{"id":20585,"date":"2020-08-24T18:57:03","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T18:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=20585"},"modified":"2020-08-24T18:57:03","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T18:57:03","slug":"is-coconut-oil-good-for-your-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/is-coconut-oil-good-for-your-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Coconut Oil Good for Your Hair?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No matter your hair type, hydrated, moisturized hair is often the goal. That said, you might be wondering if the popular treatment of coconut oil is actually good for your hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To learn more, I spoke to trichologist and founder of Alodia Hair Care, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drisfahan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Isfahan Chambers-Harris, PhD<\/a>, to get the details on the fatty acid-rich oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Is Coconut Oil Good for Your Hair?<\/h2>\n<p>Coconut oil is credited with the ability to promote the growth of longer, stronger hair. For this reason and others, coconut oil-based hair masks and daily treatments are very popular.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First, coconut oil is antimicrobial. It&#8217;s also rich in fatty acids, making it beneficial not only for your hair, but also your scalp and body. Additionally, Dr. Chambers-Harris notes that coconut oil contains a high amount of lauric acid that <a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12715094\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">can help prevent the loss of protein<\/a> in the hair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are also studies that cite coconut oil as a natural form of <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19138021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sun protection for the hair<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next, &#8220;coconut oil&#8217;s structure allows it to penetrate hair in ways that other oils aren&#8217;t able to. [This] is why some people notice amazing results relatively quickly,&#8221; Dr. Chambers-Harris shares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lastly, studies also confirm that it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4387693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">help prevent breakage<\/a> when used as a pre-poo treatment. It minimizes the damaging effects of hygral fatigue (the repeated swelling and drying of the hair cuticle).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"a09887\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a09887;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20656 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Best-Oils-for-Hair-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman putting up her curly hair, treated with the best hair oils, outdoors\" width=\"770\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Is coconut oil good for all hair types?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;Typically, those with fine- to medium-textured hair will reap the benefits of coconut oil, as it promotes stronger, shinier hair with more volume,&#8221; says Dr. Chambers-Harris.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, if you have coarse, low-porosity hair, this type of oil might make your hair dry and brittle. In that case, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/types-of-rest\/\">rest<\/a> assured that there are other oils better suited for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other Oils to Benefit Your Hair and Scalp<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your hair doesn&#8217;t respond well to coconut oil, Dr. Chambers-Harris highly recommends avocado and jojoba oils.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Avocado Oil for Nourishment + Repair<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;Avocado is extremely nourishing to the hair. [It] can deeply penetrate the strands as opposed to just lying on top of the hair,&#8221; she shares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prone to split ends and breakage? She that avocado oil can help mend split ends and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/damaged-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reduce breakage<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Jojoba Oil for Dandruff + Inflammation<\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For those who are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-dandruff-naturally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">prone to dandruff<\/a>, Dr. Chambers-Harris recommends jojoba oil. &#8220;Jojoba is great because it mimics the natural oils (aka sebum) that the scalp produces. [This oil] has anti-fungal properties that can be highly effective in treating scalp conditions like dandruff and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle\/\">inflammation<\/a>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"7d7268\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7d7268;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20655 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Coconut-Oil-for-Hair-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Hairstylist using a dropper to apply coconut oil to hair\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Apply Oil to Hair<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;I always recommend using oils as a pre-poo treatment so there isn&#8217;t a heavy film of oil left on the scalp,&#8221; she says. For those who enjoy oiling their scalp, Dr. Chambers-Harris recommends investing in a treatment like <a href=\"https:\/\/alodiahaircare.com\/products\/hair-scalp-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alodia&#8217;s Nourish &amp; Grow Healthy Hair and Scalp Oil<\/a>, which is formulated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/scalp-massage-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">treat the scalp<\/a> without causing buildup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the mood to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/diy-beauty-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mix up your own hair treatment<\/a> instead? Dr. Chambers-Harris recommends using light oils such as jojoba, marula, safflower, or argan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;Be sure to apply the oils with a dropper bottle,&#8221; she shares. Use &#8220;only about six to eight drops of oil on your whole scalp, two to three times a week, to prevent buildup.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter your hair type, hydrated, moisturized hair is often the goal. That said, you might be wondering if the popular treatment of coconut oil is actually good for your hair. 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