Juhi Chawla shared her haircare secret in 1995: ‘Don’t do anything elaborate…’

In a recent viral Instagram reel, actress Juhi Chawla shared her haircare secrets from her time in Bollywood during the 1990s. The actress, famous for her thick and lustrous hair, revealed that she keeps her hair oiled every 3-4 days and uses coconut oil to help it grow thicker. The oiling routine includes massaging the oil into the scalp with her fingertips to stimulate blood flow and distribute it evenly.

However, she warns against using the oil if you have acne, as it can clog pores and lead to breakouts. Dr. Soma Sarkar, a dermatologist, explains that coconut oil, due to its lauric acid content, can provide antimicrobial activity and protect against environmental damage, making it beneficial for dry, dehydrated, flaky, and itchy skin, as well as mild eczema and psoriasis.

Dr. Manisha Kothari, a dermatologist from Kosmoderma Skin, Hair & Body Clinics in Mumbai, emphasizes that hair oiling can improve scalp health and hair growth when done correctly, as it provides essential moisture and nutrients to the hair. However, excessive oiling or using heavy oils can cause scalp build-up, clogged follicles, and greasy hair, especially for those with naturally oily scalps.

To maintain optimal scalp health and promote hair growth, Kothari recommends applying oil once or twice a week, using a comb to create partitions, massaging the oil into the scalp with fingertips, and washing it off thoroughly with a mild shampoo.