You might shy away from hair oils with the worry that they’ll make your hair greasy, but trust us when we say that there’s a hair oil for every hair type and preference. Whether you want one to add lustre and fragrance, to smooth flyaways and hydrate, or to balance and nourish your scalp before washing – peep our round-up for the very best hair oils in the business, as tried and tested by our editors.
BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY
One for the curly girls, BREAD aims to equip you with the hair equivalent of your daily essentials, like, well, bread. Each formula is made with curls and coils in mind and their (incredibly chic-looking) hair oil is said to be “like a lip gloss, but for your hair”. Expect ethereal shine without stickiness or the use of silicones, with a delicious and nostalgic strawberry scent to boot. You’re welcome.
FABLE & MANE
It would be somewhat sacrilegious to forget about Fable & Mane in a hair oil round-up. Despite only launching three years ago, the brand has quickly (and expertly) cemented itself as one of the industry’s most reliable and coveted. Rooted in Ayurvedic practices, their now-iconic formula calls on the “Dashmool” – a traditional blend of ten holy plant roots that nourish and strengthen the scalp and calm the nerves. Grazia beauty team’s Humeara Mohamed explains, “I love using this before wash day – I get my husband to massage it into my scalp in a real moment of self-care. It reminds me of my childhood and Asian roots.”
K18
Though on the pricier side for its size, K18 promises spectacular results by working on the hair at a molecular level. This oil is engineered to strengthen the hair fibre at two levels via their proprietary K18PEPTIDE™, which tackles the actual cause of damaged frizz, rather than simply smoothing it. Plus, it protects against heat up to 232 degrees, making it ideal for those in a committed relationship with their heat-styling tools.
MONDAY MUSE
For those who suffer from flakiness, dandruff and dryness, this oil will offer a welcome reprieve. Naturally derived, silicone-free and made from 100% plant oil-based ingredients, it’s perfect for those with irritated scalps or thinning locks as it’s proven to stimulate growth and increase hair density for thicker, fuller-looking hair. Humeara says, “The scent is so calming – I think it’s the cumin. I have a bottle by my bedside at all times, and I’ve convinced all my friends to get it too.”
GISOU
Addicted to TikTok? Then you probably know about this one already. Packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, it’s powered by honey from the brand’s own Mirsalehi bee garden and promises to restore dry and damaged locks by deeply nourishing and moisturising. An expert multi-tasker, use this as a pre-styling or finishing formula for copious shine, or as an overnight hair mask treatment.
