Coconut oil is a very unique hair oil. This versatile, low molecular weight oil is able to leverage its traditional oil status to seal the hair, but complements this sealing capacity with a strong affinity for hair proteins not found in other hair oils. Because moisturization and hydration are characteristics of water, coconut oil cannot rightfully be called a moisturizer in and of itself. It does however greatly support the moisturization of the hair fiber in ways that other oils cannot and have fallen short.
Coconut oil benefits black hair in two important ways. First, coconut oil‘s hydrophobic oil characteristics allow it to inhibit the penetration of water from the surrounding air and environment. Second, coconut oil is able to bind to the natural protein structure of the hair. This helps the hair retain its natural moisture content and reinforces the hair fiber, making it stronger. (blackgirllonghair.com/)
Coconut Oil as a Sealant
Rele and Mohile, scientists at Marico Industries, found that while wet hair is able to absorb trace amounts of coconut oil residue into the hair fiber, coconut oil is only able to act on the surface of dried hair with no penetration into the hair fiber. In its sealant capacity, coconut oil acts as other oils. It simply coats and conditions the outer cuticle layer enhancing shine and increasing the hair fiber’s pliability. It also reduces friction and static electricity between the hair fibers.(blackgirllonghair.com)
Coconut Oil as Protein and Moisture Support
The Marico Industries researchers also found that using coconut oil as pre-shampoo treatment is better than using it post-wash. This is partly owing to the fact that coconut oil only seems to penetrate wet hair fibers. The constant swelling and shrinking of the hair fiber in response to typical washing, conditioning, and drying stresses the hair. According to Rele and Mohile, when coconut oil is used on the hair as a pre-treatment, a small portion of coconut oil is absorbed into the hair fiber when the fiber naturally swells.
Black hair, which is more susceptible to damage and high porosity problems, tends to take in more water during the washing process. This causes it to swell considerably more than normal, healthy hair when wet. The hair must then shrink back to normal size during drying, but the cuticle can fray, split, or crack as this happens. Damage may be especially pronounced when the hair cuticle is contracting from a state of intense swelling as in porous hair. Coconut oil helps reduce this water uptake and swelling by binding to the proteins and keeping excess water out. This results in less trauma to the hair fiber as it naturally contracts to dry. (blackgirllonghair.com)
To Sum it Up....
- Hair shafts ABSORB the Coconut Oil, which PROTECTS and adds BODY, making hair THICKER!
- Coconut Oil helps hair retain more MOISTURE and PROTEINS, meaning STRONGER, SILKIER, SHINIER hair!
- The ANTIBACTERIAL properties of Coconut Oil increase scalp protection against itchy and weakening infections, helping hair stay HEALTHY and DANDRUFF-FREE!
- The MOISTURISING effect prevents build-up of dry skin on the scalp (another cause of dandruff).
- VITAMINS found in Coconut Oil (E and K) NOURISH and add LUSTRE, boosting hair and scalp health.
- For the BEST results apply to dry hair, then wet. Makes for a PERFECT prepoo/hot oil treatment.
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