5 Best Hair Oils for Your Hair Type and Concerns

Say it with me: oil is not my enemy! Hair oil is often misunderstood and misused. However, when it’s picked out intentionally according to your needs and applied properly, oil can be the hero of your hair routine.

From immediate shine and softness to dandruff prevention, the right hair oil is out there waiting to strengthen your scalp and strands. You might even find it below. Discover the best oils according to hair type and specific concerns.

For curly to coily hair:

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Strengthening Treatment Oil, $30

With strands prone to dryness, curls and coils need all TLC they can get and at all times of the week. This rose flower oil infused blend penetrates strands with fortifying antioxidants that seal the hair cuticle, closing pesky split ends while protecting against future breakage. The silicone-free, lightweight oil is great for repairing and reviving strands, especially after harsh chemical treatments and excessive heat use.

How to use:
Apply 3-5 drops on either damp or dry hair, targeting the mid-lengths to ends. Apply a few drops throughout the week to revive curls, focusing on areas of frizz or damage. I also like using the oil as a pre-shampoo treatment before a blowout. To do so, saturate strands with the oil, wrap hair in an old t-shirt, and leave on overnight. Wash and style in the morning for strengthened, shiny heatstyles.

For wavy to straight hair:

Bumble and bumble. Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil, $43

If you’re not oiling your hair on the regular, allow this transformative blend of six oils (!!) to take center stage. Great for medium to thick hair, especially dry, damaged, and color treated strands. Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil envelopes hair in fast-absorbing, lightweight moisture. The result? De-frizzed, tamed, and UV protected hair throughout the week. It’s a superstar line up of coconut oil, argan oil, macadamia oil, and more for your silkiest hair yet.

How to use:
Before heat styling, spritz onto damp hair and gently comb it through your strands. Remember, a little goes a long way. Once you’ve styled, spritz the oil into your hands, rub between your palms, and apply sparingly to the outer layer of your hair to seal in the feathersoft results. On the days you air dry, I recommend applying the oil before your leave-in conditioner to lock in the blend’s moisturizing and protective properties.

For hair oil skeptics who want weightless results:

Verb Ghost Oil, $20

Verb makes ghosting a good thing with its frizz-busting formula that vanishes on strands. If you’re prone to oiliness and/or have fine hair, you may be avoiding oils, but trust that this was made for you. A pump or two melts into strands for smooth, frizz-free results without a trace of residue or build up throughout the week. In my opinion, Ghost Oil is a great way to introduce yourself to the world of hair oil if you’re on the fence.

How to use:
Use on damp or dry hair from root to tip or on specific areas to target frizz and flyaways for virtually undetectable results.

For hair growth:

Briogeo B. Well Castor Oil, $26

Castor oil tops the list as one of the best oils for hair growth and thickness. This formula features cold-pressed 100% castor oil, meaning it contains the highest amount of nutrients and minerals originally present in the seed after picking. Rich in humectants, vitamin E, and omega fatty acids, B. Well prevents water loss and nourishes hair follicles for healthy, lustrous hair.

How to use:
The consistency of this product is thick, so apply sparingly to your scalp and hairline, gently massage. For a pre-shampoo treatment, rub the castor oil between your palms and distribute it through mid lengths and ends. Wrap your hair in an old t-shirt, and leave the treatment on overnight. Add a couple drops to your conditioner in the shower for a reparative, moisture boost.

For dry scalp and hair:

Verb Moringa + Jojoba Oil, $20

A few droppers full of this superblend of moringa and jojoba oils is equivalent to hitting the reset button on brittle hair and parched scalps. The silicone-free combo seals moisture into the hair shaft to repair overall damage for all hair types. Massage the formula directly into your scalp to quench skin and prevent flakiness.

How to use: Apply to scalp and hair as a pre-shampoo treatment or leave it on overnight and wash out. Add a few drops to a deep conditioning mask for added hydration. For daily use, apply to damp or dry ends to moisturize and prevent frizz.