How to use coconut oil for hair

Coconut oil is a natural and completely natural ingredient. Its use will give the hair softness, make them obedient and shiny. In addition to the beneficial effect on hair, coconut oil moisturizes and nourishes the skin, so you can use it as a universal remedy. A positive feature of the product is considered to be its hypoallergenic composition, the reaction to the agent can only be caused by individual intolerance to the components.

Coconut Oil Composition

1. Lauric acid. For the most part, the component serves to eliminate peeling, microcracks, inflammation and itching of the scalp. Lauric acid seals the ends and prevents further damage to the hair.
2. A nicotinic acid. It contains vitamins of the PP and B3 group, which prevent the early appearance of gray hair, smooth the scales and saturate the follicles with oxygen. It is thanks to nicotinic acid that hair growth is accelerated and the bulbs that sleep for months awaken.
3. Ascorbic acid. Vitamin C prevents hair dryness, restores natural shine and fights against negative environmental factors. Ascorbic acid well restores strands after contact with chlorinated water and exposure to salty, fresh sources.
4. Oleic acid. Natural moisturizer that is fully responsive in its properties. Especially recommended is the use of olein for brittle, split ends and very dry hair. Oleic acid, which is part of coconut oil, acts in combination with the rest of the ingredients, so it quickly restores hair after using ironing, tapers, perm.
5. Folic acid. The component contains vitamin B9, which enhances the natural immunity of the hair, so that the hair can withstand any "bullying". The use of coconut oil for girls participating in hairdressing shows is especially relevant when hair is exposed to thermal appliances, hair, styling products and other external factors for a short time. Thiamine, also found in oils, has the same properties.
6. Octanoic acid. It is also called caprylic acid, which is responsible for the normalization of the activity of the glands of subcutaneous secretion. Regular use eliminates sebaceous shine, slows down the production of fat and saves girls from frequent washing of the head. Thanks to the combination of octanoic and oleic acids, coconut oil is suitable for all types of hair, in particular, dry and oily.
7. Stearic acid. It accelerates hair growth up to 3-5 cm per month, it acts in conjunction with palmitic acid, which is also part of the product. To increase the activity of follicles, it is necessary to use coconut oil in the form of masks along with chicken / quail eggs, esters or honey.
8. Pyridoxine. The component is responsible for eliminating dandruff and its subsequent prevention. This feature is due to the presence of vitamin B6 in the composition of pyridoxine. It is for this reason that trichologists unanimously assert that the product is the best in the fight against seborrhea.

How to apply coconut hair oil

Specialists have developed one basic comprehensive program called "air conditioning". The technique is designed to eliminate dandruff (if any), moisturizing, nutrition and general hair restoration. The program also allows you to reduce the work of the secret glands, which can not but rejoice girls with oily hair type.

Before starting the procedure, you need to change into old clothes or cover your shoulders with a towel. If coconut oil drips onto the product, it will be more difficult to remove it than natural oils (olive, almond, castor, vegetable, etc.).

Carry out the procedure in the bathroom, after applying the composition, you will be able to move around the entire living space, after wrapping your head in polyethylene and a towel. Prepare a shower cap, cling film or bag in advance to create a steam effect on your head. If possible, leave the composition for 5 hours, and better - all night.

