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To get there, Hawaiian women primarily use natural ingredients sourced from the islands.

“And food plays a massive role.”

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Keep reading to learn exactly what Hawaiians do to get their long, healthy, glossy hair.

Coconut oil or milk can be used as a conditioner, overnight treatment, nourishing oil, and beyond.

It’s basically a miracle of nature.

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Armeniodoes a similar thing withcoconut milkwhenever her strands need a pick-me-up.

“I rinse it out the following morning, and my hair feels amazing!”

According to blogger Clair Christine of theHawaiian Beauty Diaries, you could even have your scalp brushed professionally.

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“It’s really inexpensive.

(Kracht uses many local ingredients in her skincare line, as wellher hydratingThe Petal Maskis divine.)

Looking for a foolproof Hawaiian haircare recipe?

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Let the solution cool, and then strain it.

Add eight drops oflavender essential oil, and then pour the liquid into a spray bottle.

Store it in the fridge between uses.

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We recommend the brand’s treatment oil, which enhances shine and controls frizz.

Nothing dries your hair out faster than salt water and sun.”

Kukui oil is haircare’s unsung hero

Everyone’s heard of coconut oil, but what about kukui oil?

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Hawaiians say it’s one of the most versatile, treasured beauty oils on the islands.

Kukui’s fatty acidsstrengthen and nourish the hair shaft, leaving it ultra shiny.

“Those foods are excellent at moisturizing and adding lots of shine to hair.”

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