QuoteReplyTopic: oiling hair Posted: July 19 2004 at 11:35am
i have a question. i've read a lot about oiling hair. but some say you must massage it into scalp to stimulate growth, while others insist you never put oil on the roots, as it will make hair heavy and greasy. who is right? which should i do? or does it depend on which type of hair, because mine is thick. please help.
No, it doesn't depend on the hair type. No, you should not oil your scalp for a leave-in treatment.
Normally you shouldn't put oil on your scalp because it disrupts the acid mantle (your scalp has a pH of 4.5-5.5, somewhere around there, and shampoos are acidic to keep it that way) The acid mantle on your scalp is antimicrobial and prevents fungi from growing. If you oil the scalp, it could cause an imbalance.. leading to itching or other problems, or a massive scalp breakout, depending on the oil you're using. Coconut oil tends to cause breakouts, while jojoba does not.
THE EXCEPTION: If you're going to oil your scalp, be sure to do it as a pre-wash treatment and shampoo it out thoroughly after letting the oil soak.
Normally you shouldn't put oil on your scalp because it disrupts the acid mantle (your scalp has a pH of 4.5-5.5, somewhere around there, and shampoos are acidic to keep it that way) The acid mantle on your scalp is antimicrobial and prevents fungi from growing. .
can u plz tell me what is the difference between dandruff and fungi?
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