natural hair oil

Common ingredients include argan oil (including cold-pressed Moroccan argan), coconut oil, castor oil, black cumin seed, biotin, jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, and shea butter.

They come as serums, dry-oil sprays/mists, and traditional oil formulas. Typical application instructions include pumping oil into hands and smoothing through hair, shaking and spraying on damp hair, applying oil directly to damp hair, or using a pointed tip to apply oil straight to the scalp.

They’re marketed for a wide range of hair types, including all hair types, textured and curly hair, coarse or frizzy hair, and options specifically aimed at curly/coily textures.

Reported volumes range from 1.6 fl oz up to 4.2 fl oz, with common sizes including 1.6 fl oz, 2 fl oz, 3.3 fl oz, 4 fl oz, and 4.2 fl oz.

Reviewers commonly report fast absorption, a non-greasy or lightweight feel, and that small amounts are effective without leaving an oily residue.

Instructions include applying a small amount directly to the scalp and massaging it in, sectioning hair for targeted scalp treatment, combing oil through to the ends, or applying oil to ends and leaving it under a processing cap for a set time before rinsing.