Applying (coconut or any other) oil to the hair/scalp- how is it benificial?

Question

oiling the hair used to be an age old beauty tradition, in India, esply in Kerala. other than making the hair more controllable, does it serve any other purpose? for eyes? for brain? etc. I wish to hear a scientific answer.

Answer 1

My views are :
1. Oil is only helpful in grooming hair.
2. For things like nourishment it would be far better to eat and drink well.
3. Some people have natural oil in scalp that takes care of what is required, others do not.
4. There are many other hair grooming products available that are not as messy.

Answer 2

The best way to apply coconut oil to your hair is immediately after a shower or bath, when the hair is still wet. It should not still be dripping wet, but more than slightly damp. It doesn't matter whether the coconut oil is liquid or solid (pure coconut oil solidifies at less than 76 degrees F, but it's still perfectly good). Take a small amount (about a half teaspoon for long hair, less for shorter hair) and put it in your palm. Rub your hands together and begin the application at the ends of your wet hair, using your oily fingers to distribute it evenly and lightly. The trick is to use just enough so that the oil will penetrate the hair, without leaving an oily or greasy look. Use more at the ends, less in the middle and very little, if any at the roots. Don’t use any oil near the roots if you want to avoid the greasy look. You can alwayz use it at night.it will get in ur scalp better.but always apply a shower mask on ur head. regards

Answer 3

Yes adding moisture to your hair, will stop your hair from breaking off and looking dull. When you message the oil into your scalp, this will help promote hair growth.

Answer 4

Have a few Indian fren's mum's that does it.Seems like coconut oil helps makes the hair more shiny too! Much healthier n i tink it induces hair growth too.No other purposes that i know of.

Answer 5

I am not a scientist but just like how we moisturize our face and body after taking a shower it would also be beneficial to oil our scalp. This will prevent dry, itchy scalp.

Answer 6

I don't know about oils but eggs really work for your hair. It gets shinny and soft and before you wash it out you can use it as a styling gel because it hardens like really good hairspray. But don't just think me crazy just do it.

Answer 7

I use pure coconut oil for my hair. I really love it. It keeps my hair moisturized and healthy.

Answer 8

it will give nourishment