Champi isn't just a feel-good ritual

Most of us remember a mother or grandmother giving us a hot oil champi. There is some good science behind it too.

• Circulation. Gentle scalp massage encourages blood flow to the scalp and helps you relax.
• Less damage. Oil coats the hair shaft, reducing moisture loss and friction. That means less everyday damage and breakage.
• A calmer mind. Slow, rhythmic massage calms the mind and body. In Ayurveda, the head is where the senses and the mind sit, so Shiro Abhyanga is about much more than hair.

So when your grandmother said "oil your hair", she really did know what she was doing. Ancient wisdom, modern understanding. Time to stop scrolling and start oiling.