Avoid Hair Loss And Gray Hair With Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a natural product that you could  use to promote hair growth, as well as to prevent hair loss. This is because it manages to nourish, repair and fortify from the roots to the ends.

It is interesting to know that in a study, the effectiveness of the use of coconut oil mixed with herbs to promote hair growth was evaluated and the results were positive, with which, it seems that this product is very beneficial for hair health. 

There are those who apply it to dry hair and let it act for a few minutes to hydrate it before washing it, and there are those who add a little oil to their mask, cream bath or conditioner, to enhance the effects of it. All this according to habits and preferences.

We recommend that you encourage yourself to include coconut oil in your hair care routine so that you begin to enjoy all its benefits and also avoid both hair loss and the appearance of premature gray hair.

Why do gray hair appear?

Gray hair does not appear only due to age or stress. The reasons are a bit more elaborate than you might think: the loss of melanin is a key factor.

First of all, gray hair begins to show thanks to the loss of melanin.  This is exhausted by the course of age. However, this compound can also be minimized at an early age, even before the age of 20.

Melanin is housed under the scalp in a kind of tubes called hair follicles, which can suffer problems and thus promote the appearance of gray hair.

The influence of hydrogen peroxide

Second, science has identified hydrogen peroxide as a chemical compound responsible for bleaching hair, which directly affects the production of the aforementioned melanin.

Excess oxygen peroxide occurs when antioxidant enzymes are not enough to break it down into water and oxygen.

Although it is true that there is still much to know about the reason for gray hair, what is clear is that bad lifestyle habits added to a bad hair care routine can affect the appearance and health of the hair.

Why does hair fall out?

Every day you lose a certain amount of hair due to the renewal of the epithelial tissue. Therefore, it is normal that when brushing and doing other things, some hair falls out.

Then, in general, the hair can fall out various issues, such as: change of season, periods of great stress, poor hair care (choice and application of an inappropriate cosmetic product, lack of hydration, etc.), hormonal changes , health problems (such as hypothyroidism) and a poor diet.

However, when you go through long periods where you lose a lot of hair every day and you don’t feel like new ones are being born in the same amount. In some cases, you may notice less populated areas and this leads you to consider looking for a method to combat the problem.

One of the natural solutions that can come in handy is coconut oil, as we will discuss in greater detail below.

Also read: 8 bad habits that affect the health of your hair

Coconut oil a natural product with potential

Coconut oil can help you take better care of your mane and, therefore, avoid problems such as excessive hair loss and dryness. Let’s see some of the home remedies that are proposed for this below.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of coconut oil (45 g)
• 2 tablespoons of sage essential oil (30 g)

Preparation and application

• Mix both oils and put them in a suitable container to heat them.
• Put this over low heat, until you get a homogeneous mixture. Once ready, it should be allowed to cool to room temperature.

• Apply to all hair and cover with a shower cap. Let it act overnight.
• The next morning, remove the cap and wash your hair as usual, with warm water. You will notice your hair silkier and easier to manage.
• Instead of leaving the hat on overnight, you can put it on and blow out some hot air with the dryer (at a safe distance) for about 10 minutes. This will speed up the oil absorption process.
• On the other hand, you can combine coconut oil with some other product of your preference that can contribute to hydration: a homemade mask or a cream bath, a little honey, banana puree, another oil (such as almond, for example).

Coconut oil is a good complementary cosmetic

Although you can use coconut oil to take care of your hair, keep it much healthier and stronger, you should not rely solely on its use when it comes to showing off a beautiful mane. To see results, you must maintain good lifestyle habits in every way (eat healthy, hydrate well every day) and use the appropriate care products.

In case of experiencing excessive hair loss, it is best to go to the doctor for a check-up and thus find out what may be causing this symptom and how it can be treated accordingly.