1. Oil your scalp consistently, and do it right
Oiling is the one hair habit most Indian households already have, and the one most people do incorrectly. The point of oiling is not to coat the hair shaft in oil for hours. It's to stimulate circulation in the scalp, which directly affects follicle health and hair growth. Warm the oil slightly, coconut or sesame both work, and use your fingertips to massage the scalp in small circular motions for five to seven minutes. That massage is the functional part. Leaving oil on for 20 minutes is enough. Overnight oiling tends to require aggressive shampooing to remove, which strips the scalp of moisture it needed to keep.
