The One Ingredient You Need To Be Using On Your Scalp To Fight Hair Fallout (It Works So Fast!)

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has emerged as a shining star in the beauty/wellness world in recent years. Touted as a miracle ingredient that cures everything from dry skin to stubborn makeup removal, it's no surprise that coconut oil also works wonders for your hair, too.

Dermatology studies show that it's packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, making it ideal for dry skin or itchy scalp. It is also high in lauric acid-a type of staurated fat-that works to reduce inflammation and treat acne.

Thanks to these diverse health benefits, coconut oil ultimately works to strengthen hair and nourish the scalp. Because it reduces breakage, hair is smoother and can appear healthier, which expedites the lengthening of your strands over time.

Additionally, incorporating coconut oil into your haircare routine creates an ideal environment for hair growth. The vitamins and essential fatty acids help to remove sebum build-up from hair follicles, which further speeds up growth. Once build-up is removed, the coconut oil is able to better penetrate hair cuticles, allowing it to work more effectively.

So now that we know coconut oil can help give us the Rapunzel-like hair of our dreams, what's the best way to use it? Though there are a number of ways, the most popular is via a hair mask. You can purchase one at your local drugstore, or opt to go the DIY route-if you're feeling adventurous! To do so, comb a generous amount of coconut oil through the middle of your hair to the tips, then wrap in a bun and voilà! Let it do its thing for a few hours, before rinsing and washing as usual.

Alternately, coconut oil works great as detangler. Comb a dime-sized amount through just-washed hair to help you work out the tangles.

There you have it-thick, healthy hair is just a container of coconut oil away!