There is a very easy way to protect your hair from all the damage and disrepair that comes from a regular exposure and environmental stressors. Contrary to what you assume, I am not talking about any expensive treatment but a simple routine you can start doing at home now for effective damage protection and that is a regular dose of coconut hair oil. While the coconut fruit has many benefits to your skin and body, coconut hair oil can do wonders to your hair.
Reasons To Choose Coconut Oil For Your Hair
Here is why you should opt for coconut hair oil for damage protection.
As compared to other hair oils in the market, coconut hair oil is more easily absorbed into the hair shaft penetrating 10x deeper. Thus, it reduces protein loss and keeps your hair looking healthy and nourished.
The vitamins and essential fatty acids naturally found in coconut hair oil work wonders to stimulate hair growth. It nourishes the scalp and hair follicles making your hair grow to its full potential translating as longer, thicker, and healthier hair.
Coconut hair oil is the most trusted and pocket friendly way to damage protect this Holi. A regular dose of it will help keep your tresses well-nourished and hydrated without having to empty your pockets at the salons for expensive hair treatments post Holi to reverse damage. After all, prevention is always better than cure!
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Coconut oil is beneficial for your skin, hair and teeth
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Here is how you should use coconut hair oil for damage protection
1. Regularity Is Key
Just like all good things take time, so does this routine. But the results of a regular dose of nourishment will be very effective and long lasting. Nourish your hair with a coconut hair oil twice or thrice a week starting today! This way, your hair will be luscious and healthy soon.
2. Perfecting The Application
Indulge in a good 5-7 minute massage with coconut hair oil. Always start with the roots and then go down to the tips of your hair. Leave it for 40-45 minutes before you wash it off with a mild cleanser You may also choose to apply a dash or spray of hair oil post your hair wash to give your hair that extra dose of nourishment. Following this simple routine will help you protect your hair from any possible damage, allowing you to enjoy the festival of Holi carefree!
Dr Aparna Santhanam (MD, DNB) is a Consultant Dermatologist at Marico India Limited for Parachute Advansed Hot Oil
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