Coconut oil has a very long history, especially in Asia. Its popularity started somewhere around 4000 years ago and it was once the main edible or cooking oil before World War II.
Today, coconut oil is not only used for cooking but also believed to have benefits on health and wellness. Although there has not been an in depth study and research about it, coconut oil has helped many people reverse the effect of hair loss. It also promotes hair growth and treats hair split ends.
In this article, you will learn three ways to use coconut oil for hair loss remedy that you can do from the comfort of your home.
1. Use as a conditioner after shampoo
After shampooing, apply a few drops of coconut oil onto your scalp and massage it gently. Let it stay for 5 to 10 minutes and then rinse it thoroughly. You may feel your hair oily afterwards.
2. Before shampoo treatment
Coconut oil can be used on dry scalp, just before shampooing. Use it warm and mix it with olive oil for maximum benefit. Massage your scalp 5 minutes in circular motion and then rinse it.
3. Overnight hair treatment
Apply warm coconut oil just on your dry scalp and massage it gently for 5 minutes. Take a warm towel to wrap your head and leave it overnight. Rinse well the day after so that your hair will not be too greasy.