Hair Oils

What are hair oils for and how do you use them?

Hair oils add softness and shine to your hair, with a rich, nourishing feel that does not weigh it down. They have a plant-based composition obtained by cold pressing or distillation. Using an oil such as argan oil or jojoba oil leaves hair feeling soft, from fragile ends to a dry scalp.

The secret is to massage a few drops into the scalp or along the lengths to work the oil in. This massage is a pleasant start to a hair beauty ritual. For an intensive treatment, apply the oil before shampooing and leave it on for 30 minutes.

Then wash your hair with a sulphate-free and silicone-free shampoo if you want your hair to keep its natural softness. For daily use, a few drops are enough to smooth frizz and add a layer of heat protection before using a hairdryer. This works very well on curly hair and coloured hair, as the oil helps keep their shine and suppleness.

Choosing a vegan oil is also an option if you prefer a formula free of animal-derived ingredients: check the label.

Which hair oil should you choose for your hair type?

Curly hair needs an oil that helps tame frizz without weighing the curls down. Coconut oil suits it well as it gives a moisturising finish and makes curls shinier. Coloured hair needs an oil that adds shine while it nourishes.

Avocado oil or grapeseed oil are popular for coloured hair and for smoothing the lengths. For a dry scalp, favour a light oil such as hazelnut oil, which feels light on the head without making it greasy. If your hair is fine or oily, an oil that is too thick can weigh it down.

Opt for a dry oil such as grapeseed oil or jojoba oil, which feel light on the hair. The essential oils added to some formulas bring fragrance, so always read the label. Choosing an oil with a natural composition starts with reading the ingredients list carefully.

Check the ingredients list for silicones and sulphates if you want your hair to feel light. The right product turns your hair beauty routine into a simple experience suited to your needs.

Can you use a hair oil every day without weighing your hair down?

A few drops of hair care oil each morning are enough to leave hair soft and shiny, even with daily use. The key is to choose light hair oils: they leave no greasy residue on the hair and blend in immediately without a weighed-down effect. Applied to damp hair, the oil gives a moisturised feel to the lengths and a smooth finish through the day.

The finest plant oils, such as sesame or kukui, are perfect if you want to avoid any heavy feel. You can even style your hair without worrying about looking as if you have greasy roots. Regular use also keeps the lengths looking soft, with smooth ends.

A well-chosen oil feels light on the scalp when you use it sparingly. Some plant oils leave a light coating on the hair: you can blow-dry it and the hair stays supple. If you give your scalp a quick massage with a light oil, it should not leave an oily feel.

For airy-looking hair and an easy hair beauty ritual, we offer a selection suited to every routine. Looking for a more discreet alternative, or something to follow the oil? Take a look at our styling sprays, recommended for holding, texturising or adding movement without greasing the ends.

Our expertise also covers the whole family of styling products, so you can adapt your choice to your habits and the result you want.