I can honestly say this has been the most effortless challenge ever. Time has flown and I have actually got used to picking up my coconut oil for just about everything hair related these days. Over the last 3 months, those involved with the challenge will have used coconut oil to pre-poo, add to their deep conditioner, oil their scalp and or seal their hair. The Coconut Oil Challenge started on 24th May 2014 and ended on 24th August.
Benefits of Coconut Oil:
- Coconut oil stimulates hair growth and promotes a healthy scalp.
- Coconut oil prevents the hair being damaged by hygral fatigue; which is where the hair gets damaged by the swelling and shrinkage of fibers due to water retention and absorption.
- Coconut oil is said to be the only oil to reduce protein loss.
- Coconut oil conditions your hair from within, retaining moisture, making your hair soft to touch and shiny.
- Coconut oil has both antibacterial properties and nutrients and is therefore excellent protection for the scalp from bacteria infections.
How I used Coconut oil on my hair:
For this challenge there were three levels to chose from; Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced which I detailed in this post. I chose the advanced level and this is the regime I followed over the last 3 months:
Friday / Saturday
- Pre-poo with coconut oil & light protein with heat for 20-45 mins
- Add 5-6 drops of coconut oil to deep conditioner.
- Leave ins...
- Once hair is dry, apply coconut oil to my scalp.
- Oil scalp 2-3 times a week with coconut oil.
- Occasionally seal my hair with coconut oil throughout the week.
Tuesday / Wednesday
- Add 5-6 drops of coconut oil to deep conditioner, apply to dry hair for 20-30 mins with heat.
- Co-wash using a moisturising conditioner.
- Leave Ins...
- Once hair is dry, apply coconut oil to my scalp.
- Oil scalp 2-3 times a week with coconut oil.
- Occasionally seal my hair with coconut oil throughout the week.
My Results:
Coconut oil has made me fall in love with my hair all over again.... I started off using Virgin Coconut oil which my hair liked but I was adamant I needed to buy an Extra virgin coconut oil. The oil I finally went with is Tiana Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil which I bought from Holland Barrett for £16.55 and it was money well spent. I love this oil and the minute I started using it, I've noticed a difference in my hair.
My hair has definitely improved over the last 3 months. My hair feels thicker and so much stronger, and although the challenge is over, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil will remain a staple product in my regime.
How do you use Coconut Oil in your hair?
