Hair oils

The benefits of hair oils

Hair oils are plant extracts obtained by cold pressing, maceration or other extraction methods to preserve their active properties. They are rich in nutrients, vitamins and essential fatty acids, offering a range of benefits for the hair. Hair oils can nourish, moisturise, protect and strengthen hair, while adding shine and softness. For example, coconut oil is renowned for its nourishing and moisturising properties, while castor oil is known to promote hair growth.

How do I choose my hair oil?

Dry, damaged hair

For dry, damaged hair, choose rich, nourishing oils such as coconut oil, baobab oil or shea butter. These oils penetrate deep into the hair fibre, providing intense hydration and repairing damaged hair.

Oily hair

For oily hair, opt for lightweight oils like jojoba oil or hazelnut oil. These oils help regulate sebum production without weighing hair down.

Dull, lifeless hair

To restore shine to dull hair, broccoli oil and bay laurel oil are excellent choices. They smooth the hair cuticle, adding shine and softness.

Frizzy and curly hair

Shea butter and sapote oil are particularly suitable for nourishing and defining curls.

Specific problems

• Hair loss: Castor oil is a traditional remedy for stimulating hair growth.

• Dandruff: Black cumin oil and rosemary oil are renowned for their purifying and soothing properties, ideal for combating dandruff.

How do I use hair oils?

There are several ways to use hair oils. Here are a few tips to incorporate into your hair routine. You'll reap the full benefits of natural oils for healthy, shiny, fortified hair.

Oil bath: Apply the oil of your choice generously all over your hair and leave on for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight, before rinsing and washing with a mild shampoo. This method provides deep hydration and nutrition.

Add to a mask or shampoo: For an even more nourishing treatment, add a few drops of oil to your usual hair mask or shampoo. This reinforces the moisturising and protective action of the products.

Moisturise ends: To avoid dry, split ends, apply a small amount of oil to the ends of your hair after washing. Coconut oil or argan oil are particularly effective for this purpose.