{"id":12477,"date":"2026-09-17T09:02:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/blog\/?p=12477"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:02:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:02:34","slug":"hair-oil-guide-15-types-benefits-and-how-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/blog\/hair-oil-guide-15-types-benefits-and-how-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Hair Oil Guide: 15 Types, Benefits and How to Choose"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.entry-content a:not([href*=\"medkart.in\"]) > span {\n    vertical-align: super !important;\n    font-size: 85% !important;\n    line-height: 0 !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oiling hair is one of the few grooming habits almost every Indian household already has. What most of us never got told is which oil does what, or why the order of the steps matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide covers fifteen oils, with the steps for each, what it is actually good for, and the one thing about it worth knowing before you start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What this article covers\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesame oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mustard oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almond oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castor oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argan oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jojoba oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunflower oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhringraj oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amla oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brahmi oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosemary oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea tree oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first nine are plain oils you can buy as a single ingredient. The next four are herbal oils, made by infusing a herb into a base. The last two are essential oils, which are used differently and never neat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why does oiling help hair?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12479 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image1-8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"oil helps grow hair\n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image1-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image1-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image1-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image1-8-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image1-8.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair is dead protein once it leaves the follicle, so nothing you put on it repairs it. What oil does is sit on and inside the shaft, reduce friction, and cut the damage that washing and combing cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One oil does measurably more than the others. A 2021 review in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8719955\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reports that coconut oil was the only oil that reduced protein loss. That held for both damaged and undamaged hair, used before and after washing. Mineral oil and sunflower oil did not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason is chemistry. The same review credits lauric acid, which has a high affinity for hair protein and a low enough molecular weight to penetrate to the cortex. Bulkier oils stay on the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What does hair oil do for hair growth?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It protects the hair you already have rather than speeding up new growth. Growth happens at the follicle, below the skin, and an oil sitting on the shaft does not reach it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What oiling changes is how much of that growth you keep. Cutting breakage means more length stays on your head instead of collecting in the comb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So a hair growth routine is really a protective one. Oil before you wash, handle wet hair gently, comb from the ends upwards, and change one thing at a time so you know what made the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which hair oil should you choose?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12480 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image6-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Hair Oil Selection\n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image6-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image6-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image6-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image6-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image6-4.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match the oil to your hair rather than to the label on the bottle.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>If your hair is<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>What tends to suit it<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fine or quick to go oily<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighter oils that absorb rather than sit: jojoba, argan, sunflower. A few drops on the mid-lengths and ends, not the scalp.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Thick, coarse or dry<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavier oils hold up better: coconut, sesame, or castor thinned into a lighter oil.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Curly or frizz-prone<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of the plain oils, applied to damp hair on the mid-lengths and ends, to seal water in before it escapes.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Itchy or flaking at the scalp<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep oil light and occasional. Heavy oil on an already irritated scalp usually makes it worse, and a scalp that stays sore needs a doctor.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Colour-treated or heat-styled<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut oil before washing, since that is where the protein-loss benefit was measured.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Prone to matting or tangling<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not leave neat virgin oil on for hours. The same review names plica polonica, a hair matting condition, as a risk of applying virgin oil directly.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Before you start\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12481 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image2-9-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Check Before Use New Oil\n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image2-9-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image2-9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image2-9-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image2-9-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image2-9.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try any new oil on a small patch of inner forearm first and leave it for a day. If the skin reacts, do not put it on your scalp.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash off anything that stings, burns or reddens the scalp. That is not the oil working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two cautions apply throughout. Almond oil is a nut product, so skip it entirely if you have a nut allergy rather than patch-testing it. And the two essential oils at the end of the list are never used neat. A 2025 review in Skin Appendage Disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12324729\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> records allergic contact dermatitis and scalp irritation among reactions reported to topical herbal preparations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Oils \u2013 15 Types\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12482 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image3-8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"All Types of Hair Oil\n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image3-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image3-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image3-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image3-8-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image3-8.