How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair Conditioner

How to Use Coconut Oil for Hair Conditioner

Step 1

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Pour 1 cup of hot water into a small bowl.

Step 2

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Scoop 2 tsp. coconut oil out of the jar, using a clean spoon, and put it into a glass cup.

Step 3

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Place the cup of coconut oil into the bowl of warm water. Leave the cup in the bowl until the coconut oil melts. Pure coconut oil is solid at cold temperatures but melts quickly at 76 degrees F or above.

Step 4

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Massage the coconut oil onto your scalp and throughout your hair. If your hair is long, you may need to use additional coconut oil. Apply the coconut oil to dry or damp hair, whichever you prefer. The oil spreads more easily through damp hair.

Step 5

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Comb your hair to distribute the coconut oil evenly

Step 6

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Put a shower cap on your head, and tuck all of your hair inside of it. Leave the coconut oil on your hair for one hour or overnight. The longer you leave the coconut oil on, the more it will condition your hair.

Step 7

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Shampoo your hair twice to remove the coconut oil completely.

Step 8

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Melt a pea-sized amount of coconut oil in the palms of your hands by rubbing your hands together, and apply it lightly throughout your hair for extra conditioning, concentrating on the ends of your hair. Skip this step if your hair does not need extra conditioning.

Step 9