Quick Sum Up: Natural Oils what are they and how to use them

Natural Oils a quick run down...

Long before YouTube natural hair "gurus" and way before it was ever a trend. People have been using natural oils to cleanse, moisturize,promote hair growth and healthy skin for ages. So nothing I am about to say is new, nor do I profess to be knowledgeable in all things natural.

Natural/Essential Oils: who they are and what they are good for.

(the oils listed below can be easily found at beauty supply stores, Grocery Stores (ie, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart), beauty salons. )



Jojoba oil- Balances hair glands, helps leave hair shiny, light weight oil non greasy.

Castor oil- Moisturizes and seals ends of hair. Great for thick and tight curly natural hair less refined products such as Jamaican Castor oil, helps promote hair growth.

Coconut oil- A sealant,a moisturizer if used with another oil. Also it helps with frizz control (curly hair especially) and bonds with protein structures of hair shaft.


Extra Virgin Olive Oil- A deep conditioner that, helps fight hair loss and controls dandruff.

Grape Seed Oil- A natural heat protectorate,that can  strengthen and allow hair to be more manageable.

Sweet Almond Oil- A moisturizer that helps seals in the moisture and smooths hair shaft.

Argan Oil- A moisturizer that helps strengthen hair.

Avocado Oil- A ultra rich deep conditioner when added to your regular conditioner. This oil can help strengthen your hair.

Tea-Tree Oil -A natural anti-septic, anti-bacterial which helps rid the scalp of fungus and helps removes build up that will hinder hair growth.


Safflower Oil- A sealant locks in moisture to hair shaft.

Macadamia Oil - A natural heat protectant, moisturizer,it also helps with hair breakage and  frizz control

How to use these oils ?

Heavier oils like avocado,Castor,olive should be used lightly for fine textured hair because these oils can weigh that hair down. 

They also can be added to your regular conditioner for a deep condition treatment to your hair. 

Medium/light weight oils not mentioned earlier can be blended with the heavier oils for a super serum for your hair.

Medium/light weight oils are best used when hair is still damp in order to seal in the moisture also these oils are great for a more curly hair type to help control frizz.

Use oils in accordance to your hair needs and type. I am not expert only someone who has tried and failed in maintaining moisture in my hair.

And So...

I researched and it all came back to the same thing. The very same oils that you ingest as a part of a healthy diet are the very same essential oils that can be used in your hair to promote growth, maintain moisture, control frizz and have healthy hair.

This was Afrikah's Perspective
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