Comments on: Coconut Oil for Hair: Good or Bad?

By: Cianna Coleman

Cianna Coleman — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:56:50 +0000

I love using coconut oil in my hair 1-2x a month sometime more in the winter. I tried a olive oil once because i was out of coconut and it is great for oil cleansing my face and had heard it was good for hair, big mistake for me as it made my hair kinda crunchy. Just goes to show how everyone is different. Thank you for your posts!

By: Indira

Indira — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:13:43 +0000

I have used coconut oil on my hair and skin since childhood and have only had beneficial effects. It is only when I stopped using it and a homemade herbal shampoo, and started using shop bought conditioners and shampoos that I have started losing hair by the handful. It also depends on the nutritional care of your body and eating proteins, vegetables and fruits etc. and having your meals at proper intervals. Taking walks in the fresh air too contributes greatly to hair and physical health. Just my experience.

By: Trina Simon

Trina Simon — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:12:26 +0000

In reply to Sara. When I was about 24 I started using Hain coconut oil on my hair and skin. It dried my skin out and dried my hair out very badly. There was a book called "herbs and things " by Bay area herbalist Jeanne rose Who listed different oils explaining some r drying to the skin and hair while others like Castor oil as you mentioned in your article are beneficial. The drying ones are sesame, coconut and safflower. Beneficial oils are olive, avocado, and almond. This is only regarding topical use not internal. I feel frustrated about The trend everyone using coconut oil now. over time we will find that this is damaging to most skin types. I learned the hard way, 50 years ago. Now I use jojoba oil on hair, now thin, gray, dry. Henna also dried out my hair. Peroxide damaging too. Thank you for that great article

By: Kayla

Kayla — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:13:09 +0000

For me, the oil and massage were not so beneficial. I don’t think I had breakage but definite shedding from the root. Then I got scared reading some Reddit threads about coconut oils actually causing more hair loss like you said. I ended up getting recommended a hair loss vitamin from Baby Blues. It was created for postpartum moms to help with hair shedding and weak hair after delivery. It has been extremely beneficial for me. Since someone shared with me, I try to pass it on. I appreciate your article showing both sides of using the coconut oil though, as it isn’t for everyone.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:43:00 +0000

I use coconut oil after washing my hair each time. It is basically my hair gel. I have naturally curly hair and need something to control the craziness and coconut oil is my favorite thing for it! I’ve been doing this for several years now and haven’t had a problem with if. My hair seems much healthier than before I was doing this. I don’t use a lot and I don’t put it on my scalp.

By: Marcus Findlay-Arthur

Marcus Findlay-Arthur — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:11:50 +0000

In reply to Gina Brannock.

For sores on the scalp:

A 1/2 cider vinegar/ 1/2 water rinse after shampooing is a big aid to soothing and healing them.

Coconut oil: seems to depend on the type of hair one has and the type of scalp problem. My hair is fine and grey, significantly I suffer with Folliculitus. A little coconut oil; a scant 1/2 teaspoon added to my regular store bought conditioner and an equal dollop of aloe vera gel well blended together and worked into the scalp and any left over smoothed over the length of hair and left in 5 to 10 minutes has been a huge help in helping control the yeast infection.

By: Mikayla

Mikayla — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:13:25 +0000

Does it matter what kind of coconut oil you use?

By: Melody

Melody — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:12:52 +0000

In reply to Nonni. I was told to melt the coconut, add to hair, wrap it with a warmed towel, leave over night and the only way to really take the oil from hair is to start working in the shampoo straight away without water as oil and water makes it really difficult. Then start adding water and shampoo and condition as normal.

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:31:08 +0000

I have searched and searched my uni databases and google scholar for peer reviewed studies on coconut and hair fall to find results of studies on coconut oil being a ’cause or a remedy’ but I can only find studies with results showing reduced hair fall – not causing it.
When you say ‘Studies have even confirmed coconut oil’s benefits for certain types of hair, but it isn’t for everyone!’ can you advise which studies these were showing it isn’t for everyone?
I already have hair fall and IF coconut oil can cause hair fall then I wont use it – but I cannot find any peer reviewed studies showing this?

Thanks

By: CF

CF — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:29:08 +0000

I believe you are absolutely right. I tried Spectrum organic extra virgin unrefined coconut oil and it was terrible on my hair. I thought coconut oil was just bad for my hair and avoided it for years. Then I tried Parachute coconut oil from India and it amazing on my hair. It even made my hands very soft while applying to my hair and that’s something Spectrum never did.
I also think it works better if you are not using a lot of synthetic products with it. I don’t think it “plays well” with many products.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 01:15:30 +0000

Can I eat 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil every day to help from my falling out?

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 19:39:50 +0000

Unfortunately (!) I used coconut oil on my fine, naturally curly , color treated hair ! Yikes!!!?
Could not believe it! Lifeless and more dry . Thank God for His love and power which are “the same yesterday , today and forever…..”
Trusting for miraculous recovery. ?

By: Taj

Taj — Tue, 14 May 2019 23:15:11 +0000

Tried it as a prepoo. 2nd time I used it I had major breakage. Less of a risk to detangle with conditioner for me.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 14 May 2019 15:02:05 +0000

I have used coconut oil on my hair.
I have noticed it makes my hair shinier. Once I tried eggs and coconut oil mixed. ( my hair is long… so I used about 3 eggs.) It turned out extra shiny then.

By: Denise Y. Eddy

Denise Y. Eddy — Mon, 13 May 2019 10:24:59 +0000

I have seen great results with rice water for hair as well have you tried this helps hair to grow and thickness. Leave it in for 20 min or 30 min then i simply rinse with water. i then add coconut oil and avocado oil for nurishment.

By: Mychael

Mychael — Fri, 10 May 2019 01:57:56 +0000

Coconut oli. Is. Good. I use it. On my hair ors Olive oli nourishing sheen spray infused with coconut oil for restorative shine love. Coconut oli everything

By: Nuzhat

Nuzhat — Wed, 08 May 2019 05:57:17 +0000

I use coconut oil….but after using this while doing shampoo my hair falls abnormally..why should I do??

By: Mira

Mira — Sat, 04 May 2019 15:14:17 +0000

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By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:25:55 +0000

I Prepoo my HAIR with Coconut Oil , It Made My Hair So Soft, Stronger, Shinier, Healthier looking And Fuller, I Will Repeat This EVERY Week!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:43:00 +0000

In reply to Leighann. What hair type do you have?