Old Indian ritual for shiny hair

When it comes to full, perfectly moisturised, shiny hair, the tutorials posted on TikTok over the past few months have all – or almost all – focused on the benefits of hair oiling.

This traditional Indian technique harnesses the power and benefits of oil-based treatments to optimise haircare for locks worthy of the most glamorous red carpets.

Like fashion, the beauty world is an eternal process of renewal, by which each generation rediscovers the rituals of the past.

In other words, social media users regularly go wild for techniques that proved their worth several millennia ago.

This is once again the case with hair oiling, a beauty ritual that originated in India.

The technique has been doing the rounds on social networks, including TikTok, for several years, to the point of accumulating over 1.5 billion views (and almost 25 million for #hairoilingtreatments).

So what is hair oiling? Quite simply, it’s a hair oil treatment that can be left on for a few hours or overnight, to leave your hair shiny, thick and moisturised.

The technique is also said (but not proven) to enhance hair regrowth and prevent it from falling out.

All these promises make this beauty ritual a must for those who want to put an end to dry, brittle hair or hair that’s lacking in vitality. All you need to do is choose one or more oils suited to your hair type and needs.

While ready-to-use formulas exist, you can opt for:

► Coconut oil for nourished, shiny hair;

► Jojoba oil for shiny, supple, less oily hair;

► Borage oil to stimulate growth; and even

► Olive oil to soothe the scalp.