HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT OIL FOR YOUR HAIR

There are a number of ways to care for your hair, one of which is oiling your hair regularly but will grabbing just any oil and applying suffice? We’ll find out in this article.

First off, there are things to keep in mind while choosing hair oil. Assess your scalp, hair texture, active infection, weather, climatic conditions etc.

It is best to determine your hair type and then figure out exactly what your hair problems are and how they can be helped. Your hair may be too dry, too thin or hard to manage at times. So finding the right oil that suits to your hair type/ hair problem is the first big step.

This post is aimed at highlighting oils and hair problems they address:

JOJOBA OIL

Jojoba is rich in vitamins and minerals that nourish hair, including Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Vitamin E, Copper, and Zinc.

To know how to pick the right oil for your hair, a person with a dry and dandruff infested scalp, Jojoba oil can help because it produces an oil called ‘sebum’.  It can be used as a moisturizer which also hydrates the hair and scalp and helps eliminate dandruff and gives protection against dryness, breakage, and split ends.

CASTOR OIL

This is a clear or pale yellow nutrient rich oil also known as Ricinus communis. They contain fatty acids which provide essential proteins and nutrients to hair follicles and prevent hair follicle inflammation.

Aside from being anti-inflammatory, castor oil has a few other properties which helps in enhancing gloss or shine of the hair, increasing hair shaft flexibility by coating the hair shaft, and it is also known for its antimicrobial property.

Castor oil is ideal for thick hair. ideal. It also helps with frizzy hair as well as breakage, promotes healthy hair growth and contains beneficial Vitamin E, minerals, and other proteins.

COCONUT OIL

Suffering from an under-nourished and dull hair? then coconut oil is the boost you need. It is a very versatile oil and can help repair broken hair, acts as a heat protectant and encourages healthy hair growth.

Apply the coconut oil to your hair, staying clear of the roots, and leave it on for about an hour before rinsing it out and shampooing.

The cuticle-smoothing properties of coconut oil makes it effective for taming frizz.

ARGAN OIL

Argan oil is one of the most commonly talked about product in the hair industry. You may be asking what the rave is about this product. Here’s it: It is highly rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and Vitamin E.

It has the ability to penetrate the skin to boost moisture and activate the creation of natural lipids to protect the skin barrier. Because of this, it serves as treatment for itchy scalp. Argan oil goes a long way in increasing the hair’s elasticity and can restore shine to dull, lifeless hair.

Applying a few drops or Argan oil to wet or dry hair before styling with hot tools will prove highly beneficial.

If you’ve been needing a sign to get yourself some Argan oil, here you have it!.

MARULA OIL

Like Argan oil, Marula oil is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fatty acids. It has hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Thus, it may play a role in keeping the scalp healthy and boosting healthy hair growth. It may help nourish your hair from root to tip without making it overly greasy, making it beneficial for dry, frizzy, or brittle hair.

TAMANU OIL

Tamanu oil is also known as “Green Gold”. This oil encourages stronger, longer and healthier hair growth. It hydrates hair strands, brings out hair’s natural sheen, and helps with easier manageability. It also works to soothe inflammation and eliminate fungal infections on the scalp.

Tamanu oil is great for curly hair as it manages frizz, and just makes your hair easier to care for overall.

LAVENDER OIL

Lavender oil has also been found to stimulate hair growth by increasing blood circulation to hair follicles, encouraging your hair to grow thicker and faster than usual. It helps with dandruff and an itchy scalp because of its antimicrobial properties. Lavender oil may help with issues like pattern baldness or alopecia.

Let us know in the comments if this helps you know how to pick the right oil for your hair.