How to moisturize with coconut oil?
Moisturizing hair with coconut oil can be done in several ways. Understand and know your benefits
Coconut oil hydration is a great idea! Not only because coconut oil is natural, but also because it is beneficial to your overall health. Very different from conventional hair hydration products, which contain harmful substances. To understand more about this topic, take a look at the article: "Know the main substances that should be avoided in cosmetics and hygiene products".
Coconut oil is a vegetable fat extracted from the fruit. Nucifera coconuts and came to be known primarily for its reputation for providing health benefits.
- Coconut oil: benefits, what is it for and how to use it
In addition to moisturizing your hair with coconut oil, you can also use it to moisturize your skin, care for your teeth, brain (Alzheimer's disease), circulatory system (cholesterol levels), among others. However, when it comes to the benefits that come from ingestion, such as improving Alzheimer's disease and cholesterol levels, there is controversy. Although some studies conclude that coconut oil should be used to treat and prevent disease, Brazilian Association of Nutrologya takes a stand against these recommendations. To understand more about this topic, read the article: "Coconut oil: benefits, what it is for and how to use it".
On the other hand, moisturizing the hair and skin with coconut oil is not contraindicated! In this case, there are only studies showing the benefits of this type of application, an alternative to conventional cosmetic products that pose risks to health integrity.
Coconut Oil Hydration
A study published by the Society Cosmetic Chemists showed that coconut oil can be used to treat damage to different types of hair. Hair damage caused by combing, chemically bleaching and burns caused by the heat of hot water - from showers, flat irons, hair dryers and curlers - can be reversed by moisturizing with coconut oil. This is because, according to the study, when applying coconut oil to the hair, a lubricating film is obtained that helps to prevent the loss of proteins and water, forming a real protective layer for the hair.
How to moisturize with coconut oil
For each hair type there is a different way to moisturize with coconut oil.
Moisturizing in curly hair
Curly hair, in general, has strands with a circular shape from the root. This circular shape makes the hair itself a barrier for the flow of natural oils from the scalp to the hair. Thus, coconut oil can be a great ally for hydrating the curly hair.
Moisturizing the curly hair without rinsing
To moisturize with coconut oil without rinsing, place a small amount of coconut oil on your hands and spread it along the strands without applying it to the root. As there are many types of frizzy hair, it is necessary to test different amounts and ways of applying coconut oil. Some frizzy hair may require coconut oil only at the ends. Either way, the dry parts will look shiny and darker, with a moisturizing look. But remember: as it is an oil, it is necessary to apply a small amount and keep testing, so as not to leave the hair with an oily appearance.
Deep hydration of the curly hair with coconut oil
Deep hydration is also a great way to get the benefits of coconut oil. To do this, spread a large amount of coconut oil on semi-dirty hair, separating strand by strand and leave for one to six hours. Then wash normally with shampoo and conditioner. The hair will look silky, shiny and soft.
Hydration in conventional prewash
Conventional shampoos contain sodium lauryl sulfate. This substance has the potential to damage the scalp, harming hair health (to understand more about this topic read the article: "Know the main substances that should be avoided in cosmetics and hygiene products"). To prevent this type of damage, apply coconut oil to the scalp before washing your hair. Or abandon the conventional shampoos altogether knowing the practices at the and low poo in the article: "No Poo and Low Poo: what it is and how to do it"
Moisturizing with coconut oil for straight or wavy hair
Straight or wavy hair has more open circles along the strand. In some cases, the hair doesn't even have circles. This allows the oil to drain down to the middle or end of the hair. In general, the smoother, the oilier the hair.
Therefore, this type of hair does not require so much hydration with coconut oil without rinsing. But in cases where the strands are very dry, you can apply a small amount of coconut oil on your hands and spread on the dry ends.
Deep hydration in straight or wavy hair
As with curly hair, deep hydration of straight or wavy hair should be done strand by strand. After application it is necessary to leave one to six hours. And then wash normally with your favorite shampoo and conditioner.
Hydration with coconut oil in the pre-wash
As with curly hair, conventional shampoos that contain sodium lauryl sulfate remove the protective oil layer present in the scalp - which can damage the strand. To avoid this type of damage, apply coconut oil to the scalp before conventional shampooing.
