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- Annie B. Bond
- August 12, 2008
- 5:00 am
- 70 comments
Dear Annie,
My hair is really dry and I’ve tried olive oil to soften it, leaving it in and then washing it, but my hair still feels dry. Any ideas? –Laurie, MS
Dear Laurie,
I just tried using coconut oil in my dry hair, inspired by reader comments on an article we have on the site about repairing your hair with olive oil. I’ve used olive oil in the past, too, with mixed results.
I love using coconut oil for baking, and had some handy, so last night I slathered quite a lot on my hair, wrapped it in a towel, and went about my life for a few hours before washing the coconut out thoroughly with shampoo. I followed the washing with a conditioner, like usual.
I couldn’t be happier with how soft my hair feels today. I am so happy with it, in fact, that I am going to have my hair trimmed to cut off all the split ends and have a fresh start, and have a routine of treating my hair with coconut oil at least once a week.
Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownCoconut is great in every way there is ! It tastes divine ! It smells wonderful. It moisturizes your skin , and heals it . It treats your dry , damaged hair .
And it also is very good for you internally . The "milk" inside helps to balance your electrolytes - either by drinking it - or in times of emergency - as was found out in WWII - it can also be used straight from the coconut into your body , via I. V. as an Life Saving Drip ! It is completely compatible with Human blood and has saved many lives during battles when do other Medical Drips were available !
It truly is a Miracle for the Human body and soul !
thanx
coconut's are really amazing
Woul like to try this.
Another good tip ~ Thanks!
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Thanks for the article.
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Coconut oil is also great for dry skin - legs, heels, feet, etc.
Also for hands especially in winter. Just rub it in well.
Great for frying eggs too as well as potatoes, fish, etc.
Thanks!~
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