How to: Hair oils

Super-light, multipurpose oil blends continue to be a rage in hair care. Here are five ways to use them.

As a pre-wash treatment

With a mix of oils like olive, almond, jojoba, argan – they’re all very nourishing for your hair. A quick, brisk massage about 15–20 minutes before you wash your hair will also improve blood circulation in your scalp.

6 Oil Nourish Extraordinary Oil, Rs 119, L'Oréal Paris

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On damp hair

A couple of pumps massaged into damp hair lengths will minimise frizz as your hair dries out.

Elixir Lavender & Olive Oil, Rs 185, Dove

As a heat protectant

A bit of oil smoothed over your hair before blow-drying or using tongs will form a barrier, protecting hair from heat damage.

Mythic Oil Rich Oil, Rs 950, L'Oréal Professionnel 

To fix flyaways

Push back baby hair from your scalp into place, or tame a windblown ponytail back to its sleek, smooth self with a dab of oil.

SP Luxe Oil Reconstructive Elixir, Rs 1,900, Wella