Revitalizing hair masks with coconut oil

Coconut oil is one of the well-deserved leaders among cosmetics for the care of not only the body, but also hair. Of course, such popularity is justified.

It works deep enough to repair even the most severe damage, yet has a pleasantly light texture that doesn't leave a greasy feeling on the scalp.

Delicate aroma and colorless texture are other advantageous characteristics that play a role in selection. It is also perfectly absorbed by skin cells and is absorbed almost instantly, saturating the dermis with all the necessary vitamins, which means you can forget about such a phenomenon as dandruff.

You can do a lot with coconut oil: use it pure, add it to your shampoos and conditioners, mix it with other essential oils and combine it, or use it in mask formulations. If you decide that your hair needs an emergency repair, then coconut-based products are the key to victory.

For owners of dry and damaged hair, coconut products can be used in their pure form. Simply apply refined coconut oil to already dried clean hair and let it soak in. You can help yourself with your hands, making a light massage or use a comb to distribute the product along the entire length. Most importantly, do not use too much product. It is better to make masks more often, but with less product.

• A very good effect can be achieved by combining coconut and burdock (sometimes peach and olive oil are added). You can make such an elixir yourself, all oils are simply mixed in equal proportions. It is enough to take one teaspoon of each product. Apply the resulting mixture to your hair and leave for 60 minutes. After the time has elapsed, rinse with shampoo and apply a small amount of balm. Such a mask simultaneously has a regenerating and moisturizing effect, and also unravels knots and adds shine.

• The mask that can be left overnight is a mixture based on coconut and lemon juice. Such a tool will help normalize the work of the sebaceous glands and fight excess fat. Since citric acid neutralizes fats, the mask can be left on in the morning.

• For oily hair, coconut and kefir help very well. Take some kefir (a couple of tablespoons is enough) and mix it with one tablespoon of coconut. Stir the mixture thoroughly and heat in a water bath. When the mask is ready, apply it to your hair and leave for about an hour, covering your head tightly with a towel.After completion of the procedure, rinse the application area with water.

• There is another moisturizing and regenerating combination - coconut, honey and egg. These three ingredients can really work wonders, the main thing is to make such masks at regular intervals, at least once a week, and preferably 2-3. The application is not as complicated as possible - one yolk, a spoonful of honey and a spoonful of oil. Mix everything thoroughly, apply to hair and leave for 30 minutes. Wash off with water at the end of the allotted time.

• A mixture that is great for hair growth and strengthening - coconut and burdock oil in one bottle. The proportions should be one to two, and you need to keep such oil on your head for no more than twenty minutes.

• Against hair loss and strengthening hair follicles, a mix of coconut, eggs and castor oil will be an excellent help. It will take a little time, and the effect is worth it. To begin, you will need to heat two tablespoons of castor oil over low heat and carefully add one tablespoon of coconut to them. Then let the mixture cool slightly and pour in the raw egg, without separating the yolk from the protein. Beat this mass well and apply to the hair roots, leaving for an hour.

This mask can be used daily and will not harm or make your hair greasy or weigh down your hair.

• Another good recovery recipe is to use two tablespoons of a well-known product and one ripe banana or avocado. These fruits are very saturated with fats and perfectly nourish both the hair itself and the skin. They give all their strength and useful properties in just 40 minutes, after which you can wash your hair.

• This next mask is best done on weekends when you don't have to rush to meetings and do urgent things, because in addition to the amazing healing effect, it has a rich aroma that may not be so easy to get rid of in a couple of hours. We are talking about a mixture of our miraculous nut oil (fifty grams will be enough) and chopped garlic clove mixed with a teaspoon of fine black pepper. All this “bouquet” should be rubbed into the skin with slow and gentle movements, focusing on those places where hair growth is less active. If the problem is too dramatic, then the mask is recommended to be done up to two, three times a week, and for prevention, one application every seven days is enough.

