HAIR OILS: HOW IS IT BENEFICIAL?
02/08/2021 2021-08-02 12:43HAIR OILS: HOW IS IT BENEFICIAL?
Hair Oils have been used for centuries and are a vital part of every haircare routine, regardless of hair texture and hair types. Our hair follicles already produce natural hair oil called sebum which is normal. Apart from the natural hair oil that is produced, it is important to apply oil before washing the hair. 
Applying hair oil has it’s benefits, one of the main benefits being it’s moisture effect on the scalp. Apart from that, there are numerous benefits.
BENEFITS OF USING HAIR OIL
1. Moisturization:
Similar to our skin, our scalp also tends to get dry if not moisturized well. Hair oil is the moisturization for the scalp that helps avoid dandruff and dry scaly skin.
2. Nourishment:
The proteins and minerals in hair oils help nourish the hair, which results in voluminous, luxurious and glossy hair. It also strengthens the hair follicles reducing hair fall and breakage
3. Growth and Strength:
Long hair is what most girls would desire in their teens, or many women for their special day. Though there are many options to achieve long hair such as extensions and wigs, it is not the same as having naturally long hair. It’s not an impossible task, but neither is it an easy one. It requires patience and hair oils. Similarly, those with long hair would love to have thick and strong hair that doesn’t break or fall as often. These two factors can only be achieved with hair oils. Even though it is a long wait, when you do achieve it, it will feel just as good. Oiling your hair at least twice a week an hour before you shower will increase hair growth and strength and the difference will be noticeable within 45 minutes.
4. Bye-Bye Split Ends
Everyone faces split ends and the disgusting dry ends of the hair, and the immediate step is going to a salon and trimming the hair as assumptions are that there is no other way. But there is, try applying hair oil for a month continuously by focusing mainly on the ends of the hair and here there is dryness. The split ends will disappear within a month, leaving you with healthy shiny hair. It may not be as quick as just trimming it off, but it definitely a better option than cutting the hair you spent months or even years on growing.
There are many other benefits to applying hair oil, but among those, the 4 mentioned above are the most important factors of applying hair oil. Many others face issues of having an oily scalp and applying oil over it only results in oilier hair. This is where hair textures come into play. Everyone has different textured hair, similar to that of skin. While one may have dry and coarse hair, the other may have oily hair and silky hair. It is in such cases that you need to choose the hair oil as per your hair texture. Here are the different types of hair textures and the oil perfect for it.
DIFFERENT HAIR TYPES AND TEXTURES
1. Straight Hair:
This is one of the most common hair types. When we talk about the texture of the hair, it is considerably soft and shiny when taken care of properly. Whereas, some straight hair, if thick and not taken care of properly, tends to become rough and dry.
2. Wavy Hair:
This hair type is neither curly or straight, leaving behind wavys that give a luxurious look when enhanced with the right product. Most people find hair to identify wavy hair and begin treating it like it is straight, which can also cause a significant amount of damage. For example, for those with straight hair, any comb would work perfectly well, especially small tooth combs. But it is not so for wavy hair, it is important to use a wide toothed comb as it helps detangle tangled hair without causing any damage or breakage, because of its waves. Wavy hair is smooth and soft, but is prone to more split ends than straight hair.
3. Curly Hair:
Curly hair though not very common, it is the one that is desired by many in the current trend of 2021. However, maintaining curly hair can be one of the most difficult and complicated processes and it requires a lot of attention and products in order to maintain the curls in place. If this hair type isn’t taken care of properly, it will tend to get coarse, rough and dry very quickly, leaving behind tangled and unpleasant curls.
4. Coiled:
Coiled hair is the rarest hair type and similar to curly hair, it is very hard to maintain and requires a lot of moisture in order to hold onto the coils.
DIFFERENT HAIR OILS AND BENEFITS
1. Almond Hair Oil:
A well known hair oil that helps with moisturising the scalp and keeping away any fungal formation during the summer that is caused due to sweat. This ahri oil also helps nourish the hair from any split ends and roughage.
Best for: Straight hair; Wavy hair.
2. Olive Hair Oil:
Though this hair oil may not be very easily available in our departmental store, they can be purchased online. This is the best hair oil for those with dandruff and damaged hair. It helps restore the glow of the hair and reduces dandruff significantly without causing a greasy look.
Best for: Curly hair; Wavy hair
3. Argan Hair Oil:
Similar to that of the olive hair oil, it is mostly available online. This hair oil benefits hair growth, dandruff, lices, split ends and so on. But most of all, it helps control thick and frizzy hair. It also helps restore thickness and reduces hair fall significantly.
Best for: Coiled hair; Straight Hair, Curly hair
4. Coconut Hair Oil:
Most commonly and easily available hair oil. To be honest, it is the only hair oil that suits all hair types. It helps nourish, grow, strengthen, restore and maintain all hair types. It is also used in hair serums specifically for curly hair as it also helps maintain luxurious curls as they are.
Best for: All hair types and textures.
Hair oils have been in the world for centuries, though they are being used by many in different forms such as hair serums and diy skin moisturizers, they are being forgotten for their benefits on the hair. The best part about hair oils is that they also cool down our body system during summer. Always make time to oil your hair, at least twice a week, and massage it into your scalp. This is also a stress reliever for many.
