28 Sep Things to Know: Choosing the Right Hair Oil
Shopping for hair products can be extremely taxing at times. There are so many options out there, and narrowing it down is hard to do. Gone are the days where we slathered any kind of hair grease on our scalp, thus clogging our pores and attracting dirt and bacteria. Instead, the world is moving towards oils which are more lightweight and leave a nice shine. However, not all oils are created equal; some just sit on the scalp, while others are chemically inclined to soak into your scalp and hair follicle, and give it the moisture it needs. So, let us narrow it down for you:
Test The Oil Before You Buy It
First things first, make sure you are taking time to test the product in store (check the store’s policy on in-store testing). You want to take a small amount of the oil and rub it into your hands like lotion. The skin on your hands is similar to your scalp, thus giving a good idea of how the oil will absorb. If the oil leaves behind a thick, greasy film, then it will more than likely just sit on your hair, instead of actually moisturizing it. If the oil dissipates, chances are this is the best option for your scalp. This is because these oils are naturally present in your skin already, making it more receptive to the oil.
Testing it also allows you to smell it. You want something that you will be able to handle on your head. There have been past clients who complain of migraines from the smell of their hair products. You want to test it so you can find this out sooner rather than later.
Salon Brazyl’s Oil Recommendations
Looking for a daily moisture? Try Moroccan oil. It has the right amount of absorption and is not overly greasy, so it leaves the hair luminous and weightless. The same oil is offered for fine hair, so it is an even lighter formula. Allure, in their article “25 Best Hair Oils for Every Hair Type,” name Moroccan oil as the “holy grail” for many women. Although it is a bit more posh, Tish swears by this as one of her top oils. Shop around, there are several brands that sell their own iterations of Moroccan oil.
Agadir Hair Shield 450 Hair Treatment
Looking for heat protectant? Look no further than Agadir, argan oil. This is one of Tish’s personal faves for heat styling her clients. She applies it before a blowout or silk press and puts it on when the hair is wet and towel dried. She also applies more to the ends after the blowout, and again before styling. Not in the budget? Just like with all oils there are options that can work just as well for your hair and your wallet, but be sure to test it out. Look for serums in your local hair care aisle, or for products that say protectant or treatment.
KeraCare Essential Oils for the Hair
Looking for an aid to visual dryness or irritation? Thicker oils can be helpful in situations of visual dryness, or scalp irritation. They are also good for hot oil treatments, as the oils are washed out of the hair almost immediately. It is imperative that you do not keep applying this type of oil without shampooing your scalp. These oils are more susceptible to attracting dirt, and bacteria.
Just like all oil is not created equally, all hair is not created equal. So shopping for products has to be a personal journey. Always be open to changing what you are putting on your hair so you can find out what really works for it. Let us know your “holy grail” hair oil in the comments!