Hair Oils reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 239 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Hair Oils brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/finehair, r/Hair, r/Sephora, r/Haircare, r/longhair. Top-rated brands include Verb (4.8/5), Olaplex (4.5/5), Jojoba Oil (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews239
Subreddits23
Posts44
Brands76
Products55
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#1
Verb
4.8
(24)
"Then layer with Verb Ghost Oil. This gives me better heat protection."
"I love Verb Ghost Oil!"
"VERB ghost oil. It’s been a game changer for my fine sometimes frizzy yet grease prone hair."
"I like to use just a tiny bit of VERB ghost oil! :)"
"Verb is the best! I have one in my bag and one at home."
"Verb Ghost Oil. I apply to wet and dry hair. All time favorite."
"Verb Hydrate oil (not ghost, it's the one in the green bottle w/the notoriously horrible pump lol) I actually have fine color treated hair that runs dry and this oil is like a miracle for me."
"I really love VERB ghost oil."
"Verb Ghost oil has been great for me"
"I like Verb Ghost Oil."
#2
Olaplex
4.5
(20)
"For hair oil I’d use Olaplex no 7 oil. The dropper is so soo tiny and you can’t ‘over oil’ your hair with this stuff."
"Yes! Olaplex no 7 oil is fantastic! I love how such a teeny tiny amount comes out with each shake!"
"Yessss to Olaplex. I use it almost every day"
"Olaplex. A little goes a long way."
"Olaplex is my favorite hair oil. Feels super light in my hair."
"I started using Olaplex no 7 oil a few months ago, and love it so far."
"I rotate between Olaplex no.7 bonding oil, Moroccan Oil treatment and Verb Ghost Oil. Love them all."
"Olaplex."
"I agree with the other comments saying to use Olaplex."
"I oil my hair 1-3 times a day now."
#3
Jojoba Oil
4.5
(13)
"Jojoba or argan oil"
"Jojoba oil or argan oil should help"
"Haircut and jojoba oil"
"Not only does it promote healthy hair and hair growth but it moisturizes my hair."
"I've been having really good results using 100% organic jojoba oil."
"I have been using jojoba oil as a hair serum for years now and it works like a charm."
"Jojoba oil, and second is castor oil (black or regular really) are the only ones I use on my hair."
"For hair oil, I generously apply jajoba oil, sweet almond oil and castor oil to my roots."
"Sleep with jojoba oil in your hair in a bun with a towel on your pillow."
"Try jojoba oil or deep conditioning hair masks."
#4
Ouai
4.3
(13)
"Ouai hair oil is fantastic!"
"Are great and don’t weigh hair down."
"I really like the Gisou and Ouai hair oils."
"Ouai hair oil! I have the same hair type and it’s incredible."
"I really like the ouai hair oil."
"Kerastase, amika star fruit oil, or ouai"
"Another thing that I combine with the Olaplex for fly aways is Ouai anti frizz créme."
"Ouai. It’s a bit pricey, but a little goes a long way."
"I like the Ouai and Olaplex oils!"
"Ouai hair oil."
#5
K18
4.7
(11)
"K18, kerastasse, bumble and bumble."
"Saved my hair!"
"K18 saved my hair one time for month capilar Botox + K18."
"You just need a professional K18 treatment and the at home k18 mask."
"It’s pricy as hell and worth every penny. The bottle is $65 but it literally lasts me for a year or better."
"As said : K18 + Olaplex treatments at home."
"K18"
"K18 has worked wonders on my bleached hair."
"Just tried the K18 hair oil for the first time and am loving it!"
"Try a bond repair product. K18 is really good."
#6
Argan Oil
4.7
(10)
"I do this with argan oil"
"Hair looks amazing, even combine it with straightening your hair and really good results."
"...everyday put in a leave in conditioner on the ends and add argon oil after to hold in moisture."
"Argon oil. Cheap as chips and works a treat."
"Try using Argan oil!! Massage into scalp and comb through your hair."
"Works for me"
"You can also try argan oil because that also has a similar consistency."
"I also have fine and think hair, and use argan oil! It works wonders."
"Argan oil in lengths and ends of hair after showering."
"Try argon oil."
#7
Kerastase
4.5
(10)
"I love the Elixr Ultime, the new formula is the same with the exception of being slightly lighter weight."
