Coconut oil for hair

Scientists are still studying the properties of coconut oil, but we know for sure that it nourishes and strengthens the hair, giving them shine. It is suitable for any type of hair. Dry and drained makes the lush and shiny. Coconut oil for hair after chemical wave is used as a strengthening and emollient. It gives shine to the painted hair and better fixes the color. During the adverse effects of the sun, sea wind and salt water, coconut oil for hair is used as a protective and restoring agent.

Coconut oil consists of medium-chain saturated fatty acids and triglycerides, due to which, it is very quickly absorbed and well moisturizes hair. Lauric and capric acids stimulate antimicrobial activity. During the washing of hair, coconut oil reduces protein loss that elutes the shampoo, and protects from damage when combing and wiping with a towel.

How to Make Coconut Oil

Take the coconut, put it in a bowl. Tap the top with a hammer to open it. Pour the milk from which you can make desserts or add to pastries. Grind the flesh on a grater or blender. Transfer it to a deep enamel bowl and add 2-2.5 glasses of hot water (not boiling water). Leave a bowl on the table to cool the water. Periodically stir well the coconut mixture.

When the water cools down, cover the bowl with a lid andput in the fridge for a night or a day. In a bowl over the pulp, a frozen layer of coconut oil forms. Collect it in a separate form and melt in a water bath. If necessary, strain it and refrigerate. Finished oil can stored without loss of their medicinal properties for up to two weeks.

Coconut oil can be used as a in cooking, and for cosmetic purposes. In just 1-2 minutes during the massage, it will moisturize your skin and make it tender and velvety. It can be mixed with sunscreen and milk for the body.

Coconut oil for hair: application

1. As a protective and emollient,Apply it to clean damp hair comb, retreating 3-5 cm from the roots. Only a few drops of oil on the comb are enough to prevent the hair from appearing greasy and dirty.
   


2. Make a mask for the hair. Melt some butter and put it on your hair. Well rub into the scalp and wrap it with food film. Leave for 2-3 hours. For oily hair, there will be hours. This mask well strengthens the hair and eliminates dandruff. Suitable also for sensitive scalp.
   


3. Mask for oily hair. Add 1 tbsp. l. coconut oil in a small amount of heated kefir and apply on hair. Wrap the film and hold for about an hour. Then rinse your hair well with shampoo.

remember, that in its pure form, coconut oil is recommended only for hair. In the skin care products, his share is notshould exceed 10%, and for the body - 30%. Coconut oil fits well with any other vegetable oils, so you can make a massage oil, mixing 1 tsp. coconut oil and 2.5 tsp, for example, olive oil.

Have you tried coconut oil for hair? How do you apply it? Share your beauty secrets.