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A common kitchen cupboard staple is known to have beauty benefits:coconut oil.The good news?
Claudia Burlotti
It can transform your hair in just a few weeks.
Its the oils lauric acid content, a medium-chain fatty acid, that enables rapid, effective absorption.
Coconut oil helps reduce hair breakage by strengthening hair structure.
As its so moisturizing, it also helps prevent dry split ends, promoting longer, healthier hair.
What hair types can coconut oil be used on?
Coconut oil should be used sparingly on fine hair.
Use it excessively and it can weigh hair down and make it greasy, too quickly.
Instead, try using it as a pre-shampoo mask to avoid any oily residue.
It can help define curls and reduce frizz while adding shine and softness.
For color-treated or bleached hair, coconut oil offers protection against damage resulting from chemical treatments.
It helps maintain moisture and prolong the color life, while also protecting the hair fibre.
Leave on for 30 minutes or all night before rinsing and washing with a mild shampoo.
The heat will help the oil penetrate deeper into the fiber.
