BENEFITS OF APPLYING OIL

 

BENEFITS OF APPLYING OIL

Applying oil to your hair at least 1 hour before you go for head bath benefits you a lot. If you can make a habit of applying oil to your hair regularly, then you will find a lot of difference in your hair, it shows you a multi-dimensional effect by increasing the tensile strength of your hair, reduces frizziness and also prevents breakage. Here are few benefits you need to know.

 

·        Acts as heat protectant:

Applying oil to your hair can protect your hair from harmful rays of sunlight by forming a protective sheath around the hair protein. The oil nourishes your hair, as we all know nourished hair are more resistant to harmful rays.

 

·        Prevents premature-greying:

The common problem which occurs in youngsters and adult is premature-greying of hair. Greying of hair is caused due to lack of certain vitamins, protein and of course it can be genetically too. The pigment melanin present in your scalp decides the colour of your hair. High amount of melanin results in dark black hair, poor amount of melanin causes greying of hair. If you make the habit of applying oil to your hair regularly, it helps to retain the colour of your hair and also gives you black shiny hair.

 

·        Reduces dandruff:

As a result of a dry scalp dandruff occurs. Dandruff causes severe itching on the scalp as a result hair breakage and hair fall occurs. The main reason for hair fall is none other than dandruff. When dandruff occurs the oil secreting glands produces low amount of natural oil which keeps the scalp nourished. You can reduce dandruff by applying oil on your scalp and massage for few minutes with your fingertips. Massaging helps the scalp nourished naturally.

 

·        Gives shine to your hair:

Every women wish to have shiny hair. Regular oiling add shine to your hair. It is the most attractive feature of healthy hair. Due to heat your hair may get damaged as a result it becomes brittle and split ends occur. Regular oiling keeps the split hair together from outside and gives shine to your hair.

 

·        Strengthens hair protein:

Hair roots are present beneath the epidermal cells. Regular oiling nourishes hair follicles and gives strength to your hair. Hair is a protein strand, applying oil helps to regain the old strength of the protein. Massaging your hair with the oil rich in vitamin E reduces brittle and frizziness nature of your hair.

 

·        Relaxation:

You can relax your mind and body by massaging your scalp and hair with lukewarm oil. It relaxes nerves in the brain and increases blood circulation to head. Apply oil to your scalp and hair and then wrap a hot towel around your head for 30 minutes. Doing so it helps to absorb more oil by the roots as a result it strengthens the roots.

 

·        Hair growth:

Regular oiling strengthens the hair roots that leads to healthy hair growth. You can sustain a healthy hair growth by making the habit of oiling your hair regularly. Hair loss occurs due to usage of chemical treatments, ironing etc., when you apply oil to your hair it acts as replenishing agent. Massaging oil on your scalp helps to open up the pores and leads to better absorption of oil by the hair roots resulting in healthy hair growth.

 

Simple tips:

Ø Make sure the oil is lukewarm while applying to your hair.

Ø Do not rub your hair with your palms, it results in breakage.

Ø Massage your scalp with the help of your fingertips for 10 minutes. It improves blood circulation in your scalp.

Ø Do not leave the oil on your scalp for more than 24 hours, it attracts dirt.

Ø Remember to wrap a hot towel after applying oil to your hair, this helps the hair to absorb more oil.

Ø At least once in a week oil your hair, but doing frequently gives you more benefits.