INTRODUCTION:
It took me a long time to figure out healthy hair oils. My hair is fine, colored, and
damaged. All it took was a few overzealous pumps on wet hair, and the greasy finish
would make it seem like I hadn’t bothered washing my hair at all. I know now that all
that product wasn’t necessary. If you’re using good hair oil, a pump or two will do the
trick.
Way to Spot Healthy Hair Oil:
Beyond an ingredient list stacked with moisturizing oils, there’s also consistency
to consider—do you want something thick to quench your ends before blow drying or
something thin to smooth down flyaways before washday? Either way, I tried dozens
and spoke to experts to find a list of seven options; each oil featured has different
strengths, but each one is a solid, expert-recommended option for hair in need of either
a little TLC or a helping, smoothing hand as we move into drier and windier months.
WHICH HEALTHY HAIR OILS NECESSARY FOR HAIRGROWTH
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COMPOSITION:
Most healthy hair oils are made up of other oils, from argan and moringa to jojoba and
sunflower oils. Argan oil is a popular hair-oil ingredient. It’s been used for centuries to
smooth and soften hair, and you’ll find it in the ingredients list of several options here.
It’s also a smaller molecule, which is another thing I’m looking for: heavier oils such as
coconut can weigh the hair down and make it appear greasy.
Hair Strengthening Ingredients:
Vitamins like biotin and tocopherol can improve the strength of HEALTHY HAIR OILS over time.I
will say upfront that healthy hair oil is not at all cheap—some of these options even go
as high as $30 per ounce. What’s worth noting, though, is that you only need to use
them very, very sparingly. In most cases, one pump or a pea-size amount is enough.
So while the upfront cost may seem a little steep compared to, say, a shampoo,
your hair oil is going to last you a whole lot longer. For clarity, I’ve listed prices per
ounce.
Price of Different HEALTHY HAIR OILS:
Ingredients: Moringa oil, argan oil, bamboo extract | $10 per oz. Strategist senior editor
Jen Trolio told me about Verb’s Ghost Oil. (I was already familiar with the line and
crowned its conditioner as my favorite of all time but hadn’t gotten my hands on its oil.)It contains common hair-oil favorites such as moringa and argan oil and the
less-common bamboo extract. As bamboo is rich in silica, an ingredient known for its
hair-strengthening properties, it’s a great addition.
WHICH HEALTHY HAIR OILS NECESSARY FOR HAIRGROWTH
APPLICATION:
I was drawn to a few things in Trolio’s recommendation. First, it can be applied to wet or
dry hair. This means it can be used to add moisture to freshly washed hair and also seal
in and prolong that moisture in second- and third-day hair.
Crucially, Trolio told me the product doesn’t build up when used on consecutive days,
which is key to avoid that greasy look and feel you can get if you overdo it with a hair oil.
“It’ll feel slick on your fingers; it has a good slip to it, but it doesn’t make the hair greasy
or oily-looking; it just does a great job of smoothing,” says Trolio.
She uses the oil on both her and her daughters; they all have fine hair, so she can be
sparing with the application. Those with thicker haimarrakech need only add a pump or two extra
to get those same results. Since it’s suitable for all hair types (and not too heavy for fine
hair), imperceptible, both sealing and moisturizing, and a very reasonable price, I’m
naming it my top pick overall.
Healthy Hair Oil for Frizz Ends:
Ingredients: Argan oil | $2.60 per oz. I was thrilled to hear one of my
experts—stylist and salon owner Rogerio Cavalcante—recommend argan oil. In
Morocco, its benefits for the hair have been known for centuries, and since my trip to
Marrakech as a teenager, I’ve always kept a bottle on my nightstand.
You’ll find it in the ingredients list of several other oils on this list (it’s a hair- oil).
backbone), but it also works pretty well as a main ingredient. It’s packed full of
moisturizing oleic acid and linoleic acid; it’s been proven to protect against free-radical
damage plus improve elasticity, and anyone who’s swiped some on their ends will know
it smooths even the most split ends.
Argan oil is a smaller molecule than other oils (such as coconut), meaning
It can penetrate the hair easily; that’s what makes it so effective.
WHICH HEALTHY HAIR OILS NECESSARY FOR HAIRGROWTH
FOR DEHYDRATING EDGES OF HAIR :
Ingredients: almond, sunflower, castor, and jojoba-seed oils | $13 per oz.
To give some smoothing shine to curls without weighing them down, lightweight oils
such as jojoba and almonds are the way to go.
