✅ 1. Hair Oil Before a Shower (Pre-Wash Treatment)

This is the best and most recommended way to use hair oil.

Why use oil before washing?

• Deeply nourishes and strengthens hair

• Reduces breakage during shampooing

• Protects hair from harsh cleansers

• Helps soften dry, damaged, or frizzy hair

• Promotes hair growth if massaged into the scalp

How to do it:

1. Apply oil to dry or slightly damp hair

2. Massage scalp 3–5 minutes

3. Coat mid-lengths and ends

4. Leave for 30 minutes to 2 hours (or overnight for extra repair)

5. Wash hair as usual

Best oils for before shower:
Coconut, castor, olive, fenugreek, rosemary (diluted), mustard, avocado.

This method is ideal for hair growth, repair, and moisturization.

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⭐ 2. Hair Oil After a Shower (Leave-In Oil)

Use this only if you are applying lightweight oils and in very small amounts.

Why use oil after washing?

• Controls frizz

• Adds shine

• Seals moisture into the hair

• Makes hair smooth and soft

• Helps define curls

How to apply after shower:

1. Towel-dry hair

2. Take 1–3 drops of oil

3. Rub palms together

4. Apply only to mid-lengths and ends (never the scalp!)

Best oils for after shower:
Argan, jojoba, grapeseed, sweet almond, lightweight hair serums.

Do not use heavy oils (coconut, castor, olive) as leave-ins — they will make your hair greasy and cause buildup.

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⭐ Which Method Should You Use?

✔ Dry, frizzy, damaged hair:

Use oil before and after (light oil after).

✔ Oily scalp:

Oil before the shower only, once every 10–14 days.

✔ Curly/natural hair:

Both methods work — use light oils after the shower for moisture sealing.

✔ Fine, thin hair:

Use oil before the shower only to avoid weighing hair down.

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