Invest in your hair, it is the only crown you never take off. In South Asian societies, we are taught from a very young age to care for and protect our hair using all kinds of totkas. Whether itโs a yogurt and egg hair mask, or our naniโs beloved mustard hair oil โmost of us have tried it all.ย
Today we have modern alternatives to many of our DIY treatments, which are readily available and less time consuming. With so many new hair products being introduced into the market, itโs sometimes confusing to know which treatments are most effective. So, we asked you guys (as always) whether your go-to is hair oils or hair masks, and which ones are your favourite! Scroll through to find out.
Team Hair Oilย
โHair oil is my choice and castor oil is highly suitable for your hair rather than hair masksโ โ @nasreen.kosar65
โHair oils are bestโ โ @rashidbushra
“Hair oil definitelyโ โ @ella_will20
โHair oil all the wayyyโ โ @callmeamna_
โNatural hair oils are the best choice for hairโ โ @khadija.noor18
โHair oil (especially coconut oil) โ @mariasabir15
Team Hair Maskย
โHair mask: Mashed bananas, yogurt, honey and coconut oilโ โ @ayesha__babar1250
โHair masks because theyโre more easy to wash than oilsโ โ @yolo.liciou
โHair masksโ โ @mirha_996

The Best of Both Worlds
โYogurt and mustard oil are the best combo for silky soft hair. This is a totka from my nani jaanโ โ @hania_suhrwardy
โUse hair oil but want to use hair maskโ โ @ms.786__
โIssa 50/50โ โ @_syeda.rabia
โMix both, apply and leave it for 3-4 hrs, then washโ โ @bougiebaaji
โHair oil and some desi remediesโ โ @_hafsahhkhan
โAnda dahi and sarson oil, once a week in summersโ โ @rukhsanazulfikar
In Conclusion
We tallied the total for all of you who helped us by sharing your experiences and 11% of you said you like both treatments for your hair, 18% voted for hair masks and 71% for hair oils. So looks like itโs decided, hair oils for the win!
What do you think?