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“Yes, batana oil has a thick, butter-like texture, which can leave the hair feeling greasy or heavy, particularly on fine or straight hair,” says Gabordi. “However, curly, coily, or thicker textures ...

The hair follicle continuously cycles through three major stages: anagen is the hair growth phase, catogen the involution phase, and telogen the resting phase.

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