Best Perfume Hair Oil - Premium Scent SIPRESA Splash And Shine Hair Perfume oil
What We Like
- Mini Size Fits in makeup bag
- 9 Scents luxury fragrance experience
- Anti frizz
- Smooth Texture
- Shine-enhancing
Key Ingredients: Avocado oil and jojoba oils | Size: 46 ml/ 1.3 | Cruelty-Free: Yes
This hair perfume oil set receives glowing reviews for its amazing fragrances, versatility, and cute packaging. Users love the variety of 9 delightful scents (including glitter options), which leave hair smelling great all day without greasiness. The oils tame frizz, add shine, and work for all hair types (curly, straight, thick, or fine), though application tips emphasize avoiding roots.
The travel-friendly mini vials (36 total) are perfect for sharing or trying multiple scents. Reviewers highlight the natural ingredients (even cat-approved, subtle shimmer effects, and included scent guidebook. While the small bottles require careful handling, the product is praised for its great value, giftability, and lightweight results—leaving hair soft, fragrant, and "beachy."
Best Budget-Friendly L'Oréal Paris Deep Nourishing Treatment
What We Like
- Affordable and accessible
- A little bit goes a long way
- Softens the strands
What to Consider
- Doesn’t add tons of shine to the hair
Key Ingredients: Coconut and sunflower seed oils | Size: 100 ml | Cruelty-Free: No
If you’re new to hair oil and want to try one without splurging, this is a fantastic option. It’s affordable, accessible, and works for all hair types. It has a midweight texture (not super lightweight, but not heavy) and does a nice job of conditioning the hair and minimizing flyaways.
Our tester said it made her hair feel soft and nourished without being sticky or leaving a thick film behind. Just three drops were enough to work through her hair, so keep in mind that a little bit goes a long way. While she didn't notice a significant boost in shine, she loved that her hair appeared sleek and smooth (read: no flyaways) and felt incredibly soft to the touch.
Leslie, tester: “This oil is very hydrating and soft on my hair, and I only used three drops. It’s lightweight but very moisturizing—absolutely amazing!”
Best Tone-Correcting Moroccanoil Treatment Purple Hair Oil for Blonde Hair
What We Like
- Purple tint has subtle tone-correcting benefits
- Lightweight texture
- Reduces frizz
What to Consider
- Results are subtle
Key Ingredients: Argan oil, Linseed Extract, violet pigments | Size: 50 ml | Cruelty-Free: Yes
While you might not think of reaching for a hair oil to tone brassy hair, Moroccanoil is helping to change that. This innovative hair oil contains rich violet pigments that help counteract yellow and orange tones in light hair. While it won’t be as effective as a toning hair gloss or professional treatment, it subtly color-corrects hair after continued use.
While many online reviewers said they saw visible improvements in hair tone after using this oil, our tester with fine, blonde hair said the results were subtle. Perhaps with continued use, she’d see more toning benefits. She plans to continue using it, thanks to the nourishing formula that visibly enhanced her hair’s shine, reduced frizz, and never weighed down her strands. It also helped smooth the look of split ends, making this pick ideal for those with damaged hair from bleaching and coloring.
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Morgan, tester with fine, blonde hair: “The biggest difference was in the frizz control and shine department. I didn't notice a huge difference in hydration, but my hair was softer at the ends, and I had less breakage. You can even look at my before and after photos and notice it; it's visible! I saw a difference in about two weeks.”
How We Tested Hair Oils
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We believe in using the products we recommend, so we prioritize testing them in real-life settings and in our NY-based Lab.
- Hair Oils Tested: 64
- Methodology: Hair oils were tested in our lab and at home on various hair types (type 1-2, type 2-3, and type 3-4).
- Factors Considered: Application, absorption, feel, shine, impact on hair.
FAQ
- How do you apply hair oil?
- While you always want to follow the manufacturer's instructions on the specific oil that you choose, Matthew says that a general rule of thumb is to start applying the oil on your ends and work your way up the lengths, avoiding the root. Unless, of course, the product is intended to be used on the scalp, in which case, you can feel free to apply it liberally.
- When should you apply hair oil?
- Hair oils can be applied to wet or dry hair—it just depends on your needs and the directions of the specific product you’re using. Generally, we like applying it to damp hair before styling as it can help with manageability and smoothness, or as a finishing touch on dry hair for increased shine and a way to tame flyaways and breakage.
- Can you use hair oil on oily hair?
- Like Rubenstein said, hair oil can be beneficial regardless of your hair type. However, if you have oily hair, it’s best to avoid applying oil near your scalp as it will contribute to greasiness. Instead, focus the product on your lengths and most importantly, the ends of your hair to help address dryness and damage.
Meet Our Experts
To narrow down our list and find out what to consider when purchasing hair oil, we spoke to several experts, including:
- Clariss Rubenstein is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with clients like Gemma Chan, Cindy Crawford, Leighton Meester, and more.
- Kate Holden is a UK-based trichologist and member of the Institute of Trichologists.
- Davey Matthew is an NYC-based hairstylist.
About Authors
Alyssa Kaplan is an experienced writer and editor in the beauty industry and a product tester specializing in cosmetics. She has fine, oily hair and has tons of experience using hair oils to help manage damage. She’s even tried several products on this list.
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