What is the use of hair oil?

Answer 1

I live in a community where many people use hair oil, in my extended family some do and some don't. There is no difference to thickness, growth of hair between the dos and the dont's. I see very little benefit in using hair oil in a place with frequent sand and dust storms - the dust just sticks more easily to your hair and you get a rapid build up of dirt in it. Those who don't use hair oil have a condition of hair just the same as those who do, only their hair stays cleaner longer. The hair oil users stain the walls if they lean their heads against them, stain cushions and pillows, and some hair oils, the cheaper ones, have an objectionable smell. Hair oil, such as neem, may be useful for a short term (as in a couple of hours or so) for dry scalp conditions or very dry hair, but as an all day, regular application ,I see no benefit.