I just had a haircut, I devote a lot of time to taking care of my hair, and the result is a healthy, beautiful mane free from the usual problems such as dryness or split ends. Does this mean I should relax and do without what many experts consider essential products? The answer is no.
That’s what a trichologist confirmed to me a few months ago. She analyzed the cuticle of my hair and, although it was in perfect condition, she told me that hair oil would be my best ally, but not as a one-off, but as a continuous habit.
I mentioned that, in my experience, it was common to end up with the ends of the hair much drier and even have split ends. And that, despite the usual care using masks, conditioners and finishing products, over time that effect of thick ends right after a fresh haircut would disappear and begin to look much finer, drier and deteriorated.
What was her advice? She told me to always carry a hair oil with me. She recommended turning to one of those mini sizes that you can easily carry in your bag and to adopt applying it to the ends as a spontaneous step in my day-to-day routine. She compared it to that hand cream you apply daily and that you can carry with you, or the lip balm you touch up at different moments.
She also told me that it was important to use a good hair oil daily and not only after washing, as I did. Just like any skincare routine, she said it could be another step in my skincare regimen. When I finished cleansing my face and applying serums and moisturizers that I considered, I could also add a few drops of hair oil to the ends.
In this way I would maintain constant hydration and avoid the dreaded split ends that appear over time. These are my favorite hair oils in mini-size format.
El aceite de Moroccanoil de 25ml (20 euros en Sephora).
Moroccanoil Treatment
Moroccanoil Treatment is a multi‑use hair treatment with argan oil that leaves hair soft and flexible and adds shine. It tames rebellious hair and frizz. Its non‑greasy formula detangles and smooths the hair, making styling easier and improving its texture, and you can use it before styling or to fix or touch up.
El aceite de Olaplex de 30ml (17,99 euros en Druni).
Nº7 Bonding Oil de Olaplex
This repairing yet lightweight but highly concentrated hair oil provides a 125% more shine, reduces breakage by 77%, controls frizz for up to 72 hours, tames rebellious hair and adds silky softness while protecting hair from heat (up to 450 °F/232 °C). It is formulated with patented technology and sunflower seed, moringa, pomegranate and green tea oils.
El aceite de Gisou de 20ml (24 euros en Sephora).
Honey Infused Hair Oil de Gisou
Enriched with Mirsalehi Honey and the brand’s exclusive Bee Garden Oil blend, this nourishing hair oil has scientifically shown that it hydrates, controls frizz, protects against heat and delivers a radiant shine for hair that looks healthier*. Its versatile formula can be used before styling, as a finishing touch, as a booster for your hair mask, as a pre-wash treatment or as a night treatment.
