Why I Oil My Hair Every Sunday

My grandmother used to oil her hair every single week. I remember watching her, sitting cross-legged on the floor, working the oil through her long, thick braid. I thought it was old-fashioned. I was wrong.

Years later, after burning out from trying to do everything, be everything, I came back to this practice. And I understood.

The Ritual

Sunday evenings are mine. I light a candle, put on music that makes me feel like myself, and I take out our Kesh Oil. Bhringraj, amla, brahmi. Herbs that have been used for centuries because they work.

I section my hair. This isn't a rush job. I warm the oil between my palms and start at my scalp. Small circles, working my way across my entire head. It feels meditative. Grounding.

Then I work it through the lengths. Every strand. I twist it up, clip it, and leave it for at least an hour. Sometimes two. Sometimes I fall asleep with it in.

What It Does

Physically? My hair is stronger. Shinier. It grows faster and breaks less. But that's not really why I do it.

In Ayurveda, the head is the seat of Prana, our life force. Oiling the scalp isn't just about hair health. It calms the mind. It helps with sleep. It quite literally cools down an overheated, overthinking brain.

I notice the difference in my week when I skip it. I'm more scattered. More reactive. Less patient with myself and others.

The Washing

I use our Kesh Bar to wash it out. It takes two washes, sometimes three. I don't mind. The process is part of the point. Slow down. Be thorough. Pay attention.

For You

You don't need to do it every week. Start with once a month. See how it feels. Notice if your sleep improves. Notice if you feel more settled in your own skin.

This isn't about perfect hair. It's about taking time to care for yourself in a way that's been passed down through generations. There's wisdom in that. There's healing in that.

Try it. Let me know how it goes.