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What does oil do to your hair?

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Coats hair: Coats hair to prevent dying, although some people have oily hair and use special hair products for oily hair.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lubrication: It maintains lubrication of hair.

Dr Considine agreed

Answered 2/20/2013

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