I’m not sure what I was doing with my haircare routine before I found a good hair oil. Sure, having the right shampoo and conditioner definitely made a huge difference in the health of my hair, but using a hair oil can be the perfect way to top off your routine because it seals in hydration and adds a boost of nutrients.
Curls also tend to need a little extra love and attention. My curls are dry, frizzy, and thick, so it took me a while to find the haircare routine and curl creams for my hair type that added enough hydration without making my hair greasy or causing buildup. After reading tons of reviews across various beauty retailers, though, I found a few that work really well for me. Below, you’ll find some of the most highly rated hair oils for curls along with advice from a celebrity stylist on how to choose one. Keep reading—good stuff ahead!
Our Top Hair Oils for Curly Hair
- Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum
- Aussie Miracle Curls Curl-Defining Oil
- Ouidad Mongongo Curl Treatment Oil
- SheaMoisture 100% Pure Argan Oil
- Pattern Jojoba Hair & Scalp Oil Blend
Best Overall: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil Serum
Best Drugstore: Aussie Miracle Curls Curl-Defining Oil
Ouidad Mongongo Curl Treatment Oil
SheaMoisture 100% Pure Argan Oil
Pattern Jojoba Hair & Scalp Oil Blend
OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco
Living Proof Curl Moisturizing Shine Oil
Pura d’Or Organic Sweet Almond Oil
Mizani 25 Miracle Nourishing Hair Oil
Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Oil
FAQs
What should I look for in a hair oil?
Korab has some advice if you have curly hair and want to invest in a good hair oil. “When looking for a hair oil for curly hair, I recommend looking for an oil that is lightweight and non-greasy,” she says. “[One that] adds hydration and controls frizz. I also like to look for an oil that has heat protection.”
If your curls are on the thinner side, you’ll really want to heed the above point because heavier oils might make your hair greasy and can weigh it down. Korab also recommends looking for organic and natural oils like avocado, olive, and sweet almond oil. “These will help define your curls without synthetic additives,” she says. Below, find Korab’s favorite hair oil along with a few of our own recs.
How do I apply hair oil?
How you apply your hair oil is really up to you and your curl type. If you have curls that are coarse or extra dry, you might want to apply your hair oil every day after you get out of the shower. I have coarse, 3c curls and I like to add mine as a finisher on top of a leave-in conditioner, applying at the bottom of my ends first and working my way up to the root area. Typically, I like to avoid using too much oil on my roots so they don’t become greasy, but if your hair is extra dry, you might be able to get away with using it on your roots every day.
This may be too rich for finer curls. To avoid curls becoming greasy, start slow and see how your curls respond. You’ll find the frequency that works for you and your curl type when it comes to applying hair oil.
This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Source: WhoWhatWear
