Hair oil treatments have been used for thousands of years to create luxurious, shiny hair. They have been used for a variety of reasons, one being cosmetic, while others use them for their therapeutic benefits. In either case, hair oils continue to gain our attention and affection as we see them added to hair care lines that we can’t live without. But with so many different hair oil treatments to choose from, how do you even know where to start?

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: research, my friends, research.  This is by far, the best way to find a product that you will love. Understanding the philosophy behind a brand and why they use the ingredients that they do can help sort out which oil is right for you–and that goes for any beauty product really. Most of us can benefit from using a hair oil, as it can balance out abnormal dryness, smooths the cuticle shaft to create shine, or help protect our tresses from all the horrible things we do to it ( I’m talking to YOU flat iron!). Lets take a look at some of the options out there for you to try:

Argan Oil- Liquid Gold

This has to be the most buzzed about hair oil out there on the market.  Argan oil comes from kernels harvested from the Argan tree that is found in– can you guess–the southwestern part of Morocco!  While this oil has high amounts of vitamin E and F (Essential Fatty Acids), it doesn’t stop there.  Packed with antioxidants that protect your locks and squalene to moisturize, Argan oil can regulate the pH of the scalp and can reduce and prevent inflammation from a itchy or dry scalp.  Easily absorbed into dry or damp hair, Argan oil can turn your tired tresses into flowing modelesque hair.  Where can you find Argan oil?  Argan oil is in several different lines of hair care, but why not try the most talked about brand? MoroccanOil has entire haircare line that revolves around the famous Argan oil.  MoroccanOil can be purchased in two version, original or light.

Macadamia Oil – The “wonder” nut

Macadamia nut oil has also gained popularity for its nutritional and health-promoting benefits.  Now, we can thank it for the amazing things it does for our hair and skin also!  Because of it’s lightweight composition, macadamia nut oil mimics our own natural sebum (the natural oil our body produces) and penetrates the hair and skin for quick absorption.  In fact,  it also reduces hair-drying time by a considerable amount by imparting the luxurious oil into the hair shaft, pushing the water out.

(P.S Water in hair is NOT what makes it moisturized- water in hair makes it weaker, and more prone to snapping and breaking).

 It also helps protect against UV and heat-styling damage while restoring shine and softness.  Do you color or heat style your hair?  You can protect it with this non-greasy formula from J.F Lazartigue.  J.F Lazartique’s Sun Protection oil can be applied to the hair to save it from wind,sun, or heat damage strengthening the hair from the inside out.

Borage oil – The Starflowers’ answer to dry,dull hair

Borage oil is derived from the starflower, native to Syria but can be found throughout the Mediterranean region. It owes it’s fame to one very important ingredient: gamma linolenic acid (GLA) – an essential fatty acid that our bodies needs, but cannot make on its own. Borage oil is a wonderful choice for dry or damaged hair, and has been also used to treat problematic skin conditions such as eczema, because of its anti-inflammatory effects. And in even stranger news there are some opinions that it can also slow the effects of male pattern baldness ( hey! you listening there guys?)

Does your hair and scalp need a little TLC? Check out the Leonor Greyl Regenerescence Naturelle Oil. This jasmine-scented oil is applied to a dry scalp and left for either 15 minutes for a quick treatment or a deep overnight application and washed out the next day.

Don’t worry if you see other oils listed in the hair products you like to try. There are so many out there that I would need a book to list all of them and their benefits to you! Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Shea are just a few in the bunch that can transform your hair from blah to beautiful in no time! The key is to find the correct oil for you and your needs. Do you have a secret oil in your stash of hair products? What product makes your hair feel sexy and luxurious? I wont tell….

Product: MoroccanOil Hair Treatment Original (or Light)

Price: $41.00

Purchase: All Beauty Collection locations as well as BeautyCollection.com

Product:   J.F Lazartique’s Sun Protection oil

Price: $48.00

Purchase: All Beauty Collection locations as well as BeautyCollection.com

Product: Leonor Greyl Regenerescence Naturelle Oil

Price: $49.00

Purchase: All Beauty Collection locations as well as BeautyCollection.com