Struck Oil: 5 Oils For Healty Natural Hair

 

 

Choosing the right products for your hair can be a daunting process. As a self professed kitchen beautician, I walk the line between natural and off the shelf products. In some instances only natures gifts will suffice. Natural oil is one of those cases. Instead of buying a product because it has my favorite oil on the label, I chose to use the pure oil itself.

The good part about natural oil is, in moist cases you really can’t do damage. You will see that coconut oil is not listed, my reason is, it dries my hair out. I have mostly low porosity hair and coconut oil actually locks the moisture out of my hair.

 

Natural oils are packed with vitamins and many have healing, softening and restorative properties. That’s why the beauty companies use them. Now the down fall here is many companies masquerade as pure oils when the really are a mix.

Tip: Check the ingredient label, the only ingredient should be that oil. That way you know it’s not a mixture, or have added fragrance or color.

 

Olive Oil
-This oil is packed with vitamins E, K, and D
-Softens your hair
-Seals the moisture into your hair after wash
-Heals damaged hair
– Fortifies hair and promotes hair retention
-Has Anti-inflammatory properties

How To Use:
Hot Oil Treatment
As a sealant step 2 in L. O. C method after you wash & condition your hair
Mix with water in a spray bottle for daily moisture
As a rinse after you wash but before you condition
Mix with conditioner for an easy pre poo
Use alone or as a mixture with other oils 3-4 times a week for scalp massages

If you know me, you know this is my favorite oil. To cook, for my hair, and it also holds a special place because this is the “blessed” oil that is used to anoint the sick, those who need prayer or as my grandmother use to do…what ever she deemed that needed it! Lol

Jamaican Black Castor Oil 
-Rich in vitamin E
-Packed with Omega Fatty Acids
-Heavier oil great for protecting hair in the colder months
-High Ph Balance which will help open the hair cuticle
-Seals the moisture into your hair after wash

How To Use:

As a sealant step 2 in L. O. C method after you wash & condition hair.
Use alone or as a mixture with other oils 3-4 times a week for scalp massages.
To stimulate hair growth add to your daily refresher during your nighttime routine.
Add to deep conditioner to boots its repairative affects

There are 2 big down falls, the smell, and it sometimes causes itching. Now I normally mix it with other oils to consume the smell. Or if you add it to your shampoo and conditioner you will be able to reap some of the benefits but you will rinse it out so you dilute the smell.

 

Jojoba Oil-
-Most closely resembles the natural sebum that the body produces.
-Adds shine to your hair
-Has Antibacterial properties
-Emollient, fills the cracks of the hair shaft helping to heal damaged hair strands
-Readily and easily absorbed by the scalp which reduces dry scalp and promotes healthy hair

How To Use:

Add to shampoo to add slip and decrease harshness
Mix with water in a spray bottle for daily moisture
As a rinse after you wash but before you condition
Mix with conditioner for an easy pre poo
Use alone or as a mixture with other oils 3-4 times a week for scalp massages

Because this oil closely resembles the hairs natural sebum, this oil can be used by people that have a sensitive scalp.

 

Argan Oil
-Adds shine
-Penetrates hair shaft
-High in vitamin E
-High in Omega Fatty Acids
-Repairs damaged hair

How To Use:
Add to your shampoo to add shine
Add to your rinse out conditioner for added boost
Use alone or as a mixture with other oils 3-4 times a week for scalp massages

I haven’t found this in a reasonably priced form, so I almost always mix this with other oils, or shampoo. If I use it alone, I use it in a dropper as not to waste it.

 

 

Avacodo Oil-
-Penetrates Hair Shaft
-High in protein
-Enhances moisture
-Smooths hair cuticle
-Seals in moisture
-Packed with vitamin E

How To Use:
Add to shampoo to add slip and decrease harshness
Add to your deep conditioner to give it a boots
Mix with conditioner for an great Detangler and pre poo
Mix with water in a spray bottle for daily moisture
Use alone or as a mixture with other oils 3-4 times a week for scalp massages

Now for me it’s easier to use the whole avocado than just the oil…but this post is about oils. Lol!
In most cases these oils are as good for your hair as they are your skin Have you ever tried any of these oils? Let us know what you’re loving or not loving! We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a comment below, or if your not following us on social media you should be!