When You Should And Shouldn’t Use Coconut Oil For Your Hair

Who doesn’t prefer to have thick and luscious hair compared to limp and thin one? However, hair thinning can sometimes be unavoidable due to age, genes, sudden physical or psychological shock in your system, or an underlying health issue.

If you’re dealing with thinning hair too, coconut oil helps stimulate hair growth and leave you hair really soft.   Just know that there are times that coconut oil for your hair may not be a good idea too.

Why Coconut Oil Is Good For Your Hair?

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. Fatty acids found in coconut oil are rich in protein so when applied directly to your strands it helps protect it from breakage.  It’s also an amazing moisturizer that can protect the follicles from the heat and other environmental damage that may cause hair thinning or hair loss. Not to mention that coconut oil comes with a lot of natural antioxidants and nutrients like Vitamin E, Vitamin K and Iron which helps keep your strands soft and strong. Plus it’s very natural so you don’t have to worry about side effects like other hair treatment may give due to their chemical content and has antifungal and antibacterial properties that help fight off bacteria that tend to build up on our scalp, especially when you have oily scalp which lead to dandruff and lice so they don’t get in the way of hair growth.

When It’s Harmful?

All of those sound good right? However, even something so good can be harmful. Here are the instances that may cause unfavorable result for you when using coconut oil for your hair:

⚠ When Applied To The Wrong Hair Type

Different types of hair respond to oils differently and coconut oil won’t work for every hair type. Typically, those with fine to medium shiny hair will see good results from coconut oil and notice stronger, shinier hair with more volume. Those with coarse or dry hair may not struggle with low protein at all and coconut oil may lead to more brittle hair and hair loss. These people may benefit more from other types of oil like marula oil or argan oil. Aside from that, if you’re allergic to coconut oil, you naturally wouldn’t benefit from it when applied to your hair.

⚠ When You Use Too Much

Just because it works wonder for you doesn’t mean that applying more would give an even better result. Coconut oil seems most beneficial when used in small amounts to coat hair or reduce frizz and hair may not respond well to being coated in large amounts of coconut oil. So you may wanna resist the urge to put a lot.

⚠ When Mixed With Other Fatty Acids, It Can Have Different Effect

Coconut oil alone is great, unless you’re allergic; you put too much or you have coarse or dry hair. However, if you’re planning to mix it with other ingredients, that’s another story. When combined with other oils and ingredients, not only is less coconut oil coming in contact with the hair, but the combinations of fatty acids can have different effects completely. Example, coconut oil combined with monounsaturated fatty acids from olive oil or when mixed with argan or marula oil doesn’t seem to make hair dry or brittle.

⚠ When You Use Other Home-Made Or Natural Hair Product

Homemade hair products (like  mud shampoo), do not contain the chemical detergents and surfactants that many commercial shampoos and products do, making it difficult for them to remove excess oils from the hair, especially in large amounts.

While coconut oil is a great ingredient to put on your hair to maintain its condition, once things got out of control and you start developing hair issues like hair loss,  dandruff, oily, scalp, scalp psoriasis, etc. you should seek professional help. LUXE Scalp Specialist that offers different treatments that suits different hair and scalp condition using modernized Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs formulation using the principle of Chinese herbs to provide potent nutrition and energy to our hair. These hair and scalp treatments, not only rejuvenate and restore severely damaged hair, but treat hair issues and restore your hair’s healthy condition.

Top 10 Ways To Use Coconut Oil To Grow Your Hair

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.

COCONUT OIL: How It Work Wonders For Hair Growth

Who doesn’t prefer to have thick and luscious hair compared to limp and thin one? However, hair thinning can sometimes be unavoidable due to age, genes, sudden physical or psychological shock in your system, or an underlying health issue.

If you’re dealing with thinning hair too, coconut oil helps stimulate hair growth and leave you hair really soft.   

✔ Prevents Breakage

When you notice your hair seems to be brittle which causes breakage, you need protein to prevent that. Fatty acids found in coconut oil are rich in protein so when applied directly to your strands it helps protect it from breakage.  

✔ Moisturizes

The best thing about coconut oil is that it’s an amazing moisturizer. So you can rest assured that your dry hair will rejuvenate once you start applying coconut oil. Aside from that, it’ll protect the follicles from the heat and other environmental damage that may cause hair thinning or hair loss.

✔ Boost Blood Circulation

The act of massaging your scalp help boost blood circulation because more oxygen and nutrients comes rushing to your scalp due to the stimulation. Now, massaging the scalp with coconut oil is even better. Because you’ll be able to work the oil deeper into the roots of your tresses and help achieve healthier strands.

Rich In Nutrients

Coconut oil comes with a lot of natural antioxidants and nutrients. To maintain softness and strength in your hair you’ll need Vitamin E, Vitamin K and Iron which coconut oil provides. Plus it’s very natural so you don’t have to worry about side effects like other hair treatment may give due to their chemical content.

Antibacterial

Bacteria tend to build up on our scalp, especially when you have oily scalp. This then results to dandruff and lice which can affect hair growth. Coconut oil, for that matter, has antifungal and antibacterial properties that help fight off those so they don’t get in the way of hair growth.