Jawed Habib blames hair oil superstitions for India’s hair woes
Hair fall and greying concern many people. Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib blames hair oil for these problems in India.
On March 15, Galatta India posted an interview with Habib on YouTube. He claimed hair oil ruins hair due to a widespread superstition.
Habib stated, “Our body produces its own oils and chemicals. Why do we need extra oil? It’s just a moisturizer. We must learn how to use it properly.” He explained that oil used for cooking can also work externally if applied correctly.
Discussing hair damage, Habib warned that India’s hard water strips hair of shine. Many apply oil to restore shine, but this practice harms hair. He said, “Oiling blocks scalp molecules, preventing hair from breathing. This leads to greying and hair fall.”
He advised against applying oil overnight. Instead, he recommended using it only before shampooing.
To learn how to apply hair oil correctly, watch the full interview on Galatta India’s YouTube channel.
