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From super lightweight hair oils to those that reduce premature greying, we round up the ones that do the job well

8 hair oils that promise shinier, healthier hair

From super lightweight hair oils to those that reduce premature greying, we round up the ones that do the job well

They’re calling it hair slugging on TikTok now, but hair oiling has been an age-old technique—particularly in India—and it promises glossier, stronger, shinier, more resilient hair. Oil is able to help prevent hygral fatigue (which is the repeated swelling and drying that can damage strands) by filling in the spaces between cuticle cells. Some even help to improve the microbiome of the scalp, making them a cure-all if your head and strands are feeling fussy. Most hair oils available today are not the sticky, stinky ones of your childhood past—here are some of our favourite ones.

Fable and Mane HoliRoots Treatment OilShop here₹ 3,700This is a super lightweight pre-wash oil that conditions, moisturises and softens your strands. Key ingredients include ashwagandha and castor oil to strengthen hair and increase circulation, but the best part is that it loosens up any stubborn build-up on your hair and scalp, leaving your head feeling super cleansed and soothed once you’ve washed the oil out.

Fable and Mane HoliRoots Treatment Oil

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₹ 3,700

This is a super lightweight pre-wash oil that conditions, moisturises and softens your strands. Key ingredients include ashwagandha and castor oil to strengthen hair and increase circulation, but the best part is that it loosens up any stubborn build-up on your hair and scalp, leaving your head feeling super cleansed and soothed once you’ve washed the oil out.

Gisou Honey Infused Hair OilShop here₹ 7,210Use a dime-sized dollop of this oil and run it through your hair to reduce breakage and improve manageability. It helps to provide maximum hydration and protects it against the elements too. The star ingredient—honey—also acts as a humectant, which draws water into the hair shaft, creating a frizz-free, ultra-soft and bouncy look in the process.

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil

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₹ 7,210

Use a dime-sized dollop of this oil and run it through your hair to reduce breakage and improve manageability. It helps to provide maximum hydration and protects it against the elements too. The star ingredient—honey—also acts as a humectant, which draws water into the hair shaft, creating a frizz-free, ultra-soft and bouncy look in the process.

Kama Ayurveda Bringadi Treatment OilShop here₹ 1,295If you’re struggling with hair fall, it makes sense to use an oil that is directed towards what ails you. Bhringraj is the main ingredient in this hair oil. It activates your hair follicles to boost growth, and also aids in tackling dandruff, sensitivity and irritation on the scalp. Organic Indigo extracts help reduce premature greying too, so it serves as a one-two punch.

Kama Ayurveda Bringadi Treatment Oil

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₹ 1,295

If you’re struggling with hair fall, it makes sense to use an oil that is directed towards what ails you. Bhringraj is the main ingredient in this hair oil. It activates your hair follicles to boost growth, and also aids in tackling dandruff, sensitivity and irritation on the scalp. Organic Indigo extracts help reduce premature greying too, so it serves as a one-two punch.

Olaplex No 7 Bonding OilShop here₹ 2,950Some oils just moisturise, while others rebuild hair. This one does the latter, thanks to Olaplex’s signature ingredient—bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate—which helps to bond the hair’s structure back when it’s broken.

Olaplex No 7 Bonding Oil

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₹ 2,950

Some oils just moisturise, while others rebuild hair. This one does the latter, thanks to Olaplex’s signature ingredient—bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate—which helps to bond the hair’s structure back when it’s broken.

Sol De Janeiro Nourishing Hair OilShop here₹ 3,000If your hair feels lacklustre, dry or just blah, look to this nourishing hair product which includes patauá, pequi and buriti oils to deliver essential fatty acids and antioxidants to your strands. If you apply it on wet or damp hair, use this oil treatment before air-drying or heat-styling to tame frizz. On dry strands, a few drops of the oil helps to manage frizz and flyaways while enhancing shine. 

Sol De Janeiro Nourishing Hair Oil

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₹ 3,000

If your hair feels lacklustre, dry or just blah, look to this nourishing hair product which includes patauá, pequi and buriti oils to deliver essential fatty acids and antioxidants to your strands. If you apply it on wet or damp hair, use this oil treatment before air-drying or heat-styling to tame frizz. On dry strands, a few drops of the oil helps to manage frizz and flyaways while enhancing shine. 

Squigs Gooseberry Delight Hair OilShop here₹ 2,695This hair oil concoction is a lot like the ones you used when you were younger, but it is a shelf-stable version that is lightweight, easy to wash off and super efficient. Amla oil is the star ingredient—an antioxidant that protects the hair from breakage and protects it from free radicals.

Squigs Gooseberry Delight Hair Oil

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₹ 2,695

This hair oil concoction is a lot like the ones you used when you were younger, but it is a shelf-stable version that is lightweight, easy to wash off and super efficient. Amla oil is the star ingredient—an antioxidant that protects the hair from breakage and protects it from free radicals.

Bread Supply Hair OilShop here₹ 1,900Think of this as a lip gloss for your hair—it just serves as the perfect finishing product for your look. The mid-weight oils work for both low- and high-porosity hair, and if you have curly strands, you need a hair oil like this that’ll keep them springy without weighing them down.

Bread Supply Hair Oil

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₹ 1,900

Think of this as a lip gloss for your hair—it just serves as the perfect finishing product for your look. The mid-weight oils work for both low- and high-porosity hair, and if you have curly strands, you need a hair oil like this that’ll keep them springy without weighing them down.

Purearth Kesha Fortifying OilShop here₹ 5,200If you’ve been straightening, curling or colouring your hair, you likely need a hair oil that will fortify and rebuild. Bhringraj, jatamansi and amla, when meshed together into one formula, serve as a front line against breakage and dullness, making this oil a must-have in your routine.

Purearth Kesha Fortifying Oil

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₹ 5,200

If you’ve been straightening, curling or colouring your hair, you likely need a hair oil that will fortify and rebuild. Bhringraj, jatamansi and amla, when meshed together into one formula, serve as a front line against breakage and dullness, making this oil a must-have in your routine.

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