"I use Kerastase and it’s saved me honestly."
"I am really loving the Kerastase one!"
"Kerastase has never let me down Thanks"
"I swear by Kerastase. It also gives heat protection unlike Moroccan Oil."
"Kerastase, amika star fruit oil, or ouai"
"Virtue or Kerastase have worked for me"
"I love either the oribe hair oil or honestly kerestase gold elixir - but you need the teeeeensiest bit for either to work!"
"Kerastase"
"Woooow and kerastase is a good one!"
#8
Davines
4.7
(9)
"Davines Oi series "
"I love davines products"
"Anything from Oi line is 10/10 . The bottle lasts forever cause you need very little. I’ve been using davines for like 5 yrs cause my hair salon has always carried it."
"The oi oil is great I’ve used it for years."
"The Davines hair oil is soooo good. And it smells amazing"
"I LOVE the smell of the Oi line but it’s not for everyone."
"I have fine hair and davines is amazing for me."
"It smells amazing, I tried almost everything from the OI line and I can say that the oil smell is not as powerful as in other products like in oi milk or oi conditioner."
"The Davines one smells like laundry"
#9
Moroccanoil
4.4
(9)
"Still love Morrocanoil"
"Second this, I absolutely love it!"
"I really like the moraccanoil from Sephora"
"Has really transformed my hair, my ends are so much better and hair smoother."
"Morrocanoil light."
"I use olaplex oil or Morrocan oil"
"I use Moroccanoil Treatment Light (and, previously, the OGX weightless argan oil mist) as my detangler and leave-in conditioner immediately after washing my hair."
"I like Moroccanoil"
"I use morrocanoil after showering while my hair's still wet."
#10
Coconut Oil
4.3
(9)
"Soak your hair with warm, coconut oil, wrap it in a plastic bag covered with a towel, go to bed."
"Coconut oil with fenugreek seeds soaked"
"Coconut oil is well documented to penetrate the hair shaft."
"Did a mix of coconut oil soy milk and conditioner."
"Sunflower oil, coconut oil, and olive oil along with cocoa butter."
"Do a coconut/ vegetable oil hair mask."
"Apply warm coconut oil and braid it."
"I use 5 kinds of oil in total. I use coconut oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, rosemary oil, and almond oil."
"Liquid coconut oil works."
#11
Rosemary Oil
4.2
(9)
"I recommend diluted rosemary oil with derma stamp/roller once a week"
"Research shows Rosemary oil is about as effective as rogaine."
"Rosemary oil mixed with Castor oil and Jojoba oil"
"Rosemary oil"
"I was told rosemary oil was good for dry ends."
"I use a combo of rosemary oil + argan as a carrier oil on the scalp."
"Interesting to me that rosemary oil isn't on the list as it's one of the best for hair growth."
"Rosemary oil helps too."
"Rosemary Oil."
#12
OGX
4.1
(7)
"The argan oil from ogx I think works wonders."
"OGX coconut oil, but the mist version— better for my fine thin hair."
"OGX Coconut Oil Serum"
"Hask leave-in conditioner, and OGX argan oil."
"I like the OGX dry oil mist. I spray 3-4 sprays in my hand and rake it through"
"I found OGX weightless argan oil mist to perform pretty similarly to Moroccanoil Treatment Light"
"Try this one OGX Extra Strength Argan Oil Hair Treatment"
#13
Castor Oil
4.5
(6)
"For sure"
"Caster oil"
"I love using castor oil, one of my favs"
"Castor oil can help with growth faster."
"Glycerin, castor oil and a little Cetyl Trimethyl."
"Castor oil on scalp before showering."
#14
Virtue
4.8
(5)
"I also really love the Virtue hair oil and it smells amazing."
"I recommend the Virtue one. I'm still using up my Kérastase oil but once that's empty I'll buy the full size of that. Love the smell and it makes my hair smooth and shiny."
"Love the virtue hair oil and it smells amazing"
"My favorite that has stood out to me; the Virtue hair oil."
"I have 3a/3b fine hair and i use virtue hair oil, it doesn't weigh my hair down and also smells good."
#15
Grapeseed Oil
4.3
(4)
"Grapeseed is amazing for me personally."
