Coconut oil is a very versatile ingredient and can be combined with many other Natura products to bring out the best benefits for your hair. and improve hair texture.
Check out this article to see some of the best coconut oil hair products you can make at home!
Top 8 Best DIY Hair Products:
1. Hairspray – coconut oil and water
material:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2-3 drops of rosemary essential oil
2 vitamin E capsules
1 cup plain water
(or rose water)
Method:
In a spray bottle, add coconut oil, rosemary essential oil, vitamin E capsules (pierce the capsules to squirt the oil out), and water or rose water. Screw on the spray bottle cap and shake well before each use.
To use:
You can use this spray to control frizz, as a pre-shampoo conditioner, to detangle your hair, or even as a heat protectant.
2. Hair and Scalp Scrub – Coconut Oil and Baking Soda
material:
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 tablespoons of shampoo or conditioner
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Method:
Add baking soda, shampoo or conditioner, and olive oil to a small mixing bowl and mix well until ingredients are properly combined.
To use: Rinse your hair with water, apply this to your scalp, gently exfoliate in circular motions and massage. Do this for 5-8 minutes and wash off with a mild shampoo and conditioner as usual.
3. Hair Oil – Coconut Oil and Herbs
material:
1 cup coconut oil
1 handful of rosemary stalks
(or 20 curry leaves)
Method:
Pour 1 cup of oil into a hot skillet, place over high heat, add rosemary stalks (or curry leaves) and boil until leaves and oil begin to change color (oil will turn slightly dark yellow/green) ). Leaves turn black). At this point, turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes before straining and transferring to a container. Oil is ready to use.
To use: Apply this oil evenly on your scalp and hair and massage. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with a mild shampoo and conditioner.
4. Shampoo – Coconut Oil and Castile Soap
material:
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons coconut oil
¼ cup fresh aloe vera gel
¼ cup liquid castile soap
Method:
In a mixing jar, add boiling water along with coconut oil, aloe vera gel and castile soap and mix well.
To use: Store it in a dispenser bottle and apply a small amount to your scalp each time you wash your hair before using conditioner.
5. Deep Conditioner – Coconut Oil and Coconut Milk
material:
2 tablespoons coconut milk
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Method:
Add coconut milk and coconut oil to a bowl and mix well. Then it’s ready to use.
To use: Apply this deep conditioner to hair and scalp, gently massage and leave for 1 hour. Wash off with a mild shampoo.
6. Hair Butter – Coconut Oil and Shea Butter
material:
1 tablespoon shea butter
1 tablespoon commercial aloe vera gel
2 teaspoons coconut oil
Method:
Add shea butter, aloe vera gel, and coconut oil to a mixing bowl. Then mix well until combined.
Usage: 2 ways
- Part your hair and apply this mixture evenly all over your scalp and hair. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing it off with a mild shampoo and conditioner.
- Rub this hair butter between your palms and apply it all over your hair in downward strokes to improve shine and luster.
7. Hair Mask – Coconut Oil and Egg
How to make an egg mask at home in 2 ways:
material:
1 egg
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 drops of your favorite essential oil
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Place 1 egg in a bowl and whisk until completely liquid. Next, add coconut oil, essential oils and honey and mix well until well blended.
To use: Part hair and apply evenly to scalp and hair with downward strokes. They use their fingertips to gently massage and tie the hair into a loose bun or preferably a shower cap and leave it on for two hours.
8. Hair Serum – Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera
material:
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
(fresh or commercial)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon castor oil
Method:
Add the aloe vera gel, coconut oil, and castor oil to the mixing bowl and mix well until properly blended.
To use:
Part your hair just before bed and apply this hair sleeping mask evenly over your scalp and hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on overnight. The next morning, wash it off with fresh water first. Then shampoo and condition as usual.
