Common Mistakes You Make When Oiling Your Hair: Stop Doing These Six Things For Better Hair Health and Growth

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We are all familiar with the magical ability of hair oiling, and is often identified as an unskippable part of a healthy Indian haircare routine. Massaging your hair with oil has many visible benefits that go way beyond nourishing the tresses — it improves blood circulation in the scalp, diminishes hair fall, boosts hair growth, soothes the muscles, and even eases anxiety and stress. But here are some common hair-oiling mistakes you should avoid for better hair health and growth.

Don’t leave the oil overnight.

You might be encouraged or tempted to leave the oil on your hair overnight. But you would be surprised to know that this oiling method might cause more harm to your tresses than good. Leaving oiled hair overnight can clog your pores and attract grime and dirt. Instead, oil your roots and leave them for 3 to 4 hours before you rinse your tresses.

Don’t apply oil to an oily scalp.

Oily scalp and oily hair never go well together! Even if your tresses are dry, but your scalp is oily, applying oil can further clog the pores. Instead, you should consider applying aloe vera gel to soften your mane and soothe your scalp without making it clumpy or greasy.

Don't oil your strands if you have dandruff.

If you are troubled by dandruff problems, oiling your scalp will only aggravate the dry buildup. You should consider using hair care products that are specially designed to treat dandruff. Apart from that, you may also apply homemade hair masks to hydrate your scalp.

Don't comb your strands after oiling.

You may already know this—combing wet or oiled hair can cause breakage—owing to the sensitive state of your hair. Brush through your strands only before oiling, or do it while you have a hair conditioner on.

Don't oil your tresses if you are experiencing hair fall.

Unlike what many people believe, oiling your scalp may not always nurture your hair—especially when you are dealing with excessive hair fall. If a dry scalp is causing hair fall, only then oiling would be helpful.

Don't go overboard with the hair massage.

Doing too much is always bad. Massaging your scalp for too long might weaken or break your hair and even alter your hair’s texture. Furthermore, massaging too much can tangle your tresses, causing knots and leading to more breakage.

Avoid these mistakes to care for your hair better.