair might now!

Thanks to modern lifestyles, people in their 20s are starting to notice gray hair, which can be attributed to a lack of nutrition. If you're reading this article, it means you know something about the benefits of coconut oil for hair. In this article, we will tell you why exactly you should apply coconut oil to your hair almost regularly. So, are you ready? Let's go. 
 

Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair

Moisturizes your scalp

Coconut oil is a great moisturizer, given how liquid it is. While most oils are sticky and hard to apply to your scalp, coconut oil is very much a lubricant, so much so that it is also poured on jammed locks and rusting iron. Because it is such a good lubricant, it flows into your hair very well and gives you maximum coverage. In fact, coconut oil is also a carrier oil. This means it can be used in combination with denser oils, such as olive oil or castor oil, which do not penetrate easily on their own.

• Gives you the SHINE

There are multiple benefits of coconut oil for hair. Adding shine to your hair is just one of the few surface-level benefits of coconut oil for hair. 

You would have noticed it yourself that after using coconut oil on your hair, even after you wash it off, your hair continues to glow and look extremely shiny. 

• Is a natural cleanser

What we love the most about coconut oil is that it has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Moreover, if you have lice in your scalp, you can douse them in coconut oil, and they will find it much harder to move and eventually suffocate.

• Reduces hair fall

Coconut oil is rich in proteins and vitamin A, essential to keep your hair stronger from the roots. Moreover, in the absence of these nutrients, your hair gets more vulnerable to damage and breakage. So if you want to style your hair, we recommend adding coconut oil to your routine.

To enhance the benefits of coconut oil, you can mix it with other ingredients such as essential oils or hibiscus powder. By mixing different substances with coconut oil, we can make different coconut oil hair masks. The following are some of the best coconut hair oil masks you can make at home. 

What to Mix with Coconut Oil for Hair Growth?
 

• Honey and Coconut Oil for Hair Growth

You can use honey and coconut oil for hair that is dry and prone to coarseness. The coconut oil and honey hair mask is rich in antioxidants and contains vitamin A, which can together make it easier for your scalp to regenerate and produce healthier growth. All you have to do is mix 2 tablespoons of honey and coconut oil. Apply it gently and massage your hair well. This will also improve the blood flow inside your skull. Wash it off gently using apple cider vinegar in 2-3 hours. 

• Egg and Coconut Oil for Hair Growth

You can use egg and coconut oil for hair growth. The egg and coconut oil hair masks are easy to make. You must blend egg yolk into a bowl and mix coconut oil with it. Apply the solution to your hair gently, and within 45 minutes, you can wash it off. If you are wondering how the egg and coconut oil hair mask helps, this is how. It reduces frizz and dandruff while also giving your hair the deep conditioning it requires to overcome dandruff. Egg contains a chemical known as Lutein, which effectively combats dryness and contributes to volume. Use this egg mask for a quicker and smoother pack.

Conclusion

There are many hair masks you can make from coconut oil for hair. On the Purplle online shop, you’ll find various cold-pressed, 100% artificial-free coconut oils to choose from. We recommend you only choose cold-pressed coconut oil since it hasn’t been corrupted or heated. This will help you get faster and better hair growth results.

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