Best Oil for Hair Extensions: A Guide For Gorgeous Healthy Hair

Best Oil for Hair Extensions

Hair extensions require proper care to maintain their quality and keep them looking fabulous. One essential component of hair extension care is using the right oil. In this article, we will explore the best oils for hair extensions and provide tips on how to use them effectively to ensure the longevity and beauty of your extensions.

Why Oil is Essential for Hair Extensions

Using oil on hair extensions is crucial for several reasons. It helps nourish and moisturize the extensions, keeping them soft, smooth and tangle-free. Additionally, hair oils provide a protective barrier that shields the hair strands from environmental damage and heat styling. By incorporating oil into your hair extension care routine, you can maintain the health and appearance of your extensions.

Best Oil for Hair Extensions

Well; there are a number of great oils for hair extensions.

Which one will suit you best is a matter of experimentation but here are the key features of the mostly popular and commonly used ones.

Argan Oil: Known for its nourishing properties, argan oil is excellent for moisturizing and adding shine to hair extensions. It helps reduce frizz and promotes softness.

Jojoba Oil: Jojoba oil closely resembles the natural oils produced by our scalp. It penetrates the hair shaft, providing deep hydration and preventing dryness.

Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is highly versatile and can be used on both natural hair and extensions. It helps strengthen the hair, reduce breakage and improve overall hair health.

Sweet Almond Oil: With its lightweight texture, sweet almond oil is ideal for preventing tangles in hair extensions. It adds moisture without weighing the hair down.

Grapeseed Oil: Grapeseed oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, which nourish the hair extensions and protect them from damage caused by free radicals.

How to Use Oil for Hair Extensions

Start with clean, dry extensions.

Take a small amount of oil in your palms and rub them together.

Gently run your fingers through the extensions, distributing the oil evenly.

Focus on the mid-lengths and ends of the extensions, as these areas tend to be drier.

Avoid applying oil directly to the roots to prevent the extensions from becoming greasy.

Style your extensions as desired.

Tips for Choosing the Right Oil

Consider your hair extension type and texture when choosing an oil.

Opt for lightweight oils that won't weigh down your extensions.

Look for oils that are free from harmful additives like sulfates and parabens.

Read reviews and consider recommendations from trusted sources to find the best oil for your hair extensions.

Conclusion

Using the right oil is essential for maintaining the health and appearance of your hair extensions. By choosing oils like argan oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or grapeseed oil you can nourish, protect, and enhance the longevity of your extensions. Remember to follow the recommended usage guidelines and enjoy the benefits!

Cliganic Organic Argan Oil

Cliganic Organic Argan Oil

Why We Love It

Cliganic Organic Argan Oil is 100% pure and USDA organic certified, guaranteeing the highest quality and integrity for your beauty routine.

Argan oil, also known as "liquid gold," has been treasured by Moroccan women for centuries for its remarkable benefits on hair.

This organic argan oil is a single-ingredient product, free from any synthetic additives. Its lightweight and fast-absorbing formula make it suitable for all hair types, providing deep hydration, taming frizz and adding a lustrous shine.

Cliganic Organic Argan Oil penetrates deep into the hair follicles, strengthening and revitalizing dull and lifeless hair from root to tip. It helps reduce split ends, promotes hair growth and improves manageability, giving you the luscious locks you've always desired.

Not only is Cliganic Organic Argan Oil a hair care hero, but it is also a multi-purpose oil for your skin. Indulge in the luxurious benefits of argan oil and experience a radiant and youthful complexion. Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids it is light, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly into the skin, making it ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Cliganic Organic Argan Oil is ethically sourced from farmers and cooperatives in Morocco and cold pressed to extract the purest oil. It is non-GMO certified vegan and cruelty-free.

Things You Should Know

Form: Oil

Size: 2, 4, 16 and 128 fluid ounces

Scent: Argan oil

Ingredients: 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil (ARGANIA SPINOSA)

Origin: USA

OGX Argan Oil Of Morocco

OGX Argan Oil Of Morocco

Why We Love It

This deep moisturizing serum is packed with the goodness of Moroccan Argan oil, known for its incredible benefits for hair.

It penetrates deep into each strand, providing intense moisture and nourishment. Just a few drops of this serum will transform frizz, dullness and brittleness into a luscious, healthy mane.

Styling tools and exposure to the sun can wreak havoc on both your own hair and hair extensions leaving them dry and lifeless. Moroccan Oil acts as a shield, protecting your hair from harmful styling heat and UV damage.

This deep healing treatment will work wonders on your hair, smoothing out the roughness and bringing back its natural luster.

The argan oil in this formulation is sourced direct from Morocco and is known for its rich natural vitamin E and super-charged antioxidants. This special ingredient has been used for centuries to make hair gorgeous, and now you can experience its transformative effects yourself.

Experiment by applying to either towel dried wet, or dry hair to see which works best for you.

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Things You Should Know

Form: Oil

Size: 3.3 fluid ounce

Scent: Unscented

Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum)

Origin: USA

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Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Why We Love It

Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is extracted from fresh, organic coconuts, delivering a pure and unrefined product that delivers wonderful benefits for your hair and skin.

Coconut oil’s unique combination of natural fats penetrate deep into the hair shaft, providing deep hydration that helps repair damaged strands, prevent breakage, and promote healthy hair growth.

