women`s secret

A pleasant aroma, neutral color and the richest composition - these are the qualities that made coconut oil for hair the best cosmetic for hair. Its beneficial influence has been known since the time of Cleopatra, and in India, Indonesia and the Philippines coconut oil is considered traditional. Do you want to have thick, soft and shiny hair? Take an example from the representatives of these eastern countries!

What is the secret of his success?

The magic effect of this substance is explained by the presence in its composition of unique components. It contains 90% of saturated fatty acids - oleic, palmitic, caproic, lauric, caprylic, myristic, linolenic, stearic and arachidonic. The remaining 10% is given to triglycerides.
Specialists for a long time tried to find out what the principle of coconut oil's action is on the head of hear. Here's what conclusions they came to. So, coconut oil:

• Having a fairly dense structure protects strands from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays, chemical and mechanical damage;
• Helps cure dandruff;
• Kills lice;
• Prevents baldness; By the way, how to treat hair from falling out, we told here .
• Has a nourishing effect on thin and thin strands;
• Makes hair smooth, silky and healthy;
• Prevents the loss of protein, the basic building element of hair, during the washing of the head;
• Helps to keep moisture inside;
• Restores split, dry and burned strands .
• Strengthens fatty hair and activates their growth.

Terms of use of coconut oil

To make coconut oil not just another bottle in your closet, remember some helpful tips:

• In most cases, it should be diluted with water. And only on his hair is applied undiluted;
• Before use, always heat coconut oil in a water bath;
• Using an unrefined product, move away from the roots a few centimeters. Especially it concerns the owners of sensitive skin, for which this contact is not desirable;
• But the refined oil can lubricate the skin without any fear. True, the effect of it will be much smaller.

Recipes of masks for the beauty of your hair

The use of coconut oil for hair is possible not only in its pure form, but also in the composition of house masks.

In the absence of free time, apply a couple of drops of oil on the comb and walk through it along the entire length of the head of hear. Also rub it into the skin and apply an extra layer to the tips. After 25-30 minutes, wash your head with shampoo. It is advisable to do this several times, otherwise the strands will remain fat.

Do you want to remove dandruff? Strike it in the root zone and leave the mask for 1.5-2 hours.
If you have both the desire and the time, try these recipes.

Coconut oil, garlic and pepper for rapid hair growth

Composition:

• Coconut oil - 50 ml;
• Garlic - 1 clove;
• Bitter pepper - ¼ tsp.

How to cook:

1. We heat oil.
2. Grind garlic and pepper.
3. Mix everything in a bowl and lubricate the head with a mask. 4. We are waiting for 20 minutes.
4. First, we repeat the mask a day later, and after the results are achieved - once a week (for prevention).

Hibiscus flowers for feeding strands

Composition:

• Hibiscus flowers - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
• Coconut oil - 100 grams.

Application:

1. Fill the flowers with oil and boil on a quiet fire for 10 minutes.
2. Filter through a sieve or gauze.
3. We rub a small amount of oil in the palms and rub it into the hair.
4. After 30 minutes, wash it off with water.

Mask for shine

Composition :

• Coconut oil - 50 ml;
• Tea tree ether - 2 drops;
• Ether of rosemary - 2 drops.

How to cook:

1. We heat oil.
2. We mix it with the ethers of the tea tree and rosemary.
3. Lubricate the dry hair with the resulting mixture, wrapped in a towel and wait a couple of hours.
4. I wash off with shampoo.

Composition:

• Kefir - 100 ml;
• Coconut oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon.

Application:

1. Heat the oil.
2. We add kefir.
3. Lubricate the hair with a mask and wrap it with a towel.
4. Wash off after 50 minutes.

Read also : effective masks based on yogurt .

Composition:

• Coconut oil - 100 ml;
• Rosemary leaves - 10 grams;
• Chamomile flowers - 10 grams.

Application:

1. We chop the leaves of rosemary with a knife.
2. Add to them daisy and butter.
3. We melt the mass in a water bath for half an hour.
4. We pour the product into a bottle of dark glass and leave it for exactly a week.
5. Again, we warm the mixture in a water bath and filter through a sieve.
6. We rub in the hands a few drops of the mask and apply it to the scalp and hair massaging movements.
7. We wrap ourselves in a towel and wait for half an hour.
8. We wash the head with shampoo.

Composition:

• Apple vinegar - half of st. spoons;
• Glycerin - 1 teaspoon;
• Egg white - 1 piece;
• Coconut oil - 2 tsp.

Application:

1. Beat the protein with a fork.
2. Add to it glycerin, vinegar and melted butter.
3. We put it on the hair and hold it for about an hour.
4. We wash off without shampoo.

Another useful mask:

Composition:

• Oil thistle - 2 tsp.
• Coconut oil - 2 tsp.

Application:

1. Warm up the coconut oil.
2. Mix it with the butter of burdock.
3. Preheat the mixture for a couple.
4. We put warm on the roots and stretch the entire length of the strands.
5. We wash off in an hour.

Composition:

• Coconut oil and almonds - 2 teaspoons;
• Tea tree ether - 2 drops.

Application:

1. Warm up the coconut oil and mix it with almond oil.
2. Warm the mixture for a couple.
3. We add the ether of the tea tree and put it on the strands for exactly one hour.
4. I wash off with shampoo.

Composition:

• Banana - 1 piece;
• Sour cream - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
• Coconut oil - 2 tbsp. spoons.

Application:

1. We knead the banana with a fork.
2. Mix its puree with sour cream and butter (warmed).
3. Lubricate the hair with this mask and leave it for an hour and a half.
4. I wash off with shampoo.

Composition:

• Lavender ether - 3 drops;
• Honey - 1 tsp;
• Coconut oil - 2 tbsp. spoons.

What should be done?

1. We connect all the components.
2. Warm the mixture for a couple.
3. Apply to the hair for half an hour, retreating from the roots a few centimeters.
4. I wash off with shampoo.

Composition:

• Sea salt - 2 tbsp. spoons;
• Coconut oil - 2 tbsp. spoons.

Application:

1. Mix the two ingredients.
2. Warm the mixture for a couple - the salt should dissolve.
3. We apply the product for the entire length, put on the cap and hold for 40 minutes.
4. I wash off with shampoo.

Composition:

• Coconut oil - 2 tbsp. spoons;
• Mandarin E-10 drops.

Application:

1. Mix the warmed oil with mandarin ether.
2. Apply to strands for 1.5 hours.
3. I wash off with shampoo.

And finally

Now coconut oil for hair is sold everywhere and this should be feared. Give preference to quality goods and be sure to carefully study the labels. The composition of the oil should not contain preservatives, perfumes, sulfates and parabens. The expiration date has also not been canceled! Keep in mind, it can not be stored for longer than 2 years.