Do you put coconut oil on wet or dry hair?
Have you ever wondered do you put coconut oil on wet or dry hair after it’s been in the shower or before completely dry?
Unfortunately, the answer is that it depends.
The “It depends” answer is the worst answer to any question.
I’m a licensed hairstylist and a mother, which is why I know it’s the best answer to this question.
If you want a healthy-looking hair, apply it on wet hair. That way, it can help your stray ends defy gravity and avoid frizz.
If you’re trying to use this for an intensive hydration treatment, it’s better to apply it dry
I’m guessing you thought it was weird when I replied with a “it depends” haha. I tend to just give elaborate responses sometimes because I don’t want to leave right away lol.
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It might have been a little confusing at first, but I was able to give you a clear answer today.
To eliminate frizz, coconut oil on damp hair. - To deeply hydrate, coconut oil on dry hair.
It’s not just about throwing a whole container of coconut oil on your hair, then waiting for the magic to happen.
No, ma’am, it has to do with how much you place on your scalp and the technique that your using.
Key things to remember when applying coconut oil to hair are that the use of hot tools can cause burn damage, as well as making it harder for the oil to soak into your scalp.
If you’re trying to learn how to apply coconut oil on your hair for whatever your goal is, then stay with me.
Because I’ll tell you:
- When it’s ideal to apply coconut oil to wet hair
How to use coconut oil as a deep hydration mask
So, you can wipe that blank face off because today you’ll have clear answers to all your questions.
WHEN IS IT IDEAL TO PUT COCONUT OIL ON WET HAIR
Remembering which style you’re going for is helpful in knowing what to do and what tools or products to use. Knowing the effects they might have will help you decide how much coconut oil to use.
This all reminds me of one of my clients that I told to use coconut oil on her wet hair to beat frizz.
While we were talking with Julia, she wasn’t fully paying attention to what I was saying.
Julia’s hair is naturally very, very greasy. When it’s humid, her bad hair day just gets worse and she ends up with frizzy hair that doesn’t stay put.
I told her to apply a few drops of coconut oil to her hair if it’s really dried out and sticky. I also suggest heating up those drops before applying them.
That’s the only thing she had to do. But, she did the opposite.
She washes with coconut oil every two days and has been doing this for about a month. After 15 days of continued use, she became angry towards me–just like if her boyfriend suggested she go to the moon.
When she told me what had happened, I was the one that wanted to go to the moon. She complained that her hair was getting sticky over nothing, and then I realized just how greasy it was. If she had slightly greased hair before, her hair was now a personification of grease and rage.
Who thinks it’s a good idea to use coconut oil as the base of an overnight mask, especially if you have super greasy hair?
Yep, I know. Julia.
If your hair frizzes up during the humidity, you can try applying a few drops of coconut oil to wet hair and then work it through from the middle through the ends
But only a little bit, and only on extremely humid days.
Do you get a lot of frizz in your hair, but your hair is not greasy?
If you absolutely hate frizz, coconut oil is a good alternative for you to try. It also has anti-frizz capabilities, which makes it perfect for the wet hair.
What if, one day, you wake up and find your hair to be unmanageable?
You can also use a few drops of coconut oil. But I should warn you about the risks.
That’s why it’s important to know what not to do when using coconut oil on hair. You might notice that your hair isn’t as shiny, greasy, or oily after using this product.
That’s normal, but that means you won’t be able to use it on a day where you just want everything (faster growth, stronger and healthy hair)
You can decide to go for shiny hair or frizzy hair. It’s just how it goes
“Another benefit of coconut oil is its potential for deep hydration. But what do you need to know about the use of these oils?”
HOW TO PUT COCONUT OIL ON DRY HAIR AS A DEEP HYDRATION MASK
You’ve likely heard a lot of people use coconut oil on their hair as an overnight treatment and you should too! It’s a perfect deliverer of moisture, helps prevent dryness and flaking, seals in color, and has even been found to help protect against damage.
But, despite it not being what you expect, be sure to do it on dry hair.
The reason is simple.
Imagine that you have a sponge and that you keep dipping it into water over and over again.
What will happen at some point?
Some sponges will stop absorbing water if you fill them up too much, since their capacity is limited. This could be a problem with wet hair as well, but it’s not necessarily the end of the world.
- When your hair absorbs water, it swells. It can’t absorb anything else, including coconut oil.
- That’s why if you put coconut oil onto wet hair, your hair cant easily absorb the nutrients of coconut oil.
- The nutrients in the oil won’t be able to get through the thinner layers of your hair because other parts of the hair are already filled with water.
- So, although you won’t get exactly what you were looking for out of the mask, it will still work to condition your hair but you won’t get the full effects of the treatment.
And you’ll be wasting time and money. What’s even worse is that your hair will continue to look weak and dry.
Wouldn’t it be great if coconut oil could give your hair the perfect texture it deserves? It can, and if you want to make the best of it, you have to give it a chance.
That being said, coconut oil is an essential fatty acid. It has a high affinity for the protein in your hair and it can penetrate to the inside of your hair because of its low molecular weight.
So, how should you apply it to your dry hair?
- Warm up some coconut oil in your hands to become a liquid before rubbing it between your hands to create a foam that you can then apply to the ends of your hair.
- You must be very careful to prep your hair properly for the coconut oil treatment because you must open your cuticles and allow enough molecules from the oils penetrate all parts of your hair.
- When applying the oil to your hair, it’s better to divide it into sections and apply it a bit at a time. This will ensure that you cover every area effectively, which is important for smoother results in the long run.
- We suggest applying more oil where you see dry, damaged areas and less where your hair is healthy.
In the beginning, I mentioned coconut oil for a wet hair mask. But there’s an exception to this — don’t use it on your wet hair.
That except is for people that have very curly, afro-type hair.
Do you know why?
This kind of hair has a quick way of reducing its water content. However, it also has a quick way of losing that water content.
So, water never makes your hair swell if you have that curly hair, so coconut oil can penetrate the outer layer of your hair perfectly fine even when it’s wet.
Conclusion:
Throughout the article i have explained Do you put coconut oil on wet or dry hair?
This is a very common question, and it has two answers. If you want to use coconut oil on your wet hair, use a quarter-sized amount when you’re blow-drying after washing.
If you want to use it on dry hair, put a tablespoon of it in your hands and mix with the rest of your hair before doing so.
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