Did you know that your hair grows half an inch per month on average? And this rate is further affected by different aspects like stress, hereditary factors, medical issues like thyroid etc. So, your dream of having long full hair won’t happen overnight. But there are various ways in which you can boost the rate of hair growth. And one of these ways is the time-honoured tradition of oiling your hair. Hair oils are currently on flick (Thank you, TikTok), but it is an ancient ritual - Egyptians practised it and so did the Mayans.
But do hair oils really work?
The majority of commercial hair growth oils don't truly speed up hair growth; rather, they encourage growth by reducing breakage and damage. A good hair oil revitalises weakened hair follicles. All hair oils support shine, moisture, softness, and health in addition to speeding up hair growth. The hair shaft is made stronger and is less likely to split. Thanks to the fatty acids in the oil. Rough hair cuticles are smoothened and sealed by hair oil giving them a lustrous appearance. The oil coating keeps moisture inside the hair cells and shields the hair from heat and pollutants, all of which contribute to preventing additional damage.
Are there different types of hair oils?
Absolutely. Finding the proper product and using it sparingly will help even hair that is prone to becoming greasy very quickly benefit from hair oil. Additionally, there are oils for persons with extremely sensitive, itchy scalps, bleached hair, heat-damaged hair, hair extensions, and all varieties of afro hair.
There are options for every price range in hair oils, which come in liquid form and as detangling sprays.
Find the top hair growth oils for healthier, longer strands in the list below. Cosmetize hasn't formally tested hair growth oils, but these recommendations are based on our scientists' categorization testing and knowledge, the advice of dermatologists and hair experts, and carefully screened customer reviews.
Africa's Best Textures Fab 5 Natural Growth Oil
The flaxseed, monoi, jojoba, castor, and coconut oils in Africa's Best Textures Anti-Breakage Fab 5 Natural Growth Oil are the ideal healing blend to penetrate deeply and strengthen and help repair your damaged hair. The combination of five different oils, both stop the hair from splitting and counteract the negative effects of heat styling. This ideal combination of carrier oils is known to promote scalp health. It also contains a lot of antioxidants!
Primary Uses
- As a styler massage it into your scalp and hair, from roots to ends and comb to distribute evenly through your tresses.
- As an anti-damage treatment, apply and cover hair with a plastic cap for 10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
Key Features
- Prevents breakage.
- Reverses hair shedding and thinning.
- Enhances the condition of the scalp, treats broken ends, and revives hair colour.
For almost £5 you get around 150ml which lasts you a long time.
Africa's Best Argan Growth Oil
With Africa's Best Argan Growth Oil, you can be assured to have a good hair day - EVERYDAY! One of the best remedies for dull and lifeless hair, the oil’s nutrient and vitamin content does wonders for your hair's strands, keeping them nourished and hydrated.
Additionally, it stops shedding. Its anti-frizz qualities are ideal for a silky, smooth appearance. The oil blends a variety of herbs and ingredients to promote hair growth and deliver naturally beautiful, healthy hair.
Primary Uses
- As a strengthening treatment, use it at night and wash off in the morning.
- Use it on damp hair as a styler and moisturiser.
Key Features
- Nurtures and hydrates hair
- Strengthens hair
- Stops hair loss and hair deterioration
It costs less than £4 for 118ml which makes it pocket-friendly.
Aunt Jackie's Frizz Rebel – Coconut & Sweet Almond oil
Frizzy hair is almost a natural condition for curly hair. And Aunt Jackie's Frizz Rebel – Coconut & Sweet Almond oil is the perfect remedy for it. It reduces frizz and provides definition to curly hair. It also softens and shines natural curls. It includes coconut and sweet almond oils. They offer hydration, gloss, and nutrition to the hair shaft, which softens and smoothes hair. This frizz-preventing oil fusion, which is fortified with vitamins E, B, and D, improves hair quality and is excellent for safeguarding scalp health.
Primary Uses
- As a frizz combatant, use it on dry or damp hair, massage gently and comb to distribute product evenly through the hair.
- For healing tangled locks apply and leave overnight and wash in the morning.
Key Features
- It’s eco-friendly
- Sulphate and paraben free
- Combats frizz
- Defines curls
It costs less than £5 for 118ml which makes it an ideal budgeted choice.
Jamaican Black Castor Oil
One of the most effective oils for promoting rapid hair growth is castor oil. Two of Cosmetize’s best-sellers containing castor oil are Sunny Isle Lavender Jamaican Black Castor Oil and Jamaican Mango & Lime Black Castor Oil - coconut. Both are ideal for all hair types and ensure smooth, lustrous, and damage-free hair, by deeply conditioning the scalp and hair shaft.
While the Sunny Isle oil comes in a refreshing lavender smell, the Jamaican one contains four different carrier oils. They are -
- Vitamin A and E-rich carrot seed oil strengthens hair and makes it shinier and easier to handle.
- Tamanu oil is very effective at healing and calming irritated scalps caused by psoriasis, eczema, etc.
- With added manganese and vitamins, soybean oil helps keep the scalp moisturised.
- Coconut oil hydrates the scalp and aids in the efficient removal of sebum buildup, leaving hair clean and healthy.
Both are ideal for slugging and can be left overnight followed by shampooing in the morning for an extra hydration boost.
With a price range between £5 and £6, they are ideal options for hair growth oils which do not burn a hole in the pocket.
In case you want to indulge in some luxurious hair growth oil, consider investing in the Wild Growth Hair Oil at almost £10 for 4 oz. It works both as oil and moisturiser making your hair grow stronger and longer. You can also try the Creme Of Nature Argan Oil which comes at the cost of £12.85 for 1 oz. It is a versatile beauty treatment that deeply hydrates and nourishes the hair shafts, dry skin, and scalp. It makes hair easier to handle and more capable of being attractively groomed by reducing frizz and flyaways.
To promote hair growth in children with curly, wavy and frizzy hair, we would recommend using CurlyKids hair products which include shampoos, conditioners, detangler sprays, moisturisers and many more.
Conclusion
Both treating and styling hair are possible with hair oils, and many of the best hair oils may be used for both. Some will be applied, rubbed into the scalp and hair roots, and then allowed to do their magic for several hours or perhaps overnight. Others are used to add shine and protection to dry hair. After washing, some are put to damp hair to ensure a sleek finish when dried.
No matter what sort of hair you have, there are several advantages to using oils. If you've never thought about using oil on your hair as a beauty treatment, you might want to reconsider and start your oiling journey today.
