Coconut oil for Black Hair Growth

Tressa from Portland, OR asked:

Does coconut oil make black hair grow?

Coconut oil is definitely a treasure that black women can benefit from. When coconut oil is used regularly, it has a myriad of benefits, with hair growth being one of them! Coconut oil has been shown to aid in hair growth as well as shedding. Coconut oil replaces proteins in the hair which when deficient, hair loss is inevitable.

Coconut oil is a moisturizer that keeps the hair in it’s healthiest state. And remember moisture is key for hair retention. The lack of moisture is what prevents many black women from retaining length.

Another thing coconut oil does is stimulate the scalp when you massage with it. I suggest applying pure coconut oil a few times weekly and massaging your scalp each time you apply it. It will also contribute to healthy scalp by helping to rid it of fungus and bacteria.

Watch the hair benefit from coconut oil’s properties. I am sure with consistency, you will reap its benefits, Tressa!