Hair Oils for Curly Hair.
Curl-friendly hair oils — sealing oils, scalp oils, finishing serums and growth oils for type 2 through type 4 hair. Lightweight options for low-porosity hair, richer butters and cold-pressed oils for high-porosity coils.
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Hair oils for curly hair — sealing oils, penetrating oils, and scalp-stimulating oils. UK curlies use oils for: sealing moisture into the strand (jojoba, argan, sweet almond), penetrating into the cortex (coconut, olive, avocado), and stimulating the scalp for growth support (rosemary, peppermint, castor).
Sealing vs penetrating oils
Sealing oils sit on top of the cuticle and slow moisture escape: jojoba (closest to natural sebum), argan (silky finish), sweet almond (gentle and affordable), grapeseed (very light). Best for LOC method, sealing leave-in moisture.
Penetrating oils go into the hair shaft: coconut (most penetrating, reduces protein loss), olive (deep moisture, slow absorption), avocado (very penetrating, rich). Best for pre-poo treatments and deep conditioning. Apply to dry hair before washing for moisture protection during shampoo.
Scalp oils for growth
Rosemary oil — clinically comparable to minoxidil 2% (2015 SKINmed study). Castor oil — high vitamin E, supports scalp health. Peppermint oil — vasodilation, increases blood flow. Pre-wash scalp oils (Kitsch Pre-Wash Scalp Oil) combine all three. Massage into scalp 5 minutes pre-wash, leave 20 min, shampoo as normal.
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