Fight Hair Loss With Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is said to have so many healthy attributes, including anti-fungal and antibacterial properties as well as vitamin and mineral richness, that it is being touted by many as the new “super food”. With so many benefits, is it any wonder that there are coconut oil hair growth effects?



The oils and proteins in coconut oil work well to help keep hair from losing protein, which is one of the major contributors to hair breakage and hair loss. When used at least two times weekly, in addition to a stimulating scalp massage, it has been found that coconut oil can help to stimulate proper circulation and keep the scalp moisturized. It can also help to keep the head free of things like dandruff, as well as help to re-grow hair.


2 ways of approach for the benefits of Coconut Oil

For people interested in growing their hair longer and thicker, it helps to keep the hair well moisturized and the hair shaft strong. This will prevent breakage of the hair and allow it to grow longer and thicker without looking damaged. It can also be used as a very effective hair conditioner daily, to help keep hair strong and damage-free.

For those interested in stopping hair loss and encouraging new hair growth, coconut oil hair growth benefits can be effectively harnessed when used warm with a scalp massage. The massage itself helps to stimulate the circulation of the scalp and hair follicles, which will make it easier for the hair follicles to absorb the valuable nutrients provided by the coconut oil, nutrients which are necessary to re-grow hair.

How to Use Coconut Oil?

At this point, there's a good chance that coconut oil shampoo has already crossed your mind. In my experience, this approach may or may not help.

For best results, I suggest that you massage virgin coconut oil (VCO) directly on your hair and scalp. It's such a fantastic conditioner and the reward is virtually instantaneous. Do this religiously and it's going to be hard not to have beautiful hair.

Buying Coconut Oil

We recommend "virgin coconut oil." While may be available in local health food stores, I prefer to order online because I've found better prices (even with shipping) and I can get the brand I prefer.
Virgin coconut oil is:

• Minimally processed, usually by centrifuging or fermentation, so is likely to have more nutritional value. It is typically made from younger coconuts and processed within hours of opening. Other coconut oil is made from copra (the meat from a mature coconut) by pressing and is often "refined, bleached and deodorized" – often called an "RBD" oil.
• Better tasting – I like the slight coconut flavor and aroma. A good virgin coconut oil feels as if its bursting with life-force and energy.

Brands of virgin coconut oils vary in taste, texture and smell. Try a variety and find one that you like, then order a gallon and maximize your savings – it has a (unrefrigerated) shelf life of two years or more. Use it to cook foods, as a butter substitute on toast or vegetables and in baked goods. Plan to use it on your skin – it feels wonderful and your skin loves it.
Remember, each product is slightly different and different people will prefer different brands.

Best Coconut Oil Brands

 

• Nutiva is our brand of choice. It is creamy smooth, with a slight caramel flavor.
• Wilderness Family Naturals sells a variety of coconut products, including unrefined Virgin coconut oil from various locales. Their centrifuged oil was creamy and delicious with a slight coconut smell and taste. Their fermented virgin coconut oil from their Philippines was almost flavorless with a slight coconut smell – a good neutral oil for cooking.
• Tropical Traditions in the Philippines was the first coconut oil I used and it was always excellent.

Other Brands Available in the U.S.

• Omega Nutrition Coconut Oil is made from 100% organic unrefined oil. The also make a virgin coconut oil.
• Laureece offers Virgin Coconut Oil from the Philippines that appears to be processed by fermentation. They also offer herbal soaps and moisturizers.
• Coconutoil-online dot com has a virgin, unrefined coconut oil obtained by centrifuge separation from fresh coconut milk. Note: They also ship internationally.

Brands Outside the U.S.

• For you Aussies, kokonut pacific based in Australia has what appears to be an excellent product. Their model of sustainable development for rural communities looks hard to beat.
• UK Importer of Fair Trade Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. Purchase best quality oil - retail/wholesale - at www.virgincoconutoil.co.uk
• Another good option in the U.K. is Coconut Island – they offer a Virgin, organic coconut oil.
• One more source in the U.K. is LubiLife who offers a virgin coconut oil from the Philippines.