Natural Hair Oils I Love To Use...

Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is a very light product that helps in not weighing your hair down as it easily absorbs without clogging your scalp and as a result can be used daily on your hair and scalp. This product also contains Vitamin E which is great in supporting a healthy scalp. A lot of oils are good to use as a pre-shampoo treatment for a dry scalp, as well as a leave-in conditioner for damaged ends – Guess what Coconut Oil is one of them. I have also come to learn that it’s great to use as a moisturizer for skin and as a healthy alternative for cooking – I haven’t yet tried these last two options but will do so I bet in the future. Try it out and tell me how it worked for you. I usually use virgin coconut oil that I buy at Clicks Pharmacy.

Argan Oil: I am obsessed with this oil. This exotic oil from Morocco does wonders for my hair – I have found the perfect hair oil. It hydrates my scalp, my hair strands glistening shine and it also helps in smoothing and controlling frizz. It works on all sorts of hair, be it curly, straight or however you wear it I recommend you try this oil. Argan oil contains Vitamin E that helps to treat damaged or brittle hair, as well as fatty acids like Omega 3 and Omega 9. Argan oil has a thicker consistency and believe me when I say a little goes a long way with this product. Argan oil can also benefits dry skin by keeping it moist and is said to contain anti-aging properties. Now you know I’ll be trying this on my skin once I hear anti-aging properties. With all the wonders it does for my hair, I have no doubt it can do the same for my skin. I use the Moroccan Oil brand, but you can try Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum, or Mogador Certified Organic 100% Pure Argan Oil.

Jojoba Oil: I have used a few shampoos that contain jojoba oil. It’s absolutely great for cleaning hair and removing build-up from other products. And given the amount of oiling I do, I need this as it helps also keep my hair, scalp moisturised and helps fight frizz. It’s easily absorbed and deeply penetrates the hair shaft. Another great thing about Jojoba oil is that it can be used as a hot-oil treatment and I love to treat my hair to that. You can do this by warming up a small amount and massage into hair and scalp (hot six oil is also another great substitute), cover your head with a plastic cap for a half-hour, wash out and shampoo as you usually do. I often use it after a tea treatment to just help restore the lost nutrients. What do you know, Jojoba oil can also be used to control oily skin and help treat acne. Now this is more what I have a problem with especially on the face, I have oily skin and usually use a London made 8 hr oil prevention skin moisturiser. Try Mountain Rose Herbs Jojoba Oil among others.

Castor Oil: Let’s just say my poor hair goes through motions as I chop and change my look at often as I can. One minute I want it short, next long, curly, then straight, braided, weaved you name it I do it when the mood arises. I have come to learn that Castor oil is one of the best oils for promoting hair growth. It’s great for hydrating the scalp, and moisturizing hair strands like you would not believe. It’s one of those secrets one just feels they have to share. I started with buying the concentrate and mixing it in my own mix of treatments but am now hooked on a certain type. Castor oil contains antibacterial properties to help heal an itchy or dry scalp. It can also be used as a conditioner to soften hair – I vow by this. I use it often mixed into my conditioner even if it’s towards the end. Because castor oil is bit heavy I usually dilute it when I make my treatments with thinner oils like coconut or almond (I purchase these from Clicks Pharmacy). The smell is somewhat pungent and not a pretty so I usually add a few drops of lavender oil to make it more bearable from the musky/smoky smell castor oil has. I keep full brows but I have come to learn that one can use this oil for growing sparse or over-plucked eyebrows – full brows look more natural so ladies use this tip to get them back in full effect. You do this by rubbing a small amount on your brows regularly, believe me they will grow faster and thicker. I am trying to get Soraya De Calvalho’s type of thick brows. I have just ordered my stash of Jamaican Black castor Oil and I can’t wait to get it when my aunt and uncle arrive from LA and Dallas next week.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: EVOO is not just for cooking! Yes I said it; I use it in more ways than one. It helps in hydrating hair too and for those of you who have dandruff prone scalps, you can use this to help with that. It contains Vitamin E for a healthy mane, and penetrates hair to condition and lock in moisture – if you know me; I love my hair always looking glossy, well maintained and healthy. For a quick treatment that I don’t combine too many oils with I make this DIY treatment by taking a cup of olive oil, you can heat it or not in a microwave for 20seconds, then add crushed rosemary and/or Lavender and the apply to your hair when cooled and cover with a plastic cap and add a hot towel over. The good thing about this treatment is you can keep it on for 30mins to 3hours and rinse thereafter. You can also further use this oil for shaving, as makeup remover, and for your cuticles (lord knows my nails often need a little TLC when I don’t take care of them too well).

Macadamia Nut Oil :So Macadamia nut oil is slowly becoming one of my favourite go to oil in recent months. It’s a great source of calcium, B complex, phosphorus and iron and we all know we need these. It has a shelf life of almost a year and contains 73-80% mono-saturated fat. Now I know most of the hair oils I mentioned above also are present in my skincare regime, but ever since I discovered The Bodyshop macadamia and almond butters I use on my body constantly, I was intrigued and figured if it worked for my skin it would do the same for my hair. Macadamia nut oil contains the highest amount of palmitoleic acid (an Omega 7 fatty acid) of any plant I have at least researched on. Palmitoleic acid is plentiful in our skin when we are young, but decreases with aging and there’s no secret to this we all have to age gradually. I have to say with macadamia helping in reducing wrinkles and dryness although I pray I inherited my great-grand-Ma Annie Johnstone’s genes, this little oil secret seems to be helping too with its moisturizing properties. This acid is believed to help mature skin retain suppleness and having had bad skin instances in my life I try to always make sure that my skin is well taken care of. Palmitoleic acid also replaces naturally occurring skin on the lips, allowing the skin to remain younger looking. This oil is light and non-greasy making it super easy to be absorbed into the hair shaft and skin with the healthy proteins and vitamin E. Let’s face it, Macadamia is superb on hair and skin treat, as well as is an elixir for healing scars, sunburn, wounds and irritations. I mean I even use it when I decide to give myself an aromatherapy treatment at home.
In my mini researches of what I use on my skin and body, I discovered that Macadamia nuts originated and still flourish in the rainforests of South-eastern and North-eastern coastal Australia. Although we associate macadamia nuts with Hawaii, the largest orchards are actually in South Africa – that’s where I live now who would have known I was in the hub of it all. Let’s just say it’s a healthier choice for me (winks and smiles).


Please note that Rosemary, Lavender and Almond oils are just the best to use for that lovely smell to your hair. I use them so often in conjunction with the other oils at least minimum once a week and twice when I have more time on my hands for regular treatments.

Always know how your hair responds to oils. This will determine how well your hair absorbs different types of oils though what you choose to use is absolutely your choice at the end of the day.

How do you keep your hair sleek and shiny? Do you have different ways you use oils in your everyday life? Share with us in the comments section below!