Oils reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 155 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Oils brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Ulta, r/HaircareScience, r/longhair, r/DIYBeauty, r/Naturalhair. Top-rated brands include Verb (4.8/5), Castor Oil (4.4/5), Ouai (3.8/5).
Stats
Reviews155
Subreddits34
Posts49
Brands95
Products48
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#1
Verb
4.8
(27)
"Verb Ghost Oil is the best lightweight hair oil on the market."
"I love the verb ghost oil!"
"The Verb is great, I just repurchased."
"I am all about verb ghost products."
"The verb is top tier."
"The Verb oil for 3+ years now, and it is my holy grail."
"I really really enjoy the ghost oil."
"The Verb works perfectly, never heavy or greasy."
"I swear by verb."
"I love verb. Very lightweight and doesn’t make my hair oily."
#2
Castor Oil
4.4
(7)
"I use jamaican black castor oil, peppermint essential oil, ricebran oil and rosemary oil all in 1 bottle."
"Castor oil with a couple drops of frankincense for me!"
"Ricin castor oil works wonders for mine."
"Castor oil can help with growth faster."
"Castor I’m pretty sure is safe topically in pregnancy."
"Castor oil."
"Castor oil is itself a carrier oil, you don't need to mix anything with it."
#3
Ouai
3.8
(6)
"Ouai hair oil"
"Ouai! It's thinner but really hydrates the ends."
"I love ouai!"
"Ouai is the top tier for me."
"I like the Ouai one but it unfortunately smells like farts to me."
"I love the smell of the Ouai oil but it is my 3-4th day past wash oil."
#4
Jojoba Oil
4.0
(5)
"I personally like jojoba oil. It doesn’t go rancid as quickly as other oils."
"I would say jojoba since it’s the oil closest to the sebum on our scalp."
"Jojoba or argan oil."
"I use jojoba oil when I'm scrunching out the crunch on my wavy hair."
"Jojoba oil suits me really well along with rosemary oil."
#5
Coconut Oil
4.3
(4)
"Coconut oil is one of the few penetrating oils and it's my personal favorite."
"Before washing, I like coconut oil."
"My hair loves coconut oil but other people might find it greasy."
"I use coconut oil on the lengths as a conditioner basically."
#6
e.l.f.
4.7
(3)
"The e.l.f Glow Reviver Lip Oil is so good. I have Jam Session and Crystal Clear."
"I also love the Elf Lip Oils. Best on the market. These will hydrate my lips in -30c weather."
"E.l.f’s pink quartz lip oil is good. It smells heavenly too!"
#7
Rosemary Oil
4.3
(3)
"I recommend diluted rosemary oil with derma stamp/roller once a week"
"Rosemary oil mixed with Castor oil and Jojoba oil"
"Rosemary , mint ."
#8
Moroccan Oil
4.3
(3)
"Morrocan oil leave in spray"
"I use garnier moroccan oil and hask oil."
"I personally like to use a hair oil with silicones like the Moroccan Oil."
#9
Olive Oil
5.0
(2)
"Olive oil"
"I use a homemade blend of argan oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, and silicone on my hair."
#10
Verb Ghost Oil
4.5
(2)
"I have 3b low porosity hair and I love Verb ghost oil."
"I use the verb ghost oil ... I feel like they all break up the cast and add some shine."
#11
MCT Oil
4.5
(2)
"MCT oil is the best for Sebderm."
"I've been liking MCT oil."
#12
Argan Oil
4.5
(2)
"I have seen a huge improvement by exfoliating in the shower and following up with Neutrogena unscented body oil and CereVe cream."
"Argan oil (doesn’t have to be expensive) on my ends then brush it through."
#13
Eden Botanicals
4.5
(2)
"I use Eden Botanicals. Excellent quality."
"Eden Botanicals may be a bit higher in quality, though I've been happy with everything I've gotten from LN."
#14
Olaplex Hair Oil
4.5
(2)
"Olaplex and Verb (just a tiny bit) are my favorite to not weigh down curls."
"I use olaplex hair oil! ... I’ve tried others that left my hair either sticky, weighed down or made it just look greasy."
#15
Bio-Oil
4.0
(2)
"Bio oil is an option to look into."
"My surgeon has me using Bio-oil and Silagen."
#16
Camellia Oil
4.0
(2)
"Currently I’ve been using Camellia seed oil and I’ve liked it."
"I find coconut makes my hair feel like hay but camellia works well."
#17
Olaplex
4.0
(2)
"I would splurge and get olaplex n7. It's effective and it's light."
"Verbal made me oily. I use the olaplex #7."
