The bacteria and fungus fighting capabilities of coconut oil make it an incredible hair care product. Used for thousands of years in hair treatments, this oil can be used as a conditioner or as a mask, leaving the hair and scalp hydrated, softening excessively frizzy strands, reducing dandruff and stimulating hair growth.
Therefore, we leave you with three totally natural ways to take care of your hair at home, without having to resort to chemicals. Get ready to add a new step to your hair beauty routine.
MASK TO HYDRATE NORMAL HAIR
Ingredients:
Honey, egg and coconut oil .
Honey and coconut oil control hair's moisture, while healthy egg proteins condition and hydrate it.
How to make:
Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 teaspoons of coconut oil with 1 egg;
Separate the hair into four sections; bottom left, bottom right, top left and top right;
Take thin strands and use your fingers to gently comb the mask from mid-length to length, concentrating an extra mixture in the lower area;
After applying the mask, tie the four sections of hair into a medium-length bun and put on a shower cap. Leave it on for 25 minutes, rinse and wash your hair normally.
MASK TO STIMULATE HAIR GROWTH
Ingredients:
Cinnamon and coconut oil .
Cinnamon stimulates circulation and helps promote hair strength and growth. Coconut oil, in turn, repairs the break.
How to make:
Mix 1 tablespoon of cinnamon with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to form a paste;
Separate the hair into different areas, applying this mixture to the roots and scalp with each new separation;
Massage the scalp for 5 minutes and then let it rest for another 45;
Rinse well and then wash gently to avoid irritating the stimulated scalp.
MASK TO PURIFY AND EXFOLIATE SCALP
Ingredients:
Sugar, coconut oil and peppermint oil.
Sugar exfoliates dead skin cells present on the scalp, while coconut oil provides hydration and peppermint oil soothes.
How to make:
Mix 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with 5 drops of peppermint oil and 4 teaspoons of sugar;
After washing, apply to damp hair. After distributing the mixture evenly, use your fingers to massage your scalp for 3 minutes;
Let it stay for another 3 minutes and then rinse.
