Curly Hair Guide 101: Benefits of Argan Oil for Curly Hair

by Dr. Gabrielle Francis September 16, 2024

Women Using Argan Oil for Curly Hair - Moroccan Elixir

Did you know that Argan Oil is the Best Oil for Curly Hair?

The popular use of Argan oil has been for its health properties but its use in cosmetics and hair products is also becoming common. The oil is an ancient beauty secret that has numerous uses, helping to hydrate and soften the hair.

What is Argan Oil?

Argan oil is a very ‘rare’ and precious hair commodity which is why it is often referred to as Morocco’s Liquid Gold. It is extracted from the kernel of the Argan tree that is scientifically known as Argania spinose. The oil is often referred to as the ‘Moroccan oil’ because it is mainly found in Sous Valley in south-western Morocco. The oil is extremely rare because of its limited, specific growing areas and extremely low yield per tree. The Argan Tree is extremely well adjusted to drought and environmentally harsh conditions and bears a fruit that contains the oil rich nuts. These nuts are the ones gathered by locals to extract the Argan Oil from the kernels

Nutrients Founds in Argan Oil are Just what the Hair Needs!

Argan oil contains vitamin E, minerals, antioxidants, ferulic acid, carotenoids, phytosterols, polyphenols and 80% unsaturated fatty acids (Oleic acid, Alpha-linolenic acid, palmitic acid, Stearidonic acid, Linoleic acid and Myristic acid).

Depending on how the oil is extracted, the oil has been found to me more resistant to oxidation compared to Olive oil. Both vitamin E and linoleic acid makes the oil rich in antioxidants, therefore important for protecting cell from damage early signs of aging, via its action as an anti-free radical agent.

How Does Argan Oil work with Curly Hair?

Argan oil is one the best oils for Curly hair because of its intense moisturizing properties. The oil forms a non-evaporating layer around the hair thus sealing in moisture. The protective layer will lock in the moisture until it is washed out, this makes the oil one of the most powerful and long-lasting moisturizers.

Argan oil has small molecules that easily penetrate deep into the cortex of the hair and thus effectively moisturizes from the inside of the hair shaft. The oil is packed with antioxidants and vitamins that the hair easily absorbs.

Benefits of Argan Oil for Curly Hair

What are the Benefits of Argan Oil for Curly Hair?

Argan oil naturally hydrates Curly hair, making hair softer and reducing roughness
Argan oil penetrates the hair shaft and enhances the elasticity of hair which helps prevent breakage - essential for Curly Hair.
Argan oil has been proven to be very nourishing to the scalp, enhancing hair growth.
Argan oil is excellent for uncontrollable and unmanageable Curls. It restores the smoothness of Curls making it more manageable.
Argan oil Moisturizes Dry Curls and nourishes the Curls with minerals and Fatty Acids. This makes the Curls Soft and Health.
Argan makes a great Deep Conditioner because the Natural antioxidants present in Argan oil strengthen the hair by repairing damage. The Vitamin E in Argan oil makes it a tremendous agent for Curly hair treatment. Many external and internal agents like heat, over styling and oxidization damage Curly hair. Vitamin E present in Argan oil is very useful in restoring the Curls hair and renewing and repairing the damage caused by heat, chemicals, or other destructive agents.
Argan Oil helps to protect Curly Hair from Damage due to Sun, Color, Blow Drying, Curling Irons, and Styling Products. These influences can slowly cause the hair to get brittle and damaged. Argan is a gentle protection for Protecting Curls from the Elements.

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Argan Hair and Scalp Oil

A nourishing blend of Organic Moroccan Argan Oil

with Essential Oils of

Rosemary, Cypress, Sage, and Lavender.

A Perfect Hydrating Treatment or Styling Oil

or Curls that are Healthy, Beautiful, and Manageable

How to Use Argan Oils for Healthy Beautiful Curls?

Argan Shampoo: Argan makes a great moisturizing Shampoo that can not only cleanse but hydrate and moisturize your Curls.

Argan Conditioner: It is rich in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, which helps to nourish and detangle the Curls. Argan oil is quite rich in nutrients and vitamins such as vitamins A, C, and E which as you already know contain antioxidant properties to top it up the oil also contains linoleic acid and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for a good conditioner. This combination will super-nourish your hair leaving the Curls and hair strands softer, shinier, and easy to manage.

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Argan Shampoo + Conditioner

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PARABEN Free

SULFATE Free

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Supports Women

Heat Protector: Always look for Argan oil as an ingredient in heat protection for Curls products because it nourishes and conditions the hair, providing great slip that makes styling easier when using hot tools.

Hair Mask: Argan oil is amazing in hair masks, especially if you have damaged, or colored Curly hair. The vitamin E in the oil smoothens frayed hair shafts and seals split ends and the omega fatty acids work to your hair strong, so leaving on for about thirty minutes as a mask and you will see the changes it will bring to your hair and the benefits.

ARGAN OIL

HAIR MASK

with Shea Butter

Moisturizing Deep Replenishing Conditioner

Excellent for Curly Hair!

Sun Protection: Argan oil has been used by Moroccan women for centuries to protect hair and skin. The antioxidant activity in Argan oil protected hair and skin against free radical damage from the sun helping to prevent drying and other damage from ultraviolet rays.

Hair Oil: High-quality oil-infused products are essential to maintaining shiny, healthy Curls because hair oils are made to penetrate your strands, as opposed to serums, which usually sit on the surface of the strands.

Styling Product: Argan oil provides excellent shine to your Curls and has major anti-frizz benefits, it can also be used to help really define the curls.

Scalp Treatment: Because Argan oil is rich in antioxidants, it can be an effective scalp treatment. It reduces the scalp inflammation that leads to dandruff, itchiness, and other scalp issues. The Healthier the Scalp, the Healthier the Curls!