5 Best Moisturising Oils for Natural Hair

NaHaZo count downs the top 5 moisturising oils that should form part of any natural’s routine. These are based on their moisturising benefits. 

NaHaZo’s top 5 moisturising oils are:-

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1. Olive Oil

Olive oil has very good moisturising benefits and can be used in hot oil treatments, as well as added to conditioners.

It has the following benefits:-
🌺It is rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamins A and E;
🌺 It strengthens hair, as well as smoothens and softens hair strands.
🌺 It helps add sheen and lustre to dry hair;
🌺 It conditions dull, dry hair;
🌺 It helps prevent frizz and dryness; and
🌺 It is great for scalp health as well as minimises dandruff;

Best for:

Dry, thinning hair

Can be used in:

• Hair Mask
• Hot oil treatment
• Leave-in Conditioner
• Conditioning treatments

Head over to our Quick DIY Leave-in Conditioners for Natural Hair recipes that will help lock in that moisture and restore lustre to dry hair. 

2. Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is a firm favourite and can help restore a healthy sheen to your afro-textured hair.

We love this oil because:-
🌺 It is rich in Vitamins A, B and E
🌺 It has essential fatty acids as well as minerals needed to boost your hair strength.
🌺 It contains biotin which is essential for the strength of your hair.
🌺 It is a great scalp oil and helps in reducing the appearance of dandruff.
🌺 It has hydrating properties, making it easier to style your hair.
🌺 It protects the hair from environmental damage.

Best for:

Dry and damaged hair (In conditioner)

Can be used in:-

• A hair mask
• Hot Oil treatment
• Conditioning treatments

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3. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a staple in many a natural’s beauty cabinet and has a number of benefits for natural hair. 

Coconut oil tops the moisturising list because:-
🌺 It has essential fatty acids needed for hair.
🌺 It contains protein which is essential for the strength of your hair strands.
🌺 It is high in Lauric acid, a fat that is easily absorbed by the hair and thus helps promote an even, glossy look.
🌺 It penetrates the hair shaft easily, helping to boost its moisture;
🌺 It strengthens the hair, reducing breakage
🌺 It has anti-oxidant properties, thus protecting your hair from the sun;
🌺 It helps with scalp health,and minimising dandruff.

Best for:

Thick hair. Make sure to use small amounts if you have fine to medium hair, as it tends to weigh hair down.

Can be used for:

• Hot Oil treatments;
• Scalp Oil;
• Pree-poo treatments;
• Detangler; and
• Conditioning treatments

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4. Argan Oil

This oil is a super oil when it comes to restoring moisture to your hair. 

Argan oil has the following redeeming qualities:
🌺 Effective in smoothing brittle and frizzy hair;
🌺 Rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E;
🌺 Has anti-oxidant properties, and this protects hair against environmental damage;
🌺 Helps with taming fly-away hairs and frizz; and
🌺 Helps minimise breakage and split ends.

Best for:

Dry and damaged hair (In conditioner)

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Can be used for:

• Scalp massages; and
• Conditioning treatments

5. Almond Oil

This sweet-smelling oil will make a world of difference in your everyday hair care.

Almond Oil has the following redeeming properties:-
🌺 It is lightweight and quick absorbing, thus making it easy to use in your everyday styling routine;
🌺 It is packed with essential hair vitamins such as vitamins A, D and E;
🌺 It has essential hair minerals such as Omega 6 fatty acids, Omega 9 fatty acids, magnesium, and calcium;
🌺 Need protection from sun damage? Almond oil has anti-oxidant properties that can protect your hair from external damage;
🌺 Helps tame frizz and gives a healthy lustre to hair; and
🌺 It helps promote scalp health.

Best for:

Light to medium hair

Can be used for:

• Styling hair;
• Deep conditioning moisture treatments; and
• As a scalp oil

Armed with this knowledge, using the right oil to moisturise and rejuvenate your hair strands should be a breeze.

Have you used any of these oils? Let us know what your experience has been and which your favourites are.

After all moisturised hair is healthy hair!

Happy naturaling ladies.