Hair oiling is one of the oldest hair care treatments around the globe and time and time again it’s proven to be one of the best methods for restoring moisture, reducing breakage, and enhancing scalp health. Dermatologists agree. But the majority of people aren’t using oil correctly and therefore they’re not seeing any benefits at all. Whether you struggle with dry ends, unwanted frizz, or slow growth, this complete hair oiling guide will teach you how to use hair oil for your hair goal, which type of oil is best for your hair type, and why GK Hair Argan Oil Serum should be your go-to oil for all hair types.
Why Should You Oil Your Hair?
Hair oil isn't just for shiny hair. Although that is certainly a perk... Oil works by improving your strands structural integrity. Apply to wet hair to lock in moisture. Or use it on dry hair to give it some shine and reduce frizz. Hair oil can condition, defend, and help you grow if you use it correctly.
How hair oil benefits your hair:
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Oil seals hair cuticles when used regularly, locking in moisture and preventing dryness from cold weather or heat styling tools.
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Hair oil penetrates the shaft from scalp to tip strengthening each hair strand from the inside out. This helps reduce elasticity and weakness as hair ages.
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When applied to the ends of your hair regularly, oil can help prevent split ends and breakage because it smooths down the cuticle layer.
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Oil reflects light off the hair shaft, creating shine that is evenly distributed, so it doesn’t appear greasy but healthy.
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When massaged into your scalp, oil stimulates blood flow to hair follicles, helping to maintain a healthy scalp and may promote hair growth.
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Creates a barrier from environmental stress like heat styling, sun damage and pollution.
Pick the Right Oil for Your Hair Type
The best hair oil for your hair most times depends on your hair type and scalp conditions. The hair oil you use might not work for your friend’s. You want to pick an oil that works with your hair type, scalp condition and your hair goals. Here’s a breakdown:
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Argan Oil: Light weight and non-greasy oil packed with vitamin E. Works well on all hair types but is excellent for finer or medium hair that needs frizz control and shine without the weight. Research from Healthline confirms that argan oil's fatty acids and antioxidants moisturize the hair shaft, improve scalp health, and may reduce breakage.
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Coconut oil: Thick oil that penetrates into the hair shaft. Works well for thick/coarse or dry hair. Too much can cause protein overload on hair with low porosity.
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Jojoba oil: It’s closest to your scalp’s natural sebum. Ideal for oily scalp conditions as it helps balance oil production and hydrate the lengths.
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Castor oil: Thick oil rich in ricinoleic acid, which can help promote hair density and scalp circulation. Apply diluted in a lighter oil to the scalp.
GK Hair’s Argan Oil Serum is a lightweight and non-greasy leave in conditioner that works for all hair types. Its reparative qualities mean it won’t build up on the hair, leaving it silky, manageable and soft.
How to Pre-Poo with Oil: The Technique That Transforms Wash Day
Pre-pooing is yet another method to help your hair hold onto moisture on wash day. It’s more than just your typical oiling session.
Most shampoos strip your hair of your natural oils, also known as sebum. Sebum is really good for your hair because it helps retain moisture. It also works like a shield to stop your hair from getting too dry. When you wash your hair and get it wet, the hair gets bigger. It then contracts as it dries back up. The continual expanding and contracting tears down your hair’s structure over time. This process is known as hygral exhaustion.
Benefits of Pre-Shampoo Treatment with GK Hair Argan Oil Serum:
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Prevents hygral fatigue: Forms a layer over the hair shaft that limits how much the hair swells and shrinks. This is what can really hurt your hair over time.
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When your hair is hydrated and smooth, it feels really nice and soft to touch, especially after you wash it.
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It also makes your hair slide through your fingers easily, which means it will not break much. It is very helpful for detangling long curly or textured hair.
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Manageability: Hair will be easier to style
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Scalp Health: Massaging oils into your scalp pre-poo can help with dryness as well as increase circulation. (this will depend on the type of oil used).
How Often Should You Oil Your Hair?
Oiling your hair at least 2-3 times a week is recommended. It depends sometimes on your hair type and what you are trying to achieve. Using a lot of oil can lead to build up and blockage of your follicles leaving your hair exposed.
Here’s how you do it based on your hair types:-
For dry hair: Every 2-3 days. Regularly hydrate dry hair. Concentrate the product on the lengths and ends and you could also add an overnight pre-poo treatment once a week.
