Why Use a Hair Oil?
So, why use oil for hair? Unlike our skin, our hair has no way to keep itself moisturized. That’s why our hair follicles produce sebum, a natural oil meant to travel down the hair shaft and keep hair healthy and hydrated. Unfortunately, this natural process doesn’t always work the way nature intended! With modern styling and coloring techniques, our natural sebum often just isn’t enough to keep our hair moisturized. That’s where oil comes in. A good hair oil supplements your natural sebum, providing the protection and moisture that your hair craves. With a history dating back hundreds of years, the use of oils is nothing new; however, our knowledge about oils is expanding. We have become much wiser about the various effects oils can have on a variety of aspects of life. Due to the moisturizing and protective effect that oil can have on hair and skin, it is highly suitable for softening and nourishing hair and scalp. Good hair oil can be used in a variety of ways, depending on hair type and needs. It might be a good idea to test different hair oils or specifically focus on one that suits your needs and hair type since there are many different types available. Some are best for fine hair, while other oils are better for curls or dry hair. (more on that later).5 Benefits of Using Oil for Hair
- Oil Strengthens Your Hair: Oil increases the elasticity of hair, which means that it’s less prone to breakage.
- A Good Hair Oil Protects Your Hair from Heat Damage: By coating each hair strand with a protective layer of oil, oils may help to defend your hair against heat damage
- Oil for Hair Hydrates and Prevents Frizz: Oils that are rich in fatty acids and vitamin E actually create a barrier that prevents your strands from losing precious moisture. This barrier also prevents humidity from entering the hair shaft, keeping frizz at bay
- Oils May Promote Hair Growth: Since oils hydrate and strengthen the hair shaft, they prevent hair breakage, which may make your hair appear to grow more quickly.
- Oils Are Naturally UV Protective: Plant phenols found in botanical oils have the natural ability to prevent and even reverse the harmful effects of UV radiation on the skin and hair. In fact, some plant oils provide 30% more protection than your bare skin or hair.