We all know that oiling hair is a solution to a number of hair problems. However, very often we miss the important point. Just oiling your hair blindly is not enough. You need to do it the right way to get all the nourishment from the hair oil. There is a procedure which tells you exactly how you should be oiling your hair.
Due to our busy daily schedule we hardly find the time to follow this process. But as you know, there are no shortcuts to get good healthy hair. If you want your hair oil to benefit your hair, you have to apply it in the right manner.
Here are some of the important steps for oiling your hair in the right way.
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Choose Hair Oil
The procedure for applying all hair oils is not the same. For example, coconut oil should be heated before application. But olive oil and almond oil are cold pressed oils. So they must be applied at room temperature.
Hot Oil Therapy
If you are using coconut, mustard, sesame or castor oil, then they can be heated. Hot oil is good for your hair because it helps to open up the pores on your scalp. Heat oil to a lukewarm temperature and then apply it on your scalp.
Steam Scalp
The basic motto of oiling your hair is that the nourishment from the hair oil must enter the hair pores. So unless your scalp pores are open, this is not possible. Take a towel dipped in hot water and wrap it around your head. You can also steam your hair for 10 minutes before you apply oil. This process will help to open up the hair pores effectively.
Massage The Scalp
It is not sufficient to just apply oil on your scalp. You must massage it vigorously. Massage the oil onto the scalp with a little force. The heat generated by the massage will open up the pores.
Give It Some Time
It takes some time for the oil to get absorbed into the scalp. So you cannot oil your hair and immediately wash it. You need to wait for at least an hour. However, it is best to keep your hair oiled overnight.
These simple steps followed while oiling your hair can help you get the best out of it. If you are applying oil on your hair, try to follow these steps. Or else, it will not serve the purpose of giving you thick lustrous hair.