Coconut oil is a great alternative to vegetable or olive oil when making dishes with a sweet or exotic flair, like this curry pumpkin soup. Wanna know what else it can effectively substitute? Your expensive deep conditioner. The fatty acids in coconut oil make it a great conditioner for both your hair and scalp. It's long been used as a beauty product by Polynesian cultures, and now it's your turn to give it a go.
Melt 2 teaspoons of coconut oil by placing a small cup in a bowl of hot water. Massage the melted oil into your scalp and strands, comb to distribute, and put your hair into a bun and under a shower cap. Leave in for at least an hour or overnight. After shampooing to rinse the oil out, you should be able to feel a noticeable difference.
