In India, hair oiling is almost a ritual. From childhood, we have seen our moms, grandmas, and aunts rubbing coconut, almond, or amla oil into our hair, promising long, luscious locks. And honestly, ...

It was the bane of my Sunday mornings as a child. My mum would come into the living room – where I’d usually be enthralled by Sabrina The Teenage Witch on the television – with a green bottle of Dabur ...

Before Kaaviya Sambasivam left for elementary school each morning, her mother performed a ritual that generations of South Asian women had done before. In familiar rhythmic motions, she massaged her ...

If you ask any Indian nani what the secret behind long, glossy hair is, she won’t even blink before saying, “beta, oil your hair.” And honestly, she’s been right all along. Trends may come and go - ...

Hair care routines often need a little adjustment with the changing seasons, especially when humidity is high. That extra moisture in the air can throw off your scalp’s natural balance. While oiling ...