How to oil your hair the right way
Posted on: 13/May/2016 6:34:59 PM
Did you know that there is a right way of oiling your hair? Experts say that if not done properly, oiling can actually cause hair fall.
Oils contain important fatty acids that seal the cuticle and heal the strands from within. When done properly, oiling your hair can improve its tone and texture.However, excessive and vigorous massage can weaken the roots. Also, overdoing the oil can make your hair unnecessarily oily and obstruct the pores of the scalp. This obstruction causes folliculitis or boils.
Compared to a cold oil massage, a warm one is more effective. This is because the heat increases the blood circulation to the area. This allows the scalp to absorb the oil better. However, the oil should not be too hot.
Oiling must not be done more than once or twice a week. The oil needs to be left on for just an hour or two. Leaving it on for too long will cause the oil to run onto your skin, causing acne and pimples.
Coconut oil is the best for the hair. It is the only oil that has been proven to be easily absorbed by the hair strands. If you prefer to mix oils, a mix of coconut, sesame and amla oil, with hibiscus extract is very effective.
The myth that oiling stops greying of the hair is just that - a myth. However, a healthy hair routine goes along way in improving a lot of hair ills.
