Hair serums and oils make the perfect additions to any daily haircare regimen, offering protection, shine, control and strengthening benefits to scalp health. While serums provide protection, shine and control features; oil provides nourishment while strengthening it at its source.

Used correctly, hair products like these can help give damp hair post-shower an invigorating treatment or add an eye-catching finishing touch to any style. Make sure you apply it first before any other styling products such as gel or hairspray are added for optimal results.

1. Argan Oil

Argan oil beauty secret is a multitasker. It moisturizes skin, smoothes hair and boosts radiance; all while being loaded with antioxidants to fight free radical damage.(22, 23)

This non-greasy oil is essential for anyone seeking to protect their locks from heat from hair irons and blow dryers while simultaneously repairing split ends. An excellent anti-ageing hair oil that works wonders on all types of hair.

PURC Morocco provides organic argan oil for hair that is 100% pure and cold-pressed from hand-picked Argan kernels, for optimal performance! Every batch undergoes stringent quality controls such as oxidative stability assessments and authenticity tests so you can get the most from this wonderful argan oil product!

For maximum effectiveness, for best results warm a few drops (or half drop for short hair) of argan oil in your palm and apply to each strand, paying special attention to ends. According to Passam, this should be done at least once every week.

2. Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is a key component in many eco-friendly haircare products and cosmetics, providing your locks with moisture to maintain a healthy shine while simultaneously relieving dry scalp symptoms. It acts as a natural conditioner which works wonders to tame frizz.

Coconut oil is widely considered one of the best plant oils for hair, boasting many essential vitamins and minerals that aid in improving its condition, such as vitamin E (which speeds up repair), A, Folic acid, Linoleic acids and plant sterols.

Jojoba oil contains antioxidant properties which help reduce free radical damage and slow down the aging process, making it a non-greasy oil suitable for all hair types, curly or otherwise, including curly and textured styles. Furthermore, this non-comedogenic oil will not clog pores and cause breakouts so jojoba should be applied directly after shampooing while it is still damp – for best results apply it immediately after rinsing out.

3. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is an abundant natural source of medium-chain fatty acids that are easily absorbed by both hair and skin to provide nourishment, including scalp hydration. Coconut oil provides vital benefits such as improving follicle health, stimulating hair growth and protecting against heat damage as well as protecting split ends and frizz from happening. Coconut oil can also be especially useful in balancing pitta dosha to soothe an itchy, flaky scalp.

Vitamin E, phenolic compounds and other antioxidants help protect skin and hair against environmental elements. Apply it on slightly damp tresses prior to blow drying with a hair dryer or styling with a blower.

Look for a coconut oil-based hair serum that’s free from sulfates, parabens and silicones – such as Palmer’s Hydrating Formula with sunflower seed and jojoba oils blended together with coconut oil to promote frizz reduction and shine boost. It’s suitable for all hair types. Or try cold-pressed virgin coconut oil as an intensive nourishment treatment!

4. Olive Oil

Olive oil may conjure images of Mediterranean diet, bread dipping and vegetables drizzled in it; while these are all valid uses of this liquid gold, olive oil also makes an effective hair treatment solution.

EVOO can nourish and strengthen your locks thanks to its abundance of fatty acids and antioxidants; furthermore, it can reduce oxidative stress that contributes to dryness and hair loss 1-3.

Groover recommends not overusing this nutritive oil and suggests washing with a sulfate-free shampoo at least once every seven days to prevent buildup on the scalp and hair. Your individual hair texture, thickness and condition should determine how often EVOO should be applied.

Chambers-Harris recommends searching for an oil that’s organic and unrefined when selecting an essential oil, because chemicals and heat can alter its chemical makeup and accelerate rancidification.