Natural hair oils - how to choose?

The use of natural products in hair care is gaining more and more popularity and natural oils are taking the leading position in this care.

Natural oils are divided into base and essential oils. Base oils, in turn, are divided into solid oils (batters) and liquid oils. The unique effect of oils on our body is due to their complex chemical composition. Let's take a look at the main base oils that are suitable for hair care.

Natural hair oils

There are a huge number of natural oils, they are so diverse that it can be difficult to figure it out right away. I offer information that will help you choose the right oil for your hair.

1. Coconut oil

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is one of the oldest body and hair care products for Eastern women, and today for women all over the world. The oil belongs to batter-hard oils, but at temperatures above 25 degrees, it melts, the oil is produced from the pulp of coconut. Coconut oil is very light and one of the few that penetrates the hair structure. The oil is well absorbed and creates a protective film on the hair like a natural laminate. Coconut oil protects hair from ultraviolet radiation (apply before sunbathing and sea baths, indispensable for trips to the sea) and harmful environmental effects; is an excellent conditioner, helps to restore damaged hair growth.

If you apply the oil before washing, the loss of protein from the hair during washing and styling is significantly reduced. The oil can be added to various masks or used in pure form. Suitable for dyed, bleached, dry and damaged hair.

2. Shea butter (shea butter)

Shea butter for hair

Shea butter - extracted from the seeds of the shea tree (shea). The Shea tree is a powerful, evergreen tree that grows in Africa. The oil is very popular in cosmetology and hair care all over the world. The oil is widely used in cosmetology by the world's leading companies, in the lines of elite cosmetics, which slows down the aging process of the skin.

According to its consistency, shea butter is hard (butter), grainy, but as soon as it is applied to the skin, it immediately melts from body temperature. The oil is quite dense and greasy, creamy, nutty smell, barely perceptible. Shea butter nourishes and moisturizes hair, strengthens weakened, damaged and dry hair. Protects hair from ultraviolet radiation and harmful environmental influences. The oil is very nourishing to the hair, so you need to be careful with it, it can quickly over-saturate your hair, especially if you have normal hair.

3. Cocoa butter

 Cacao butter

Cocoa butter is obtained from the grains of the fruit of the chocolate tree by cold pressing, which grows in a humid tropical climate, it is an evergreen tree up to 5 meters tall with a straight stem and large oval or ovoid leaves, blooms and bears fruit all year round. Cocoa butter has a rich creamy color, sometimes it can go brown. The consistency of the oil is quite hard and brittle, it melts at temperatures above 32 degrees. The smell of the butter is chocolatey.

The first advantage of this oil is that it retains moisture in the hair (very important for dry hair). Thanks to the oil, the hair is manageable, smooth and shiny. Cocoa butter can be used neat or added to various hair masks (cocoa butter hair masks). Cocoa butter is suitable for all hair types.

4. Olive oil

Olive oil

Olive oil contains valuable fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins that are beneficial for the whole body and hair in particular. Olive oil is one of the most valuable oils in hair care, which has been used for over a thousand years due to its valuable nutritional properties, it is olive oil that is most often used in the treatment of hair loss.The oil contains a huge amount of vitamins and elements, thanks to which the oil strengthens and nourishes the hair from the inside. This oil can be applied to the scalp and will not clog pores. The oil also moisturizes dry hair, prevents split ends and is an excellent helper in hair regrowth.

Italians, Spanish women, Greek women constantly use olive oil in their care. Olive oil is good for all hair types, especially dry, porous and damaged hair. With regular use of masks with olive oil, you can prevent hair loss, accelerate hair growth, avoid hair dryness and loss of moisture.

5. Argan oil

Argan oil

Argan oil is the most valuable and most expensive of all vegetable oils. It is extracted from the seeds of the fruit of the argan tree, which grows only in Morocco, the tree bears fruit every two years and the entire harvest is carried out by hand, from one hundred kilograms of fruits (seeds) you can get no more than two kilograms of argan oil - this justifies the high cost of the oil.

Argan oil is just a storehouse of hair nutrients with healing properties, which: accelerates hair growth; strengthens hair follicles; prevents hair loss; restores the hair structure from the inside; nourishes, moisturizes the scalp and hair; returns shine, silkiness and smoothness to hair; thickens hair; protects against UV rays and harmful environmental influences.

