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Coconut Hair Oil BenefitsIn this article, we will restrict ourselves to the benefits of coconut oil in hair care. Coconut oil is made up of medium-chain fatty acids. This ensures that the oil is easily absorbed into the body. Hence, coconut oil is excellent for hydration and is an effective moisturizer for the hair. The oil's anti-fungal and stress-relieving properties make it a great hair conditioner. It can be used in two ways -- pre-shampoo or post-shampoo. Pre-conditioning is recommended on a day of leisure, when you can spare some time for pampering. To pre-condition your hair, use about 5 ml (1 teaspoon) for short hair or 10 ml (2 teaspoons) for long hair. Apply it on your hair from the scalp to the ends. Leave it on for about an hour. Finally, rinse and shampoo your hair for a lustrous look and feel. Your skin may feel oilier because the oil spreads itself, hydrating skin cells as well. Pre-conditioning helps get rid of dandruff. Post-conditioning is slightly tricky. The key to good post-conditioning of hair using coconut oil is knowing how much to use. The usual recommendation is a quarter to a half teaspoon depending on hair length and volume. After washing hair, towel-dry it until it is just damp. Spread the oil on your palm and apply to the ends of your hair. The medium chain fatty acids help the oil spread to the roots. Your hair will look oily if you use too much oil; you can only correct that by washing your hair again. Once you understand how much oil your hair requires, it could become your favorite hairstyle secret. Consult a hair care expert for proper guidance on the usage of coconut oil. Also Read: |