Coconut Butter Penetrating Hair Shaft

[Mlight]

I read another post in which you said that coconut butter is the only oil that penetrates the hair shaft. I can't seem to find coconut butter - is coconut oil an acceptable substitute? It seems a lot more prevalent. Thank you.

[SarahVaughter]

Coconut butter and coconut oil are the same thing. At room temperature, it is in solid form (the consistency of butter but with a white color). When you heat it, it becomes oil. You can also use it for frying, it has no cholesterol but be careful not to overheat it. Just like with butter. Before you apply it to the ends of your hair, warm up a little piece in the palms of your hands to turn it into oil - it will spread much easier. You can also melt it in a microwave but use the lowest temperature for a few seconds. Do not melt the entire contents, just take a piece with a spoon, put it in a cup and briefly microwave it until it melts. You can use it on your skin too if you  like the smell of coconut.