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  • Question
    Do I have to wash coconut oil out of my hair?
    Martin Nepton
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Martin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.
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    Expert Answer
    Leaving coconut oil in your hair can make it oversaturated and cause your hair to break or snap.
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    Can you wash your hair with coconut oil?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Coconut oil is a moisturizing and protecting ingredient. You may see it listed as one ingredient in a shampoo, but it is not cleansing.
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    Can you leave coconut oil in your hair all night?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can, but you should apply it to hair at least an inch away from the scalp so it doesn't clog the hair follicles.
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    Can you leave coconut oil in your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    If you have damaged hair that is medium or coarse textured, you can add a small amount of coconut oil to the ends for protection, moisture, and shine.
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    Can coconut oil ruin your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Coconut oil can potentially clog the hair follicles if it's applied directly to the scalp and not washed away. Coconut oil is nourishing, not damaging, to the hair.
  • Question
    Does chlorine get it out as well?
    Community Answer
    It will probably make your hair become brittle. Chlorine is not good for your hair. Just stick to the methods in the article.
  • Question
    Can I use lime instead of lemons?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use lime.
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    How long can I leave coconut oil in my hair? Is there such a thing as too long?
    Community Answer
    Coconut oil is best left overnight to give the best effect. If left too long, your scalp may start to smell unpleasant. Otherwise, there are no averse effects.
  • Question
    Can hairspray get it out?
    Community Answer
    No. Hairspray will only make the mess worse, so the methods above are most advisable.
  • Question
    Do I have to use powder in my hair? Can I just use dry shampoo?
    Vanessa Renee Eaves
    Community Answer
    If dry shampoo does the trick, there’s really no reason to use powder.
  • Question
    Can I use flour instead of cornstarch?
    Vanessa Renee Eaves
    Community Answer
    Flour will work, but only use it in a pinch. I can’t see it doing anything good for your scalp at all.
  • Question
    Why isn't coconut oil working for me?
    Community Answer
    Maybe you are not using it in the correct way. You can ask someone for help, or reread the article and try again.
  • Question
    I left the coconut oil in my hair for 15 hours. What should I do next?
    Community Answer
    What I do is just use an herbal shampoo like the aloe vera kind to wash off the oil. You have to rub your scalp thoroughly. Repeat this step for 2 - 3 times and dry your hair completely. If this doesn't work, use the ideas from the article.
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    Can I put coconut oil on my scalp?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. Don't rub too much in though because it takes a lot of work getting it out.
  • Question
    Can I wash coconut oil out of my hair with regular shampoo?
    Helen Bailey
    Community Answer
    Yes, but make sure to brush your hair with a wide-tooth comb when the shampoo is on your hair. Massage the shampoo into your roots well and wash your hair, making sure to get all the shampoo out.
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    Is lemon harmful to hair?
    Community Answer
    No, though lemon juice will lighten the color.
  • Question
    When doing the lemon wash, do I apply that to dry or wet hair? do I do it before or after doing the shampoo?
    Community Answer
    Do it with your hair wet and after you've applied the coconut oil. Shampoo, then coconut oil (let it soak in for 20 minutes), then lemon to rinse out.
  • Question
    How much baby oil should I use and should I wash it out?
    Community Answer
    Do not use baby oil on your hair. It is not a natural substance and will be incredibly hard to remove. If you do not have coconut oil, try using another oil that is from natural ingredients, like an olive or grapeseed oil.
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