• If you want to add amazing shine to your hair, try using 50 ml. coconut oil, two drops of tea tree essential oil added to a warm base, and two drops of rosemary essential oil. You need to use it on dry hair and you will have to endure a couple of hours. It is desirable that the head is covered with a towel.

• The following mask is not recommended to be done on an empty stomach, because chocolate will be included in the composition. Of course, chocolate with additives or milk chocolate is not suitable for use. It is best to use bitter dark with a natural cocoa content of at least 70%. You will have a lot of a whole tile, just 20 grams is enough, you can enjoy the rest while the product strengthens your hair. Naturally, the chocolate will need to be melted and mixed, and only then applied to the roots. Do not be afraid if the mixture gets on the neck or forehead, it will not bring harm, only benefit.

• The last recipe that you will learn about today will require a little more diligence in cooking.The composition includes the main character, rosemary leaves and chamomile flowers. In proportion - 100 ml, 10 grams and 10 grams, respectively. How to cook: cut rosemary leaves very finely (you can use a knife, or you can use scissors). Next, grind the chamomile petals (you can buy already crushed in tea bags). Mix the flowers and add the oil. The next step is to heat the resulting mass in a water bath for thirty minutes. The finished product is poured into a container of dark, almost opaque glass and left to infuse for a week. It is important that the container is hidden from direct sunlight.

After seven days have passed, the mixture must again be heated in water and filtered using a sieve or loose cloth. The resulting spin can be applied in a small amount to the roots, gently rubbing into the skin and leaving for 30 minutes for the infusion to work. After use, rinse with shampoo, and remove the remnants in a dark, cool place.

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While there are a number of mask recipes that you can make yourself, for those who don’t want to mess around and reinvent the wheel, you can look at the option already on the market.

Very often, preference is given to Thai products. This country exports a huge amount of coconut materials and, as a rule, the quality is quite acceptable.

The Jena company is one of the most famous in its environment. In general, the company is famous for the fact that the composition of the funds includes extracts of various plants. This is a Thai brand, and you probably know that coconut in Thailand is a product under the close attention of the emperor himself, so the quality of any product that contains this fruit is monitored very carefully.For buyers, this primarily means high standards, which is very important when it comes to cosmetics.

In the line of restorative masks, there are not only skin care products based on coconut, you can also try a product made on the basis of bergamot, goji berries and even the famous Thai frangipani flower, but it is worth noting that despite the abundance of options, the first remedy on the list holds the lead.

There are other brands that you can also try, such as Tropicana or Parachute. Such oils and masks can be found not only in pharmacies, but also in stores advocating a healthy lifestyle, for example, in vegetarian shops.

Read the reviews before choosing a particular brand, do not chase the low price and beautiful packaging. Of course, in the end, you still have to proceed by trial and error, but even at the selection stage, you can save yourself from the wrong move, which can harm the beauty of your hair.

If you still want to try making a mask yourself, you will need to be very careful about the quality of the products. How to understand what is good and what is bad?

Good coconut oil differs from bad coconut oil in that it has a natural coconut flavor without impurities, its color should be from pale pale yellow to transparent, if the shades are darker, then the oil has not been properly refined. Also pay attention to the consistency. The temperature at which oil changes from a solid state of aggregation to a liquid state is 25 °C. If the transition did not occur, something is wrong with the oil.

Some people recommend using cold-pressed oil due to the fact that more beneficial properties are retained with this method of processing. This is not good for external use only, do not use it for food.

Ways to monitor the beauty of your hair can not be counted on the fingers. You can follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and use recipes that you yourself had a hand in making, or you can try to trust modern corporations and their standards. Both options are not bad, the main thing is that your actions should be regular. Self care is like a diet. If you stay on it for only a week and do not fix the result, the extra centimeters will return to the waist. The situation is similar with hair. If you don't look after them all the time, the problems will return and maybe bring a couple of friends with them.

Love yourself and do not spare time for your health and take into account the characteristics of your hair when choosing care products. Be beautiful!