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DIY: Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Treatment

Written by rosetta

Everyone wants to know those secret, DIY beauty tips and tricks.

Organic, extra-virgin coconut oil, a homeopathic remedy for a host of health ailments, also doubles as a beauty product — especially for hair.

In fact, coconut oil makes an amazing deep-conditioner, thanks to its moisturizing properties. The oil strengthens hair follicles, preventing baldness and premature aging. Coconut oil also treats dandruff.

Here’s how to make your own coconut oil hair conditioner to get enviously shiny hair:

Ingredients:

Makes one small jar

2 tablespoons of unrefined coconut oil

1 teaspoon of argan oil

1 teaspoon of baobab oil

2 drops of essential oil for scent (optional)

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix together.

Place in a sterilized jar and use on a weekly basis.

How to use:

Lightly dampen your hair.

Start applying it at the roots and then pull down through your hair.

Leave on for 30 minutes to an hour or for a super deep conditioning, wear it overnight.

When you wash it out, you will probably need to wash it twice, especially if you have fine hair.

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About the author

rosetta

Rosetta is a Manhattan-born student currently living in Paris. She loves fashion, traveling, and all things kale. She's adopted the Parisian street style, yet stayed in-touch with her New York roots; she can be spotted wearing all black with a green color pop from holding her cold-pressed juice. Her religion is coconut oil and she's married to almond butter.