1. The main feature of coconut oil is considered to be its efficiency. A small amount of product is enough to process thick and long strands. If you consider yourself to be of this type, take 130 gr. coconut oil and transfer it to the bowl. Owners of medium and short hair will have enough 80-100 gr. Important! Give preference to unrefined coconut oil, the refined product goes through several stages of processing, as a result of which the most useful substances are washed out. Also, the unrefined composition does not contain hexane extract, which is toxic in large quantities.
2. Place the bowl of oil in the microwave for 15 seconds at medium power or heat the composition in a water bath. In the second case, make sure that the liquid does not get into the composition. Most girls do not want to bother with a microwave or stove, so they heat the oil with their hands. To do this correctly, scoop a tablespoon of the composition and put it on your palm. Cover with the other hand and create a vacuum, 1-2 minutes are enough for the product to melt.
3. After all preparations, cool the mixture a little so that it does not burn the scalp and hands (in cases with heating in the microwave and in a water bath). Take the bowl and pour a little of the contents on top of the head, leave the container to the side and carefully rub the composition into the basal area. Now again apply the product on the side zones (closer to the temples), the back of the head and the hairline on the forehead. Spread along the entire length with your hands, comb the strands with your fingers, compress them into a fist.
4. After processing the main zone, proceed to the tips. Dip them in the bowl (if the hair is long), scoop up a lot of funds and rub well. The oil should not drain, but the strands should not be semi-dry. After applying the composition to all areas, take a scallop with thick and sparse teeth, which are 0.6-0.8 mm. apart from each other. Carefully comb the ends, gradually rise up. The oil that remains on the comb must be applied back to the hair. After all the manipulations, do a 10-minute massage of the scalp to create the soil for the deep action of nicotinic acid (awakening of the bulbs).
5. Wrap the head with cling film, carefully fix it with a bandage in the forehead. This must be done so that the composition does not drain onto the neck and shoulder line. Now turn into a towel, turn on the hair dryer and heat the mixture for 5-7 minutes. After this, you need to wait a certain interval, no one can name the exact time interval, it all depends on your individual characteristics (dandruff, split ends, frequent exposure to hot appliances, etc.). The minimum period is 5 hours, but experts recommend leaving the composition overnight (about 7-10 hours).
6. At the end of time, proceed to remove the coconut oil. Prepare yourself in advance, the procedure will take longer than with normal shampooing. Proceed as follows: remove the towel, bandage, film, then apply a large (!) Amount of balm on your hair, rub well and wait a quarter of an hour. After that, comb the strands with a wide plastic comb, removing excess funds.Next, take a flat scallop with frequent teeth, remove the composition, start at the tips and gradually move to the roots.
7. When the combing has come to an end, wash your hair with shampoo 3-5 times. Wait at least 5 minutes after each treatment, then rinse. Total thorough washing should take you at least 15-25 minutes. After removing coconut oil, put your fingers in your hair and make sure that there is no longer any remedy on the root zone. Now use the balm, rinse it after 5-10 minutes. Dry your hair in a natural way, enjoy the result!

Coconut Oil Masks

Using the integrated approach described above, you can add additional components to reduce the duration of the procedure. The number of ingredients included in the mask is calculated on medium hair. If desired, you can increase or decrease the mass of the composition.

1. Add to 80 gr. coconut oil 20 ml. sea ​​buckthorn oil, 5 ml. geranium ether, 7 ml. ether of lavender. Mix and apply on hair.
2. Combine 35 gr. liquid honey and 90-110 ml of coconut oil, heat in the microwave, use as directed.
3. Take 5 chicken yolks, beat them with a fork / whisk, mix with 100 ml. coconut oil. Apply to pre-moistened hair. In this case, the exposure time is not more than 4 hours.
4. Mix 7 ml. bay leaf ether with 90 ml. coconut oil. Make a mask, rinse after the expiration date. Ether can be added to shampoos at the rate of 5 ml. on 100 gr. funds.

Features of using Coconut Oil

1. The frequency of use varies from 4 to 6 times a week, in which case the duration is about 2-3 weeks. If you apply the composition daily, you only need 7-10 procedures to complete (not partial) hair restoration, get rid of dandruff and normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands.
2. Coconut oil can be used to exterminate lice, it is enough to apply it on the root zone and carefully rub into the scalp for 15-20 minutes. To remove parasites you will need 10-12 sessions, subject to daily use of the composition.
3. If you dye your hair with persistent, semi-resistant pigments, basma and henna, add 5-7 drops of coconut oil to the dye to reduce the effect of chemistry on the hair structure.
4. Do not hold oil for longer than 20 hours. In this case, you can not wash it off, and the composition will leave an unpleasant aroma.
5. Melanin is a substance that is responsible for the premature appearance of gray hair, with its lack of follicles exhale. To prevent this, buy Indian gooseberries in a specialized store, it is also called Alma powder. Add a small amount to coconut oil as directed.

The technology for using coconut oil is quite transparent if you know how to apply and wash off the composition. Forget about the infinite number of jars with masks, balms and conditioners, coconut oil will replace everything. Use additional ingredients such as eggs, natural oils, esters and honey to enhance the effect of the product.

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