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How is applying oil beneficial for hair?

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Not really: oilk can obstruct sebaceous glands, which supply natural hair oils and sweat glands which are necessary for cooling the body.

Answered 1/8/2016

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A member asked:

How is applying oil beneficial for hair?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

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