HOW TO OIL YOUR SCALP
· Wash and deep condition your hair
· Do your regular LOC or LCO moisturising method
· Using a rat tail comb or your fingers, part your hair from the front to the back
· Apply the oil along the scalp where you have parted the hair
· Rub the oil into the scalp
· Move onto section by parting the hair again and applying the oil to the scalp then rubbing the oil in
· When parting your hair, start at one side of your head and repeat the parts all over the head to the other side of your head
· Once all the oil has been applied to your scalp, rub the oil into your hair also
· Then give yourself a head massage to stimulate the blood circulation allowing for increased hair growth
BENEFITS OF OILING YOUR SCALP
1. Adds vitamins, minerals and fatty acids to your hair
2. Stimulates hair follicles to promote growth
3. Seals in moisture
4. Allows moisture to spread from the scalp to your roots
5. Helps with dry scalp and dandruff by hydrating the hair
6. Helps strengthen your roots
7. Helps thicken your hair
8. Helps reduces frizz and adds shine to your hair
9. Stimulates blood circulation
10.Helps fight against bacteria and scalp infections
11.Protects your scalp from adverse weather conditions by creating a protective layer
12.Reduces itchiness and inflammation keeping the scalp healthy
DISADVANTAGES OF OILING YOUR SCALP
1. Can make your hair look greasy if oiled too much as your hair naturally produces its own oil called sebum from the sebaceous gland
2. Too much oil can cause build up so moderate how often you oil your scalp and wash your hair to prevent this – recommend 2 to 3 times per week to maintain healthy hair
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