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Thinking about using coconut oil in your hair? You’ve made a wise choice! Depending on how you use it, coconut oil is a great way to protect your hair, lock in moisture, or keep those luscious locks just generally healthy. But knowing when to use it can be a challenge. As anyone who has experimented with the oil is sure to have noticed, the impact on wet or dry hair can be slightly different. If you’re curious about the optimal time to work coconut oil into your hair, we’ve got you covered!
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How do you use coconut oil dry hair?
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You can use it as a pre-wash treatment for dry or curly hair. Without putting any coconut oil directly on your scalp, scoop a glob up and work it into your hair by hand about an hour or two before you shower. The oil will keep your hair from drying out before you shampoo.[3]- This may not be the best choice if you have naturally thin hair. The oil can end up being too much for your hair if it isn’t especially thick.
You can apply it to damaged or split ends to smooth them. There are zero products out there that will fix split or damaged ends. However, coconut oil can hide this kind of damage by holding the strands together and giving them some sheen. Simply rub a little bit of coconut oil into the last 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of your hair and you’re done![4]
You can use it as an overnight hair mask for deep hydration. Work a glob or two of coconut oil into your hair before going to bed for the night.[5] You can put a shower cap on if you’re worried about ruining any pillow cases. When you wake up, shampoo and cleanse in the shower to strip any remaining oil that hasn’t soaked into your hair. This should give your hair a shinier, smoother feel.[6]Expert AnswerQCan I apply oil on hair and exercise?
Mindy Nguyen is a Holistic Cosmetologist and the Owner and Founder of Mai Blossom Organic Salon, an organic hair salon in San Diego, California. With more than 35 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in combining Eastern philosophies with Western science to provide organic hair coloring and holistic hair styling.Holistic Cosmetologist
EXPERT ADVICEAnswer from Mindy Nguyen:Definitely! Feel free to apply and wrap up some coconut oil in your hair before working out. Your body heat will help deepen the conditioning effects.
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- QuestionCan I put coconut oil on my dry hair?
Mindy NguyenMindy Nguyen is a Holistic Cosmetologist and the Owner and Founder of Mai Blossom Organic Salon, an organic hair salon in San Diego, California. With more than 35 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in combining Eastern philosophies with Western science to provide organic hair coloring and holistic hair styling.
Holistic CosmetologistAbsolutely! Coconut oil works great when applied to dry or almost dry hair. - QuestionCan I apply oil on hair and exercise?Mindy NguyenMindy Nguyen is a Holistic Cosmetologist and the Owner and Founder of Mai Blossom Organic Salon, an organic hair salon in San Diego, California. With more than 35 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in combining Eastern philosophies with Western science to provide organic hair coloring and holistic hair styling.
Holistic CosmetologistDefinitely! Feel free to apply and wrap up some coconut oil in your hair before working out. Your body heat will help deepen the conditioning effects. - QuestionIs it bad to leave oil in your hair overnight?Mindy NguyenMindy Nguyen is a Holistic Cosmetologist and the Owner and Founder of Mai Blossom Organic Salon, an organic hair salon in San Diego, California. With more than 35 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in combining Eastern philosophies with Western science to provide organic hair coloring and holistic hair styling.
Holistic CosmetologistDefinitely not, as long as you plan on washing your hair the next morning. Just make sure your hair is covered with a plastic shower cap before heading to bed
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- Despite popular myth, coconut oil will not make your hair grow faster or fuller.[12]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12715094/
- ↑ Mindy Nguyen. Holistic Cosmetologist. Expert Interview. 8 October 2021.
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-coconut-oil-hair.html
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-coconut-oil-hair.html
- ↑ Mindy Nguyen. Holistic Cosmetologist. Expert Interview. 8 October 2021.
- ↑ https://www.hercampus.com/style/i-treated-my-hair-coconut-oil-im-never-going-back/
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-coconut-oil-hair.html
- ↑ https://www.purewow.com/beauty/coconut-oil-for-hair-growth
- ↑ https://www.self.com/story/why-coconut-oil-is-amazing-for
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