Hair Oils for Your Hair Type

The best hot oil treatments for your hair

Beauty experts often advise using hot oil treatments to make your hair healthy and shiny. These treatments involve massaging hot oil into the hair and scalp, then wrapping your head in a hot towel for a half hour to help the oil penetrate the scalp and the follicle. .It’s a great way to give your hair a dose of long-lasting moisture.

First, you’ll need to choose an oil that’s appropriate for your particular hair type. Here’s a rundown of some of the most popular oils and the hair types and issues they suit best.

Jojoba This oil, extracted from the seeds of the jojoba bush, is a potent hair softener and detangler. Experts recommend using jojoba to add much-needed moisture to dry hair.

Olive. This kitchen staple is actually an excellent all-around hair oil and good for every hair type. It can help strengthen, nourish, and add elasticity to your hair.

Coconut. Extracted from the tropical fruit, coconut oil is rich in nutrients like magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron and is recommended for moisturizing damaged hair, due to its excellent ability to lubricate and strengthen hair.

Rosemary. The herb rosemary is often recommended as a natural dandruff treatment, so consider this hair oil if you have a flaky scalp.

Basil. Using oil on oily hair may sound counterintuitive, but basil oil will actually help control the oil production of your scalp and reduce the oiliness of your hair. (It’s also recommended for promoting hair growth.)

Lemon. This oil’s good for more than just polishing your furniture. Apply it to your hair to help control oil and dandruff — and even add in some beautiful blonde highlights.

Rose. Consider applying this natural soother to your scalp if it’s damaged and sore.

Lavender. This essential oil works well for normal hair. The best part? It’s not only a potent dandruff treatment — it’s also a fabulous (and effective) treatment for lice.

Peppermint. This energizing essential oil can help add moisture to parched hair and is often thought to promote hair growth.

Ylang Ylang. This fragrant oil smells like jasmine and is known as a tonic for hair growth. It’s a wonderful treatment for all hair types.

Almond. Loaded with vitamin E, this aromatherapy staple is a great all-around moisturizer and may help prevent hair loss.