Do you need oils on shaved or close hair cut?

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I have been keeping my hair real short, but I'm not just growing it out. It's almost bald, but I have tiny hairs popping up. lol. I'm African American, so I don't know if that changes things or not, but do I really need to put anything on my scalp at this stage? I know some ppl say to oil it. Right now, I'm using a sulfur mix (castor oil, argan oil, and grapeseed oil, and sulfur). I want my hair to grow that's why I'm using it. Should I wait to use it until my hair is long enough or does it matter. I don't want to do anything to inhibit my growth. TIA

I really don't think it would be needed now.
Your hair is SO short that your natural oil, that your scalp produces, is enough.

Are you using the sulfur mix as a treatment or do you keep it on your scalp until you wash/for days maybe?
I don't know if it would inhibit your growth if you'd keep it on for days. It might really help. It might indeed inhibit growth. Everyone is different.
But I think I would use it as a treatment only (like 3 times a week for a few hours).

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I really don't think it would be needed now.
Your hair is SO short that your natural oil, that your scalp produces, is enough.

Are you using the sulfur mix as a treatment or do you keep it on your scalp until you wash/for days maybe?
I don't know if it would inhibit your growth if you'd keep it on for days. It might really help. It might indeed inhibit growth. Everyone is different.
But I think I would use it as a treatment only (like 3 times a week for a few hours).

Thanks, Kiwiwi. Yes, I keep the sulfur on until wash days. My hair is growing nicely, but I don't want to oil my scalp down, if I don't need it. I'm still learning all about natural oils. So, thanks for the information. Any other information will be accepted.

You might consider allowing sebum production to regulate naturally. Since your hair is so short, this would be an ideal time to begin a product-free routine. You'll see what your hair is really like and discover its natural beauty.

It depends on what benefit you are looking for from the oil. Your hair won't need the oils yet as they are mostly for protection and being very short your sebum would be enough. However as you are using an oil with sulphur in it i assume you are looking for scalp benefits and to encourage growth. For that i'd say oiling it now is a great idea.

One of the benefits of having short hair is your natural sebum moisturises your hair as nature intended, with longer hair it needs a little help by using other oils as the sebum finds it harder to reach the ends. Your own sebum will not only moisturise but will also protect your hair from envionmental damage plus its free!

Enjoy your hair whilst its fairly cheap to maintain, your hair is probably way healthier than a lot of us longer hairs, hair, even oils which are close to human sebum will never make up for the real deal.

As long as you treat it kindly; minimum heat ect your hair should grow to be a healthy future long hair!

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Chloe, yes, I was using the sulfur as a growth aide, but I'm going to just going to keep my scalp naked and take the ladies advice and just let my natural sebum moisturize my hair or scalp.

Oil can be used to moisturise the length of the hair OR to assist with growth. The massaging of the oils into your scalp is most beneficial as a growth stimulant (increasing blood flow and nutrient uptake) and castor oil is great as an antibacterial and antifungal on your hair follicle which is still there regardless of the length of your hair shaft. So I'd "go for it" with those oils!

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You might consider allowing sebum production to regulate naturally. Since your hair is so short, this would be an ideal time to begin a product-free routine. You'll see what your hair is really like and discover its natural beauty.I second this! Ohh and I am trying really hard not to get jealous right now I started my hair journey with damaged hair, but WOW - I could only imagine how incredible it would have been to start fresh, from scratch!

Good luck to you! I am sure your hair will look fantastic

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