U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 28-year-old female asked:

How much is it important to oil the hair.also is it important to oil the hair before washing them.wht are the effects if hair is washed without oiling?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Sandra Pinkham
Dr. Sandra Pinkhamanswered
54 years experience
Listen to your body: If you have dry hair, ingesting more essential fatty acids as supplements or in your food may help. Use a shampoo that doesn't strip out oils. Follow with a conditioner that that has good oils. Read the ingredients carefully because many additives in shampoos and conditioners are not healthy. Olive oil and coconut oil are generally healthy for hair.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Ask doctors free
Educational text
Free
Talk to a doctor
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Related questions

A 30-year-old female asked:
Hi.my hair is colored. it is dry. is coconut oil suitable for it? coconut oil must use before wash hair or after it? thank you
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 18-year-old male asked:
I apply coconut oil thrice a week n wash it out the other day but after few hours my hairs become dry n rough n hair falls can you recommend anythng?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 20-year-old female asked:
Lots of hairloss, especially in the front where i can see my scalp in between my hair.I also get natural oil in my hair after 2 days of my wash.Help!
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 27-year-old female asked:
I stopped applying oil to my hair before hair wash a year ago. Started blow drying since then. My hair fall increased since 4 months. It is growing in length but more hair fall. using biotin gummies since 2 months. What to do to reduce my hair fall?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 21-year-old male asked:
How frequently should I wash my hair ?Should i apply oil ? When on dry hair or wet hair ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated May 1, 2013

People also asked

Why do my hair oil increases just after the 10minutes of washing hair? Nd then decreases on 2nd day 3rd day after washing? Its been 2 years im facing.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I m having severe scalp pain whenever I touch my hair or move it.Its been twi days but no relief evrn afrer washing my hair or even oiling it..
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
I applied a bit of baby oil yesterday to my hair and scalp after washing due to winter dryness. Can i still apply my betaderm scalp lotion today?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I have fine, long,color treated hair. Have seborheic dermatitis. Can I use coconut oil/ conditioner b4 washing w/ coal tar shampoo? Shampoo is harsh!
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
I want to ask there is excess oil. Coming naturally into my hairs after 1 or 2 days of hair wash and hairs r looking dirty because of it why?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

Product

Company

HIPAACompliant
LegitScriptCertified
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2022 HealthTap, Inc.