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If the ingredient list on your shampoo reads like a smoothie order, that’s a good thing. Coconut, aloe vera, and other natural extracts are packed with exactly what your hair needs. Here’s what each can do for you.

TEXT MOLLY LONGMAN

Strengthen strands, smooth frizz, and condition dry ends with coconut oil. ALOE If you have scalp issues, like dandruff or itchiness, then aloe may be your antidote. “It is marvelously moisturising and soothing,” says Elham Eghbali, a cosmetic chemist in Germany. The succulent’s gel has anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in amino acids and polysaccharides, all of which can help calm an irritated scalp. Simply scoop a bit of gel from the inside of an aloe leaf and apply it to your damp scalp pre-shampoo. Another easy way to give your head a dose: After you shampoo, massage a soothing, moisturising anti-dandruff conditioner into your roots, then wait a few minutes before you rinse. COCONUT OIL You may already use this tropical-smelling salve to grease a pan or hydrate your lips. If you don’t…

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