Oils have been used for hair-care purposes since just about the beginning of time – and with good reason. While the thought of slapping oil onto your hair might sound intimidating to some, especially if your body naturally overproduces the substance already, hair oils are actually great when it comes to keeping your hair looking healthy and shiny year-round. The key is just figuring out which one might work best for you.
A good hair oil typically consists of a base or carrier oil (avocado oil, camellia seed oil, argan oil, olive oil, etc.) that makes up the majority of the recipe because they usually have intensive hydrating properties. Then they’re topped that off with a treatment oil that targets specific ailments you’ll want to address like dryness, for instance, before an essential oil that’s high in fragrance and potent in beauty benefits is thrown into the mix. Additionally, though they are primarily liquid, hair oils can also come in the form of a paste, (think about that giant tub of Blue Magic Hair Oil that never seemed to run out when you were younger).
If you’re prone to throwing on your invisible lab coat and mixing up your own hair-care cocktails, there are hair oil recipes that are easy to make at home in your kitchen. If you prefer the convenience of a pre-made product, there are plenty of products on the market these days that have made it easier for you to get your hair oil fix. Whether you’re looking for an oil to fortify your strands or to promote hair growth, read ahead to see which hair oils are our favorites.
– Additional reporting by Ariel Baker
