Virgin coconut oil is believed to be the best treatment, to protect and beautify the hair and the skin. In order to achieve the best benefits out of virgin coconut oil, it must be applied to the scalp and the hairs, for about 30 minutes, before a hair wash. For best results, however, it can be left overnight on the scalp and washing it out in the morning with the help of a gentle shampoo. You can place a clean towel on your pillow in order to prevent staining.
The best results of virgin coconut oil on the hair can be received by gently warming the oil before application. However, always remember never to microwave the oil, but rather, place the oil bottle in a bowl of warm water.
Virgin coconut oil has been used for centuries in order to provide nourishment and nutrition for the hair. Natural health experts believe that virgin coconut oil is instrumental in inducing the healthy growth of hair and imparting a shiny complexion and satiny gloss to the texture of the hair.
Regular massage of the scalp with virgin coconut oil will ensure that your scalp remains free of dandruff, fungus, yeast and may help in balancing the dryness/oiliness of the scalp.
<>p>Virgin coconut oil is extremely popular in tropical climates and among people of south East Asia. The oil is believed to be an excellent conditioner and is also useful in the re-growth of damaged hair. Most popular cosmetics and hair care products contain the various proteins found in virgin coconut oil for nourishing damaged hair.
One simple way of enhancing shine and softness to the hair is to use virgin coconut oil as a deep treatment. Add a small quantity of virgin coconut oil to your hair and massage well into the scalp. Take a thick towel that has been dipped in hot water, wring it out and wrap it around your hair. Secure the towel firmly around the head and allow it to stay put for at least 30 minutes. This is known as the virgin coconut oil deep treatment and can be done 30 minutes before a bath or shower for most effective results. It is believed that the heat from the towel enters the cuticle layer of the hair thus allowing the virgin coconut oil to enter deep into the hair shaft, which is the inner structure of the hair.
Most naturopathic experts believe that the virgin coconut oil treatment has dual benefits by lessening the advance of hair loss through the revitalization of the scalp tissues and by exfoliating dead skin tissue from the scalp.