Coconut Oil

Purchased: Amazon.com

Price: $8.72

Size: 16 oz.

The Good
The best part about Coconut Oil is that it actually penetrates the hair shaft! Routine hair washes can create protein loss and damage the hair, which is why a pre-poo or hot oil treatment using coconut oil is your hair's best friend. Coconut oil also decreases the amount of swelling it undergoes during the wash process which in turn puts stress on the hair. This also typically leads to damage, breakage, and split ends.

The Bad
Those with very porous hair may discover that coconut oil penetrates too much into the hair shaft which causes problems like frizz, greasiness, or even limp hair. If you apply this oil and your hair becomes dry afterwards that means your hair already had plenty of protein.

Overall
Coconut oil is a great buy with too many amazing benefits to pass up. It is worth experimenting with since you can even add it to your conditioner or shampoo. For even more benefits leave it in your hair overnight and wash out in the morning. I find that it leaves my hair extra soft when I use it as a leave-in along with other products. For more about coconut oil go here.