Coconut oil: Is it really good for your hair?

It’s no secret that for years coconut oil has been somewhat of a buzzword for skin and hair care. Many huge companies and celebrity lines have added it to their products. But should you be using it?

Why coconut oil?

Many have taken to using coconut oil in their hair and skin care regime for moisture, fighting frizz and even on their hands during the dry winter season. When news broke a few years ago that coconut oil may not be good for every skin type, lots of people started to put this self care product into investigation.

What it actually do to your hair
Coconut is loaded with lauric acid, a fatty acid, which is great at coating your hair strand and making it feel silky, but it also creates a water repellent barrier over the entire strand as well. Which means your hair can become dry and brittle. Dry and brittle hair is a recipe for breakage, add in regular heat usage and you have a recipe for unhealthy hair.

Our recommendations

If your hair is damaged from chemicals or heat, or you’re just looking for a little added softness, a great first step is to add amino acids back into your hair shaft. A great way to do so is through hair masks, whether they are strengthening or hydrating is a question for whoever does your hair or beard work.

All in all, we recommend leaving the coconut oil in the kitchen.