Since my hair was tragically chopped off in January =[ I’ve been looking high and low for ways to quickly grow my hair back out. And being a hair stylist and constantly doing things to my hair, it's a challenge. Aside from consistently getting trims, which I completely hate, conditioning treatments are essential.
This coconut oil/egg conditioning treatment is amazing if you’re trying to grow your hair out or your hair is desperately needing some moisture. Coconut oil will condition your hair, smoothing out frizz and adding moisture to dry hair and the egg contains tons of protein and vitamin D to promote hair growth. =]
What I use:
6 TABLESPOONS OF COCONUT OIL
3 EGGS
How I use it:
Whisk the coconut oil and eggs together until combined Massage into dry hair until completely covered and saturated. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on for at least 30 minutes, but if you have more time – leave it on!
Rinse out with warm water, avoid shampooing if possible but if it’s more oily than you prefer rinse with a gentle shampoo.
Hair normally grows 1/2 inch a month, but with this scalp treatment, it can grow anywhere from 2-4 inches! Um wow!
Coconut oil is seriously the biggest rage on the internet right now!
- Makeup Remover: Even the most resistant waterproof mascara doesn't stand a chance against coconut oil. Apply it directly to the face as an oil cleanser or let it sit on your skin with a cotton pad. Makeup will melt away.
- Breath Freshener: Coconut oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Gargling for 20 minutes with a spoonful of oil (aka oil pulling) can help clear up germs in the mouth, leading to fresher breath, whiter teeth, and healthier gums.
- Body Lotion: If you're a DIY mixologist, then coconut oil is a vanity essential. You can use this versatile oil as the base to make your own body moisturizer.
- Cuticle Oil: Got cracked cuticles? Remedy peeling skin with a coconut balm right at the base of nails. It can also help your manicure to last longer.
- Makeup Brush Cleaner: Cleaning your makeup brushes should be a monthly ritual. You can use a DIY cleanser that's two parts antibacterial soap and one part coconut oil.
- Lip Balm: Coconut oil is the ideal remedy for chapped lips especially because it's semisolid at room temperature. Pack a bit in a miniature jar and smooth over lips all day long.
- Stretch-Mark Cream: Expectant moms should keep a jar of coconut oil nearby to help ward off stretch marks, but anyone can use this as a topical treatment for scars. While the oil won't fade any marks, it can help prevent dark spots and blisters from forming.
- Under-Eye Cream: Don't want to spend the extra money on eye cream? Use a dab of coconut oil on under-eye bags and fine lines. It's light enough for the most delicate skin on your face.
- Body Scrub: Mix half a cup of coconut oil with a handful of coarse salt or sugar to create an exfoliator. The moisturizing oil will last long after the grains have melted away.
- Frizz Tamer: Flyaways be gone with this smoothing treatment. Just rub a dime-size amount in your hands and smooth from midshaft to ends for frizz-free style that's high on shine.
- Whitening Toothpaste: Run out of toothpaste? Grab the closest can of coconut oil and add baking soda for a quick fix. Everyone will wonder how you got such a white smile.
- Shaving Cream: Who said shaving cream has to lather? Use this balm as a base to get a closer shave that leaves legs smooth instead of dried out.
- Dandruff Treatment: Dandruff and dry scalp go hand in hand. So send moisture right to the roots with a nightly coconut oil treatment. Just apply lightly to roots and massage in, which will also stimulate hair growth.
- Deodorant:
Now, I don't know about anyone else, but that's pretty freaking fantastic!
I buy only Virgin/Organic Olive Oil (right from Wal Mart in the baking aisle). It's a bit pricey, but hey, it if it gets the job done!
Has anyone else tried the latest fad?!
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