There’s nothing like a weekly hair-oiling ritual to reset your system while communicating deep, loving, self-care to your own heart. So I wanna share with you some of my favorite herbs and tips for oiling your luscious locks!
How to Prep for Oiling Your Hair:
- Use a dosha-appropriate, high quality oil like sesame oil for Vata hair, coconut oil for Pitta hair, and olive oil for Kapha hair. To simplify, use the Banyan hair oil (use code below for a discount) which is an amazing hair formulation and the one I personally use!
- You want the oil warm, not too hot. I like to warm my oil by filling up the sink with warm water and placing the bottle of oil in the sink to warm for a few minutes.
Hair Oiling Instructions:
- Begin to massage the oil into your scalp using your hands. Make sure to cover the entire scalp while massaging your head for circulation and stimulation of marma points. End by pulling a little bit of oil through the length of your hair.
- Leave the oil on for a few hours or overnight. You may need to wrap your head in a towel you don’t mind getting oil-stained or laying down a designated oiling towel over your pillow for sleep.
- Give your hair a full wash after letting the oil sit overnight. It might take a double wash to fully cleanse the oil out.
Pro tip for rinsing: Try shampooing/scrubbing your DRY (still oily) hair before getting into the shower and getting your hair wet for optimum scrubbing results!
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