Coconut Oil Wonders!

by Lia
(Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

I did a bit of research about the benefits of coconut oil last night and was surprised to find that it could repair dry and damaged hair. I blowdry and straighten my hair practically every day, and have done this for a couple of years. If I leave it to dry naturally, I end up with a giant poof of wavy frizz. However, the constant heat from the dryer and iron have left my hair dry, brittle, and filled with split ends. I have tried Ojon Hair Products, which work pretty well, but are rather pricey. I jumped on the opportunity to try coconut oil instead. Before I went to bed, I found an old bottle of pure coconut oil that my dad had bought from Vietnam several years ago. I warmed it up in the microwave for a couple seconds and then coated my hair with the oil. Then i just tied it into a tight bun and went to sleep. When I had my shower in the morning, my hair was noticably softer and sleeker. There was less frizz, and the overall appearance of my hair was improved. After styling my hair, I touched up some stray hairs with a little dip of coconut oil, which worked really well to tame frizz, much like an anti-frizz serum you can buy off the shelves. So after just one night, the coconut oil has done wonders for my hair! I'm excited to try it again tonight!