The oil is light and quickly absorbed into the hair, it instantly gains a healthy look, softness and shine. Argan oil is suitable for all hair types, it can be used both on the roots and for the length of the hair, in pure form or in masks, you can enrich purchased masks by adding a few drops of argan oil. You can also rub a couple of drops of oil in the palms of your hands and apply to the washed ends of the hair, instead of leave-in commercial products.

6. Jojoba oil

Jojoba Oil

I get jojoba oil from the nuts of the artisanal jojoba plant and, in terms of composition, it is not oil, but liquid wax (it can be stored for many years and not lose its properties). Jojoba oil is the most unique oil in the entire plant world.

Jojoba oil is considered a natural moisturizing hair conditioner. The oil nourishes and moisturizes the hair, creates a protective layer on the hair from the environment (dust, dirt, styling products). Hair after it is soft and shiny like after a salon. Jojoba oil improves hair color: suitable for dull, dry, brittle and colored hair. Masks with jojoba oil are indispensable in winter, because the oil reduces the antistatic effect.

7. Almond oil

Almond oil for hair

Almond oil is obtained from sweet almond kernels. The oil contains vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants, which makes it useful in hair care. Since ancient times, almonds and almond oil have been considered products for the beauty of women (it is enough to consume 5 almond nuts every day to maintain the internal health and external beauty of a woman).

The oil is used for hair loss, to accelerate growth, it heals the scalp and restores the vitality of the hair (prevents hair breakage and dryness). The oil can be used on the scalp, it fights oily hair, eliminates dandruff and itchy scalp. Almond oil contains about 20% vitamin E, which promotes the regeneration of scalp cells. The oil is suitable for all hair types, if you have oily hair, the oil can be used in its pure form, and the oil can also be combined with other oils. It perfectly nourishes, gives shine and increases the elasticity of the hair.

8. Avocado oil

Avocado oil

Avocado oil is obtained from the kernels of the fruit of the avocado tree, an evergreen tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates.The oil has a nutty aroma, good oil should be deep green, and if it is yellow, then it is refined and the oil has lost most of its beneficial properties. The oil contains a large amount of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, as well as plant hormones that restore the natural structure of the hair.

The oil is widely used to strengthen and heal hair and scalp. An excellent helper in the fight against hair loss, accelerates hair growth by nourishing the hair follicles; moisturizes hair length and protects against ultraviolet radiation; gives shine, smoothness and elasticity. Protects hair with frequent use of a hair dryer, iron, curling iron.

The oil is suitable for dry, porous, damaged hair (after dyeing, chemistry), thin, weakened. Avocado oil is one of the key oils in hair care (it can help with any hair problem).

9. Burdock little

Burdock oil for hair

Burdock oil is obtained from burdock roots (a powerful phytoactivator), it contains vitamins (A, E, C, B), minerals (iron, copper, calcium ...) fatty acids, mineral salts, and it also contains a lot of protein, which has a beneficial effect on the hair.

Burdock oil is the most popular oil in the treatment of hair loss, it also regulates the oiliness of the glands; protects against dandruff and itching of the scalp; stimulates hair growth; restores damaged hair structure; restores shine and vitality to hair. But it should be used with caution as it can clog the pores of your scalp. It can be used in pure form and in a mixture with other oils, it can dry the length a little (a mask with tincture of red pepper and burdock oil gives an excellent result in case of hair loss and to stimulate hair growth).

10. Castor oil

Castor oil

Castor oil is obtained from the fruits of castor bean, it is light yellow in color with a mild aroma. The main producers are India, Brazil and China. It is castor oil that has the highest density among vegetable oils and a very high viscosity.

One of the most popular and affordable oils for the growth, strengthening and density of hair, eyebrows and eyelashes. It is used (for hair length) in the care of very dry, porous hair, prevents hair splitting, deeply moisturizing the hair. It is better not to use it in its pure form, it is poorly washed out of the hair, especially from the roots, you can get the effect of "dirty hair". Best used in a mixture with other oils or tinctures. A good result for accelerating hair growth is given by a mask with tincture of red pepper and castor oil... With regular use, hair will become stronger, thicker and naturally shine.

11. Sea buckthorn oil

Sea buckthorn oil

Sea buckthorn oil - produced from the fruits (berries) of the sea buckthorn bush. Orange-red oil with a rich sea buckthorn aroma. Sea buckthorn oil contains a lot of vitamin A, which accelerates the regeneration of skin cells and accelerates hair growth (vitamin C content), as well as makes hair soft and elastic. The oil protects hair from UV rays due to its high vitamin E content. Suitable for dry damaged hair. Sea buckthorn oil is not easily washed off the hair and scalp, so it should be diluted with lighter oils and added to masks to accelerate hair growth. If you regularly use sea buckthorn oil, your hair will become silky, manageable, shiny and well-groomed.

