Of all the products available for taking care of your curls, vegetable oils are undoubtedly the gentlest , most natural and effective solution.
Packed with recognized benefits, they can be used on all hair types, whether straight, curly, frizzy, kinky, fine or thick, and in several ways: daily care, pre-shampoo mask, hair bath…
Vegetable oils are versatile and can be used to treat various hair problems such as dryness, breakage, split ends, frizz, and hair loss.
However, it is important to choose a vegetable oil that suits your hair type and hair needs.
For example, fine hair needs a light oil that won't weigh it down, while thick hair can handle richer, thicker oils. Dry hair needs a moisturizing oil, while oily hair needs a light, sebum-regulating oil.
It is also important not to overload the hair with oil and to find the right amount for your hair type.
How to choose a vegetable oil for your hair?
Three elements must be combined:
- Hair type : Vegetable oils have different properties that suit different hair types: coconut oil is ideal for thick and curly hair, while argan oil is better suited to fragile and fine hair. Jojoba oil is excellent for oily hair as it helps regulate sebum production.
- Hair Needs : Vegetable oils have nourishing and moisturizing properties that can help treat various hair problems such as dryness, split ends, breakage… Avocado oil is perfect for dry hair, as it is rich in essential fatty acids, while castor oil is useful for promoting hair growth.
- The texture of the oil : Some oils are lighter and can be easily absorbed by the hair, while others are heavier and can leave a greasy feeling. Sweet almond oil is light and well-suited to fine hair, while olive oil is thicker and may be more suitable for thick, curly, and frizzy hair.
Curly, wavy, and coily hair tends to be drier and therefore requires extra hydration. Here are some oils that are particularly well-suited to this hair type.
Treatments to combat hair loss and promote growth:
- Coconut oil : excellent for moisturizing because it penetrates deeply into the hair fiber. It also helps prevent breakage and reduce frizz.
- Hibiscus oil: composed of nourishing active ingredients, it helps strengthen the hair fiber. These active ingredients create a coating around the hair, protecting it from external aggressors.
- Avocado oil : rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, it is excellent for nourishing and moisturizing curly, frizzy, and kinky hair. It helps strengthen hair and prevent breakage.
- Castor oil is known to promote hair growth, combat hair loss, and help prevent breakage and split ends. It is also an excellent hair strengthener. It nourishes, strengthens, and protects hair damaged by straightening and bleaching.
Be careful not to use it undiluted, it will be very difficult to wash off!
Haircare for fine hair:
- Jojoba oil: is lightweight and well-suited to wavy or fine hair because it helps control excess oil and moisturize without weighing hair down. As a finishing oil for curly, frizzy, and coily hair, it helps seal in moisture.
- Argan oil: rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it nourishes and strengthens hair, treats and repairs brittle, damaged hair and split ends, and adds shine and softness to curls. As a scalp treatment, it reduces hair loss and strengthens the lengths.
Sensitive scalp:
- Neem oil is ideal for sensitive scalps. Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe dry scalps, combat itching, and eliminate dandruff. Its strengthening properties also help prevent hair loss. Its anti-mite action makes it a 100% natural treatment for head lice.
Caution : This oil is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 3 years old.
- Black seed oil : rich in fatty acids, minerals, and trace elements, black seed oil is known for its toning and purifying properties. It soothes scalp itchiness, reduces dandruff and sebum production in oily hair. It strengthens the hair fiber to restore shine and suppleness. Its purifying, antioxidant, and nourishing actions are ideal for sensitive scalps.
- Mustard oil: fights hair loss and dandruff, stimulates blood circulation, and adds shine to hair. Perfect for strengthening lengths for longer, silkier hair.
- Fenugreek oil: this treatment combats hair loss and effectively stimulates growth. It coats, nourishes, and strengthens hair from root to tip.
Care for curly hair
- Baobab oil is a true ally in the fight against very dry and brittle hair! Rich in fatty acids, it deeply nourishes even the driest hair and helps it to better retain moisture in the hair fiber, gradually making it softer and stronger.
- Castor oil offers countless benefits for hair: it cleanses the scalp, promotes hair growth, nourishes and protects the hair fiber, prevents split ends, and adds shine. It is ideal for curly, frizzy, dry, or damaged hair.
Use
Ideal for softening and adding shine to hair, hair oils are essential for hair care. We love applying them to dry hair to repair split ends, to damp hair for a moisturizing effect, or as a mask all over to deeply nourish the hair fiber.
Why use an oil in your hair care routine ?
Hair needs oils because they are rich in nutrients, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that help hydrate, nourish, and protect it. When hair is exposed to the sun, wind, pollution, or heat styling tools like straighteners and hair dryers, it can become dry, brittle, and damaged. Oils help restore hair health by penetrating the hair fiber to deeply nourish it and improve its elasticity. They add shine, reduce frizz, and stimulate hair growth.
All hair types need hair oil to be strong, beautiful, and radiantly healthy! You just need to find the one that best suits your needs.
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