We are all familiar with the hot oil champis which our mothers or grandmothers gave us one weekend during school days. We definitely hated it then but now realize what magic the hot oil head massages did for us. Our hair strands are degrading, thanks to all the chemicals, hot styling tools we have been using, which damage the texture of the hair and cause problems like hair fall. Environmental changes and pollution can also cause the hair to loose its shine, texture and quality. Coconut oil, amongst the many other ingredients which has a positive impact on the hair, and keeps them moisturised. Easily available in Indian households, coconuts have innumerable benefits.
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These DIY coconut hair masks are a must try
Benefits Of Coconuts For Hair
Because of the chemical treatments and styling done on the hair, along with environmental exposure the hair strands become dull, lifeless and fragile. They easily break and we are caught in the cycle of hair fall. However there are ways to avoid this. Coconut oil has certain properties which can save the hair from further damage . Let us look at some of the benefits of the ingredient.
Hair is after all a protein and consists of three layers. Various chemical treatments cause the hair to lose the protein from the thickest layer of the hair which is called cortex. If used properly, coconut oil can reduce protein loss.
Coconut oil healthily penetrates hair shaft and can thus protect the hair from dryness thereby replenishing moisture.
ADVERTISEMENTAs compared to other oils, due to its low molecular weight, coconut oil is easily absorbed into the hair shaft keeping the hair moisturised.
Coconut oil is useful for any hair type, more so if you have dry, frizzy hair which is prone to breakage. It is especially useful for curly hair as keeping curls hydrated is a difficult process.
DIY Coconut Hair Mask Recipes
Take 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil in melted form in a bowl and add a whisked egg to it. Mix it until it gets blended completely. Wet your hair with a spray bottle and apply the coconut oil mixture to damp hair, from roots to the tips. Keep the mixture on your head for 15 to 20 minutes before you rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Add one tablespoon of organic raw honey and one tablespoon of organic coconut oil to a saucepan. Heat the mixture and stir it to make it smooth. Let it cool down and then apply it to your damp hair. Keep the mask for around 40-45 minutes before you wash it off using lukewarm water.
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The DIY recipes are easy to make and the results would be unbelievable. Do share with us if you try out these recipes.
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