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Coconut oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut oil is pressed from kernel and turns solid below about 24 degrees. It is the oil most Indian kitchens already have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm two to three tablespoons between your palms until it runs clear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Part your hair and work it into the scalp for two or three minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Draw whatever is left down through the mid-lengths and ends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave it 30 minutes to an hour, then wash out with shampoo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one common oil measured to cut protein loss from washing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs very little and is sold in every shop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doubles as a body and cuticle oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use it before you wash, not only after. The protein-loss finding covers both, and pre-wash is the half most people skip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Sesame oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sesame oil, or til oil, is pressed from sesame seeds. It is the traditional oil for a warm head massage in most of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm two tablespoons until comfortably warm, never hot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Massage into the scalp in slow circles for five minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work the rest through to the ends and leave for an hour, or overnight if your hair is very dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo. It takes two rounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavier and more warming than coconut oil in winter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheap and available everywhere in India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good slip for a proper massage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Buy plain sesame oil, not the dark toasted kind used for cooking. Toasted oil has a strong smell that clings to hair for days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Mustard oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mustard oil, or sarson ka tel, is pressed from mustard seeds and has a sharp, unmistakable smell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm one to two tablespoons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work it into the scalp and hair, using less than you would coconut oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 30 to 45 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out thoroughly. The smell needs shampoo, not just water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very inexpensive and widely stocked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thicker than most oils, so a little covers a lot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warms the scalp noticeably in cold weather<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The smell is the main reason people give up on it. Mixing it half and half with coconut oil keeps most of the feel and loses some of the pungency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Almond oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet almond oil is pressed from almonds and is light, mild and almost odourless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm a tablespoon between your palms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Massage into the scalp, or use a few drops on the ends alone if your hair is fine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 30 minutes to an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out as usual.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light enough for fine hair that heavier oils weigh down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild smell that does not compete with anything<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sold in every chemist in India<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a nut product. If you have a nut allergy, do not use it and do not patch-test it. Jojoba or sunflower oil does the same job without the risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Castor oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castor oil is pressed from castor seeds and is far thicker than any other oil here. It pours like syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mix one part castor oil into three or four parts coconut, sesame or almond oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm the blend and work it into the scalp and ends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 30 minutes to an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo, twice if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts as a moisturiser and coats the shaft heavily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small bottle lasts a very long time once diluted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adds noticeable weight and shine to fine, flyaway hair<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never use it neat. Undiluted castor oil is difficult to wash out and is the oil most often behind a matted, tangled mess the next morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Olive oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil is the same bottle you cook with, pressed from olives. It is medium weight and slightly green.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm two tablespoons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply mostly to the mid-lengths and ends, going light at the roots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already in the kitchen, so nothing to buy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavier than sunflower, lighter than castor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinses out more easily than most thick oils<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Olive oil sits on the surface rather than penetrating, so it conditions the outside of the hair without doing what coconut oil does inside it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/blog\/mahabringraj-oil-the-natural-solution-for-healthy-hair-growth\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahabringraj Oil: The Natural Solution for Healthy Hair Growth<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Argan oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Argan oil is pressed from the kernels of a Moroccan tree. It is light, quick to absorb and sold in small bottles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Put two or three drops on your fingertips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rub your palms together and smooth it over damp mid-lengths and ends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave it in. There is nothing to wash out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absorbs fast enough to use on hair you are about to leave the house with<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost no smell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 30 ml bottle lasts months at three drops a time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The 2021 review notes argan oil contains antioxidants but lacks scientific evidence for its conditioning claims. It is pleasant and convenient; the marketing runs ahead of the data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Jojoba oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jojoba is technically a liquid wax, pressed from the seeds of a desert shrub. It feels closer to the scalp&#8217;s own oil than anything else here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm three or four drops in your palm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work into the scalp if it feels tight, or through the ends if they feel rough.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave it in, or wash out after an hour if you prefer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light enough for oily hair and fine hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps far longer than seed oils without turning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thins out heavier oils that feel like too much alone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because it is a wax rather than an oil, an open bottle is still fine a year later. Almond and sunflower oil are not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Sunflower oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain sunflower oil, pressed from the seeds. It is one of the lightest cooking oils and very cheap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm a tablespoon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply to the scalp and hair, or use it as the base you dilute castor oil into.