Photo: Getty Images Summer is in full swing, and with it may come a not-so-subtle shift in your strands. After all, sun exposure and swimming in salt and chlorine-filled water can seriously dehydrate hair. Thankfully, there are many haircare products on the market to reverse the damage. If you don’t want to head to the store, though, you can always open your pantry and grab the coconut oil .
“Coconut oil is one of my favorite natural ingredients because it penetrates the hair, making it stronger from the inside out,” says celebrity hairstylist Ashley Streicher , who is an R+Co Collective Member.
Ready to revive your strands? Keep reading to learn why a coconut oil hair mask belongs in your weekly haircare routine, especially during summer. Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair
Getty Images Coconut oil is something of a miracle ingredient in the haircare world. “Coconut oil provides numerous benefits for hair care, deeply moisturizing and nourishing hair with its rich fatty acids to leave it soft and manageable,” says Monpure London’s lead trichologist Sophia Baig. “It helps prevent breakage, split ends, and can promote hair growth by improving the health of hair follicles. Coconut oil also adds shine, protects against damage, and controls frizz, while its antimicrobial properties can prevent scalp infections and dandruff.”
Oh, but that’s not all! Curl expert Sophie Rose Gutterman says that coconut oil also provides a protective coating on the hair, shielding it against UV damage, chlorine, and saltwater damage alike. And when coconut oil is massaged into the scalp, it can boost circulation and improve overall hair health, Baig adds.
In other words, if your haircare routine is lacking the strand-perfecting ingredient, there’s no time like the present to add it in. How to Make a DIY Coconut Hair Mask
Coconut oil is a no-fuss haircare inclusion. While it’s included in many popular shampoos, conditioners, and store-bought hair masks, it can just as easily be applied directly from the jar or bottle to the strands.
“My favorite way to use coconut oil on hair is to use about a tablespoon or two at a […]
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