Getting that soft, hydrated shine to your hair can be difficult, especially if your hair is coarse or thick in texture. That might explain why coconut oil has become one of the most sought-after haircare ingredients in recent years.
Coconut oil is an amazingly versatile ingredient that can help strengthen hair, reduce damage, and bolster hydration. So why is coconut oil so hot? And which products can help you manage your hair with ultimate smoothness? Read on for the skinny on coconut oil.
Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair
A major benefit of coconut oil is its ability to boost hair hydration. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that can penetrate the hair shaft more effectively† than many other oils. This allows it to moisturize from within, rather than just coating the surface. Additionally, there’s evidence that lauric acid can protect against protein loss, a leading cause of dull or fragile hair. By sustaining your hair’s natural proteins, coconut oil can help keep your locks nice and moisturized.
Coconut oil also plays a role in helping strengthen hair and reducing damage. A 2022 study examined the role that coconut oils played in defending against everyday damage from daily hair washing and other common irritants. The study concluded that coconut-based hair oils had an impact on reducing that damage.
Here’s where OGX® comes in:
OGX® Nourishing + Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist boosts shine and softens hair while repairing split ends. Infused with coconut oil and bamboo extract, this lightweight formula leaves hair hydrated, soft and touchable.
OGX® Nourishing + Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum helps strengthen and hydrate while providing 24-hour frizz control. Infused with coconut oil, this treatment strengthens and hydrates hair without weighing it down.
OGX® Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil deeply nourishes to quench dry ends and hydrate for silky softness. Infused with coconut oil, essence of tiare and vanilla bean extract, this ultra-rich, repairing formula drenches dehydrated, damaged hair. Flyaways are tamed and hair is shiny while strands are protected from damage due to heat styling.
How to Use Coconut Oil in Your Hair Care Routine
Leave-in conditioner for daily moisture: Tame frizz and enhance definition with OGX® Quenching + Coconut Curls Frizz-Defying Curl Styling Milk. Blended with coconut oil, this leave-in hair treatment detangles & hydrates for tumbling waves full of bounce and shine. Simply apply a small amount to your palm, rub hands together, and evenly apply to the surface of damp (towel dried) hair, working through ends.
Leave-in as an overnight treatment: for a more intense treatment leading to softer, more hydrated hair, consider leaving a product blended with coconut oil in your hair as you sleep. Coat hair with a product like OGX® Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil, being sure to cover hair evenly. Then, wrap your hair with a fabric shower cap or bonnet to protect your pillow from getting oily, and enjoy a night’s sleep. In the morning, wash and rinse your hair thoroughly, and comb through.
Is Coconut Oil Suitable for Your Hair Type?
Coconut oil is most beneficial to curly hair, or straight hair that is thick, coarse or very dry. If you have fine or medium-thick hair, you may find that coconut oil is too heavy on its own.
Still, lightweight coconut oil products like OGX® Nourishing + Coconut Oil Weightless Hydrating Oil Mist are suitable for all hair types. This weightless mist tames frizz for up to 24 hours, boosts shine, reduces breakage, and provides heat protection up to 450°F.
For those with dry and coarse hair, you may prefer OGX® Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil, which is less lightweight, but provides all the same frizz-taming, shine-boosting, breakage-reducing power. This heavier formula also softens hair, and deeply nourishes, making it a great choice for thicker hair types.
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