How to Apply Coconut Oil to Hair

Coconut oil is one of the best known natural conditioners for hair. The essential proteins and fats in the oil can help ensure that the scalp is free of dandruff and to repair dry/damaged hair.

Now that we know the benefits of the coconut oil for the hair. The question now is,... How to apply coconut oil to hair?

Have the Time?

If time is not an issue, the most effective way is to soak your hair thoroughly with coconut oil, but not too much. You wouldn't want to be dripping all over the place.

Leave it on for about an hour or two before washing. For maintenance purposes, you can do this once, twice or even more times a week, depending on your situation.

Have more free time? Others like to cover their heads with a shower cap and then take a long relaxing bath, after which the oil is washed off.

If you enjoy using the tub a lot, this one's for you. But with chlorinated water, I would pass on this method if I were you. I won't even bathe in chlorinated water for more than two minutes.

My personal favorite to apply coconut oil to hair is massaging a liberal amount of coconut oil before going to bed and washing it out in the morning is the most profitable method. Don't forget to put a covering on your head while sleeping for this one.

Using coconut oil for hair conditioner is one of my favorite discoveries for the many, many uses of this amazing oil. For better results make sure you get the extra virgin coconut oil. There are a number of good quality organic coconut oils you can use to deep condition your hair.

One of my favorite brands is Jarrow Formulas Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Other high quality oils are Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and Spectrum Coconut Oil.

Coconut oil is proven to penetrate the hair, thickening the hair shaft and reducing breakage and split ends. Mother Nature has all you need for 100% organic hair care.