This Freewill oil has both stimulating castor and sunflower oils (both
moisturizing hair oils with some evidence to suggest they promote hair growth). Stylist
Gregory Patterson is so fond of the oil as it “fortifies the delicate curls and edge hairs
that are weaker and more prone to breakage and dehydration,” all while remaining
lightweight.
“I love it because it’s nourishing and targets a specific hair zone for a
more tailored care solution for your hair at those delicate edges.”
FOR SMOOTHING HAIR:
Ingredients: Passion-fruit-seed oil, pracaxi-seed oil, avocado, and olive
oils | $30 per oz. I got a whiff of this hair oil at a press event last Christmas, and I think
about it often (a truly botanical lavender aroma). Beyond its scent, the ingredients are
just what we’re looking for: lightweight passion-fruit- and pracaxi-seed oil smooth and
hydrate without building up on the hair and making it look greasy.
But what makes this oil so special is the additional ingredients of
avocado and olive oils, both of which can withstand high temperatures and are common
ingredients in hair-protectant-specific products. Fellow strategist Ambar Pardilla is the
biggest fan of the oil I know of.
“It protects against potentially damaging blasts of blow-dryer heat, plus
it smooths my hair to prevent Bride of Frankenstein frizz,” she says. “Seriously, I love the
stuff—with a few drops in the palm of my hand, I get shampoo-commercial shine.” It is
absolutely on the pricier side, but I think it’s worth picking up (especially when it’s on
sale, which is almost bimonthly, in my experience).
FOR PROTECTION OF HAIR:
Ingredients:
Moringa and bixa-orellana-seed oils, tocopherol (vitamin E) |
$18.50 per oz. Like the Verb Ghost Oil, this R+Co oil has ingredients to both moisturize
and protect. Moringa and bixa-orellana oils moisturize, while tocopherol (which is a type
of vitamin E) protects against free-radical damage.
The result is smooth, shiny, and eventually healthy hair. It’s the go-to oil of
Strategist junior writer Brenley Goertzen, who experienced extreme breakage as her hair
began falling out during college. “I use it as a finishing oil to tame breakage on freshly
clean and dry hair,” she says (I will just add that you can use the oil on wet hair, too). “I
put one-to-two pumps in my hands and then use it just on the top layer of my bangs and
hair to smooth and add shine—I’m not a natural blonde, so I do get damage sometimes
from highlighting my roots,” adds Goertzen.
FOR IMPROVING VIBRANCY OF HAIR:
Ingredients: Annatto, argan, and pumpkin-seed oils | $14.16 per oz. It took
two recommendations for our beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton to invest in this hair
oil, but at roughly $14 per ounce, it actually sits in the cheaper to mid-range of the hair
oil shelf.
For the price, you get an ingredient list containing argan (my favorite), pumpkin
seed, and annatto oils. There’s been a lot of clinical studies to suggest that pumpkin
seed oil can stimulate hair growth, and it’s known to be kind to the scalp.
Annatto oil is popular, particularly in K-beauty products. It can moisturize, soften,
add shine, and even improve the vibrancy of hair colors. Overall, both Viera-Newton and I
argue that makes it worth the slightly steep initial investment above the $60 mark.
“This is the best hair oil I’ve ever tried in my life. The texture is thick, which
makes it really easy to work it into your hair evenly. And it works like an actual dream.”
she says.
WHICH HEALTHY HAIR OILS NECESSARY FOR HAIRGROWTH
Oil Suitable for All Types of Hair:
Ingredients:
biotin, rosemary oil, peppermint oil | $5 per oz. This is one of those
bottles you find in your mom’s cupboard that truly do the trick. The ingredient list is
simple—essential oils like rosemary and peppermint, plus biotin, a hair-care
staple—which makes it effective and suitable for all hair types, says Patterson.
It’s also an all-rounder: it can be used as a hair oil for split ends, a leave-in
treatment, a pre-shampoo treatment, and a detangler. The mixture of nourishing oils is
also kind to scalps, and oils like peppermint are believed to boost blood circulation in
that area, which stimulates healthy hair growth.
Is Coconut Oil Or Milk Used As Healthy Hair Oils :
For nutrients—rich nourishment If you want to provide essential nutrients
and increase hair volume, use coconut milk. It also soothes an irritated
scalp.Information credits This information is taken from the National Institutes of
Health (NIH). Both coconut oil and coconut milk nourish your hair; use them according
to your requirements.
Disclaimer:
It is advisable to consult a hair care expert for personalized advice according
to your hair type.
