How to oil your hair the Ayurvedic way
Warm oil, the right massage and how long to leave it — a 10-minute ritual that actually works.
21 Oct 20261 min read
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Champi — a warm oil head massage — is one of the oldest hair rituals in South Asia. Done right, it strengthens roots and relaxes you before sleep.
Step by step
- 1
Warm 2 teaspoons of oil by standing the bottle in hot water.
- 2
Part your hair into sections and apply oil to the scalp, not just the lengths.
- 3
Massage with your fingertips in small circles for 5–10 minutes.
- 4
Leave it for at least an hour — overnight is best.
- 5
Wash with a herbal shampoo; you may need two rounds.
💡 Tip
Don't overdo it: 2–3 times a week is plenty. Oiling every day can clog the scalp.
Which oil?
Hair fall: Bhringraj or onion oil.
Dry, frizzy hair: virgin coconut oil.
Dandruff: add a few drops of kalojira oil to coconut oil.
