Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Coconut oil can prevent combing and hair brushing damage to all different hair types. Researchers believe that it s high affinity for hair protein helps protect your hair so it can stand up to damaging elements. To protect your hair, make a hair mask by combining 1-2 tsp coconut oil (use only virgin coconut oil), 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, and 1 large egg. Massage the mixture into dry hair and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse the mixture out of your hair with shampoo and conditioner.

For a deep conditioner, just apply a tablespoon of coconut oil to your hair. Then, comb through it to spread the application. Roll your hair into a bun with a rubber band. Let sit overnight. In the morning, shampoo as usual with a gentle coconut oil based cleanser.

Dandruff can be caused by dry itchy skin. Researchers have found that coconut oil improves abnormally dry skin (xerosis). It moisturizes the skin by increasing its lipid level which is helpful for dandruff.

Also, the fatty acids, lauric acid and capric acid, inside coconut oil contain antifungal, antimicrobial and antiviral elements that may help prevent dandruff from forming.

Dandruff Treatment:

Mix 2 teaspoons of coconut oil and an 5 drops of an essential oil of your choice (tea tree is highly recommended). Make sure the coconut oil is unprocessed & raw virgin organic cold pressed. Use on wet hair after washing. Massage into your scalp for a few minutes. Let the oil sit on your hair for a few hours using a shower cap. Then wash your hair with shampoo like normal.

If you have thinning hair, coconut oil can help. Coconut oil contains many essential nutrients including lauric acid which when applied into the hair shaft may improve the overall health of your hair.