Do you know the Top 10 Natural Oils for Curly Hair? Read below to find out!
People often shy away from moisturizing their curls with oil because they think it is for frying food, or that it will make their hair greasy and look unwashed… What they don’t know is that there is a plethora of benefit from lathering their curls in a healthy amount of natural oils.
Naturally curly hair is dry, which leaves most of us with an everyday battle against frizz. The fight against frizz puts us on a constant hunt for the perfect product that will eliminate frizz and give our hair that sparkly shine. Yet, most people don’t realize the perfect products are already right there …show more content…
Carrier oils are the oils that can be found in the kitchen cupboard. These oils are typically odorless and include: vegetable, nut, and seed derived oil. On the other hand, there are essential oils, which have a highly concentrated scent with specific therapeutic benefits. Essential oils are extracted from plant sources and are usually then diluted with carrier oils.
While there are a number of oils available on the market here are the Top 10 to give a try:
1. EXTRA VIRGIN COCONUT OIL: As a non-greasy and light oil, coconut oil can help moisturize your curls. Coconut oil is also one of the few that is able to penetrate the hair shaft making it extra effective. Additionally, it provides a finishing shine and smooth touch.
2. EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: Similar to coconut oil, olive oil work wonders in locking in your hair’s moisture. It’s great to use either before shampooing, or by adding it to your conditioner routine.
3. CASTOR OIL: Works best for tight coiled curls and should be used in spare amounts because a little goes a long way. It is known to be beneficial in fighting against thinning hair as it increases hair growth and decreases hair loss. Castor oil also serves as a natural moisturizer and