Some helpful at-home tips.
Works Well With:Coconut oil works well to restore moisture to the hair after a protein treatment.
(Not to mention, its many skin moisturizing benefits.)
Liz deSousa for BYRDIE
Can You Use Coconut Oil for Hair Growth?
“We’ve all heard about how good coconut oil is for our health, hair, and skin.
But can it actually be useful for growing hair?
The answer is both yes and no,” she says.
“By reducing hair breakage, the hair is less brittle and can appear healthier,“she says.
Alternately, you might use coconut oil as a refresher.
The shine and hydration factor is next-level.
Moisturizing Mask
One of the most preferred ways to use coconut oil is as a hair mask.
Just follow the steps below.
Rub coconut oil between your hands to warm it up until the viscosity becomes spreadable.
Focus on applying the product to your ends as a leave-in treatment or a moisturizing mask.
According to Marchbein, coconut oil will not stimulate hair growth.
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