One of the questions we get asked most often is: "How long does it take to see results from pre-wash oiling?" 👀
On average, it takes around 8-12 weeks to start noticing visible results from consistent pre-wash oiling. However, this timeline can vary from person to person. Factors such as your hair length, thickness and density can all influence how quickly you see results.
🔑 Consistency is key!
To get the best results, it's important to use your pre-wash oil once or twice a week as part of your regular hair care routine.
Another step that is often overlooked is scalp stimulation. Before applying your oil, take a few minutes to gently massage your scalp. This helps increase blood circulation, creating a healthier environment for hair growth and allowing the oil to better reach the hair follicles.
We often hear people say, "I've been using a pre-wash oil, but my hair isn't growing."
In most cases, your hair is growing, you're just not retaining the new length. If your hair is prone to dryness, breakage, or split ends, the growth you're achieving may be snapping off before you notice a difference in length.
That's why length retention is just as important as growth!
Alongside your pre-wash oil, it's important to maintain healthy ends by getting regular trims. While trims don't make your hair grow faster, they help remove split ends before they travel further up the hair shaft and cause more breakage. Keeping your ends healthy makes it easier to retain the new length you're working so hard to grow.
We also recommend incorporating products that help strengthen and protect your hair. Our Rapunzel Leave-In Conditioner helps to strengthen, detangle, and reduce breakage, while our Rose Bloom Daily Leave-In Oil helps strengthen hair and improve overall hair health.
If you're consistently using a pre-wash oil but not seeing the results you expected, take a closer look at your length retention routine. Regular trims, hydration, and strengthening products can make all the difference, especially if your hair is damaged, fragile, or prone to snapping ✂️
Remember, seeing results from pre-wash oiling isn't just about encouraging healthy hair growth, it's also about protecting and retaining the length you already have. For the best results, aim to use your pre-wash oil once or twice a week consistently, alongside healthy hair habits such as getting regular trims, using a heat protectant before heat styling, incorporating strengthening products, and wearing protective hairstyles. Together, these steps help minimise breakage, support length retention, and keep your hair in its healthiest condition. Hair growth is a journey, and with consistency, patience, and the right routine, those results will come. Trust the process ✨🌱
