Why argan oil is such a bathroom cabinet staple
Meet the answer to healthier, shiny-looking hair
There’s a reason why argan oil for hair has the nickname ‘liquid gold’.
Not only does it make your skin super soft and moisturise it quickly, like coconut oil for hair, but it also has the ability to make your hair look shiny while feeding it the nutrients it need stop help it grow quickly.
And here’s a fun fact, argan oil actually comes from goats. Extracted from the kernels of the argan tree, which is native to Morocco, its extremely rich in beneficial nutrients including fatty acids and vitamin E, making it the ideal hair conditioner. It can even help to treat split ends and tame frizzy hair. And it can be used as a styler to make your hair more manageable.
Argan oil for hair can also help prevent inflammation that can lead to dandruff, scalp sores, itchiness, irritation and other scalp problems, which is why it’s hailed as a hair hero.
Want to reap all the benefits of organ oil? Read on to discover all its different uses for hair, before shopping our edit of the best argan oil products for hair and skin below.
How to use argan oil for hair
Before shampooing
Apply a thick layer of argan oil over your hair. Then, comb from the ends up to your roots to deeply moisturise your hair. By doing this before you wash your hair, you wont have to compromise on volume, because your shampoo will take out the weight of the oil, without stripping it of the oils benefits.
For split ends
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Thanks to the Vitamin E content in Argan oil, frayed hair shafts and split ends are repaired. Meanwhile, Omega-3 and Omega-9 Fatty Acids strengthen and fortify your hair.
As a styling product
Want to know how the celebrities get their glossy ’dos? Argan oil. Rub a small amount over your hands and then run through the hands of your hair lightly. With the remaining oil left on your hands, gently smooth over any fly-aways.
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Coco and Eve Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque, £34.90, cocoandeve.com
As well as having some of the prettiest, most Instagrammable packaging you'll ever see, this deep treatment mask leaves every strand of your hair feeling super soft. And did we mention it smells amazing? It'll remind you of every happy, warm beach holiday you've ever had.
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Moroccanoil Treatment, £32.85, Lookfantastic
Best for: Hair styling and protection
The original and one of the best, this luxurious oil is one of the most recognisable Argan oil treatments, used backstage at fashion week every season.
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Kérastase Elixir Ultime, £27.75, feelunique.com
Best for: Fine hair
Probably one of the most famous oils on the beauty market, this lightweight oil absorbs quickly, leaving your hair feeling nourished without weighing it down.
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Caudalie Divine Oil, £27, Net-a-Porter
Best for: Face, hair and body
This luxurious multi-purpose oil is full of antioxidants and argan to deeply nourish your locks. Its dreamy scent will last and last in your hair, but you'll also do your bit for the planet when you invest – Caudalie plants a tree for each bottle sold. Good for your hair AND the environment.
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John Masters Organics
Best for: Face and hair
Made from the finest argan oil, this multi-purpose formula is light enough to use on skin and the ends of hair for the ultimate dry-lengths-and-ends fixer.
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Crabtree and Evelyn Pomegranate & Argan Oil Hand Cream, £18, M&S
Best for: Hand care
We often overlook the importance of a good hand cream, but argan oil is also excellent for keeping our hands nourished and soft. This argan-enriched formula smells great, is super nourishing and so ideal for when the cold snap wreaks havoc on our hands or for those whose job requires them to wash their hands often.
