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This article was co-authored by Mindy Nguyen. Mindy Nguyen is a Holistic Cosmetologist and the Owner and Founder of Mai Blossom Organic Salon, an organic hair salon in San Diego, California. With more than 35 years of experience in the beauty industry, she specializes in combining Eastern philosophies with Western science to provide organic hair coloring and holistic hair styling.
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Applying oil to the hair before washing is important as it prevents drying of the hair because of the shampoo being used. Here are few tips to oil your hair effectively.
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1Choose an oil which you want to apply; coconut, olive, castor, etc.
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2Warm the oil slightly. Do not heat it too much or you'll burn your hand or scalp.Advertisement
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3Dip your finger tips in the warm oil and apply the oil to the roots of the hair in circular motion.[1]
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4Do this to the entire scalp.
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5After applying oil to the entire scalp, apply oil to the rest of the hair till the tips.
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6Applying oil to the tips is important as it prevents split ends.[2]
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7Massage the scalp with finger tips (don't use nails) for 10 minutes to improve circulation.
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8Leave the oil for at least an hour before washing it off. Leaving the oil overnight is even better.[3]
- If you are leaving the oil overnight, make sure your hair is covered with a plastic shower cap and wash your hair the next morning.
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9Wash off the oil completely with shampoo.
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QuestionHow do I make my straight hair look softer and silkier? Is Tresemme a good conditioner to use?Community AnswerIt isn't bad, but Matrix Mega Sleek is great and doesn't leave a build-up on the scalp like other brands.
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QuestionHow do I stop my hair from falling out naturally?Community AnswerGet a grip on how you brush your hair. Use hair ties made of fabrics, and make your hair root stronger by doing yoga for hair loss. Overall, eat healthy, exercise, reduce stress, and get enough sleep.
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QuestionHow do I oil my hair if I have dandruff?Community AnswerAloe vera on your scalp can help significantly. Put lots of it on your scalp for about twenty minutes and then shampoo and condition like normal.
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