If you thought coconut oil was the only oil used for hair massage in India, travel to the North or Eastern India and you will find almost every household swearing by the incredible property of Mustard Oil for hair growth. It is again an age-old practice followed till today. “Mustard Oil contains beta-carotene which is excellent for hair growth when massaged into the scalp. It activates blood circulation, and its anti-bacterial properties prevent scalp infections.