Coconut Oil Hair Mask: Extra Hydration for Your Hair

If you don't use coconut oil to take care of your hair, you should start doing it. You already know that I love this natural oil for its excellent benefits and today I want you to know the use of this oil as a treatment mask to hydrate and moisturize hair.

In this article, I am going to show you how to use coconut oil in a hydrating treatment for your hair "before washing it", which will help you regain that much-needed moisture in your hair. In addition, with this hair mask, the properties of this oil can help you condition your hair and scalp so that they stay healthier and stimulate their growth.

Coconut Oil Moisturizing Mask

Using coconut oil as a mask in this "pre-wash" moisturizing treatment is super easy.

You only need:

• Organic pure coconut oil (buy here)
• A clip or hair tie
• A shower cap
• Hairdryer (optional)

How to Apply Coconut Oil to Hydrate Hair

Take a quantity of organic virgin coconut oil. This amount will depend on the length of your hair and whether it is thick or fine.

The oil melts when it touches your skin, so you don't need to heat it before applying it. It will melt as you massage it into your hair.

Turn your head upside down and slowly distribute the oil through your hair. Apply the mask all over the hair, focusing on the dry areas and the ends of the hair.

Once the hair is well saturated with oil, gather it into a bun by holding it with a clip or in a ponytail.

Cover your hair with a shower cap.

You can choose to apply heat or not. Applying heat will open the cuticle of each strand so that the coconut oil will penetrate the inside of the hair faster.

Let the coconut oil soak into your hair for at least 15 minutes with heat or 30 minutes without heating. You can use a hairdryer to apply heat to the shower cap.

Once the time has passed, wash and condition your hair as you normally would. You may need to wash your hair twice to remove all the oil. It is important that you must wash your scalp and hair roots well.

Finally, style your hair and you will be amazed at the results of this coconut oil moisturizing mask.

When you apply the coconut oil mask, pay special attention to the ends of the hair. This is where deep damage and split ends are most common. Sealing the ends of the hair with coconut oil as a hair mask can prevent them and keep the hair in optimal condition.

Application Frequency

This is a treatment that can be done as often as you think necessary.

In the beginning, you can always apply it before washing your hair. Once it is in better condition, you can apply it once a week.

With this mask, you will achieve longer and stronger hair.

Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair

The coconut oil 100% pure organic or bio contains fatty acids that contribute to hair follicles are filled with vitamins and minerals beneficial.

Using coconut oil for hair is one of the most natural ways to increase moisture at the root of the hair. When the hair is dry, the fiber breaks and is easily damaged. This not only affects the health of the hair but also makes the hair look frizzy, dry, and brittle.

The use of this oil in hair mask treatments makes the fatty acids able to bind to the hair proteins, so the hair is sealed and protected by absorbing moisture and making the hair soft, silky, and shiny.

When the oil is used to massage the scalp, the lauric acid it contains helps protect it from dandruff and lice, which can slow down hair growth and affect hair health.

Extra Tips for Hair Care

This trick was taught to me by one of my best friends. Use a cotton t-shirt to dry your hair as it is very soft and less harsh than a towel. To do this, put the head in the hole in the shirt and wrap the body and arms around the hair to make a turban.

To make your hair grow faster, stimulate the scalp by applying a massage for 5 minutes every day. This will increase blood flow and help your hair grow faster.

Use shampoos and conditioners that do NOT contain harmful products. It is important that you read the labels before buying. For example, there are 2 compounds widely used in personal hygiene products, and therefore for hair, that is often confused and that are harmful to health as well as the environment:

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS) is a very abrasive detergent for the skin and very harmful for the hair as it damages the cuticle. The worst thing is that it is in many shampoos.

And Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Sodium Laureth Sulfate or SLES) is also a detergent but is milder and very common in turn in shampoos (even expensive brands). It is somewhat safer for the hair compared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

Conclusion

Natural beauty experts agree that coconut oil for hair is one of the best hydration treatments for hair. Hair absorbs this oil better than any other.

This oil is one of the best ways to deeply repair hair and protect hair from external damage. It is a very special natural oil that works best when applied before shampooing.

Replaces harsh chemical conditioners that only weigh down hair. Using coconut oil as a hydrating and moisturizing hair mask can give you the healthy, beautiful hair you crave while being soft and silky without the frizz.

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