I have curly long hair. By dyeing and heating air it was totally dry and hardly still be saved. Fortunately, I've heard of this oil. Coconut oil has to be warmed slightly, below 25 degrees, it is fixed. Evening massaged into dry hair and washed out in the morning. A great result! Even after washing you can rub a little heated coconut oil to the hair ends. The hair can be then easier to comb and get a wonderful shine. Coconut oil is also well applicable for dry skin. Even the facial skin can be perfectly maintain it - just try. I deliberately picked virgin organic coconut oil. The amount of coconut oil I bought from the same company but in our health food store much cheaper. I can not write anything about the actual use in the kitchen, because I have not tried it.