Why I Still Oil My Scalp (Even Though It Produces Sebum)

Scalp care is an important a part of pure hair care. Sometimes we are likely to give attention to the well being of our strands and neglect paying shut consideration to scalp well being and upkeep.

Lately there’s been plenty of speak within the pure hair group about sebum, which is an oily/waxy matter produced by the sebaceous glands. Sebum lubricates the pores and skin and hair with a purpose to preserve it from drying out. Sebum (is meant to) work its approach down the hair shaft and lubricate your strands. Because of this, many naturals select to not oil their scalps as a result of they discover it isn’t essential, because of sebum manufacturing.

It wasn’t till after years of oiling my scalp that I discovered some naturals discover it counter-productive or pointless. After giving these theories some critical thought and re-examining my very own hair routine, I determined that oiling my scalp continues to be a particular do for me. Here’s why:

1. Sebum’s cool and all, however…

It’s not sufficient. Despite a wholesome washing & moisturizing routine, I nonetheless discovered that my scalp would develop into barely itchy at occasions when I didn’t oil it. No one likes a dry scalp: it appears to be like and feels completely horrible. So regardless that the sebum is there, I nonetheless suppose it wants a bit of help.

2. It feels good.

If you’ve put oil in your scalp earlier than, you understand how superb it feels! It’s calming and soothing, and it offers my scalp a much-needed enhance after taking down a mode. It’s like a particular deal with on the finish of the day and I discover that I really stay up for it.

3. I’m a protecting styling queen.

When your hair’s in field braids 80% of the time (like mine), oiling your scalp is your greatest pal. After moisturizing my scalp with a spritz, I all the time comply with up with an oil. I do that just a few occasions per week; it retains me from having to moisturize each day and helps protect the hair beneath.

4. Scalp massages.

I all the time use oil to facilitate my scalp massages. I’ve tried doing them with out an oil and let’s simply say I severely thought I was about to begin a hearth in my head. The oil aids in stimulating the scalp and for me, is a essential step in my wholesome hair progress journey.

5. It works for me.

I don’t oil my scalp everyday- normally 3x per week. I’ve been pure for five years now. I’ve made plenty of errors and I’ve discovered from all of them. My hair is now the longest, thickest, and healthiest it’s ever been. So I know very nicely now to not try to repair one thing that isn’t damaged simply because it labored for another person. As lengthy because it continues to be useful to my hair, oiling my scalp will all the time be aside of my routine.

If you do select to grease your scalp, listed below are just a few tricks to comply with:

Do you oil your scalp?