How to Oil Your Hair: A Step-by-Step Guide to Healthier, Shinier Hair

You’ve been planning to take some hair care measures. Your first plan of action is to get a scalp-friendly herbal hair oil while your second step is to ensure you oil your hair regularly. The second step is more like a resolution, but the main train of thought is the process of applying oil to your hair. Have you ever thought about the process of hair oiling? Is it simply applying technique; what’s there to it?

A step-by-step guide to applying herbal hair oil to your hair

The first rule of thumb is to go easy on your hair. Why? You’ll know once you begin reading these key hair-oiling steps below.

Step 1: Loosen the knots

Before you begin oiling your hair, it’s necessary to loosen the knots in your hair. You can do this by using a hair-detangling brush. Pass the brush through your hair gently until you are sure that all the knots are removed.

Step 2: Warm your herbal hair oil

Use our Jashvanti Herbal Hair oil while performing step 2. Warm it up but not too hot otherwise it could harm your scalp. You can take small amounts of hair oil in a bowl and warm it indirectly by placing the bowl in warm water. Alternatively, you could use a microwave. The reason for warming your herbal hair oil is so that it seeps effectively into your scalp.

Step 3: Apply the herbal hair oil

Divide your hair into sections as this is a more organised way of ensuring that you apply the oil evenly across your scalp. You can use hair clips to hold each divided hair section in place. Once you have divided your hair into sections, take a small amount of oil in your fingertips and begin applying it to your scalp. You can also use a cotton pad to apply the oil to your scalp. Massage your hair in circular motions while working your way down to the tip of your hair.

Step 4: Wrap a warm towel around your hair

This is a bonus step that not many people know of or do while oiling their hair. If you want to enhance the effectiveness of oiling your hair, perform this technique. Heat a towel in hot water, squeeze the excess water, and make sure that it’s not too hot to wrap around your head. It should be considerably warm but not too hot. Cover your hair with this towel for 10 to 15 minutes to allow time for the heat to penetrate through your hair.

Overall, while applying your herbal hair oil, make sure you don’t rush it. Treat it as your me-time so that you aren’t limited to a 2-minute hair oil massage but feel good and calm in the whole process.

We wish you healthy roots and tips, and a lifetime of happy hair.

FAQs

How long do I leave oil on my hair after applying and before hair washing?

Ideally, you can leave your hair with oil for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before washing it off. However, if you have excessively dry or damaged hair, best to leave it on overnight and wash it the next morning. Alternatively, you can leave the oil on for 15 to 20 minutes if you have extremely oily hair to prevent the buildup of excessive oil on your hair.

How often should I oil my hair?

Apply herbal hair oil a few times a week if you have damaged or dry hair. Use a lightweight oil and only apply a small amount to your hair tips. Avoid your scalp in this case. However, in the case of having normal or oily hair, it’s okay to oil your hair once or twice a week based on your individual needs.