Benefits of coconut oil on hair

As well as being great for the skin, coconut oil is the best natural oil for hair. Used around the world in hair treatments, coconut oil is known to have some pretty incredible benefits for the hair along with castor oil - another natural oil that is known to hydrate and nourish the hair. Find out which natural oils you should choose for a strong, thick and healthy head of hair.

Is coconut oil good for hair?

Coconut oil is high in fatty acids which penetrate deep into the hair follicles to keep hair super hydrated. Coconut oil is the best oil for hair growth, and works to nourish and hydrate dry, damaged hair. Coconut oil for hair has so many benefits, including:

• It's the best oil for hair to prevent split ends
• It repairs damaged hair
• It promotes a healthy scalp
• It protects against heat and sun damage
• It helps to prevent hair loss when used regularly.

You'll find coconut oil in our Coconut Curls shampoo bar (coming soon) which is rich in coconut derived ingredients and coconut milk - great for curly hair which absolutely loves coconut!

Benefits of castor oil on hair

Have you heard about the trend of using castor oil for hair treatments? Castor oil is rich in long-chain fatty acids which provide nourishment and nutrients to the hair follicles. Castor oil, produced from the castor bean, is used widely in skin care products as it boosts the production of collagen which leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated. In fact, castor oil is one of the key ingredients in all of our natural soap bars.

When used as an ingredient in hair products, castor oil strengthens hair strands and provides deep nourishment to the hair roots and scalp. It also acts as a deep cleanser, attracting dirt and oil to leave hair super clean and deeply nourished, and is the best hair oil for dry hair as it penetrates deep into the hair follicles. Plus, as it's a natural humectant, it keeps moisture locked in to the hair.

Best essential oils for hair growth

Certain essential oils hold some incredible benefits for the hair. In particular, peppermint and rosemary essential oils are noted for being the best oils for hair growth as they stimulate circulation on the scalp while encouraging essential nutrients that are needed for growth to reach the hair follicles. We use these effective essential oils in our Herbal Boost shampoo bars.

Lavender essential oil is also an amazing natural hair oil for hair growth, and may also help to prevent hair loss. Lavender also holds excellent antiseptic and antibacterial properties which may help to treat dandruff.