Food for Your Hair
The Simple combination of cold pressed coconut oil and raw manuka honey can do wonders for unruly hair. Together this sweet pair is incredible moisturizing and regenerating. Leaving locks lovely and a hint shinier after just a few deep conditioning treatments.
Put On Old Clothes.
Coconut oil can get a little drippy, so put on an old T-shirt, Top or a towel around your shoulders to prevent it from getting on your good clothes. It’s best to start the conditioning treatment in your bathroom, but you’ll be able to move around while you let it soak into your hair for a few hours.
Choose a covering for your hair.
You can use a plastic shower cap, a plastic bag, or a second old t-shirt to wrap your hair. Choose something you’ll be able to keep in place for several hours, or even overnight.
Measure 3 to 5 tablespoons of coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl. The amount of coconut oil you’ll need depends on the length and thickness of your hair. If you have long, thick hair, use 5 tbsp. if your hair is shorter and thinner, you only need 3 or 4 tbsp.
Use unrefined, rather than refined, coconut oil. Refined coconut oil has additives and is put through processes that remove some of the natural compounds that make it so healthy for your hair and skin. Unrefined coconut oil is complete in its natural, healthy goodnessit’s okay if you accifentally use more coconut oil than your hair really needs. It’s all going to be washed out, anyway!
Heat up the coconut oil in the microwave. Put the bowl in the microwave and cook it for about 30 seconds on high. Give it a stir and cook it for another 30 seconds, until it has completely melted. You want the oil just warm enough to melt so it becomes easier to apply to your hair.
You can melt coconut oil with your hands if you don’t have a microwave. Melt one tablespoon at a time by holding it between your palms and gently pushing them together. Coconut oil melts with very little heat. You can also heat up coconut oil on the stove. Scoop it into a small saucepan and heat it up over low heat. You can also heat up coconut oil by running the jar under hot water in a sink until it melts which will only take a few seconds.
Rub the coconut oil into your hair.
Let it cool down for a few moments so it’s not too hot, then pour the coconut oil around the top of your head, evenly distributing it around your scalp. Use your fingers to massage it in and smooth it down your hair shaft all the way to the tips. Continue massaging it into your hair until your hair is completely drenched in coconut oil.
- You can use a comb to help you distribute the oil evenly. Pull it down from your roots to your tips.
- You may just want to condition the ends of your hair, rather than the roots. If that’s the case, apply the coconut oil to the ends of your hair instead of pouring it over your scalp. Massage it in with your hands.
Pile your hair on your head and wrap it up in your covering.
Place your shower cap, plastic cap, plastic wrap, or old T-shirt over your head and wrap it up so that your hair is completely covered.
- You can secure your hair with a loose hair band to help it all stay wrapped up on top of your head.
- Use a towel to wipe away drips that might have gotten on your face during the wrapping process.
Wait at least2 hours or overnight for the oil to soak in.
The longer you keep itin your hair, the more conditioned your hair will be. Wait as long as you can manage for best effect.
Remove the wrapping from your hair and wash it.
Use your favorite shampoo (preferably one with natural ingredients, to keep your hair healthy) to wash out the coconut oil. Wash it two or three times, until your hair no longer feels oily.
Let your hair dry.
Let it air dry or blow dry it to see the effects of the conditioning treatment. It should be soft, shiny and gleaming after this special coconut oil application.
KNOC~♥
Knocturnal Makeup 