Blake Lively's Secret Ingredient For Luscious Locks

How does she keep her hair so shiny?!


Winter weather is enemy No. 1 for your hair. The bitter cold can dry out your roots—not to mention leave you with split ends. So how does a starlet like Blake Lively keep her locks looking fresh despite the freezing temps? One word: "oil." In a recent interview with The Cut, Blake revealed that she uses coconut oil to keep her hair healthy—a trick she picked up from her mom. 

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Oil is one of the best things you can put on you hair—especially when it feels weak from indoor heating and blistery cold weather, says hairstylist Kattia Solano, owner of the Butterfly Studio Salon in New York City. 

This natural beauty product strengthens your locks and keeps them hydrated. Many professionals recommend argan, camellia, avocado—and of course—coconut oil, all of which pack tons of nourishing ingredients like vitamin E, vitamin A, and saturated fatty acids.

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"From what I've seen, the people who should really use these oils need a good moisturizer and reparative treatment," says Solano. In practice, it's a pretty easy beauty routine. Simply dab a few drops into your hair—too much will leave your locks greasy— and run it through to your tips. Blow dry to help your hair soak up the nutrients, and you're done!

But wait—your hair isn't the only part of your body oils can perfect. Check out how you can use this beauty secret for a clear complexion, strong nails, and smooth skin. Yes, it's THAT amazing.

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