Benefits of oil massage

 

OIL MASSAGE:

Massaging your hair and scalp with beneficial

 oils is an age-old secret known by Indian women

 for healthy lustrous hair. Regular oil massages

 have several proven direct and indirect benefits

for the scalp and hair, including increased circulation, deep conditioning, relaxation, decreases stress, and more.

 

Benefits of oil massage

 Boosts hair growth

Hair is made of protein and as such, needs sufficient vitamins and other nutrients to grow well. Hair oil acts as a replenishing agent, giving your hair the nourishment it needs. Moreover, massaging oil into the scalp helps open the pores and facilitates better oil absorption. Regular oil massages help reverse the damaging effects of chemical and other hair treatments, boost blood circulation, strengthens roots, and promotes hair growth. Oil works not only by reducing hair fall but also reviving and regenerate hair.

Strengthens hair

 

Limp, flat hair, extreme dryness or excess greasiness, split ends, and hair breakage are all signs of weak roots. Common reasons for weakened roots include cold temperatures, poor diet, heat from styling tools, certain hair products, etc. While it's normal to lose 100-150 hair strands a day, if you're experiencing more hair fall, regular oil massage can greatly benefit you. Oil massage boosts blood circulation in the scalp, facilitating the easy transfer of nutrients to the roots. Hair oils also unclog pores on the scalp, promoting root health and hair growth.

 

Protects hair shaft

Hair is naturally hydrophobic or water-repelling, due to the natural oils being produced in the scalp. While natural oils serve to keep the hair strands moisturised and nourished, weather changes, chemical hair products, heat tools, pollution, chlorinated water, and a host of other factors wreak havoc on hair health and make it dry, dehydrated, and coarse. Limp and lifeless looking hair is normally porous because its outer protective layer has been damaged. Humidity or washing hair causes water molecules to penetrate the shaft and make hair strands expand or swell up. Since the outermost layer of the hair strand, called cuticle, cannot expand like the inside layers, it ends up curling outward, forming an uneven and scaly texture instead of being smooth. Oiling hair regularly protects the hair shaft by making it hydrophobic, preventing water molecules from penetrating it and causing damage.

 

 

Adds shine and lustre to your locks

Luscious shine is one of the most attractive features of healthy hair. Hair oil boosts shine by making the hair shaft hydrophobic, which prevents the outer cuticle from swelling and forming a scaly texture. A smooth and shiny cuticle contributes to shining, healthy hair. Heat damage causes hair to become brittle and develop split ends. Regular oil massage can treat split ends and nourish hair from the inside out to keep hair looking shining and gorgeous.

Prevents infection

When skin pores on the scalp clog, it can lead to minor to major problems like irritation to bacterial or fungal infections. Infections can further lead to dandruff and also provide a suitable growth environment for hair lice, resulting in hair loss. Note that there are good bacteria present on your scalp at all times, and that regular oiling with natural anti-bacterial ingredients like honey can nourish the scalp and keep infections at bay. If you notice your scalp is tender in places or has developed red spots, consult a dermatologist right away.

 

 

Prevents dandruff

Dandruff is the major cause of hair fall

 and weather changes and pollution play a role

 in worsening the situation. Dandruff results

from a dry scalp, causing itching, damage to

 roots, hair breakage and hair fall, and also

 providing lice with a suitable growth environment. Dandruff is essentially dead skin cells, often affecting individuals with an excessively dry scalp, the dryness itself, arising from the sebaceous glands present on the skin producing little to no natural oil. Regular oil massage can not only keep the scalp nourished, but also help oil glands produce sufficient natural oil. Note that excess oil can also hinder growth by clogging pores, so wash off with mild shampoo to achieve a balance that works for your hair.

Prevents greying

Premature hair greying is a common problem seen in youngsters and adults today. It usually arises due to lack of vitamins and protein in food. That being said, there are several reasons that contribute to premature greying, one of them being genetic predisposition. Just as melanin present in the skin lends it its colour, so does it for hair. The higher the concentration of melanin, the darker the hair colour; lack of melanin causes greying. Regular oil massage helps retain the colour of your hair. Since oil also forms a protective sheath around hair strands, they are protected from pollution and UV rays which can otherwise contribute to hair lightening.

 

Relaxes mind and body

Massaging scalp with lukewarm oil facilitates blood circulation and soothes capillaries and nerves. Oil massage relaxes your mind and body, alleviates stress, and boosts mood. Since stress is a contributor to hair loss, regular oil massage can boost hair growth. Research also suggests that it improves eyesight!