The use of hair oils dates back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks and Indians. We investigate how these beauty elixirs can help you better achieve lustrous and healthy locks.
Text: Julia Lamberti
Selecting your ideal product
Choosing the right oil depends on your hair type, specific concerns, and the results you wish to achieve. Some common hair oils and their functions include:
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Coconut Oil: moisturises hair, reduces breakage, restores lustre to dry, damaged hair, tames frizz, protects hair against styling damage and fights fungal infections. Nilotiqa™ Shea & Coco Collection Hair Growth Oil, contains coconut, shea butter and amino acids to nourish, hydrate and protect your hair.
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Argan Oil: adds moisture without weighing hair down, improves hair elasticity and manageability, prevents hair breakage, enhances shine and reduces frizz. Dis-Chem boasts a variety of quality argan hair oils, including Moroccanoil ®Treatment with Argan Oil, Aunt Jackie’s™ Repair my Hair Natural Growth Oil Argan, Hask® Argan Oil from Morocco Repairing Shiny Hair Oil and Caivil® Fusion Oil Hair Gro Essence.
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Hemp Oil: nourishes and reinvigorates hair and protects it from heat damage. Afripure Hemp Seed Oil helps prevent moisture loss and breakage and stimulates hair growth.
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Olive Oil: reduces hair loss, moisturises and strengthens dry, thick or heavily processed hair, heals a scaly and dry scalp, reduces fizziness and split ends, repairs damage and promotes softness and shine. Try African Pride® Olive Oil Maximum Strengthening Growth Oil to enjoy the many benefits of olive oil.
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Avocado Oil: deep conditions, moisturises and nourishes hair with essential fatty acids. Invest in a hair oil like Nilotiqa™ Aloe & Avo Collection Growth Stimulating Hair Oil or Afripure Avocado Oil for maximum nourishment and growth.
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Jojoba & Tea Tree Oil: jojoba, as contained in Cantu Shea Butter Tea Tree & Jojoba Hair & Scalp Oil, moisturises hair, controls frizz, stimulates hair growth, treats heat damage, and prevents premature greying. Tea tree oil, on the other hand, can treat dandruff, soothe scalp itch, and boasts antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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Cocoa Butter: reduces hair loss, helps repair dry, damaged hair and reduces breakage. Palmer’s® Cocoa Butter Formula® Length Retention Hair & Scalp Oil is created for all curl patterns and textures.
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Castor Oil: increases blood flow to the scalp, boosts hair growth, reduces hair loss and treats dandruff. Afripure Black Castor Stimulating Growth Oil, Pure Royal® Jamaican Castor Oil and Ors Black Castor Enriched Strengthening Hair Oil all help boost hair growth and assist in creating a soft, moisturised, and glossy mane.
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Almond Oil: protects against UV light, prevents split ends, softens and strengthens hair, restores shine and prevents scalp inflammation and itching. Afripure’s Sweet Almond Oil contains high levels of protein, omega 9 fatty acids and vitamin E and can be used on both the hair and body.
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Amla Oil: helps prevent dry flaky scalp and brittle hair ends and encourages natural pigmentation. Rosemary® Scalp Stimulating Special Amla Oil is blended with Amla extract from the Indian gooseberry tree.
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Rosemary Oil: improves circulation and stimulates hair growth. Try Aunt Jackie’s™ Elixir Essentials Hair & Scalp Oil – enriched with biotin, rosemary & mint or Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil for best results.
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Peppermint Oil: such as Afripure Blended Peppermint Oil, simulates hair growth, improves blood circulation to the scalp, and provides a cooling sensation.
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Grapeseed Oil: moisturises, reduces dandruff, and adds shine without leaving a greasy residue. Aunt Jackie’s™ Flaxseed Recipes Soft All Over Multi-Purpose Oil can be used daily to moisturise your body from head to toe.
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Sesame Oil: protects hair from the sun, adds shine, and prevents dandruff. Liyana Beauty Hair & Scalp Oil Treatment – with Jojoba, Sesame, Coconut, Castor Oil & Rosemary Leak Extract, contains sesame oil and a blend of other natural oils to stimulate growth and ensure well-conditioned hair and scalp.
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Incorporating the right oil into your haircare routine will allow you to say goodbye to dull, dry strands and hello to softness, shine, and healthy hair growth. So, pop into your nearest Dis-Chem today to find your perfect oil product and leave those bad hair days behind for good.
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