Hair oiling is a treatment that requires one simple step: applying an oil that matches your hair porosity.

Hair oiling is highly popular in the Orient countries. The treatment is offered by every reputable hair salon.

You can oil hair on your own, which is definitely more comfortable version of oiling. It is an extremely simple thing that can become a beautifying ritual as well as form of relaxation after a busy day or week.

Hair oiling can be performed in a few ways. Generally, there is one simple rule which says: the longer you keep the oil on hair, the better the effects are. If your hair is very stressed and you struggle with hair loss, you shouldn’t avoid applying the oil to the scalp. It will be beneficial for the hairdo if you massage the scalp while oiling. On the other hand, if you just want to nourish the hair, protect it from damage, take care of cuticles, deliver proper moisture, bounce and lustre – you can choose any other hair oiling method (there are also the ones that don’t require oiling the scalp).

Here are top hair oiling methods:

  1. Overnight oiling – apply the oil to dry or damp hair, massage into hair and scalp, leave-in for the night. Wash the oil off in the morning with a mild shampoo.
  2. Oiling for several hours – shorter version of overnight oiling. The difference is the time you leave the oil in. Depending on how much time you have, it can be 30 minutes, an hour, two hours… Always remember to wash the oil off.
  3. Oiling with a conditioner – add a few drops of the oil to a hair conditioner and apply the mixture to hair.
  4. Oiling after washing – apply the oil from mid-lengths to ends, leave-in. It facilitates styling and shields from heat while blow-drying.
  5. Dry hair oiling – apply the oil to dry hair (also from mid-lengths; or exclusively to tips). Don’t rinse the oil. Let it work as a shine-boosting and beautifying product.
  6. Oiling in form of a spray – very gentle form of nourishing. Mix the oil with water or herbal infusion; pour the mixture to an atomiser bottle. Spray it onto hair any time you want; even several times a day.

What are hair benefits of oiling?

Hair oiling is better than widely available drug store masks and conditioners. There is no other product that will provide hair with such a deep repair. If you choose an oil that matches your hair porosity, it can work wonders and eliminate all hair problems. Regular hair oil treatment can:

  • bring out natural hair colour
  • prevent hair loss
  • prevent loss of density
  • moisturise hair
  • slow down hair ageing
  • slow down greying
  • contribute to quicker hair growth
  • strengthen hair
  • stop brittleness and protect hair ends from damage
  • control processes on the scalp
  • enhance hair bulbs
  • keep hair from getting greasy
  • stop dehydration of scalp
  • shield from heat styling
  • guarantee beautiful looks and softness

Hair oiling should be done at least once a week. It is a good idea to apply the oil to scalp as well.

Hair oil is a multitasking and versatile product. It can excellently replace lots of cosmetics. Many women who have tried hair oils use them both in hair and scalp treatment, and also as a styling primer for daily care, hair conditioner, hair ends serum and shine-boosting product. Variety of cosmetics in one product? Hair oil!