Achieve moisturized, shiny locks using hair oiling: try out this popular TikTok hair-care method
A traditional treatment to get thick, shiny and hydrated hair comes from the East and is very popular on the web, where many comment on the different beauty remedies they have tried.
This time, we are talking about the so-called hair slugging or hair oiling, a hair care practice that has been handed down from generation to generation. This method is used to deeply nourish hair during the night with the help of vegetable oils, which remain on the hair for hours. Read on to find out what this method is all about:
Video tutorial via @abbeyyung/TikTok
Like many other people, @abbeyyung on TikTok has tried this remedy and was thrilled with the results. So, what exactly does it consist of?
What is needed: there are many recipes, sometimes being real family secrets that expertly mix vegetable oils and other additives with essential oils or even spices. Generally, we recommend the use of sesame seed oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil and argan oil. You can research a little about each one, considering your individual needs: nourishing, combating hair loss, etc, are all factors you need to consider. Amongst the essential oils you can add, you can choose between lavender, rosemary, ylang ylang or peppermint.
Also have a sock, an elastic band (or more than one) and a towel ready.
How to proceed:
- Pour the oil (or your customized mixture, enhanced with a few drops of essential oil of your choice) into a small bowl, but without going to wild with the quantities used - just a couple of tablespoons are fine, and you will always have a chance to add more if you need to.
- Dip your fingertips in the oil and massage the roots of your hair in circular motions.
- Then move on to spread a film of oil along the length of the hair, using delicate and consistent movements.
- When all the hair has been treated with oil, gather it all up into a braid or ponytail.
- Put the entire braid or tail into a sock and secure it with an elastic band.
- Cover the bed pillow with the towel and ... go to sleep! You need to leave the treatment on for the whole night.
- The following morning, rinse your hair out with the help of a little mild shampoo, until you feel that your hair is no longer greasy.
- If your hair tends to be oily or really fine, don't overdo using this technique - limit yourself to one or two treatments a month. You can also discuss with your hairdresser about the frequency and type of oil that is best for your hair!
Have you ever tried this hair-care method?
