This Hydrating Coconut Hair Mask is the perfect solution to maintaining a healthy, strong, and shiny mane. It's extremely simple, flexible according to your personal hair needs, and only needs to be done 1-2 times per month.
What to do: Combine 2 Tbsp organic coconut oil with any essential oil listed below based on your hair care needs. Leave this treatment in
⌾ Lavender, 5 drops - Hair growth when massaged into the scalp, soothing ⌾ Peppermint, 3 drops - Activates dormant follicles making hair thicker ⌾ Rosemary, 5 drops - Powerful for all-around hair growth ⌾ Cedarwood, 5 drops - Reduces hair loss and promotes new growth ⌾ Lemongrass, 4 drops - Effective against dandruff ⌾ Clary sage, 5 drops - Strengthens hair and promotes hair growth ⌾ Tea tree, 5 drops - Effective against lice, reduces dandruff, promotes growth
Next steps:
Combine the coconut oil and essential oil of choice in the palm of your hand.
Work through your hair, focusing on massaging the blend into your scalp.
Wrap your hair up in a bun and place a shower cap over your hair. If you prefer no shower cap you can simply lay a clean hand towel over your pillow to avoid oil stains on your pillowcase.
Leave in overnight.
In the morning, wash your hair thoroughly as you normally would with your shampoo of choice, focusing again on the scalp. You may need to do this twice to ensure you get all of the oil out.
Repeat about once every month or as needed.
Disclaimer: As always, use caution with essential oils. Avoid contact with mucous membranes. Not safe for direct contact with cats. Avoid the sun for 12 hours after direct contact with citrus oils. Do a skin patch test before handling essential oils to ensure there is no topical sensitivity.