Besides being one of the most effective treatments for various hair issues, using a coconut oil hair treatment works better than the man-made treatments mainly because it is 100 percent natural. Therefore, it is free of alcohols, silicone and other harsh chemicals that aggravate hair issues and skin problems. Coconut oil is great for hair treatment and also for maintaining healthy hair and scalp, especially when it is used as part of regular hair care routine.

Here is what you need to make a coconut oil hair mask.

• A shower cap
• Hair clips or bobby pins
• Unrefined coconut oil

Directions for Coconut Oil Hair Mask

1.     Although coconut oil is usually solid, it quickly melts in your hands. Therefore, there is no need to pre-melt the oil unless you want to.

2.     After showering, take a tablespoon-sized amount of the oil in your fingers. Use extra coconut oil if necessary (the amount can vary depending on the length of the hair).

3.     Massage the oil gently through your hair covering your hair from the roots to the ends.

4.     You can braid the bottom your hair and secure it to the top of your head using hair clips to ensure that it is not flopping around.

5.     Sleep with your hair evenly greased up with coconut oil. Cover your hair with a shower cap to avoid greasing up your clothes and pillowcase.

6.     Wash your hair in the morning as usual. When it dries, it will be silky, soft and shiny!

7.     Repeat your coconut oil hair treatment every week or two weeks depending on your hair type – my hair is fairly healthy, so I find two weeks is fine for me.

Benefits of Using a Coconut Oil Hair Mask.

• Moisturizes your scalp and hair
• Gets rid of dandruff due to its strong antifungal properties
• Penetrates your hair shafts.
• Prevents loss of protein and moisture from your hair resulting in thicker hair.
• Contains lauric acid and vitamin E which are essential for healthy and strong hair. They also prevent hair loss.
• Coconut oil contains fatty acids which are effective hair strengtheners resulting in fewer split ends.
• Gives hair a healthy silky shine.

Coconut oil works well for repairing heat damaged hair, over processed and naturally dry hair. Moreover, it has incredible anti-fungal properties that make it perfect for anti-dandruff treatment and as a preventive measure for dandruff.

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