Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is huge in Asia and the Caribbean, and is quickly catching on in
other countries. Coconut oil is one of the most popular oils to use for hair.
The oil begins as a solid and must be warmed, either from the heat of your
hands and fingers, or in a pan. A terrific natural conditioner, coconut oil can
be used alone, blended with other oils, or, most often, a base for a hair
recipe. For the best results, use virgin coconut oil because it is not as
processed, and has more proteins.
The versatile oil softens hair beginning at the shaft, strengthens, promotes
hair growth, and keeps the scalp clean and healthy. It also smells wonderful!
Coconut Oil Shampoo
Ingredients :
2 teaspoons virgin coconut oil
1 Tablespoon Castile soap
1/2 cup distilled water
Directions :
Mix ingredients in a bottle. Amounts can be adjusted to make more shampoo.
The
recipe above is a baseline. Shampoo with mixture as you normally would.
Coconut Oil Conditioner
Ingredients :
2 Tablespoons virgin coconut oil
1 Tablespoon almond oil
Directions :
1) Warm the coconut oil in a pan to melt it. Add the almond oil and stir.
Remove from heat.
2) Coat hair from root to tip in the mixture. Tuck hair into a shower cap and
wrap a hot towel around your head. Allow to heat through for 15-20 minutes.
*Tip: A towel warmed in the dryer for 15-20 minutes will be sufficiently
heated.
3) Rinse hair thoroughly. Wash and condition hair normally following treatment.
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