{"id":5732,"date":"2022-12-20T18:32:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T18:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=5732"},"modified":"2023-11-10T20:57:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T20:57:56","slug":"coconut-oil-for-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/beauty\/coconut-oil-for-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Coconut Oil Recipes for 5 Types of Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 2.188 2.421 4.027 4.667 3.828 1.489-0.016 2.916-0.88 3.692-2.145 0.251-0.443 0.532-0.896 0.547-1.417 0.131-2.385 0.079-4.76 0.095-7.145 0.011-5.375-0.016-10.735 0.025-16.093z\" \/><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From the baking aisle to the beauty aisle, coconut oil is everywhere. It\u2019s now become especially popular as an ingredient in hair masks. Here we cover all the details about <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/natural-remedies\/coconut-oil\" class=\"rank-math-link\">coconut oil benefits for hair<\/a><\/span> and how to use coconut oil for hair to combat dryness, dullness and more. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"coconut\" class=\"wp-image-8596\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#Header1\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Coconut oil benefits for hair<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header2\" class=\"rank-math-link\">How to use coconut oil for hair<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header3\" class=\"rank-math-link\">For dry hair<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header4\" class=\"rank-math-link\">For dull hair<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header5\" class=\"rank-math-link\">For frizzy hair<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header6'\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Overnight recovery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Header7\" class=\"rank-math-link\">For itchy scalp<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\">Coconut oil benefits for hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your hair is frizzy, color-treated or just limp, coconut oil\u2019s a great addition to your beauty routine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Coconut oil (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Coconut oil<\/a> benefits for hair include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman with beautiful hair\" class=\"wp-image-8601\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Smooth and nourishes hair<\/li><li>Helps boost the condition of your hair<\/li><li>Eliminates excess oils<\/li><li>Enhances your hair\u2019s appearance and health<\/li><li>Reduces the loss of protein due to blow-drying, styling and color treatments<\/li><li>Moisturizes the hair shaft and protects from dryness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\">How to use coconut oil for hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to make your own mask specific to your needs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\">For dry hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 Tbsp. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Natural-Remedies\/Coconut-Oil\/Organic-Extra-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-16-oz-1-lb.axd\">Coconut Oil<\/a><\/span><\/li><li>1 Tbsp. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/NOW-Foods\/NOW-Foods-Castor-Oil-16-oz.axd\">Castor Oil<\/a><\/span><\/li><li>1 Egg<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coconut and coconut oil\" class=\"wp-image-8599\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/health-and-wellness\/top-10-herbs-for-body-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Melt the herbal coconut oil (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Melt the herbal coconut oil<\/a>. In a separate boil whisk the egg and combine it with the cooled coconut oil. Add castor oil and whisk again for consistency. Separate clean, damp hair into sections and working from the root to the ends, massage into hair. Wrap hair in a towel for 30 minutes. Shampoo and rinse thoroughly, repeating as needed to remove any excess oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\">For dull hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil<\/li><li>1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)<\/li><li>1 Tbsp. Honey<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After melting and cooling the coconut oil, combine it with ACV and honey. Apply the mask to dry or damp hair. Leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse out and follow your routine shampoo and conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"woman with frizzy hair\" class=\"wp-image-8600\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header5\">For frizzy hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u00bd ripe Banana<\/li><li>1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a blender, mix banana and coconut oil together until smooth and creamy. Massage onto hair for 10 minutes, rinse and follow up with routine shampooing and conditioning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header6\">Overnight recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply coconut oil to damp or dry hair and let the deep-conditioning oil soak in overnight. Be sure to put a towel down over your pillow so the oil doesn\u2019t seep through. Shampoo and condition as normal. Can be done weekly for over-processed, damaged hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header7\">For itchy scalp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>2 Tbsp. Coconut oil<\/li><li>2 Tbsp. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Aloe-Vera\/Aloe-Vera-Gel-4-oz.axd\">Aloe Vera Gel<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>After melting and cooling the coconut oil, mix in aloe vera gel, targeting the root and scalp before working into the ends. Leave mask on for 15 minutes, rinse and complete your hair routine. This mask can be left on overnight also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your type of hair \u2013 thick, coarse, fine, curly \u2013 you may need to adjust the amount of coconut oil you use. For most types, coconut oil will not weigh down your hair or make it oily but will leave it feeling soft and healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/natural-remedies\/coconut-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-cta.jpg\" alt=\"Browse Coconut Oil\" class=\"wp-image-8597\" width=\"160\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-cta.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/coconut-oil-cta-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the baking aisle to the beauty aisle, coconut oil is everywhere. 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