Important Tips for Choosing Scalp Massage Oil

Important Tips for Choosing Scalp Massage Oil

Below are various tips on choosing the right scalp massage oil for a healthy scalp and lustrous hair.

• You can choose either sesame oil or almond oil as the base for vata hair. These oils help in reducing the tightness and stiffness of the scalp and are very nourishing.
• Coconut oil is best choice for Pitta type of hair as coconut oil massage slows down premature graying and thinning of the hair.
• You can use either olive or sesame oil if you have Kapha hair, olive oil helps in keeping the pores open.
• Ayurvedic oils that include hair beneficial herbs boost up the advantages of the scalp massages. These ayurvedic oils are prepared by slowly cooking the herbs with the oil, and then the oil is strained for ready to use purpose.
• Popularly used herbs in ayurvedic oils are Brahmi – good for Vata hair as it promotes hair thickness and helps in calming the nervous system and mind.
• Amalaki is beneficial for all types of hair. It has a purifying, nourishing and cooling effect on the hair. It is more beneficial for pitta type of hair. It also prevents flakes and dry scalp.
• Bhringaraj is good for pitta hair and is known as “king of stresses.” It is very nourishing for all types of hairs.
• Hibiscus helps in maintaining hair vitality and color. It also has cooling property.
• Neem (Azadirichta indica) – has cleansing and purifying properties and is good for kapha hair.
• Other beneficial herbs used in ayurvedic oils are Lavender, Rosemary and Jasmine. They help in stimulating hair follicle, promotes hair growth, conditions the scalp, slows down premature graying and thinning.