Hair Oiling is Intelligent

In Indian schools, pigtails were practically a uniform.
Every morning, mothers across the country would gently part our hair, oil it till it gleamed, and twist it into two sturdy braids like it was a sacred duty.

And honestly?
Our hair was probably never healthier.

But let’s be real. The well-oiled ones?
We got teased.

Some of us were even bullied.
Because apparently, being cared for — visibly, fragrantly, lovingly with coconut oil — was something to be embarrassed about.

This one’s for every time someone said:
“Ugh, your hair’s too oily.”

Let me say it clearly, now and forever:

Hair oiling isn’t old-fashioned.
It’s intelligent.
It’s care.
It’s ritual.
It’s rest.

To oil your hair is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself or receive from someone else.
It’s a love language passed down through hands.
From mother to daughter.
From you to your own crown.

And it’s not just sentimental.
It’s science. It’s soul.

Oiling stimulates the scalp. It awakens those little magical cells.
It boosts blood flow. Your body begins to respond.
It soothes your nervous system. You begin to slow down.
It improves sleep. Like a nourishing nap in a restless world.

Honestly?
It’s yoga for your hair.
A meditative ritual in a bottle.

Ayurveda has practiced oiling for over 5,000 years. Hair oiling especially is believed to awaken the crown chakra — the energy center of clarity, intuition, and higher thought.

Here’s how I see it.
When you oil your scalp, you begin a ripple effect.
A butterfly signal sent from your crown to every corner of your being.

You’re not just nourishing your hair.
You’re waking up intelligence.
You’re grounding energy.
You’re inviting peace.

So no, hair oiling isn’t outdated.

It’s not greasy.
It’s a quiet act of brilliance.

A ritual of consciousness.
A return to ancient intelligence with a modern glow.