Every Indian kitchen is home to a humble jar of coconut oil. Coconut oil has been a cult- favorite for resolving hair problems such as dry scalp, thinning hair, dandruff but most effectively used for combating hair loss. Coconut oil in its purest form is filled with anti-bacterial, antifungal, and anti- microbial properties which makes it ideal to use to strengthen your hair from within, especially while experiencing hair fall.
Hair loss can be experienced due to many reasons such as stress, medications, hormonal imbalance, traumatic events leading up to weight loss etc. Virgin coconut oil can prevent any further hair loss and can help in growing out your hair stronger and healthier.
Let us also look at some benefits of using coconut oil for hair growth and why we should add it in our haircare routine today.
- Prevents dryness
Coconut oil replicates our natural sebum and keeps your scalp from drying. Coconut oil can hydrate and strengthen your scalp and prevent hair fall due to dryness.
- Prevents breakage
The abundance of lauric acid in coconut oil helps bind protein in the hair. This protects the strands from falling off as it keeps your tresses healthier.
- Light weight
Being light weight in consistency, coconut oil penetrates deeper in the hair shaft, follicles, and scalp as well making your hair much stronger and less prone to damage. The oil present in your hair shaft will protect it from any environmental pollution and excess heat, both a reason for hairfall.
- Prevents fungal infections
Coconut oil is loaded with anti- fungal and anti- bacterial properties which is ideal to fight any fungal infections which stun the hair growth process.
- Stimulates hair growth
Regularly massaging coconut oil into your scalp can stimulate blood circulation in your scalp which results in better hair growth.
How to use coconut oil for hair loss?
- Warm up some virgin coconut oil in a bowl.
- Allow it to cool it down and massage it thoroughly into your scalp.
- Wet a towel in hot water and wrap it around your head.
- The heat within the towel will help the oil penetrate deeper into the hair shafts and scalps.
- Rinse it off with mild shampoo or leave it on overnight to get better results.
How to make a coconut infused hair pack?
- Mix 2 scoops of aloe vera gell with a few drops of coconut oil in a boil.
- Mix it up well and apply it gradually from the roots to the ends of your hair.
- Leave it on for an hour before you rinse it with lukewarm water.
If you are looking for a hair care range with the goodness of coconut oil, we recommend using Coco Soul’s haircare range of virgin coconut oil, shampoo, and conditioner. Loaded with benefits of coconut oil and other ayurvedic herbs, this haircare range needs to be in your routine today.
