Short answer: Warm 2 to 4 drops of argan oil between your palms and smooth it through the mid-lengths and ends of damp or dry hair. Keep it off the roots, use less on fine hair, and use it as a finishing oil or a pre-wash treatment.
What argan oil does for hair
Argan oil is a light oil from Morocco that people use to add shine, soften frizz and help dry ends feel smoother. It coats the hair rather than repairing split ends, so trimming is still the only real fix for a split.
How much to use
- Fine hair: 1 to 2 drops
- Medium hair: 2 to 4 drops
- Thick, long or curly hair: 4 to 6 drops
Start small. You can always add more, but too much looks greasy.
3 ways to use it
1. As a finishing oil
- Warm the drops between your palms.
- Smooth over the ends and any frizzy areas of dry or damp hair.
2. On damp hair before styling
- Apply to towel-dried hair.
- Comb through, then air dry or blow dry. It can help control frizz.
3. As a pre-wash treatment
- Work 1 to 2 teaspoons through dry hair, focusing on the ends.
- Leave it for 20 to 30 minutes, or longer if you like.
- Shampoo out, then condition as usual.
How often?
Use a few drops as a finishing oil whenever hair feels dry, and the pre-wash treatment about once a week. If hair feels heavy, use less or less often.
FAQ
Can I put argan oil on my scalp?
You can massage a very small amount in before washing, but many people with oily scalps prefer to keep it on the lengths.
Argan oil or jojoba oil?
Read jojoba oil vs coconut oil for hair, plus argan.
Can I use argan oil on a beard too?
Yes, many people do. See argan oil for beards.
Try the Azbane silky hair and facial hair treatment with pure Moroccan argan oil.