"Found grapeseed to be more moisturizing for me."
"They feel very soft but if your not planning on washing your hair afterwards you only need a little"
"I really like grapeseed oil as a lightwe."
#16
Almond Oil
5.0
(3)
"I use almond oil (never use olive oil) with drops of rosemary and peppermint oil."
"Almond oil :) wet hair with warm water to open cuticles and then apply oil."
"I mix almond oil with rosemary oil and apply to my scalp."
#17
Mustard Oil
4.7
(3)
"Works like a charm!"
"Mustard oil is also great for hair growth!"
"Good budget too"
#18
Haus of Gloi
4.7
(3)
"Haus of Gloi is my favorite, it's very light, does not make my hair at all greasy, and lasts forever."
"Haus of gloi hair oils last quite a while on me and are stronger than their perfume oils imo."
"Lush R&B cream and Haus of Gloi hair oils"
#19
Olive Oil
4.3
(3)
"You can never go wrong with olive oil, it is the oldest and the best oil for skin and hair."
"Good budget too"
"You can start pretty simple with something like olive oil."
#20
Hask
5.0
(2)
"Hask brand argan oil, the one in the blue bottle. It’s so lightweight, smells of light citrus, gets absorbed quickly, and instantly softens the hair."
"Argon oil works best for my hair. I use hask argon oil after showers."
#21
Kérastase
5.0
(2)
"Trust me, that oil works wonders. I tried everything - from organic virgin and mass market to high end, only this brand actually makes difference right after the application."
"I love the Kerastase."
#22
Agadir
5.0
(2)
"Agadir argan oil is the best ive tried"
"Argan oil by agadir (comes in a lightweight spray)"
#23
JVN Shine Drops
5.0
(2)
"JVN shine drops"
"JVN shine drops."
#24
Hemp Oil
5.0
(2)
"Hemp oil"
"Made my hair thicker & grow super fast."
#26
Wella
5.0
(2)
"Agree with wella luxe oil!"
"I second wella! It has been my one and only hair oil for the past 7 years"
#27
Avocado Oil
4.5
(2)
"I like avocado oil, jojoba oil, argan oil and JBCO."
#28
The Ordinary
4.5
(2)
"I’ve been liking The Ordinary Argan Oil."
"Cheap and effective."
#29
Squalane
4.0
(2)
"Any kind of light oil gives that glossy look on hair... like facial oils... i use squalene."
"Squalane works great on my dry ends."
#30
Oribe
4.0
(2)
"I like and use Oribe hair oil."
"I love either the oribe hair oil or honestly kerestase gold elixir - but you need the teeeeensiest bit for either to work!"
#31
Chinese Brands
5.0
(1)
"If you are looking for shine, I would highly recommend argan oil, but in a hair mask."
#32
Trader Joe's
5.0
(1)
"I've been using the Trader Joe's hair oil! Inexpensive and makes my hair sooooo soft!"
#33
&honey
5.0
(1)
"&honey yellow or pink hair oil! You can get it online or any Asian beauty store "
#34
Vegamour
5.0
(1)
"Vegamour hair oil. Since most of their products are for thinning hair, the hair oil doesn’t weigh down at all and is made for those of us with fine hair."
#35
The Skin Story
5.0
(1)
"The Skin Story Ayurvedic hair oil."
#36
Vegemour
5.0
(1)
"Vegemour hair oil is light and is the only one that doesn’t weigh down my hair."
#37
Diddy Oil
5.0
(1)
"Diddy oil"
#38
Olaplex Oil
5.0
(1)
"Olaplex oil, use it only on your ends every night & use a satin bonnet to sleep."
#39
Flax Seed Slime
5.0
(1)
"Make your own flax seed slime by boiling down flax seeds and running through a strainer."
#40
Amika Hair Oil
5.0
(1)
"...I would put amiika hair oil in it when it was freshly cleaned and air dried."
#41
Oiu
5.0
(1)
"I have 3B hair and use Oiu oil and love it."
#42
JVN
5.0
(1)
"I love the JVN nourishing hair oil."
#43
Living Proof
5.0
(1)
"My favorite hair oil texture for fine hair I’ve tried is the one from Living Proof."
#44
Mise en Scene
5.0
(1)
"Oh I love the mise en scene perfect serum in rose!!"
