Monday 1 September 2014

Coconut Oil - Hair Care

So to make my crayon lipsticks I had to go and buy some coconut oil and since buying it I have found so many uses for it.

Firstly it is great for your hair and hair growth, there are many beneficial factors such as:
Shields hair protein: 
Lauric acid, a major component of coconut oil gives the oil its protective properties. Lauric acid is a fatty acid that easily binds hair proteins thus helping in protecting roots of hair strands and preventing hair breakage
Seals in hair moisture:
 Regular application of coconut oil can help you to keep your hair strong and moisturized. The oil supplies enough moisture to protect your hair follicles from environmental impurities and heat.
Contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties:
 Coconut oil’s antibacterial and antifungal properties give the oil the ability of protecting your scalp against dandruff and lice, both of which can hinder hair growth.
Contains nutrients:
 Coconut oil is a rich source of nutrients like vitamin E, vitamin K and iron. These nutrients are essential for maintaining your hair’s shine and softness. Vitamin E is particularly effective in eradicating dandruff, which is a major cause of hair fall and hindered hair growth.
Improves blood circulation:
 Massage your scalp with coconut oil to stimulate blood circulation. Improved blood circulation to your scalp will ensure that your hair follicles receive the required amount of essential nutrients and oxygen. This will make your hair follicles healthy and promote hair growth.

For me this is great to use because I have curly hair and I wash it everyday even though I shouldn't so being able to have a product I can leave in is perfect.

For applying you can leave it in for as long as you can before washing, obviously the longer you leave it the better, so overnight is best for your hair, but you can also just leave it in for 20-30 minutes.

Firstly either pour or scoop the oil onto your hand (some oils will have a different consistency) and massage into your scalp and routes this will help with hair growth and looking after your scalp.
Then apply some more to your hands and run it through all of your hair making sure to cover it all and all the way through the tips. Once you have covered it leave it for how ever long you want too, if you are leaving it over night I would advise laying a towel over your pillow.

Then when you are ready to wash it out, use your normal routine shampoo then condition and your hair will become super soft and luxurious if you do this a couple of times a week then you will start to see great results! 

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