You can spend hundreds of dollars on various hair oils and serums and still find hundreds more products to invest your time and money in. But that isn’t the sole way to discover a great product for strengthening, lengthening, and softening your hair, nor is it the wise way. A better option is to listen to experts who have gone through the trouble of sampling oils and hair serums and can easily pinpoint the ones that work for your hair type, length, and most pressing concern.
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One such expert took to TikTok to highlight five of her favorite oils and serums for hair, and the comment section exploded with mostly nods of approval about these products. They range in price, but most are affordable, which is the cherry on top. Here are five to try.
1. Coconut Oil
The first choice is an affordable one and we’re here for it: organic coconut oil — yep, the kind that you can get at a discount store at a bargain. Coconut oil can be applied as a mask that is then washed out or used as a serum to condition and nourish dry ends. The benefits to applying it topically include hydration, strengthening hair, and enhancing its shine. When applied to the scalp it can even keep dryness and dandruff at bay.
2. Kerastase Elixir Ultime Hydrating Hair Oil ($62)
“I will stand by this oil forever — it is worth every single penny,” Patty raves about the Kerastase original hair oil. It makes your hair soft, manageable, and full of body — with no sticky residue that is associated with many hair oils and serums. Its key ingredients include wild camellia, a botanical hand-harvested in France, and fans of the oil rave about its beautiful, fresh scent.
One reviewer says, “Since using this my hair is less frizzy, make my hair feel soft and smells so good.”
3. Gisou Mini Honey Infused Hair Oil ($25)
Gisou Mini Honey Infused Hair Oil is similar to the Kerastase oil but a little bit thicker, making it a great choice if you have very dry or coarse hair. It’s also more than half the price of the Kerastase, so a great option if your budget is more limited. It adds a “beautiful shine” to strands and its key ingredients include Mirsalehi honey and coconut and almonds oils.
According to one reviewer: “I initially got this as a free sample and wasn’t going to use it because hair oils tend to look super oily and never seep in my hair. This is far from that, it is the only hair oil out of many that has worked on my hair. I have wavy and medium to fine hair. I hate that it cost too much but honestly you only need a little bit.”
4. OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Penetrating Oil ($10.69)
Responding to requests for a more affordable hair oil, Patty responds with this reliable favorite: Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Penetrating Oil by OGX. Ideal for all hair types and conditions, this oil contains organ oil — which is celebrated for how nourishing, yet lightweight it feels.
One reviewer had this to say: “I bleach/dye my hair a very light blonde, so it gets very very dry. I already use the repairing Awapuhi Ginger shampoo/conditioner and came across this product while purchasing them one day. It's awesome! I just brush it through after every time I shower and it makes my dry hair sleek and shiny! Once I ran out and wasn't able to use it, and the difference was remarkable. I will never let myself run out again! This is a must for me! If you have dry hair naturally or because of dyeing, try this! It works!”
5. OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil ($10.69)
If you have finer hair but are still searching for an affordable hair oil, Patty suggests OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Oil. This one lacks argan oil but instead contains coconut and safflower oil with a fresh scent. It’s another under-$15 pick and ideal for all hair types, but especially great if your hair leans toward greasy when too much product is added to it.
One reviewer says: “I absolutely love this product. My hair is always soft and manageable. My hair no longer feel a dry. It helps with my frizz and my hair smells amazing.”