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For oily hair: Your scalp produces too much oil. You want to use hair oil once a week and stay away from the scalp. Oiling the scalp could increase the build up.
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Color-treated hair: 2-3 times a week. Regular oiling is healthy for colour treated hair and provides luster and hydration.
How to Use Hair Oil for Your Hair Type
Here’s the thing about hair oiling —there’s no one size fits all. Things like your hair texture & porosity and how often you shampoo will all factor into what’s best for you.
Curly Hair
Curls tend to be dry. Because of the crimped and coiled nature of your hair shaft, natural oils from your scalp have a hard time making their way down to your ends. You will want to use a heavier oil or use it more often than you would if you had straight hair. Argan oil works well if you have loose curls. But if you have thicker or curlier hair, castor oil or avocado oil are thicker and have more moisturizing properties. Work oil into damp hair after washing to ensure you don’t miss any areas, and divide hair into sections. And if you’re not pre-pooing before wash day yet, get started. Curly hair goes for it.
For a deeper dive into curl-specific techniques, see How to Style Curly Hair.
Pump Fine or Thin Hair
Heavy products are not great for fine hair, as they weigh it down quickly. Use a light serum like our Argan Oil Serum and only apply it to the ends of your hair, not the roots. One week is sufficient. If you get past that you will start to see the limpy, weighed down look that no one wants.
Thick or Coarse Hair
You can use heavier, richer oils without worrying too much about greasiness. Even a pre-poo with coconut or castor oil left on for 30-60 minutes before your wash works wonders for softening and detangling. When you’re not washing, a light serum on your damp hair helps to control frizz. Once or twice a week is a good routine; work it through in sections so the oil actually gets all that density.
Hair Color Treatment
Dye, bleach and perms all abuse your hair cuticle, which leaches moisture and protein from within the hair shaft. Color treated hair doesn't need heavy oil; it needs a gentle reparative one. Argan oil fits in here well, as it is packed with vitamin e and will restore softness and shine without altering your color. Working on the lengths 2-3 times a week with GK Hair Argan Oil Serum is especially good for this, as the Juvexin V2 formula actually works on the protein structure, not just on the surface.
Hair Oiling: Dos and Don’ts:
Do's
- Apply to damp hair: it takes in so much better than dry hair because the cuticle is slightly open.
- Warm the oil in your palms first before applying. It spreads more evenly and sinks in faster.
- Concentrate on your lengths and tips, that's where the damage really lives and your scalp can't reach with its own oils.
- After oiling, run a wide tooth comb through to spread things out evenly.
- Patch test anything new, especially if your scalp is sensitive.
Don’ts
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Pile on too much: More oil does not equal more benefit; it just means a greasy, heavy mess that takes extra washing to undo
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Leave oil on for days at a time: After about 24 hours, it begins trapping dust and pollutants, which is the opposite of what you want
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Don't rinse it off: Leaving the oil on your scalp too long can lead to itching and even folliculitis if you're not careful
Tips That Will Help You Out
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If your hair looks greasy, then you’ve used too much and you’ll need an extra shampoo round to strip it back out
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Once you are finished, brush your hair only when it is completely dry. For those days you’re in a hurry, reach for GK Hair’s Feather Light Blow Dry. It cuts down drying time without the heat damage; however, just make sure you have a heat protectant on first.
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With new oils, test on your inner elbow 24 hours before you go anywhere near your scalp. Allergic reactions on your scalp are no fun.
Why GK Hair Argan Oil Serum Works
Most serums just sit on top of the hair and call it a day. There’s something that makes our argan oil stand out. The secret is Juvexin V2, a plant-based keratin protein (derived from quinoa and pea) that works from the inside out, not just coating the outside. This also makes it effective for frizz control.
The serum also includes natural silicones that deliver amino acids to the hair and create a barrier to humidity. It improves and smooths the hair and develops with regular use over time.
Usage: Take a pea size amount and warm between palms. Use the hair product on dry hair from mid-lengths to ends. The hair product is a leave-in, a pre poo treatment and a frizz finisher, so the hair product works with whatever your hair care routine needs. Our oil serum is also the best hair oil for curly hair.
Bottom Line
How to use Hair is is simple, all you need to know is your hair type, choose the right product and stick to it. GK Hair Argan Oil Serum can be used as a pre-wash treatment OR as a daily finisher because it was formulated to do both. Give your hair what it deserves. Shop GK Hair Argan Oil Serum and see the results that consistency yields.
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