But what are the benefits of coconut oil for hair? Unsurprisingly it has just as many benefits for the hair as it does for the skin; from helping dandruff and boosting hydration, to helping with styling – it also smells delicious! Let the sweet smell of coconuts take you to soft, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a landscape scattered with palm trees. Heaven.
6 Amazing Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair
Grease has a bad reputation in the beauty industry, but dermatologists, scientists and us, the haircare and beauty devotees, have fallen in love with the humble coconut. Let us take you through the benefits of coconut oil for hair care:
Fatty Acid Richness: Coconut oil is a treasure trove of fatty acids, with a special shoutout to lauric acid.
Scientific Marvel: Without delving into a science lecture, the unique chemical structure of these fatty acids makes coconut oil a haircare superhero.
Lauric Acid Magic: The star of the show, lauric acid, easily penetrates the hair shaft, offering unparalleled moisturization and nourishment.
Frizz Taming Wonder: Beyond hydration, lauric acid plays the role of a super-rich conditioner, taming frizz for a sleek finish.
Antimicrobial Bodyguard: Lauric acid isn't just about looks; it comes armed with antimicrobial properties, forming a protective barrier for your hair and soothing scalp irritation.
Natural is Better: Opt for the least processed coconut oil to maximize its benefits for your hair – think extra virgin Coconut Oil for the ultimate results.
7 Ways You Can Use Coconut Oil for Hair
So, all of the benefits of coconut oil for hair has made you come to the decision that you need coconut oil in your life (great!) but how do you actually use it? We’ve rounded up the top uses and benefits of coconut oil for hair below to keep you up to date with the latest trends and innovations in hair care. As self-proclaimed hair care geniuses, that’s our job, right?
1. Deep condition: Take a large dollop of coconut oil from your jar, rub it through your hair and then massage it with our Scalp Exfoliator and Massager. Tie your hair up into a loose bun and place a shower cap over the top or sleep with a towel over your pillow. In the morning, wash with a gentle shampoo and voila! Soft, intensely nourished and tropically scented hair.
2. Shiny Locks: Lauric acid, it’s that science stuff again…, coconut oil's primary fat source, will impart shine to hair and give it a smooth, soft touch. Plus, coconut oil also has other vitamins and fatty acids to help hair look, feel healthy and get rid of any sebum buildup.
3. Tame Frizz: If you struggle with frizz or need some help taming those flyaway coconut oil can help. Rub a small amount of coconut oil between your fingertips and run through the hard-to-tame areas for a glorious shine! If you don’t want to use straight oil, you can opt for a styling gel with coconut oil in.
4. More Styling: Use our Ultimate Styling Brush in our classic Millennial Pink, to get the perfect slicked back bun, low pony or half-up, half-down look. Add a tiny bit of coconut oil over the top of any other styling products to create a smooth, sleek, and impossibly shiny style. You’re more than welcome.
5. Minimize Dandruff: So coconut oil has many benefits for the hair; styling, hair masks, shiny locks and dandruff?! Yes, you heard us right, dandruff. Coconut oil can help lower the levels of yeast on the skin that causes the inflammation, flaking and itching that’s associated with dandruff. It also has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect that can help heal the skin barrier.
Using our infamous Scalp Exfoliator and Massager massage the coconut oil into your scalp and leave for thirty-minutes. Then gently wash off with a nourishing shampoo. You can also massage the coconut oil into the rest of your hair for a conditioning treatment at the same time.
6. Make a Hair Mask: Heat up your coconut oil to liquify, but make sure it’s cooled! Add a few drops of a scented oil, rosemary or peppermint are our favorites, and cover the hair with your mask. Place a shower cap over the top, sit back, have a coffee, watch reruns of your favourite show. After an hour remove the shower cap and give your hair a gentle shampoo.
You can use The Ultimate Detangler in the shower to ensure your locks are smooth and soft before shampooing.
7. As a Hair Doctor: Unsurprisingly the benefits of coconut oil never seem to stop. This haircare wonder can also help target split ends and strengthen the hair cuticle which makes the hair less impacted by heat damage. Here at Tangle Teezer, we simply cannot get enough!
Tangle Teezer and Coconut Oil, a Partnership Made in Healthy Hair Heaven.
Here at Tangle Teezer, we love repping sustainability and natural products. We want to care for all things good in the world and keep the planet and our hair healthy.
The Plant Brush is made with 85% Castor Bean – it’s sustainable and good for our planet. Coconut oil is another natural product that has a myriad of benefits. Take one of our Plant Brushes and your tub of coconut oil and your hair will be looking the healthiest it’s ever been.
The benefits of coconut oil for hair are seemingly endless but so are the opportunities for you to do your bit for our planet.