This is one of the few oils recommended for alopecia areata.

12. Pumpkin seed oil

Pumpkin seed oil

Pumpkin seed oil is obtained from pumpkin seeds by cold pressing. From three kilograms of pumpkin seeds, about one liter of oil is obtained. The color in the oil is from orange to brown, maybe dark green, the smell is quite specific. The oil has a light texture and is quickly absorbed.

The oil contains a large amount of vitamin E, beta keratin and polyunsaturated acids, which promotes the regeneration of scalp cells: accelerates hair growth (awakens dormant follicles), making them denser and preventing hair loss. Thanks to acids, the hair becomes elastic and smooth. The oil nourishes the hair well and makes it less brittle. With regular use, you will forget about the problem of cutting the ends of your hair! Suitable for all hair types.

13. Macadamia oil

Macadamia oil for hair

The oil is obtained from the nuts of the evergreen macadamia tree, whose homeland is Australia, the smell of the oil is pronounced - nutty, slightly yellowish in color. Macadamia oil is one of the most valuable oils, the properties of which are comparable only to those of spermacet (appreciated for the ability to heal scars, scars), which is extracted from marine animals. Also, the oil contains a record content of palmitoleic acid (up to 25%), thanks to which the oil helps our body cope with its natural functions of protecting, nourishing and moisturizing the skin. This amazing, healing oil that heals wounds, heals burns keeps the skin and hair of women all over the world youthful and beautiful. It is impossible not to mention that the oil is ideal for facial skin care (instantly restores the lipid barrier of the skin, moisturizes, reduces the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, suitable for both dry and oily skin).

Due to its unique composition, the oil is widely used in trichology for hair treatment. Macadamia oil is instantly absorbed by the hair, giving it volume, shine, smoothness, and facilitates combing. The oil penetrates into the scalp and nourishes the hair follicles, preventing hair loss, restoring the hair structure, making them healthy in a short time. The main advantage of the oil is that it nourishes the hair from roots to ends.

Macadamia oil has high absorbent properties, which helps to improve blood circulation in the scalp, therefore cosmetologists recommend massage with this oil (the oil activates the activity of hair follicles, as a result of which the growth of new hair is activated). The oil is suitable for dry, porous, damaged hair (after dyeing, chemistry), thin, weakened. The oil can be used before washing your hair, making massage or masks, or you can also after washing - rub a couple of drops of oil in the palms of your hands and apply to the ends of the hair, instead of leave-in, purchased products.

14. Hemp oil

Hemp oil

The oil is obtained by pressing from the seeds of an annual hemp plant, an oily liquid of saturated green color, the smell is herbaceous. Its composition has a beneficial effect on the restoration and health of hair (fatty acids, vitamins A, E, C, K, B, minerals, antioxidants).

The oil is not greasy, it spreads easily through the hair and is quickly absorbed. Perfectly moisturizes hair, especially in winter, protecting the ends from dehydration, makes hair elastic and resilient. The oil strengthens hair, awakens hair to active growth, heals dandruff and seborrhea.

Hemp oil is perfect for owners of fluffy hair, after using it, the hair is smooth, manageable and easy to style. The oil is suitable for dry, brittle and dull hair, for hair that is depleted by coloring, dried out by the sun, wind and sea water (ideal to take with you on vacation). And also hemp oil is ideal for curly hair, making curls more pronounced and manageable.

15. Linseed oil

Flaxseed oil for hair

Flaxseed oil is extracted from flaxseed, which has many medicinal properties due to its composition. The oil is non-greasy and spreads well through the hair and rinses off easily.

It activates hair growth and is widely used for hair loss and dandruff remedies. With regular use of the oil, the hair becomes shiny, smooth and well-groomed. The oil will help you get rid of dandruff and split ends.Linseed oil is suitable for all hair types, it can be used both in masks and in pure form, the oil does not clog the pores of the scalp. Flaxseed oil is an additional source of moisture for your hair.

16. Broccoli oil

Broccoli oil for hair

Broccoli oil is obtained by cold pressing from the broccoli plant, the cabbage family. It looks like an oily fluid liquid, the color can be from amber yellow to dark green, with a slight cabbage smell. It contains ten types of fatty acids and is rich in vitamins A and C and minerals.