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely cheap and in most kitchens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light and easy to wash out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useful as a carrier for heavier oils and essential oils<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The 2021 review found sunflower oil did not reduce protein loss, and put that down to its bulky molecular structure. It conditions the surface but does not get inside the shaft.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Bhringraj oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhringraj oil is made by infusing the herb Eclipta alba into a base oil, usually coconut or sesame. It is dark green and smells strongly herbal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm two tablespoons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Section your hair and apply along the scalp, then through the lengths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Massage for five minutes and leave for at least an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The classic Ayurvedic hair oil, easy to find in any Indian shop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes ready-blended, so nothing to mix<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong herbal smell that some people genuinely like<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What you are buying is mostly the base oil. Check whether the base is coconut or a mineral oil, because that changes how it behaves more than the herb does.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Amla oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amla oil is Indian gooseberry infused into a base oil. It is one of the oldest hair preparations in India and usually comes dark and thick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm one to two tablespoons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work it into the scalp and along the hair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for an hour, or overnight with a towel on the pillow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widely sold and inexpensive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavier feel that suits coarse hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional choice for a weekly oiling routine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many commercial amla oils are mineral oil with amla extract and colour added. Mineral oil does not penetrate hair, so read the base before you judge the oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Brahmi oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brahmi oil infuses Bacopa monnieri into a base oil. It is usually lighter than bhringraj and less strongly scented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Warm a tablespoon or two.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply to the scalp with fingertips and massage for a few minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 45 minutes to an hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out as usual.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighter than most Ayurvedic oils, so easier on fine hair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milder smell than bhringraj or mustard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often sold blended with bhringraj and amla in one bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brahmi is sometimes confused with gotu kola, a different plant sold under similar names. Check for Bacopa monnieri on the label if it matters to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>13. Onion oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion oil is red onion extract carried in a base oil. It became popular in India in the last few years and is now sold everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply one to two tablespoons to the scalp with an applicator bottle or fingertips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Massage for three to five minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 30 minutes to an hour, no longer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo. It usually takes two rounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes ready-made, so no chopping or straining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light enough for most hair types<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widely stocked and often blended with amla or bhringraj<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The smell is the honest drawback. The 2025 review lists unpleasant odour as the main reported problem with onion preparations, and the reason people stop using them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Rosemary oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosemary oil is an essential oil, steam-distilled from the herb. It is highly concentrated and is never applied neat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add three to five drops to one tablespoon of coconut, jojoba or sunflower oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stir, then work the blend into the scalp only.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few drops go a long way, so one bottle lasts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp, clean smell that most people prefer to herbal oils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixes into any plain oil you already own<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Neat essential oil on the scalp can cause a reaction even in people who tolerate it diluted. Dilute it every time, and keep it away from your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>15. Tea tree oil\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea tree oil is an essential oil distilled from the leaves of an Australian shrub. Like rosemary, it is used in drops rather than spoonfuls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to use it<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add two to three drops to one tablespoon of a carrier oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply to the scalp, not through the lengths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leave for 20 to 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash out with shampoo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very small quantities needed, so a bottle lasts months<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distinct medicinal smell that fades after washing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blends into any of the plain oils above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Good to know:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tea tree oil is not put on the scalp neat under any circumstances. If the scalp is already broken, sore or weeping, leave it alone entirely and see a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What to expect, and how long it takes\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12483 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image5-7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Hair Grooming With Oil\n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image5-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image5-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image5-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image5-7-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image5-7.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oiling is grooming, not repair. It reduces the damage washing and combing do, and it makes hair easier to handle. It does not rebuild a damaged shaft, because hair is not living tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give any routine six to eight weeks before you judge it, and judge it on how the hair feels and behaves rather than on length. A week tells you nothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would count as it not working? A scalp that itches or flakes more than before, hair that mats or tangles worse, or spots that stay sore. Any of those means stop, not persist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When is oiling not enough?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12484 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image4-8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Consult With Doctor for Hair care\n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image4-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image4-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image4-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image4-8-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.medkart.