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Hair care can be fun and relaxing, but also a little complex to understand at times!
Sometimes it can be hard to know exactly which products to use, given the diversity of hair types and needs.
So let us break it down.
Hair serums are used for styling. They can fight frizz and smooth your hair (and are therefore ideal for people with curly hair) as well as add shine (hands up if your hair is dry).
The best way to use serums is applying just a few drops to recently-washed or wet hair. Serums also tend to be less oily than hair oils and use other ingredients as their main active ingredient.
Hair oils aren’t primarily for styling, although you can use them for that also.
They are for conditioning and nourishing the hair. That means they sink into the hair strand and help improve its health, rather than coating them as serums do.
Hair oils can add in fatty acids to your hair to replace lipids (fats, oils, waxes, and vitamins that make up the hairs’ structure). That then can help prevent split ends and breakage.
Hair oils can be used as a mask (i.e. left on overnight); applied to dry hair because you feel you need them, or used on wet hair. You can also use them for a spot of eyebrow or beard taming!
We recommend patch testing when using new products/ingredients on delicate areas such as the face.
Coconut oil is an incredibly multi-purpose and wholly natural product.
When it comes to your hair, coconut oil is rich in vitamin E, and fatty acids. It works as a great hair mask for moisturising your hair. Apply it once a week, and see the difference.
As coconut oil moisturises, it also adds shine. And, by help protecting your hair from breakage and split ends, it can help with healthy hair. You can also use it like a serum, to keep down frizzy hair and make those parts nice and smooth.
When swimming, you can also comb coconut oil through your hair to help protect it from the chlorine in pools or the salt water at the beach.
Try Miaflora Coconut Oil 200ml, which can also be used on your face and body as a cleanser to remove make-up as well as a moisturiser.
Extracted from the argan tree - endemic to northern Africa, Argan oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
It is another great option for helping to prevent hair breakage, especially on hair that is feeling the effects of chemical dyes or chemical straightening.
Argan oil is a great moisturiser as well, and can also be used as such on your hair, skin, and nails.
Choosing the right hair oil can be difficult as it comes down to your hair type, your preferences, your budget, and your goals. To help you make the right decision, check out our guide to the best hair oils.
Exposure to heat, the sun and being too rough with your hair can cause your hair’s cuticles to become uneven and rough – imagine a split end! Hair oils can help to repair your strands, whilst adding moisture and lubrication to help stop further damage.
Yes! Keeping your hair and scalp hydrated and healthy is a great way to encourage your hair to grow. Hair oils offer the perfect solution to bring moisture and strength back to your locks, so with use over time, it is thought that hair oils can help with hair growth!
There are several oils out there that are thought to help with hair growth, but the research behind them is limited. Some swear by the powers of diluted rosemary oil for hair growth, whilst others love the effects of coconut oil.
Check out our guide to thicker and longer hair for more!
You cannot go wrong with either oil, but it will depend on your preferences and hair type.
Argan oil is a good option for day-to-day maintenance and is lighter than coconut oil making it a better choice for those with finer hair. You can even use argan oil regularly to keep your hair looking glossy. Try Noah Regenerating Hair Mask - Argan Oil, which is ideal for helping with split ends and for improving the vitality and nourishment of your hair. This product is a mask which you can put on your hair after shampooing. Wait around five minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Coconut oil is thicker than argan oil and can be slightly more difficult to wash out. For thinner hair types, this can mean coconut oil can leave your hair feeling heavy and greasy, so it might be better suited to coarser locks.
Hair oils can also be used to provide relief for an itchy or irritated scalp, by acting like a moisturiser. Apply the oil after showering, when your scalp is wet so that it seals in the moisture. Then, if you have any left on your hands, smooth it over the length of your hair.
Dr Organic Hemp Oil Rescue & Restore Hair & Scalp Treatment is a leave-in mouse which can help support healthy hair. Put a few pumps-worth into your hands massage it into your scalp, then work through your hair. You can brush or comb your hair at this point, and dry it and style it.