How often should you oil your scalp?
Oiling your scalp before your wash day is a highly recommended practice. The combination of applying a high-quality scalp oil (like our Scalp Elixir) plus the head massage during and after applying the oil helps your hair follicles function at their optimal level. But how often should you be scalp oiling? How long should you leave it on for? All this and more will be answered in this article. Let’s dive in!
How often should you be scalp oiling?
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If you are dealing with scalp issues like itchiness, dryness and hair loss we recommend that you practice scalp oiling 2-3 times a week. |
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If you are looking to maintain the overall health of your scalp, then you can apply a scalp oil once a week. |
Rules of scalp oiling with the Scalp Elixir
- Do not leave it on for longer than overnight. Oil is sticky in nature. If you apply a scalp oil for a full day, you are going to encourage dust to stick to your scalp which defeats the purpose as it will cause other problems
- Do not brush your hair after scalp oiling (brush it before). Brushing your hair after scalp oiling can cause hair breakage.
- Less is more. Do not drown your scalp in oil. The Scalp Elixir is a concentrated, high-quality formula so a little goes a long way
- Don’t do a tight hairstyle after applying the Scalp After scalp oiling and the massage, your hair follicles will be relaxed, tying your hair tightly will cause too much strain encouraging breakage. A lose braid is perfect if you want to tie it up.
- Don’t massage too vigorously. This can cause hair breakage
- Shampoo twice. This is not a rule specific to scalp oiling or to our product. We always recommend shampooing twice whenever you wash your scalp/hair to ensure that your scalp is clean and fresh.
Elevate your scalp oiling routine
- Apply your scalp oil at night. There is research out there, which we highlight in an article here, that since your body goes into a reparative mode in the evening and night, it is best to apply the Scalp Elixir for overnight use
- Give yourself a 2–3-minute massage after applying the oil. Put on a short YouTube video or podcast and the time will pass quickly.
- Be consistent. Scalp oiling once a month really isn’t going to do much for you especially if you are trying to solve a scalp issue. Stick to a scalp oiling routine and you'll surely see the benefits.
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