Oils: Are They Worth the Hype for Your Hair?

This article comes  from the website of a  hair care producer endorsed by Mrs. Stankevich. I have not yet tried their products to write a review and in order to avoid unwanted advertising I leave the name of the company and their products our of this post. 

The main reason to publish it is because  article  teaches  exactly what Mrs. Stankevich is teaching   when it comes to the  the use of different oils  - most are not to be put on our hair.

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There’s a whole lot of hype about  oils  and why they’re essential to a well-curated beauty routine. But how much of it’s true, and how much is urban beauty legend? Our scientists spent a lot of time studying what different oils do (or don’t do, as is often the case) when it comes to your hair. We went straight to the lab to get the truth from the scientist .

Coconut oil: solid mistake

Cook with it. Bake with it. Use it for oil pulling. Heck, even put it on your skin. Just keep it out of your hair. “Coconut oil’s melting point is around 75 degrees,” explains Betsy. But in it’s natural state it is a waxy solid. “Hair reacts differently than skin, because our hair is naturally at room temperature.” Translation: not warm enough. Just think about that waxy, white substance solidified on your hair—no thanks.

Olive oil: unexpected makeup hack

This oil has tons of health benefits, but it’s not necessarily ideal for hair. A better hack? Use it to clean your make up brushes  —this oil does a great job at breaking up the pigments on your blush brush.

Argan oil: save it for your skin

We hate to break it to you, but lots of oils out there marketing themselves as natural argan oil are really made up of mostly silicone. But even pure argan oil isn’t ideal for hair. “Argan oil is high in essential fatty acids, which are amazing for your skin,” Betsy says. Your skin is a living organ—your hair isn’t. You need EFAs in your diet (like Omega-6 and Omega-3) and they’re great for your skin, but not so much when it comes to your hair.

The bottom line? Not all oils are created equal, and they aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution for all your culinary and cosmetic needs.