Its important to use only natural oil avoid perfumed oils. The application of oil with a right massage helps to stimulate blood circulation to the hair follicles. Its the massage more than the oil that is beneficial..
Oils have their own particular benefits and properties - you can choose the one which is easily available.
Always warm the oil and then apply with a piece of cotton by sectioning the hair.
Olive oil - helps to restore the natural acid mantle of the scalp and keeps it healthy.
Castor oil - restores the health of the hair that has suffered damage due to the use of chemical dyes, perm, lotions or over use of hair dryers.
Pure coconut oil - is the most commonly used oil in our country. It improves the texture of hair and help hair growth. A pinch of camphor added to coconut oil and applied on hair helps to prevent infections and lice infestation.
Mustard oil contains sulphur which protect the scalp from bacterial & fungal infection.
Make your own tonic oil
To a bottle of oil, add fenugreek (methi) seed, a pinch of camphor and red hibiscus leaves. Let is stand for 10-15 days and then use to massage your hair.