9 Reasons You Should Start Using Argan Oil On Your Hair

1. Eliminate dandruff and dry scalp

Argan oil is a great moisturizer and can be used to fight both dandruff and dry scalp as it’s extraordinarily high in vitamin E and antioxidants. The essential fatty acids in the oil are also believed to help reduce skin inflammation and prevent dryness.

2. Tame frizz, flyaways, and repair split ends by using it as a leave-in conditioner

Argan oil can be used as a leave-in conditioner, to help prevent frizz and flyaways, while also working to repair split ends.

3. Protect your hair from the heat of blow dryers and flat irons

Unlike many styling agents which can cause long term damage to hair due to the many chemicals contained within, Argan oil enriches the hair, nourishing it with nutrients and repairing damage.

4. Treat dry, brittle hair

Argan oil can be used as a very effective overnight deep conditioning treatment.

5. Protecting your hair from swimming

Chemicals used in swimming pools, as well as salty sea water, can have a devastating effect on your hair, leaving it dry and dull.

Wash and condition your hair as soon as you can after swimming. 

Treating hair loss

Many people, both men, and women suffer from hair loss. In fact, though many mistake it as a strictly male-related condition, 40 percent of American women experience it. When you first notice that you’re losing more and more hair in the shower, bathroom sink, and on your hair brush, your first reaction is probably denial, but as the loss increases, it’s important not to ignore it and take action. Argan oil is an excellent oil for stopping hair loss and even helping to promote new growth by treating the scalp three times a week.

Argan oil helps prevent hair loss by ensuring that you don’t lose more follicles than you’re able to grow – when that happens, hair loss becomes noticeable. Multiple studies on the oil’s effect on hair re-growth have found that it can stimulate the scalp due to its rich nutrient content to produce more hair. Other research has indicated that it helps hair grow faster in a shorter period of time. One particular study out of South Korea found that 44% of participants experienced “clear hair regrowth” with Argan oil treatment – as good as the drug minoxidil, but without the potentially harmful side effects.

7. Define curls

For those with curls, Argan oil can help with manageability, and help define those curls for a more beautiful look.

8. Give your hair a shinier, glowing look

Applying Argan oil on your hair every day will make it look shinier, more lustrous and even give it a more glowing appearance. The oil immediately soaks into the hair fiber, providing it with essential nutrients for protection that lasts.

9. Sun protection

When you plan to spend time out in the sun, before going outside, apply a few drops of Argan oil to your hair to prevent sun damage. After you’ve worked it through from roots to ends, braid your hair to lock in moisture.