Hair oiling has been an essential part of haircare routines, often associated with long, overnight rituals. While these practices continue to hold value, modern lifestyles are prompting a simple question: how can effective nourishment fit into our time-starved lives? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Vaishali Gode, phD holder, EVP – R and D, product development (nourishment) and Packaging, Marico Limited, and hair expert, Parachute Advansed, shared how 30 minutes of pre-wash oiling can help deliver meaningful benefits, making it a practical option for today’s fast-paced lives.
Why does hair need nourishment today?
Dr Vaishali highlighted that modern lifestyles have changed the way we care for our hair. Frequent heat styling, pollution exposure, hard water, and daily environmental stressors have made hair concerns like dryness, frizz, dullness, and breakage increasingly common. Over time, external aggressors and lifestyle preferences can weaken the hair cuticle and increase moisture loss, making hair appear rough, unmanageable, and prone to damage. This is where hair oiling plays an important role.
