Coconut oil has several benefits for your hair and scalp. Using it as a hair mask and leave-in treatment may help moisturize and seal your hair. Coconut oil helps prevent a dry, flaky scalp and dandruff, as well as split ends and hair breakage. The vitamins and fatty acids in coconut oil help nourish your scalp and penetrate the cuticle of the hair.
Uses of coconut oil:
The use of coconut oil on hair helps reduce protein loss in all hair types. It is rich in essential vitamins and easily penetrates inside the hair shaft so it is great to use as a daily conditioner.
As a moisturizer:
In addition to being good for your scalp, coconut oil also moisturizes your hair. Since it gets easily absorbed, it works better than other oils at repairing dry hair. Keep in mind that coconut oil alone may not be effective as a shampoo to clean hair, but as a pre-shampoo treatment, it will condition hair.
How to apply?
Apply coconut oil onto hair and comb it. Leave it on for at least 15 to 30 minutes to let it absorb. Thoroughly wash hair with a great shampoo (you may need to shampoo twice to remove all of the oil) and use conditioner as usual.
Coconut oil makes your hair stronger and less prone to breakage, which can protect it from heat damage
Pro-tip:
Using a small amount of coconut oil on wet hair before drying or using heat styling may protect hair from water and heat damage.
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About the Author: Dr. Sayyam Azam is a certified dermatologist who has specialized in Clinical Dermatology (Pakistan) and Aesthetic Medicine (US). During her specialized training, she was involved in multiple clinical as well as aesthetic dermatological procedures such as botox, fillers, and chemical peels. As a licensed dermatologist, she is now running a state-of-the- art Aesthetic Center (The Face Clinic) in Multan, Pakistan.
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