#45
Bumble and Bumble
5.0
(1)
"Bumble & Bumble Invisible Hairdresser's Oil is amazing and not heavy whatsoever. It also has a really nice fruity smell."
#46
Soulflower
5.0
(1)
"Soulflower's rosemary lavender hair oil is a staple in my hair care routine."
#47
L’anza Neem Serum
5.0
(1)
"L’anza Neem serum with the R&co sun catcher vitamin c serum!"
#48
Bond Bar #4 Shampoo & #5 Conditioner
5.0
(1)
"LOVE love love “Bond Bar” #4 Shampoo & 5 Conditioner."
#49
L'Oréal Professionnel
5.0
(1)
"L'Oréal Professional Mystic Oil. It is the best ever for me."
#50
8H Magic Night Serum
5.0
(1)
"I have been loving the 8H magic night serum before I go to sleep... It makes my hair feel less dry and damaged."
#51
Fable and Mane Pre Wash
5.0
(1)
"I use the pre wash, in love. I will buy the post wash in black friday sale with ore wash!! It's my repurchase"
#52
Davines Oi Oil
5.0
(1)
"My vote would be for Oi Oil from Davines"
#53
Mise en scène
5.0
(1)
"Mise en scene perfect hair serum is amazing 10/10"
#54
Lightweight Hair Oil
5.0
(1)
"What really saved my locks was this awesome lightweight hair oil."
#55
Olaplex No.8 Conditioning Mask
5.0
(1)
"I use the shampoo and the No.8 conditioning mask for every wash."
#56
Curlsmith Hydro Cream Soothing Mask
5.0
(1)
"I love the Curlsmith hydro cream soothing mask. It’s the best deep conditioner I have ever used."
#57
The Ordinary Squalane
5.0
(1)
"Squalane is great! The Ordinary sells one."
#58
Olaplex 0 and 3
5.0
(1)
"I deffo recommend using Olaplex."
#59
Jojoba & Argan Oil
5.0
(1)
"I would definitely say those oils are good for strengthening, thickening and growing your hair out."
#60
Tea Tree Oil
5.0
(1)
"Tea Tree oil for dryness and Peppermint oil for itching."
#61
Unlay Hair Growth Oil
5.0
(1)
"This Unlay hair growth oil I have been using that’s hands down the best in speed growth and hair thickening!"
#62
DHC
5.0
(1)
"DHC After Bath Hair Serum, been using it for years"
#63
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil
5.0
(1)
"Olaplex 7° bonding oil is super lightweight."
#64
Crown Affair
4.0
(1)
"Crown affair hair oil if it must be from Mecca, otherwise wella luxe oil is better"
#65
Elizavecca
4.0
(1)
"The Eliza Vecca hair oil is really light and feels good on my hair."
#66
Tresemme
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, a teensy tiny pump of tresemme’s heat protectant oil!"
#67
Arkive
4.0
(1)
"I like the arkive hair oil (can get at mecca)"
#68
L'Oréal Elvive
4.0
(1)
"I do also sleep in a bonnet and hair oil with alma oil, and use the Elvive miraculous hair oil on my ends EVERY DAY( it’s a lightweight oil and won’t cause your hair to go greasy)."
#69
Lotus Botanicals
4.0
(1)
"Currently using Lotus botanicals Onion Hair Oil.....I was suffering from hair fall....tried this oil....for 2-3 months. Got impressive results....u should give it a try"
#70
Amika
4.0
(1)
"I was browsing Sephora recently and came across this Straand perfume and gloss and Amika hair oil"
#71
Canola Oil
4.0
(1)
"I found the best oil to be canola lol having tried everything."
#72
Pantene Miracle Hair Oil
4.0
(1)
"...plus Pantene miracle hair oil. Hair feels sooooo much better after a couple of months."
#73
Rosehip Oil
4.0
(1)
"I use rosehip oil."
#74
Cacau Oil
4.0
(1)
"Cacau oil is the only one that is light enough for my fine hair"
#75
Curlsmith
3.0
(1)
"Try a rebounding treatment like olaplex or k18, an anti frizz treatment (I really like curlsmith weightless air dry cream)"
#76
Nawaratne Oil
1.0
(1)
"Shit gave me a headache I’ve never had before"
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