Coconut oil and hair go together like tea and biscuits – they just do. Here are some of the main benefits. It strengthens your hair Shampoos and conditioners made with coconut oil are full of nourishing things like Lauric Acid and Vitamins E and K – these penetrate deep into each and every strand to keep your hair healthy and strong. It hydrates your hair and scalp The vitamins and fatty acids in coconut oil are great natural moisturisers for your hair and scalp, but they won’t leave your tresses feeling heavy and greasy. It gets rid of dandruff The fatty acids found in coconut oil have anti-fungal properties that can help heal scalp conditions such as dandruff and stop them from coming back. It slows hair loss The Lauric Acid found in coconut oil binds to the protein in your hair and protects both the roots and strands from breakage. Coconut oil is also known to mimic sebum, the body’s own natural oil that coats your hair roots to protect them from damage. It gives you shiny hair Yep, coconut oil shampoo and conditioners will give your tresses some serious shine factor – it’ll be smoother and softer, too.

Yes, the natural antioxidants and nutrients found in coconut oil - Vitamin E, Vitamin K and iron - are known to boost hair growth.