Tip #2: Lather It All Over Your Hair For a Pre-Poo Shampoo Treatment

It's no secret that harsh ingredients found in many shampoos can strip your hair of its natural, good-for-you oils. "If your hair is feeling a little dry or damaged, coconut oil is a good pre-shampoo treatment to prevent shampoos from stripping all the oils from your hair," Brown suggests. So massage coconut oil into your hair from root-to-tip before you shampoo to prevent this.

 

 

Tip #3: Use It Before a Big Dye Job to Prevent Hair Coloring Damage

"I like to tell certain clients to put a little coconut oil in their hair before getting major highlights or going platinum because it helps protect the hair from bleach," Brown says.

 

Tip #4: Rub It On Your Split Ends For a Quick Fix and Frizz Control

If running to the salon to solve your split end problem is not going to happen any time soon, consider coconut oil your right-hand man for a quick fix. Before we go any further though, sorry, you still have to go to the salon eventually to really get your split ends taken care of—by no means is this a permanent solution.

"Coconut oil will help smooth the cuticles on your split ends, so your hair doesn’t looked frayed at the end. It also helps tame frizz due to split ends or humid weather." It actually can control frizz on your whole head, not just on your split ends. "It prevents frizz because it's great for replenishing moisture in your hair," Alvarez adds, so you should use it on the driest parts of your hair.

 

Tip #5: Apply It on Your Hair As a Leave-In Treatment

"I love using coconut oil as a leave-in treatment in the summer," Brown suggests. "The heat from the sun will open up the cuticle so the oil will penetrate your hair even more. Its ingredients have natural protectants that save your hair from sun damage. Coconut oil also protects the hair from drying out or getting brittle from salt water and chlorine."

In other words, you're going to need it this summer, so keep some in your beach bag too.

  

Tip #6: Use Coconut Oil As a Non-Toxic and All-Natural Aid for Getting Rid of Lice

If you're dealing with lice, Brown recommends rubbing coconut oil throughout your scalp and your hair from root-to-tip as an initial step to kill lice. Then, following that up with an apple cider vinegar rinse. "Be sure to do an apple cider rinse to kill all of the eggs or nits left behind," Brown advises.

Alvarez recommends employing tea tree oil as well, and agrees that coconut oil alone can't fully get rid of lice. "Coconut oil can't completely kill the nits that lice lay in your hair," Alvarez explains. "Mixing a few drops of tea tree oil in coconut oil could help kill the lice and neutralize their eggs." (And when in doubt, consult your doctor!)

 

Tip #7: If You're Dealing With Dandruff, Let It Sit On Your Scalp for A Few Minutes Before Shampooing

Coconut oil can also stop those pesky dandruff flakes from making a home on your hair. "If you want to combat dandruff, put coconut oil on your scalp for about five minutes, and then shampoo it out," Brown explains, which she says to continue to do until you start to see less dandruff. Alvarez adds that rubbing coconut oil on your hair restores scalp health and reduces flaking.

 

Tip #8: Use It As a Detangler

"Coconut oil provides a great slip to the hair making detangling feel like a breeze," Alvarez explains.

 

Tip #9: Apply It Lightly to Boost Shine

To utilize coconut oil's high-shine quality, Alvarez recommends using a light hand so your hair won't look too oily, and applying it throughout your hair.

 

Tip #10: Use Coconut Oil to Save Your Hair From Sun Damage

"Coconut oil is a natural SPF and will protect your hair and skin from the harmful rays of the sun," says Alvarez.

  

Is it Safe to Use Coconut Oil on All Hair Types?

 

No matter your hair type, a little bit of coconut oil won't ever hurt. But depending on the specific condition of your hair, you may not be able to tolerate the same amount of coconut oil each time.

"Coconut Oil works well for those with soft and fine, or medium to thick hair," Alvarez notes. "Its protein retention abilities will add body and volume to such hair types, and also minimize damage and breakage while combing and styling." But if your hair is in a dry, stiff, brittle, or coarse condition, Alvarez recommends not using it on a regular basis. "With repeated use, coconut oil may cause protein build-up, making your hair even more stiff, hard, and less elastic—less elasticity means more breakage when combing or styling. "

A general rule of thumb: Coconut oil can be applied whenever you feel your hair lacks moisture and shine, according to Alvarez. She emphasizes that more isn’t always better, so start with a small amount and pay attention to how your hair responds. Both stylists recommend using cold-pressed virgin coconut oil that is raw and unfiltered to maximize the benefits. Amazing hair days are ahead of you.

 

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