Broccoli hair oil is recognized as a natural silicone! It gives hair instant smoothness and shine without weighing down or interfering with hair breathing, as proven by research. The oil is quickly absorbed by the hair, because it has a non-greasy (light) texture and high moisturizing properties. It also helps with tangled hair and makes it easier to detangle (reduces static). Due to its composition, broccoli oil is an excellent source of nutrients for the scalp.

The main benefits of broccoli oil for hair:

  • natural silicone - the oil penetrates the hair and envelops it, forming a protective film on the hair surface that does not release natural moisture from the hair (therefore, the oil is ideal for porous hair);
  • quickly solves the problem of dry and brittle hair;
  • moisturizes hair, especially the ends, as if gluing them together;
  • restores damaged hair;
  • strengthens hair follicles and accelerates hair growth;
  • gives instant shine, silkiness and elasticity to hair like after a salon, without weighing it down.

Broccoli oil is suitable for all hair types, especially wavy hair. It can be used in different ways: add to the formulations of masks or in pure form, or you can even after washing - 1-2 drops of oil (the main thing is not to overdo it, you need to find your dosage) rub in your palms and apply to the ends of the hair, instead of indelible purchased products.

18. Camellia oil

Camellia oil for hair

Camellia oil is quite new for us, although Japanese women have used camellia oil since ancient times to give hair smoothness and charming natural shine. Camellia oil is obtained from the seeds of the camellia flower, a tea family native to Southeast Asia. The color of the oil ranges from light yellow to slightly green, the aroma is very delicate, pleasant, floral.

The oil contains 12 types of unsaturated fatty acids, a complex of vitamins, trace elements and proteins to maintain the health and beauty of hair. The oil has excellent penetrating power, spreads easily through the hair and is quickly absorbed. Due to its properties, camellia oil is indispensable in hair care:

  • nourishes the scalp with all the necessary vitamins and elements for healthy hair;
  • strengthens hair follicles by stimulating new hair growth;
  • helps to cope with dandruff, reduce itching and scalp irritation;
  • the oil penetrates deeply into the hair structure and restores damaged areas after chemistry, dyeing, improper care;
  • oil fills the hair cuticle and retains moisture in it, thereby protecting against hair splitting;
  • protects against ultraviolet radiation and environmental pollution;
  • The most important advantage of the oil is that it gives an instant, amazing shine to the hair, so that camellia oil can be found in cosmetics of well-known professional companies: Shiseido, Kerastase.

Camellia oil is suitable for all hair types, especially those prone to dryness, the oil is also suitable for colored hair, it does not wash out the dye.

19. Wheat germ oil

Wheat germ oil

The oil is obtained from wheat germ by cold pressing, the consistency of the oil is thick, yellow in color with a pronounced odor. Wheat germ oil contains a colossal amount of vitamins compared to other base oils.Wheat germ oil practically does not oxidize due to its composition and can be mixed not only with all base oils, but also with almost all essential oils.

This is a unique concentrate of biologically active substances laid down by nature for the beauty of our hair. The oil is an excellent stimulant for the growth of new and healthy hair. The oil nourishes the hair well from roots to ends, normalizes the secretion of the sebaceous glands, moisturizes the hair, eliminates cross-sections, cleanses the scalp from impurities and toxins, restores the natural shine of the hair.

20. Corn oil

Corn oil for hair

I get corn oil from the embryos of corn seeds, the color is deep yellow, sometimes it can be slightly red, the smell is quite rich, but pleasant. Despite the fact that corn oil is one of the cheapest, it is not inferior in composition to other oils, for example: the content of vitamin E is almost twice that of olive oil.

The oil is also used for hair care in its pure form or as a base oil in a hair mask. The oil nourishes the hair roots, promotes their strengthening and rapid growth; eliminates dandruff, makes hair healthy from roots to ends. Restores shine, smoothness and silkiness to hair, thanks to which it is included in many hair care products, even such a world-famous luxury brand as Kerastase.

21. Sunflower oil

Sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is obtained from sunflower seeds, it is mainly produced in Russia and Ukraine, the color of the oil is golden yellow and has a pleasant smell. The oil contains fatty acids, vitamins and microelements, thanks to which the oil benefits not only our body, but it is equally valuable for the hair.

Sunflower oil reduces hair greasiness, dandruff and itchy scalp. The oil gives hair softness and shine, making it silky to the touch. Suitable for oily, normal fine and weak hair. The oil can be added to masks, as one of the ingredients, or used in pure form. (Sunflower oil does not penetrate into the hair structure, but only covers the top layer of the hair - the cuticle, but this does not make it less effective, it creates a film on the hair and protects against moisture loss in the hair, that is, sunflower oil is an excellent moisturizer).

