We already know that coconut oil is a wonder worker! It is one of those few foods classified as a “super food” because it is packed with nutrients which are good for the body in general, including our hair. But did you know that there are other ways to use coconut oil to boost your hair growth? Here all the methods that you can try, find the one that works best for you and never worry about hair loss again!
1. Coconut Oil
Using coconut oil alone works just as great. You can apply oil on either wet or dry hair. Use circular motion when applying it onto your scalp, and then cover your hair with a shower cap. Leave this on for an hour or overnight and rinse as usual, preferably with sulfate free shampoo. Do this 3 times a week for best result.
2. Coconut Oil With Shampoo
Mixing equal parts of coconut oil and shampoo is a great way to cleanse your scalp without clogging and causing hair loss. Leave the mixture for a few minutes after applying then rinse as usual.
3. Coconut Oil With Conditioner
If you can use coconut oil with shampoo to cleanse your scalp, you can mix it with your conditioner to boost moisture your scalp and strands. All you have to do is mix 4 tablespoons of your regular conditioner with 3 tablespoons of cold pressed coconut oil. Massage it onto your scalp for 3 minutes, leave it on for 2-3 hours, and wash your hair normally. This works best if done 3 times a week.
4. Coconut Oil With Lemon Juice
Coconut oil and lemon juice both contain antibacterial and antifungal properties which is why they’re great for eliminating dandruff. Just mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, massage the mixture onto your scalp for 3 minutes, and leave it on overnight to let it work its magic. Rinse it with cool water the next day.
5. Coconut Oil With Almond Oil
Almond oil contains anti-inflammatory properties, and is rich in fatty acids such as Omega-6, Omega-3, and Omega-9 fatty acids as well as Vitamin E, which is known for its high antioxidant activity. So when mixed with coconut oil, they can do wonders for your hair. Just mix a few drops of it with coconut oil, massage it to your scalp for 5 minutes, leave it on for an hour and rinse as usual.
6. Coconut Oil With Indian Gooseberry
Amla or the Indian gooseberry is regarded as the best source of vitamin C, it is also said to penetrate the scalp and strengthen roots which is why it’s a natural ingredient that can reduce hair fall. Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and stir in 1 tablespoon of dried gooseberry. Let simmer 5 minutes, then strain and let it cool for few minutes. Apply this mixture before you hit the sack and leave it on overnight and wash it the morning after as usual. Do it two times a week.
7. Coconut Oil With Avocado
Avocado can improve the condition of your hair by acting as a moisturizer for dry or damaged hair which then helps prevent hair loss. Combine it with coconut oil and it’s double the magic! What you need to do is apply them separately. First, massaged warmed coconut oil onto your scalp for 5 minutes. Then use your fingertips to apply the paste from ½ ripe avocado onto your scalp all the way to the ends of your hair. Leave this for 15 minutes and rinse as usual. You can do this for 3 times a week.
8. Coconut Oil With Castor Oil
Castor oil has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties which make it beneficial against follliculitus, dandruff and scalp infections and its ricinoleic acid content helps increase circulation to the scalp and improves hair growth. Make it more effective by mixing it with coconut oil! Do this by mixing equal parts of castor oil and coconut oil. Separate your hair into 2 parts and apply from scalp to tips the wrap your hair using warm towel then leave it on for 2 hours. Rinse normally after that. For best results, repeat 3 times a week.
9. Coconut Oil With Olive Oil
We all know that olive oil is very effective against dandruff. It also hampers the DTH hormone production that is responsible for the shrinkage of hair follicle shafts which is why when mixed with coconut oil they boost hair growth. Do this by massaging a mixture of 1 teaspoon of olive oil in sufficient amount of coconut oil for 5 minutes. Leave it on for a few minutes and rinse as usual.
10. Coconut Oil With Raw Honey
This mixture helps smoothen your hair and stimulate hair growth. That’s because honey is an emollient which means it is a natural softener as well as a natural antioxidant that makes your scalp healthy. You need a mixture of equal parts of organic coconut oil and organic raw honey. Warm it for a few seconds, apply as usual and let that sit on your scalp for 40 minutes. Wash your hair normally afterwards. For added benefits, you may add a few drops of peppermints and lemon juice.
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