Hair care has been an area that I have often neglected. My haircuts have always been short and maintenance-free so that I don’t have to bother with styling or doing anything more than combing my hair everyday. I was never into doing anything extra for my hair (like oil massages, hair spas etc) either- its really hard to fit into a schedule where you need to rush to leave your home for work.

Then this dreaded pandemic began, and the one department that has definitely benefitted from staying at home is - hair care! Over this past year, when stepping out of the house has come to a stop, my head massage journey has begun.

Head massages are not just great for the hair, but can have a lot of healing benefits when done regularly- it’s definitely relaxing, but it is also said to lower stress levels, lower BP, improve memory and possibly even help with insomnia. You don’t need a professional to give you a good massage (although that’s definitely the best kind!), you can just do it yourself and figure out a technique that works for you.

There are plenty of hair oils to choose from in the market, but I wanted something that didn’t make me smell like freshly bottled pickle! Strong smelling oils may not bother some, but are headache inducing for me.

So I got the Therapy Oil from a new player in the market- The Oil Village. This oil is basically organic coconut oil infused with a blend of 24 therapeutic herbs - including ginseng, orange peel, lemon peel, moringa leaves, peppermint leaves, green tea leaves, vetiver, lavender flowers, shikakai, amla, curry leaves, fenugreek and hibiscus flowers. The great part is that it has a neutral aroma, it’s non-sticky and easy to wash off. This huge bottle will last a while (500 ml is a lot of oil!), and then some more - since it can be topped up with more coconut oil to get the same therapeutic benefits. I just leave it on for an hour or two before shampooing - my hair has most definitely become softer and healthier with just a little TLC!

The Oil Village makes a range of organic hair oils and other hair care products for different hair types and concerns. You can explore their products on their Website - and use the special discount code ‘CLEANORIGINS10’ for 10% off on your order! You can also get in touch with them on Instagram.

Go ahead and invest in your hair - they say it’s the crown you never take off :)