Use it as a conditioner to restore shine, as a detangler to eliminate knots and tangles, or as a hair mask for an intensive treatment that will leave your locks soft, smooth and manageable.

It’s really great for your skin too. It hydrates and softens the skin, leaving it smooth and supple. You can use it as a natural makeup remover to gently cleanse your face.

Pure, Organic and USDA-certified for your peace of mind.

Things You Should Know

Form: Oil (soft solid at room temperature)

Size: 16, 32 and 54 fluid ounces

Scent: Coconut

Ingredients: Organic coconut oil

Origin: Philippines

Viva Naturals Sweet Almond Oil

Viva Naturals 100% Pure Sweet Almond Oil

Why We Love It

Made from 100% pure, expeller-pressed almonds, this oil is naturally derived and packed with nourishing properties that will leave your hair and skin looking and feeling incredible.

If you are tired of dealing with dry, dull hair and lackluster skinViva Naturals 100% Pure Sweet Almond Oil is the perfect solution for all your hair and skin care needs.

The lightweight and non-greasy formula absorbs quickly into the hair and skin, providing deep hydration and nourishment. Whether you're looking to moisturize dry, damaged hair or revitalize your skin you can say goodbye to frizzy hair and dry, flaky skin and transform them to soft, smooth, and healthy-looking.

It makes an excellent massage oil too! Its smooth and non-greasy texture makes it easy to apply, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing massage while reaping the benefits of its hydrating properties.

Unlike some other oils that can feel heavy and sticky, almond oil is clean and light. It glides on easily, allowing for effortless application and quick absorption. Whether you choose to use it as a hair treatment or a moisturizer for your skin, Viva Naturals Sweet Almond Oil will leave you feeling fresh and clean, without any greasy or heavy feeling.

Additionally, it can be used as a carrier oil for essential oils, making it perfect for creating your own DIY beauty blends and treatments.

Things You Should Know

Form: Oil

Size: 16 Fluid ounces

Scent: Unscented

Ingredients: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Origin: USA

NOW Solutions Organic Jojoba Oil

NOW Solutions Organic Jojoba Oil

Why We Love It

NOW Solutions Organic Jojoba Oil is a lightweight oil that will nourish and strengthen your natural hair as well as hair extensions eliminating brittle strands and creating a lustrous shine that will turn heads. Use it as a leave-in treatment, a deep conditioner, or a styling aid.

Jojoba oil is great for your skin as well as your hair and is suitable for all hair and skin types. Jojoba oil has become one of the most sought-after cosmetic oils on the market today because its natural properties work wonders in promoting softer, more radiant hair and skin.

This product is free of all harsh chemicals, is vegan and not tested on animals so you can be assured you are making a cruelty free choice.

NOW Solutions is a family-owned and operated business.

You can see their full range of products here.

Things You Should Know

Form: Oil

Size: 8 fluid ounces

Scent: Jojoba

Ingredients: Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Origin: USA

Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil

Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil

Why We Love It

Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil is 100% pure and cold-pressed castor oil and offers a natural solution to strengthen, moisturize, and condition your hair, lashes, and brows.

Packed with essential fatty acids castor oil helps moisturize the roots and nourish hair follicles resulting in healthier, stronger and fuller-looking hair, lashes and brows.

The cold-pressed extraction process used by Sky Organics ensures that all the vitamins and antioxidants in the oil are retained, while any potential irritants are eliminated. Unlike chemical extraction methods the process preserves the integrity of the oil, providing you with the best results for your hair.

To achieve the best results, warm a quarter-sized amount of Sky Organics Organic Castor Oil in your palms and evenly spread it over your scalp. Comb through from roots to ends and leave it in overnight or for at least one hour. Then, wash it out with shampoo to reveal deeply hydrated, luscious-looking hair.

Silicone Free, Dye Free, Mineral Oil Free, Sulfate Free, Phthalate Free USDA Certified Organic, 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

Things You Should Know

Form: Oil

Size: 16 Fluid ounces

Scent: Castor

Ingredients: Organic castor oil

Origin: USA

OUAI Hair Oil

OUAI Hair Oil

Why We Love It

OUAI Hair Oil is effective in protecting your hair from the damaging effects of UV rays and heat styling.

It is formulated to provide a protective barrier which shields your hair from color fading and heat damage, so you can enjoy healthy, vibrant locks all year round. It will battle fly-aways and frizz helping keep your hair sleek and smooth.

If your hair extensions are developing dry brittle and split ends it will smooth these making your hair look healthy, vibrant and silky smooth. It helps replenish moisture, nourish your strands, and strengthen your hair from within.

Key ingredients include ama oil. which penetrates deeply to repair damaged hair fibers and shield from humidity, borage oil which reduces frizz, baobab seed oil that hydrates dry hir and African galanga root that protects color treated hair form fading.

Colored hair requires special care to maintain its vibrancy. OUAI Hair Oil helps preserve your hair color, so you can enjoy a salon-fresh look for longer.

Free from parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, ensuring that your color stays true and your hair remains healthy.

Things You Should Know

Form: Oil

Size: 2 Fluid ounces

Scent: Complex with notes of violet, gardenia, ylang ylang, and white musk

Ingredients:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Beta-Carotene, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Methyl 2- Octynoate, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol

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I’m a skincare & beauty enthusiast and makeup artist with over 15 years in the industry. I love writing about evidence-based solutions to skin issues with a strong preference for natural products.
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