BEST OILS FOR NATURAL HAIR ACCORDING TO YOUR HAIR TYPE AND NEEDS
Each oil is unique and has its own properties. They cannot be replaced because most of them have unique minerals, vitamins and proteins. They all have different combinations of fats that make them different in some kind of way. But, when you are trying to be creative or if you don’t want to waste your money, it is possible to substitute what you have at home for a better alternative.
Here are some of the best oils for natural hair with characteristics, Alternative and properties:
1) Almond oil
Best suited for: Dry skin
Odor: mild
Color: light
Vitamins content:
– High amount of vitamin E
– Long chain of fatty acids
-Contains vitamins B7
– Contains squalene
Properties and benefits:
– Support collagen production
– Help calm redness of the scalp
-The squalene is an important skin lipid
– Nourishing and fast absorbing
Substitutions:
-Apricot kernel oil
-Plum kernel oil
-Peach kernel oil.
2)Argan oil
Best suited for: Dry to very dry hair
Odor: Can be strong
Color: Mild
Vitamins content:
– High in vitamin E
– Long chain of fatty acids
– Contains vitamin A
– Rich in carotenes
Properties and benefits:
– Antioxidants
– Doesn’t leave skin oily
– Treats eczema
– Fights hair loss
– Anti aging
Substitutions:
-Sesame seed oil
3) Avocado oil
Best suited for: Damaged hair
Odor: Mild
Color: Clear, green to dark green
Vitamins content:
– High in omega 7
– Rich amount of vitamins B and E
– Contains pro vitamin A
– Contains folate
– Contains vitamin B7
Properties and benefits:
– Support collagen production
– Antioxidants
– Rejuvenating
Substitutions:
– Baobab oil
– Carrot seed oil
– Macadamia nut oil
– Castor oil
– Olive oil
– Sunflower oil
– Sweet almond oil
4)Apricot kernel oil
Best suited for: All hair and skin types
Odor: Nutty and sweet
Color: Clear
Vitamins content:
– High amount of vitamin E
– Contains a long chain of fatty acids
– Contains vitamins A and B17
– Contains omega 7
Properties and benefits:
– Similar to human sebum in weight
– Anti inflammatory
– Moisturizing
– Help in regulation of cellular growth
– Softens hair and improves the health of your hair.
– Emollient properties
Substitutions:
-Almond oil
– Aloe vera oil
– Broccoli seed oil
– Evening primrose oil
– Safflower oil
– Strawberry seed oil
5)Black castor oil
Best suited for: Damaged, thick hair
Odor: Strong
Color: Clear
Vitamins content:
– Long chain of fatty acids
– High amount of vitamin E
– Contains minerals, proteins
– Generous in omega 6 and 9
Properties and benefits:
– Antibacterial and antifungal
– Rejuvenating
– Improves hair thickness and health
Substitutions:
-Kukui nut oil
6)Carrot seed oil
Best suited for: Dry and damaged hair
Odor: Rich and Earthy
Color: Deep yellow orange
Vitamins content:
– High amount of carotene
Properties and benefits:
– Smoothing dry skin and hair
– Full of antioxidants
– Balances moisture in skin and hair
Substitutions:
– Avocado oil
– Castor oil
– Olive oil
– Pomegranate seed oil
– Sweet almond oil
7)Chia seed oil
Best suited for: Dry hair and skin Odor: Mild
Color: Mild
Vitamins content:
– High in omega 3
– Contains carotene
– Antioxidants properties
– High in zinc
– Contains omega 6 and 9
Properties and benefits:
– Reparative and rejuvenating
– Nourishing and therapeutic
– Anti inflammatory
– Support collagen production
– Heals and protects scalp
Substitutions:
-Rosehip seed oil
8)Coconut oil
Best suited for: All hair and skin type but mostly dry and sensitive skin
Odor: Tropical and pleasant
Color: Clear
Vitamins content:
– high amount of fatty acids
Properties and benefits:
– Penetrate the hair shaft deeply
– Very conditioning and moisturizing
– Smells naturally tropical and very pleasant
Substitutions:
– Babassu oil
– Monoi oil
9)Grapeseed oil
Best suited for: All hair and skin type
Odor: Neutral
Color: Green
Vitamins content:
– High in vitamin E
– Contains vitamin B
– Contains high amount of polyunsaturated fats and proteins
Properties and benefits:
– Anti inflammatory
– Protective
– Nourishing
– Support collagen production
Substitutions:
– Apricot kernel oil
– Safflower oil
– Aloe vera oil
– Grapessed oil
– Brocolli seed oil
– Strawberry seed oil
10) Jojoba oil
Best suited for: All skin and hair type
Odor: Golden yellow
Color: Pleasant
Vitamins content:
– Contains vitamin E and B
– Contains zinc
– Contains copper
– High amount of antioxidants
Properties and benefits:
– Penetrating
– Have antioxidants properties
Substitutions:
– Meadowfoam seed oil
11)Rosehip seed oil
Best suited for: Mature and damaged skin and hair
Odor: Earthy
Color: Clear, yellow or golden yellow
Vitamins content:
– Carotenoids
– Flavonoids
– Antioxidants
– Omega 3 fatty acids
– Omega 6 fatty acids
– High in gamma linoleic acid
Properties and benefits:
– Rejuvenating
– Anti aging
– Moisturizing
– Antibacterial
Substitutions:
-Evening primrose
– Jojoba oil
12)Olive oil
Best suited for: All skin and hair type
Odor: Full bodied
Color: Golden yellow to light green
Vitamins content:
– High amount of fatty acids
– Contains vitamins E and K
– High amount of antioxidants
Properties and benefits:
– Moisturizing and penetrating
– Very nourishing
– Has healing properties
– Can be used as ointment
Substitutions:
– Avocado oil
– Baobab oil
– Carrot seed oil
– Castor oil
– Sunflower oil
– Sweet almond oil
You loved righteousness and you hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, anointed you with oil of joy from among your peers. Psalms 45:7
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