#18
L'anza
4.0
(2)
"I like Lanza Healing Oil."
"Don't sleep on the L'anza Healing Oil."
#19
Briogeo Hair Oil
5.0
(1)
"Briogeo has an amazing hair oil. it’s $30 ... it helps defrizz it and it helps with straightening it."
#20
Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using the bumble & bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil for years and I love it."
#21
Virtue Hair Oil
5.0
(1)
"I have 3a/3b fine hair and i use virtue hair oil, it doesn't weigh my hair down and also smells good."
#22
Oiu Oil
5.0
(1)
"I have 3B hair and use Oiu oil and love it."
#23
L’ANZA Neem Plant Silk Serum
5.0
(1)
"My favorites; in order are L’ANZA Neem Plant Silk Serum, Virtue, and Olaplex."
#24
Mountain Rose Herbs
5.0
(1)
"I have been buying pretty much all of my oils and extracts from them recently and can attest that the pomegranate seed oil, rosehip seed oil, and argan oil are a literal holy grail combi."
#25
ONE BY KOSE
5.0
(1)
"Not an oil but there's also this oil in balm by ONE BY KOSE (I really do like this one)."
#26
Minon
5.0
(1)
"I've heard about this oil by Minon on Youtube and IG (of Japanese creators)."
#27
Voyageur Soap & Candle
5.0
(1)
"I got lucky and have a friend who brought me a bottle from Pakistan but I know that in Canada they sell it here."
#28
Step Zero
5.0
(1)
"Buy a premium body oil that is easily absorbed(such as jojoba oil). It is much cheaper and does wonders for the face."
#29
Baraka
5.0
(1)
"Baraka Black Seed Oil. As natural as it gets, not too pricey."
#30
SEEN
5.0
(1)
"SEEN Magic Serum. I prefer it to the Verb oil."
#31
Miele
5.0
(1)
"I like Miele jojoba oil."
#32
Virtue
5.0
(1)
"The Virtue Healing Hair Oil is amazing."
#33
Kerastase
5.0
(1)
"Kerastase Curl Manifesto oil and Ouai’s hair oil are great."
#34
Mineral Oil
5.0
(1)
"Just use scent free mineral oil. It's cheap and readily available at the local pharmacy."
#35
Squalene Oil
5.0
(1)
"Squalene oil is the best for acne prone skin, or jojoba 💕"
#36
Leo Oil
5.0
(1)
"Check out Leo Oil which contains blue tansy which is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal."
#37
Rosehip Oil
5.0
(1)
"Rosehip oil"
#38
Essential Herb
5.0
(1)
"The quality and the prices are fantastic."
#39
Hagroot
5.0
(1)
"She's very holistic, and completely vegan and handmade!"
#40
Organic Grit
5.0
(1)
"I use the Oil/Gummy combo from Organic Grit."
#41
Whole Foods
5.0
(1)
"I got my at Whole Foods. It’s 100% jojoba oil."
#42
Shu Uemura
5.0
(1)
"Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil."
#43
Medik8
5.0
(1)
"I really like the medik8 cleansing oil."
#44
Bare Minerals
5.0
(1)
"I love the Bare Minerals cleansing oil."
#45
Skin1004
5.0
(1)
"Skin1004 is the best I've used so far."
#46
Jamaican Mango & Lime
5.0
(1)
"[Jamaican Mango & Lime](https://jamaicanmangolime.com/shop/braids-your-way/braid-elixir/)"
#47
Art of the Root
5.0
(1)
"Art of the Root, Original Botanica, seconding Quadrivium Supplies, and Tarot Fellow has some Espíritu oils i like."
#48
Spiral Moon Herbcraft
5.0
(1)
"I buy oils from https://www.spiralmoonherbcraft.com/ . They also have excellent tea blends."
#49
Hunter Lab
5.0
(1)
"I used a Hunter Lab one belonging to a friend and thought it was divine."
#50
Environ
5.0
(1)
"Environ is my holy grail."
#51
Neutrogena
5.0
(1)
"I have seen a huge improvement by exfoliating in the shower and following up with Neutrogena unscented body oil."
#52
Cannatrek
5.0
(1)
"The T50 oil Cannatrek is the best I’ve had for back pain!"
#53
Elizavecca
5.0
(1)
"I especially love the serum."
#54
Botanitech
5.0
(1)
"The oil i use for my degenerative spinal condition i find great."
#55
Rising Phoenix Perfumery
5.0
(1)
"Rising Phoenix Perfumery has a great selection of Oud and Sandalwood from all the major regions and styles at fair prices."