22. Sesame oil

Sesame oil

Sesame oil is obtained from the seeds of sesame, a herb: if from roasted sesame, the oil will be dark in color (brown), and if from fresh grains, then the oil will be light yellow. This oil is very popular in South Asia; the oil is widely used in Ayuverde. The composition of the oil is rich in various nutrients, which makes it a valuable hair care product.

The oil penetrates deeply into the skin and cleanses from dirt and dead skin cells, which promotes their regeneration; improves hair growth, nourishes and strengthens them, restores hair from the harmful effects of the sun, wind and sea water.

The oil is recommended for oily, thin, weakened and dull hair, it also nourishes normal hair, moisturizes dry, and removes greasy shine from oily hair.

23. Grape seed oil

Grape seed oil

Grape seed oil is obtained from grape seeds and is light in consistency, almost odorless. The oil is a source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals that help maintain the elasticity and firmness of our curls. The oil restores the lipid balance of the scalp (important for oily hair), exfoliates the stratum corneum, makes the hair soft and shiny. Grape seed oil is mainly found hot pressing, due to the small amount of the final product, unfortunately this method does not preserve all biologically active substances, it is they who determine the beneficial properties of the oil.

Suitable for the care of damaged, thin, brittle and split ends.

24. Calendula oil

Calendula oil for hair

Calendula oil is obtained from the flowers of the medicinal calendula (marigold), an annual herb. The oil is yellow in color, with a rather pronounced aroma.

Calendula oil protects hair from aggressive environmental influences, nourishes normal hair, moisturizes dry, and removes greasy shine from oily hair. It has an antiseptic, bactericidal effect, relieves itching and inflammation of the scalp (the oil is great for irritated scalp prone to dandruff).

The oil can be used either alone or mixed with other oils and ingredients in homemade masks.

25. Mustard oil

Mustard oil for hair

Mustard oil is obtained from the seeds of mustard, the homeland of which is China, the smell is rich, sharp, in color. This oil was mined back in the Middle Ages for food purposes, and over time it began to be used in medicine and home cosmetology.

Mustard oil is a natural hair growth stimulant. It improves blood circulation, hair grows faster; prevents hair loss; regulates the sebaceous glands. The oil also cares for the length of the hair: it reduces frizz and split ends, gives them a healthy shine, hydration and elasticity, while after using the oil, the hair does not lose volume. The oil really restores hair to vitality! With regular use, your hair will become plump, thicker and grow at an incredible rate.

It is useful to add mustard oil to the composition of nourishing and regenerating hair masks.

IMPORTANT!

Hair oils must be of good quality

Quality oils can't be cheap

Use cold pressed and unrefined hair oils.

To enhance the effect of the oil, it can be heated in a water bath

Mix and prepare masks with oils, just before application

Do not use oils for hair all the time, they can become over-saturated, you need to give your hair and scalp a rest from oil masks.

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Comments 9
  1. Kate

    Thank you very valuable information

  2. Anonymous

    Thank you for the information that many women really need. If you want to grow your hair and give it a beautiful look, make it "healthy" - the best thing is to use cold-pressed natural oils. and do not neglect the rye bread! The result will amaze you from the use of these funds. Of course, it is easier to buy ready-made hair cosmetics, but the effect is not comparable to the use of oils and, for example, rye bread. it is a great alternative to relieve hair from oils, in order not to over-saturate the hair and scalp, but also not to leave without vitamins. I wish everyone health and beauty, moral and physical! Thank you for the article!

    • Yuliya

      I am very glad that the information was useful to you, please share your recipe for a mask with rye bread.

  3. Yuliya

    Thanks! So much useful information. What are your favorites?)
    Wondering where you can get real natural argan and cocoa butter?

    • Yuliya

      I really like hemp oil and sesame oil, as well as jojoba. But I order jojoba butter on aiherb, and I buy hemp and sesame seeds in a health food store, you can also buy cocoa butter there, sold in pieces, it is also very good by the way and smells divine. And it’s hard to say about argan, except to go to Morocco, where you can certainly buy natural argan oil.

  4. Unknown

    What is the price of each oil?

    • Yuliya

      The price is different depending on the oil and from the manufacturer.

  5. Olka

    Very cool detailed article! Can I post on the site graziel.ru with a link to you?

    • Yuliya

      Post. Only the link should be open. Check 🙂

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