Hair oils are a staple in most women’s hair care routines. I, for one, used hair oils since I was a little girl.  It was a major part of my mental getting ready checklist. Brushed my teeth? Check. Washed up? Check. Put lotion on my body and face? Check. Put oil in my hair? Check. 

It wasn’t until adulthood that I realized how much hair oils, and oils in general, had to offer. They are easy to apply, generally nourishing, and more versatile than you might think. Follow these tips to make your hair oils work even harder for you.  

Switch up your application

Go beyond putting oil in your palms and applying it to your hair. Test different methods of application to get different results.

Try massaging oil into your scalp for about a minute each day. Not only will you feel relaxed, you’ll also be stimulating hair growth.

You can also heat up your oil to create a hot oil treatment. The heat helps the oil get deep into the follicles of your hair, often making the oil more effective than it would be at room temperature.

Use it elsewhere

Oils are the perfect base for so many other beauty products. Why not use your oils on the rest of your body? Make a simple makeup remover. Whip up a moisture-locking body oil that you can apply post shower. You can even use oil to cleanse your face by following the oil cleansing method.

Oils all have unique properties, and every woman’s skin reacts differently. Do your research before using oil on your face and body. I recommend testing out your body concoctions on a small piece of skin before slathering it all over the place. For skin oils, avoid making any changes to your routine before a major event and give yourself about two weeks to see how your skin reacts.

Build a team

Mix and match oils to build your personalized dream team. You can create combinations to address specific hair concerns like dandruff, brittleness, split ends, and more. If you’d rather let the experts do the work, try Shedavi's Iconic Hair + Scalp Growth Elixir Oil which combines 17 different oils for maximum results. Be sure to add in Shedavi's Crowned cleansing and conditioning collection so that your hair is cleaned, moisturized and in its best condition to absorb the oil.  

Have you made the most of your oils? What are your go-to methods for beautifying your hair, skin, and nails with oil? We want to hear your tips and tricks in the comments below.

Authored by Taylor Bryant