#56
Jamaican Black Castor Oil
5.0
(1)
"Jamaican Black Castor Oil (for growth)."
#57
Almond Oil
5.0
(1)
"My hair will soak up coconut and almond oil if I leave it on overnight."
#58
Tea Tree
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is tea tree oil I used to put it on my pillow too idk if you are supposed to do that but it helped me sleep."
#59
Coconut
5.0
(1)
"Coconut oil is one of the few penetrating oils and it's my personal favorite."
#60
Ayurvedic Hair Oil Blend
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Henna Sooq’s Ayurvedic hair oil blend lately and really liking it!"
#61
Amazon Oil
5.0
(1)
"I recently started using Rahua Amazon oil and I love it especially for blow outs."
#62
Hair Oils
5.0
(1)
"I swear by Golab Mielle hair oils. Two times a week for 2-3 hours."
#63
Theo & Amelia
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is Texas Cedarwood. If you're looking for a more refined wood scent with a very subtle citrus note then go with hinoki oil. I use hinoki from morning to night and it's my favorite oil in general so I'm a little biased :)"
#64
Milani
5.0
(1)
"Milani fruit fetish lip oil"
#65
Ouai Hair Oil
4.0
(1)
"I like the Ouai and Olaplex oils!"
#66
Verb Lightweight Oil
4.0
(1)
"Verb is a great lightweight oil, I love the spray as well."
#67
Grape Seed Oil
4.0
(1)
"I’m using grape seed oil on my scalp 2X a week."
#68
Evening Primrose Oil
4.0
(1)
"Evening primrose is excellent for skin too"
#69
Squalane Oil
4.0
(1)
"Squalane, strawberry seed oil, MCT, macadamia oil, >5% broccoli seed oil off the top of my head"
#70
Canola Oil
4.0
(1)
"I like canola and avocado (they are a little cheaper and more accessible if you are just starting out)"
#71
Sesame Oil
4.0
(1)
"Check out Soel Living Sesame Oil, I saw some YouTubers raving about it."
#72
Scentuals
4.0
(1)
"I like scentuals sunshine blend! it's very citrusy."
#73
Rosemary
4.0
(1)
"Rosemary oil"
#74
Argan
4.0
(1)
"Argan oil is good for low porosity hair but it sounds like you’re looking for something for your scalp?"
#75
Mixed Oils
4.0
(1)
"I have been using a mix of oils every night for my skin it helps more than silicone tape and scar gels."
#76
Mielle
4.0
(1)
"There are tons of brands other than Mielle that sell rosemary oil."
#77
Lush
4.0
(1)
"The only thing I use on my scalp is this oil from Lush."
#78
Liberty Natural
4.0
(1)
"Liberty Natural has a wider range of materials."
#79
Fraterworks
4.0
(1)
"Fraterworks has an excellent selection of naturals as well as synthetics."
#80
Nikura
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend Nikura for example."
#81
Easy-Dose
4.0
(1)
"Easy-Dose have some really good oils."
#82
Divine Herbal Hair Oil
4.0
(1)
"I alternate between 'Hair Oil' and 'Hair Repair treatment' - both of them by Divine Herbal."
#83
Kerala Ayurveda
4.0
(1)
"Hello, I have tried Kerala Ayurveda Neelibhringadi oil, it did stop my hormonal hairloss."
#84
Redken
4.0
(1)
"My go to is redken all soft leave in. It has HA and argon oil."
#85
Grapeseed Oil
4.0
(1)
"Grapeseed oil, I used to use jojoba oil but found grapeseed to be more moisturizing."
#86
Biotin Hair Oil
4.0
(1)
"I use biotin rosemary and mint hair oil. Promotes growth and also stops itching."
#87
Welbee's
4.0
(1)
"I would try welbee’s if you haven’t already."
#88
Artisan Mysore
4.0
(1)
"For the creamy buttery go with artisan mysore type of profile sandwlood (S. album), they can also have honey notes, especially as they age."
#89
Revolution Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Revolution Beauty Pout Lip Oil"
#90
Somai
4.0
(1)
"I use the Somai oil"
#91
CoverGirl
4.0
(1)
"The CoverGirl lip oil is pretty good."
#92
Humacology
4.0
(1)
"Humacology Black Oil"
#93
Tisserand
4.0
(1)
"Best to avoid MLMs
Tisserand"
#94
Julia Lawless
4.0
(1)
"Best to avoid MLMs
And Julia lawless https://aqua-oleum.co.uk/"
#95
Colombo University
3.0
(1)
"But heard that it is a product of Colombo University and available in pharmacies."
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