One of the burning questions on the internet about hair growth these days is “Does Coconut Oil Make Your Hair Grow?” You will many people talking about it with contrary views. Some people say it does, while the answer is no according to others. According to my research and personal experience, I would say the answer is a BIG YES!
Let me tell you about my backstory. Since childhood, I had very light and straight hair. When I used to braid my hair, there was hardly any to make three partitions to make a simple braid. Till past 1 year, it was the same… I hardly had any hope of being able to grow my hair because I used to think that it’s “genetics”. If my parents didn’t have thick and dense hair.. well how could I?
I was wrong! Genetics does play a role in how my hair looks and feel. For example, if your parents had curly hair.. there is a high chance, you will have too… but in no way does that mean, that you will have the same growth and density as them. Hair growth is dependent on external factors which simply means “how much care you give them”. After using a few DIY hair oil recipes, I have now increased the growth and density of my hair to more 200%. I can now make a good braid.. which frankly makes me happy enough.
So coming back to the main issue, if you wonder about the answers to any of these questions, you have come to the right place!
1. Does Coconut Oil Make Your Hair Grow? – Coconut Oil Benefits For Hair
Answer:
Yes, coconut oil is one of the most ancient remedies of hair problems in Ayurveda. It contains all essential nutrients like Vitamin E, K, C, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Omega 6 and 9, Selenium, Iron, Lauric Acid and Capric Acid and Caprylic Acid which are known to be extremely good for maintaining healthy hair.
Lauric Acid is especially known to improve hair growth and shine and is great for your hair.
Coconut oil helps in maintaining and locking the protein in your hair, the loss of which causes hair problems. The medium chained fatty acids that are found in coconut oil are not found in any other type of oil. They are high in antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. They enter directly into your hair strands and nourishes them and removes any excess sebum build-up on the scalp. If you have problems like dandruff, itchy scalp, hair breakage, dry and damaged hair, coconut oil helps you get rid of all these issues with regular topical application.
2. Does Coconut Oil Help Eyelashes Grow?
Answer:
Yes. Coconut oil works on eyelashes the same way it does on your hair. It stimulates eyelash follicles and helps the growth of new hair. What is more important is that it is safe to apply around the eyes as it is not harmful if sometimes it gets in your eye. It will not irritate your eyes and is completely safe. It will also help reduce breakage of eyelashes.
3. How To Use Coconut Oil For Hair Growth?
Answer:
Coconut oil can be used both orally and topically. Generally speaking, it is applied topically on your scalp and you need to massage it for 10 – 15 mins so that the oil gets absorbed in the scalp. It is also beneficial if you add some ayurvedic herbs to coconut oil to enhance its properties for hair growth. Read for further details.
Coconut oil can also be consumed orally which has many benefits including, improved immunity, improvement in skin quality, weight loss, boost in heart health, controlled blood sugar, reduced threat of Alzheimer’s disease, reduced stress levels, improved digestion. All in all, you can say that it is a superfood which helps almost all parts of your body. You can add it in your diet by just consuming it directly 1 tsp in the morning on an empty stomach or using it to cook one of your meals. There are tons of recipes available online using coconut oil so it shouldn’t be too much of a problem.
4. What Kind Of Coconut Oil Is Best For Hair?
Answer:
There are two types of coconut oils.
1. Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil
2. Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil
The ones that are easily available in the market are Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil which is extracted using heat higher than 210 Fahrenheit and refined. This process damages its nutritious properties to a certain level. It is still healthy to a certain extent but cannot be consumed.
The other form is Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil. This type of oil is extracted below 120 Fahrenheit, which preserves its nutritional value. You can even figure out the difference in them by tasting them. The taste of the cold-pressed virgin coconut oil is like coconut water, very light and nongreasy with a mild fragrance of coconut compared to the pungent and heavy taste of processed Coconut Oil.
I suggest using the cold pressed version for better results on your hair.
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5. Does Coconut Oil Go Bad?
Answer:
Yes, Coconut Oil can go bad but it generally has a long shelf life. The purer it is, the longer it will last. Generally speaking, it lasts for about 2 – 3 years… but the older it gets, you should start checking for signs of bad coconut oil.
1. Weird or un-natural smell
2. Change in colour
3. Bad taste
4. Black spots
Hope this information answers all the basic questions you have about coconut oil. My next article will be about the benefits of coconut oil for skin so stay tuned!
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