Coconut Oil for Hair Loss Hair Growth and Regrowth | Skalptec Ltd (2024)

Coconut oil has many health benefits, it is one of the most versatile natural ingredients. A hair loss solution and a way to have healthier hair, coconut oil has received a lot of publicity & media coverage, positive online reviews and claims but the in depth scientific evidence and study to back that up is still currently ongoing.

Coconut oil can bring about improved health but it’s reputation as a fully proven method to reverse hair loss and grow back your hair is still being debated.

However, here you will have an insight to coconut oil, it’s benefits, what it is, how to use it, and the claims which have resulted in improved hair health, hair growth and scalp health.

What is Coconut Oil?

People have been using coconut oil for many years as a fuel, a cooking ingredient and a moisturiser and fuel. Today, the question is can it be used to help hair to grow whilst preventing hair damage?

Coconut oil is a natural product, taken from mature coconuts which are harvested from the coconut palm and it is used in food recipes. For cooking it is an alternative to olive oil, butter and lard and it has a light and slightly nutty flavour.

Currently you will also find it used as a moisturiser. The oil turns into liquid at room temperature which makes it ideal for when applying to the skin.

Different varieties of coconut oils include: organic extra-virgin, organic, unrefined, and refined options.Coconut oil is quite high in saturated fats.For further uses, the meat of the coconut can be dried to make coconut powder. It can also be processed to make coconut milk.

Can You Use Coconut Oil for Hair Growth?

Despite the lack of in depth medical and scientific research, coconut oil has helped many people to strengthen hair and improve scalp health. Hair breakage can be reduced, therefore meaning the hair can grow longer without breaking.

If your hair is thinning or if your hair has become fine, coconut oil has helped people to reduce the speed of hair loss; it has been known to affect the hair shaft to have a positive effect on the loss of protein. Applied to the scalp, the effect is moisturising and build up around the hair follicle is reduced so as to invigorate hair growth. Hair strands can be coated with coconut oil without without becoming greasy.

Important Benefits of Coconut Oil on the Hair

Coconut oil is particularly beneficial for people who have dry and damaged hair. There are three main reasons for this:

• Coconut oil is rich in easily absorbed medium chain fatty acids that help to make the hair stronger.
• Coconut oil contains antioxidants that can help repair hair damage or split ends, and hair will become shiny, soft and healthier.
• Anti-fungal – to treat dandruff.
• Coconut oil contains vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant which strengthens hair strand follicles.

If your scalp is dry or if you have dandruff, you can apply coconut oil to the scalp to experience moisturising and any relief from itchy scalp. Coconut oil has been known to improve deep follicle circulation which can thin hair to become thicker and stronger.

Treat Dandruff with Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid which can combat dandruff. If your dandruff is very bad, you could add 3 drops of tea tree essential oil to the coconut oil (avoids stripping away natural oils) then apply to the scalp before you go to bed, then wash it off in the morning.

How to Apply Coconut Oil to the Hair

• Use warm coconut oil so it is liquified and rub it in your hands to apply to the ends of your dry hair. Applying it warm will open the hair follicles so the oil can absorb into the hair. The oil can also be applied directly to the scalp if the scalp is dry.
• You can leave it on overnight, otherwise leave on for 30 minutes and longer if your scalp and hair is very dry. Covering up the hair with a shower cap then a hot towel will increase effectiveness. (you can start to do this for 30 days every day and then assess your scalp and hair. You can then reduce applications to 2 to 3 times a week if desired).
• Remember to rinse the hair thoroughly. You will come to see the ideal amount of oil to use – it is ideal not to allow the hair to become greasy and heavy.
• Overusing coconut oil can make the scalp too oily, and if this happens to you, it is recommended that you reduce the amount of oil you use, or stop using the oil until you are happy the scalp is not too oily.

Men and women find coconut oil nutrients useful to make the scalp healthy again and to help regrow stronger hair and hair roots.

Coconut itself contains things such as minerals, proteins, antioxidants and vitamins. So it is effective if used in the following ways:

• Hot oil treatment before using shampoo
• A deep conditioner after shampoo
• As an overnight treatment.

SKALPTEC UK SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION – HAIR REPLACEMENT

Scalp micropigmentation is a popular hair loss solution when it comes to men and women who have to deal with losing their hair. Skalpec provides the following SMP services for both men and women:

• SMP for men
• SMP for women
• Receding hairline
• Baldness
• Thinning hair
• Alopecia areataand all other forms of alopecia
• Genetic hair loss
• Hair loss after illness such as lupus and cancer
• Birthmark blending
• Scarring or burns on the scalp from accidents or surgery
• Hair transplant scar camouflage from a previous hair transplant
• SMP for dark and light skin
• Adding density to longer hair
• We repairbad SMP treatmentswhich have been caused by other SMP providers.

Skalptec Ltd has clinics across the UK and one in Holland at this time. Find out more.

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SCALP MICROPIGMENTATION LOCATIONS – SKALPTEC CLINICS

Skalptec currently has SMP hair loss treatment clinics in Liverpool, London, Newcastle, Shrewsbury, Jersey and Netherlands.

• Liverpool – Terence Jones Owner and lead technicianof Skalptec & Winner of Best Scalp Tech MPUK UK National Award(our Head Office is located in Burscough, Merseyside).Click here to discover for moreabout Terence.
• Newcastle –Terence Jones Owner and lead technician (MPUK National Award Winner 3 timesfor Scalp Technician of the year).Click here for more about Terence and his clinic.
• London – A gifted dedicated SMP lead technician. Click here for more about our service.
• Shrewsbury – Michelle Watson lead technician (our newset clinic opened in 2019).Click here for moreabout Michelle and her SMP clinic.

You will also find some of our top dedicated technicians with Skalptec clinics in:

• Jersey – Alan Leigh lead technician.Click here for moreabout Alan and his clinic
• Netherlands – Aruna Mohan lead technician.Click here for moreabout Aruna and her clinic

Skalptec Can Help You

You can improve your chances of hair growth and regrowth while improving the strength of your hair when you use coconut oil on your hair and scalp. Using coconut oil is not a quick instant solution, and results will vary from person to person. There are different methods and hair loss alternatives when it comes to minimising, managing and controlling your hair loss so using coconut oil is just one option – using essential oils is another.

There’s not one proven magic formula guaranteed to stop your hair loss completely in its tracks once it has started. But there are a lot more options than there used to be. There’s a chance you will be able to slow things down and a lot will depend on how quickly you’re losing your hair, and how quickly you start taking action. Genetics will always play a part.

If you are looking for another option consider having Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). Skalptec Ltd is an established UK multi award winning SMP provider and we can provide the best possible experience for you if you are going through any type of hair loss.

If you need help taking your first step, talk to us. We have achieved recognition, great reviews, as well as awards for SMP over the years in the UK and internationally, and we can provide you with the best possible experience. You can find Video Reviews, Case Studies and Before and After pictures on our website and on You Tube.

Learn more about Skalptec and theservices that we provide. See how we can help you to cover anything from early signs of hair loss to full baldness, thinning hair, receding hairline and alopecia, and contact us to chat with one of our friendly team where you will be able to book a free consultation at one of our Skalptec clinics.

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