Oil Your Scalp or Leave it Alone? A Look at the Evidence
Scalp oiling is a longstanding practice in many Black hair-care traditions. Some dermatologists have pushed back on it, particularly for people with seborrheic dermatitis. But the evidence is more nuanced than "oil is bad."
Coconut Oil for Curly Hair: The Indian Hair Ritual I Left Behind
What an Indian hair oiling ritual taught me about coconut oil, curly hair and caring for the scalp — and why I eventually came back to it.