The argan oil hair treatments for anyone who wants better hair
Yes, that means you
If your hair isn’t a little dry or damaged, you’re either seriously lucky or you’re lying. Because between all the straightener heat styling, product build-up, and drying effects of heaters and hot showers in winter, keeping your hair healthy is a mission.
But there’s one ingredient that is here to help. Argan oil. Yep, the golden oil that comes from the nuts of the argan tree, which grows exclusively in southwest Morocco. It’s been a popular ingredient in hair products for the last 10 years, although it’s actually been used for centuries by the Berber women of Morocco.
What does argan oil do for your hair?
As an oil, argan oil is able to penetrate deeply into hair to intensely nourish and repair; but what makes argan oil unique is it also seals the cuticle to lock in moisture, protect hair and improve the look and manageability of your mane.
Argan oil is rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids and vitamins A, C and E. The benefits of argan oil for hair include hydrating dry hair, repairing damaged hair, and protecting hair from future breakage and damage. Styling-wise, argan oil can help smooth and fight frizz, and enhance shine. It’s also great for defining curls in curly hair types. Basically, it’s an all-rounder that we could all use in our lives.
Not only is argan oil good for hair, it’s good for your scalp, too. It works to ease scalp inflammation, and as a rich source of vitamin E, there are even claims that it can help with hair regrowth. Because it supports a healthy scalp, it allows for healthy hair growth and may decrease hair loss.
How much to use?
A little goes a long way, and even though argan oil is lightweight and non-greasy, use it sparingly and try to avoid applying it to the roots. A few drops should do the trick - use more if you have long hair. When using argan oil as a leave-in treatment, apply it to towel-dried hair once or twice a week. Most argan oil treatments can also be used as a pre-shampoo treatment or on dry hair as a smoothing serum.
Where to buy?
You’ll find argan oil in all types of formulas - as a straight-up hair oil, or mixed into hair products like a shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, hair cream or even a shine spray. As for where to buy it, there are a lot of brands out there with argan oil products that you can pick up at Priceline, your local supermarket and pharmacy, or online at e-stores like Amazon.
Looking for an argan oil hair treatment to help restore your hair to glossy, healthy and strong? We got you.
Not only is argan oil good for your hair, it’s good for your skin, too. Read up on all of argan oil’s skin benefits. Plus, check out our top picks for the best argan oil shampoos.
Do you use argan oil on your hair? What’s your favourite argan oil hair product?
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Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.
