In a world of countless celebrity beauty brands and social media filters, self-care can get overwhelming.
Thebenefits of using hair oilare numerous, promising everything from curl rejuvenation to glossy shine.
Alternatively, products containing argan oil are thought to help with hair loss (viaHealthline).
Specifically,Healthlinecredits this beauty practice to Ayurvedic medicine.
Dr. Gupta recommends starting with a clean scalp, otherwise the oil won’t properly absorb.
Next, it’s helpful to heat the product over hot water, perStyleCraze.
In a pinch, a pop in the microwave will also do the trick.
Warm oil penetrates more deeply into your scalp and roots, leading to better results.
Massage the heated oil into your head in gentle, circular motions.
As explained by Dr. Gupta, rubbing vigorously has the potential to damage your hair (via Vogue).
To avoid breakage, use just your fingertips.
At the end of the massage, you’ll be left with plenty of oil residue on your hands.
Healthline recommends running it through the rest of your hair, moisturizing the ends as well as the roots.
Once finished, complete the process by covering your newly-nourished hair and waiting a night before shampooing and rinsing.
However, Vogue and StyleCraze say you could wash just one to two hours after your scalp massage.
“There is no rule here,” reassures Gohara.
“Some may need to hydrate once a week while others may need to every day.”
However, frequency should also depend on how often you wash your hair.
