Adding a boost - Oils For Your Hair

Thank goodness we are getting away from the days where everyone thought of oil like something that is bad for you. Oils are healthy, good for you and an essential part of your skin and hair routine. Now, we're not talking slicked back, oily hair strands. We’re talking nourished, amazing hair that is healthy and happy.

Most people, especially heat-styling women, would actually benefit from using oils on their hair at least once a week. This means using it either as a treatment or just before applying heat to their hair.

So, Why Use Hair Oils

We sat down with Patrick, our fabulous chemist and head of research and development, to talk hair (and all things hair care). He explained that hair is dead as soon as it starts to grow out of the scalp and that all hair is coated with natural oils from the sebaceous glands. Depending on your hair type, you may have more or less oil coating your hair.

Putting oil in your hair actually has so many benefits. The best oils are detangling, strengthening and will act as a heat protectant. They also work to seal the hair and help to "heal" split ends (they replace lipids in your hair with their fatty acids). So, adding hair oil to your routine will supplement the natural oil your body makes.

How to Use Oils in Your Hair

Everyone has different hair and skin, so using the right product and the right amount of oil will make your hair shine. Putting oils on your hair can be done in two main ways (yes, there are many more too): The first, as a nourishing and strengthening treatment, and the second as an added step to your styling routine.

As A Nourishing Treatment

If you want to use oils as a nourishing treatment, the best time to do it is before you shampoo. Steps to use it as a nourishing treatment:

1. Jump into the shower and pull up your hair. Let the steam waft around you. This will allow the cuticles in your hair to open and will make your hair take in more oils.
2. Separate your hair into at least two sections. This is most likely a top section and a bottom section.
3. Take one drop of oil and work it into the first section of your hair.
4. Use only a small amount of oil on each section. Thinner hair will only need one to two drops, while thicker could get away with four to five.
5. Repeat with your second section of hair.
6. Allow the oil to penetrate your hair and give it a beautiful "hot oil" treatment.
7. Shampoo and condition as normal.

As a styler

For those with thicker, curly or more damaged hair, oil can be a miracle worker for you when styling and doing your hair. In this case, add a drop or two of oil to your hair whilst wet, and either let it dry or style as usual.

Best Oils For Your Hair Type

There are some great oils out there, and some oils that are ideal to use on your hair. Here are some of the best hair oils and hair types they will benefit:

Coconut Oil - Coconut oil is great for all hair types and gives you an amazing boost. It not only keeps your scalp healthy, but is great for preventing breakage and loss. This is number one for hair care as far as oils are concerned as it helps hair retain moisture, look shiny and feel great.

Abyssinian Oil - If you have thin or fine hair, this is the hair oil for you. Abyssinian oil is an up and coming oil that is great for your hair, but is also light. It won't weigh your hair down or give it too much oil. It is also great if you heat style. Win-win?

Jojoba Oil - Jojoba oil actually shares a few of the characteristics of sebum, the same as what our scalp naturally produces. This makes it great for our whole head and means it penetrates deep into the hair for added moisture. Jojoba also has antibacterial properties and that makes it great for scalp issues like dandruff.

Lavender Oil - Lavender oil is one of those essential oils that has so many uses. It has been thought to promote hair growth, and give you fuller, thicker hair. Lavender oil is also antimicrobial and antiseptic, so this is another great oil for those with scalp issues.

Our Oils For Your Hair

We have three versatile products that contain the ideal oils for your luscious locks (okay and your body too). They are packed with natural oils and ingredients that will make your hair feel great. :

Serenity Massage - This amazing multi-tasker is packed with Abyssinian, sunflower and lavender oil. These make it a great oil blend for your hair, especially used as a nourishing pre-wash treatment.

Lavender Body Oil - Obviously, this is packed with lavender essential oils. But it also has coconut oil and jojoba oil, making it great for a variety of hair types, as either pre or post-wash. It’s light enough to use after you wash your hair and is perfect for detangling..

Vanilla Coconut Body Oil - Love the smell of the tropics and perfectly moisturized hair? What could be better with this blend filled with coconut and jojoba oils. Like it’s more relaxed cousin above (the Lavender Body Oil), it’s an all around light oil that will make you feel like you’re at the beach. Beach hair anyone?