We’ve heard it countless times while we were growing up, and now there’s international proof to reassure us. Coconut oil hair masks are the way forward and we cannot afford to lag behind. Especially since this is from our homegrown territory.

Years of chemical treatments, heaty styling products, and environmental damage have taken their toll on our hair. There is always a fix and here it is. From international celebrities to hairstylists across the west, everyone seems to be catching on to the benefits of coconut oil. Research has proved that properties laden in coconut oil are designed in a manner to offer a plethora of health to hair.

With hair masks as the new rage, coconut oil has proved to be up to the task and works brilliantly well in boosting hair health. The protein loss, owing to styling and routine shampooing, is efficiently restored by this magic oil. It is absorbed into the hair shaft, twice as fast as other oils, and nourishes 10 layers deep within to rehydrate your hair. Here are some tried and tested hair mask recipes that have risen in popularity across the west.

Pure Goodness of Coconut:

This is purely 2 tablespoons of mildly heated coconut oil, applied over damp hair. Wet your hair with a spray bottle, then apply the coconut oil across the lengths of your hair (from root to tip). Massage the tips of your fingers across your scalp to stimulate circulation and induce calmness. Wrap and towel or cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on for 2 hours or overnight. Rinse, shampoo, and condition as normal after and witness the magic.

Coconut Oil and Honey:

For this mask, you use an equal quantity of coconut oil and honey (about 1 tablespoon each) and heat the mixture on low heat until it forms a smooth paste. Once slightly cooled, apply all over damp hair and massage the remnants across your scalp. Allow the mask to stay put for 40 minutes and then follow your regular hair washing ritual. Emerge out of the shower with radiant and smooth hair.

Coconut Oil and Egg:

Before you think we’re talking about your breakfast, read on. You’ll need the same ingredients, but the focus is on your hair and not your stomach. Take one egg and one tablespoon coconut oil. Whisk together until well blended. Apply in the same way over damp hair. Now, this is a smelly one, so remember to cover up your hair with a shower cap after application. Let it stay for 20 minutes and then wash with shampoo and conditioner as normal. We promise your hair won’t smell eggy, but it will definitely look more delicious than your breakfast.

About the author- Nihar Naturals