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image4-8.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oils work slowly where they work at all, and they suit upkeep rather than repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair that is falling out suddenly, coming out in patches, or thinning fast is a reason to see a doctor rather than to try the next oil. So is a scalp that is painful, weeping, bleeding or not settling. The 2025 review is explicit that people should discuss herbal preparations with a healthcare professional rather than assume they are a substitute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want something more consistent than a kitchen blend, a formulated hair oil is a fair alternative. It is made to the same recipe every time and carries its own label, which a mix poured by hand does not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where can you buy hair oil on Medkart?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medkart lists hair oils alongside its medicine range. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/categories\/personal-care\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> category covers hair oils, cleansers and other topical preparations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair oils listed on Medkart include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/order-medicine\/keo-karpin-hair-oil-500-ml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keo Karpin hair oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a blend with brahmi, amla, bhringraj and neem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/order-medicine\/indulekha-hair-oil-50-ml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indulekha Bringha oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bhringraj and amla in a coconut base<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/order-medicine\/avimee-keshpallav-hair-oil-100ml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avimee Keshpallav hair oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with bhringraj, amla, brahmi and sesame<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/order-medicine\/haironic-hair-oil-100-ml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haironic hair oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, almond, coconut and olive oil with herbal extracts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/order-medicine\/red-onion-hair-oil-hairful-120-ml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Onion hair oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, onion extract with almond and coconut oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/order-medicine\/hg-five-hair-oil-100-ml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HG Five hair oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, coconut, olive and almond oil with amla, bhringraj and brahmi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/order-medicine\/juene-hair-oil-100-ml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juene hair oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, argan, almond, coconut and jojoba oil with amla and bhringraj<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medkart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> states that the medicines it sells are sourced from WHO-GMP certified manufacturers. Its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/compare-medicines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comparison tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> places products side by side, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medkart.in\/order-medicine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medicines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> index lists what is in stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already use a prescribed scalp treatment, ask a pharmacist before adding an oil on top of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key takeaways\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair is dead protein, so oil reduces damage rather than repairing it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut oil is the one common oil measured to cut protein loss from washing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighter oils suit fine or oily hair, heavier oils suit thick or dry hair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castor oil is always diluted into a lighter oil, never used neat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almond oil is a nut product and is skipped entirely by anyone with a nut allergy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosemary and tea tree are essential oils and are used in drops, always diluted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many commercial herbal oils are mineral oil with extract added, so read the base.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden, patchy or fast hair loss needs a doctor rather than another oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>FAQs: Common Questions About Hair Oiling\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Q. How often should you oil your hair?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once or twice a week suits most people. Fine or quickly oily hair often does better with once a week on the ends only, while coarse or dry hair can take twice. If your scalp feels heavy, itchy or spotty after a few weeks, you are oiling too often or using too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q. Should oil go on wet hair or dry hair?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both work, for different reasons. On damp hair, oil helps seal water in, which is why curly hair usually does better that way. On dry hair before a wash, it coats the shaft and takes some of the damage that shampoo would otherwise do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q. Is leaving oil in overnight better?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily, and for some hair it is worse. An hour is enough for most oils to do what they are going to do. Long overnight sessions with a thick or neat oil are also where matting and tangling most often start.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q. Can you mix two oils together?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, and it is often the best way to use the difficult ones. Castor oil is far easier diluted, and essential oils have to be. Keep a blend to two or three oils so you know what to drop if your scalp reacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q. How do you get oil out of hair properly?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shampoo dry hair before wetting it, which sounds wrong and works far better. Work the shampoo into the oiled hair first, then add water and lather. Heavier oils usually need a second round.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q. Can oiling make hair look thicker?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only in how it looks, not in how much hair there is. A light oil through the mid-lengths smooths the surface and catches the light, which makes fine hair read as denser in the mirror. It does not change the number of follicles, and too heavy an oil does the opposite and leaves hair looking flat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q. Does a hair care routine need more than oiling?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, and the rest of it matters as much. Washing, drying and combing all decide how much hair survives the week, and no oil undoes rough handling on soaking wet hair. A wide-toothed comb and blotting with a towel rather than rubbing are the cheapest parts of the routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>References\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8719955\/<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12324729\/<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Medical disclaimer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This article describes hair oils and oiling practices in common household use. It is written for general interest and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. A scalp that is painful, spreading or not settling, or hair loss that is sudden or patchy, should be seen by a doctor rather than treated at home, and no medicine should be started, stopped or changed without advice from the prescriber or a qualified pharmacist.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oiling hair is one of the few grooming habits almost every Indian household already has. What most of us never got told is which oil does what, or why the order of the steps matters. 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