Oiling the hair before a hair wash is an Indian practice that’s been followed for generations. Known as a champi, it is done to make the hair roots stronger, prevent greying and also provide some relaxation due to the massage. Jawed Habib, a celebrated hair expert with unisex hair salons across the country, gives out tips to oil one’s hair correctly with specific oils for different hair types in his new book ‘Hair Yoga’. Here are excerpts from the book.
There is no particular technique to apply oil. However it is important to understand certain points in order to have optimum results:
The oil should be lukewarm by slightly heating it.
Dip fingers in oil. Make a partition of your hair with your hand and apply the oil onto the scalp.
Do not just pour oil on the head. Use oil in adequate quantity only. Using too much oil will mean you’ll need to use more shampoo. Gently massage the scalp with your finger tips.
Never rub your hair with your palms as it can break. Massaging is essential as it improves blood circulation in your scalp area. It should be done for 10 to 15 minutes.
Leave the oil in your hair overnight. You can wash it off the next morning. However, it is always better to leave the oil on the scalp for a longer period of time but not more than 24 hours as then it’ll start attracting dirt, in turn it’ll make the hair weak.
Steaming your hair with a hot towel after oiling is very good as it helps hair to absorb the oil. Just wrap a hot towel over it for 10 minutes. Make sure that the towel is not too hot as too much heat can harm the hair shaft.
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Oiling should be done at least once a week but you can go ahead and do it more frequently.
Oils for Different Types of Hair
Normal Hair: This type of hair is neither greasy nor dry. It holds its style and shine. Jojoba, almond and amla oils are recommended for the normal hair type.
Dry Hair: This type of hair is very dull, tangles easily and is prone to split-ends. The oil required for this purpose is the one which stimulates the sebaceous glands in the scalp to produce more oil. Almond, jojoba, coconut, sesame, mustard, cocoa-butter oils are recommended for the dry hair type.
Oily Hair: This type of hair looks greasy which is generally because of over production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. So the type of oil that is required should be able to restore the sebaceous glands to normal. Olive, sesame, and jojoba oils are recommended for this hair type.
Dandruff Hair: Essential oils can be very effective in minimizing or halting this problem. The best essential oil for treating dandruff is tea-tree oil.
You should avoid oiling of hair if the climate is humid. Also avoid oiling when your skin texture is oily as the scalp would produce oil naturally. If you work outdoors for long hours then do not keep the hair oily as it will attract dust and cause hair fall.
So oiling of hair and scalp is an essential activity that involves the selection of right hair oil and correct way of application. Other than taking care of hair, oiling hair serves certain ancillary purposes too. It additionally contributes to relaxation, curing headache and migraine by giving relaxation.
It is helpful only if you learn how and when to use it. Oil is not the only thing that helps in hair growth. It certainly improves blood circulation and relaxes the mind but there are other important reasons and methods to improve hair growth.
Oiling tips
After oiling your hair, wrap a hot, wet towel around it for 2 to 3 minutes to get it absorbed in the scalp. But always check the temperature of the towel. Too much heat is harmful for your hair.
• If you already have oily hair, do not massage your hair with more oil.
• Mix Vitamin E in any oil and massage. It’s very good for hair.
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