Ayurvedic medicine recommends applying oil to make hair strong and thick. Hair oiling brings life to lifeless hair. Applying oil provides essential nutrients and vitamins to the hair, which makes the hair look soft and shiny. Oiling the hair not only makes the hair soft but also provides many other benefits. Let us know what happens by oiling the hair and what is the right way of oiling the hair?
These are the benefits you get by applying oil to your hair
Applying oil to hair regularly provides nourishment which makes them stronger from the roots. Because of this, the possibility of hair breakage is greatly reduced. Massaging the scalp with oil increases blood circulation, which makes hair thicker, strengthens hair follicles and prevents breakage. Applying oil to hair improves the texture of hair. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of some oils may help prevent scalp infections and dandruff. Massaging the scalp with oil helps in relieving stress.
Method of applying oil to hair:
When hot oil is applied to the hair it also helps to seal the cuticles and keep the scalp moisturized. Take some oil in a bowl and heat it. Divide your hair into two parts and then take a little oil on the tip of your fingers and start applying it on your scalp. Gently massage the oil into the scalp in a circular motion and work your way down to the ends of the hair.
Keep these things in mind while applying oil to your hair:
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Do not use too much oil in hair. This can make your hair sticky.
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If your scalp is oily, do not apply oil on your scalp, as it can clog the hair follicles and cause irritation to the scalp.
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Do not leave the oil on for too long. This can make your hair sticky and difficult to manage.
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Do not apply oil on dirty hair. This can cause oil accumulation and irritation on the scalp.
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Do not use heat tools to dry your hair after applying oil. This can damage your hair.
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Do not comb or brush your hair immediately after applying the oil. This can cause hair breakage.
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