As we already know that coconut oil has many benefits for body health and skin beauty. However, no less surprising is that coconut oil also has good benefits for hair.
according to a study from the Journal of Cosmetic Science, coconut oil can strengthen your hair shaft. Coconut oil, being a triglyceride or a major fatty acid that has a high affinity for hair proteins. Because the molecular weight is low and straight coconut oil is able to penetrate the inside of the hair shaft.
There is a special way to apply it to every strand of your hair to work well. Nunzio Saviano, owner of Nunzio Saviano Salon in New York, advises how to apply coconut oil to hair effectively. Curious?
Hair care tips
"The best time to use coconut oil is at night, and is best done when the hair is dry," says Saviano. "I suggest to warm coconut oil first, then apply it on the root to the tip of the hair, make sure the coconut oil is warm to open hair cuticles that allow molecules to penetrate the hair." he explained
Saviano also does not recommend using coconut oil in the morning, because it takes time to dry it. In addition, your hair will also feel oily and limp. So, are you going to start using coconut oil every night?