Summer is coming, your body is beach-ready, and your toes match your fingers to perfection. Sadly, none of this prepping and pampering matters. If you have shaggy, worn out hair, then it’s time for a hair REDO. Instead of spending countless hours at the salon to get a deep conditioning treatment, look within and around, at all the beauty that you can obtain, naturally. Who knows, the products in your kitchen fridge and cabinets, could end up being your best friends this summer!
After many hair color changes, times that I thought I could pull off that Beyonce blonde hair, I was a hot mess with a pile of straw on my head. I was on the mission to find the perfect deep conditioner, to wake my hair up and give it life. After taking early morning and late night trips to the nearest beauty supply store, my search would always end up in disaster; either empty-handed or settling with a hair mask packed with unhealthy, synthetic ingredients, sure to do more harm than good.
Hours of searching left me with the most popular haircare regimens: at-home hair treatments from the most natural ingredients. With so many treatments to choose from, I had my hand in picking the few I thought would work best for my unruly mane.
My favorite solution to fight overall dry and brittle hair: Coconut oil! This oil fortifies and moisturizes each strand to give your hair a natural glow and contains key components those salon brands lack. One of them, Lauric acid, is present in coconut oil and is used for the prevention of hair loss. It works against the roots and scalp and acts an antimicrobial agent. Coconut oil also has vitamin E, which we all know is the go to vitamin for hair, skin and nails. Got dandruff but too embarrassed to walk up to the counter with a Head & Shoulders bottle? Coconut oil to the rescue! It acts as an anti-dandruff agent as well, because of the various fatty acids it contains.
Start by going to a nearby organic market, such as Whole Foods, and purchasing a jar of extra virgin coconut oil. There are many brands out there, but the most popular and sought after are Nutiva, Spectrum, Nature’s Way and Tropical Traditions. Grab some honey as well, as it helps with attracting and locking in moisture and is a natural hair lightener.
DIY Coconut Oil Hair Mask
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Shower cap
- Hair clips
- Hair brush (optional)
- Gloves (optional)
Directions
Mix the coconut oil and honey is small bowl. Part hair into four parts for easy application. If you choose, use gloves, grab your brush (or use fingers), and start applying on hair. Once your hair is completely covered, place shower cap on. The longer you leave on, the better. I recommend leaving it on overnight. In the morning, lather up with your favorite shampoo and start styling your beautiful tresses.
Tips!
- Conditioner works great when applied to damp hair.
- Try air-drying instead of a scorching hot hair dryer.
- You may need to try several hair treatments before you finding a moisturizing routine that works for you.
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