Hair oil

Hair oil is used as a final step in the care of lengths and ends, especially when hair is dry, lifeless, rough, colored, damaged or prone to split ends. Hair oils can help hair look smoother, shinier and better cared for, with a softer feel and easier styling.

Within the Hair cosmetics category, you can find products for washing, care, protection and styling. Hair oil is most often applied to the lengths and ends, not directly to the scalp, unless the manufacturer states otherwise.

For dry and damaged hair, oil can be a useful addition to the routine together with shampoo, conditioner or mask. If dandruff, itching or scalp discomfort are also present, it is important to separate scalp care from ends care. Read more about the proper washing routine in the guide How often to wash hair against dandruff.

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Who is hair oil for?

• Dry, rough and lifeless hair that lacks shine and softness
• Colored, lightened and chemically treated hair
• Ends that are dry, split or prone to breakage
• Hair that tangles, is difficult to style or looks messy after washing
• People who want finishing care and a smoother hair appearance

How to choose hair oil?

For dry, damaged and lifeless hair, Apivita Rescue hair oil 100 ml can be a good choice, especially when hair needs additional softness, shine and a better cared-for appearance.

If you want practical application and easier finishing care, Biokap two-phase hair oil spray can be selected. The spray format can be convenient for more even application to the lengths and ends.

During summer, holidays or sun exposure, Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect protective oil SPF50 can be used for face, body and hair ends as part of a protective routine.

How to use hair oil properly?

Hair oil is most often applied in a small amount to the lengths and ends, on dry or damp hair, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. It is important to start with a smaller amount, because too much oil can make hair look greasy, sticky or weighed down.

For fine hair, oil should be applied very carefully and only to the ends, while dry, thick or curly hair may benefit from slightly richer care. If SPF oil is used, protection should be reapplied according to the instructions and regular sun protection for the skin should not be forgotten.

Hair oil, dandruff and scalp care

Hair oil does not treat dandruff, because its main role is care of the lengths and ends. In case of dandruff, itching or scalp irritation, targeted scalp care and a suitable shampoo should be selected. In that case, oil should be applied carefully, away from the roots, so the scalp is not additionally weighed down.

For the proper washing routine, especially if you have dandruff or sensitive scalp, read the blog article How often to wash hair against dandruff.

Pharmacist’s advice

Use hair oil in a small amount and adapt it to hair type. Fine hair is easily weighed down, so it is enough to apply very little product only to the ends. For dry, colored and damaged hair, oil can be a useful addition to the routine, but it does not replace shampoo, conditioner or mask. If you have dandruff, itching, redness, small wounds, increased hair shedding or oily scalp, avoid applying oil directly to the scalp and ask a dermatologist or pharmacist for advice if the problem keeps returning.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Hair cosmetics
• Apivita Rescue hair oil 100 ml
• Biokap two-phase hair oil spray
• Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect protective oil SPF50
• How often to wash hair against dandruff