What are hair oils for?

If you haven't added a hair oil to your beauty routine yet, it's high time to fix that! These natural elixirs are packed with so many benefits for our hair that it's easy to understand why they have been used since at least Antiquity.

WHY USE A HAIR OIL?

Let's look at the reasons to take the plunge! Soft, shiny, strengthened lengths, a soothed scalp, less unruly frizz: plant oils turn out to be a cure-all for many hair concerns.

5 BENEFITS OF HAIR OILS

Benefit 1: sealed-in hydration that keeps your hair from drying out

Thanks to their rich content of fatty acids and vitamins, oils penetrate deep into the fibre to condition it as much as possible. The result: silky, supple, strengthened hair from root to tip.

Benefit 2: unbeatable shine

Nothing beats a touch of plant oil to boost the natural radiance of our lengths! Its satiny film smooths the cuticles for a to-die-for mirror shine.

Benefit 3: easier styling

Its naturally smoothing and detangling effect makes oil a top ally for taming rebellious lengths. No more pulling and knots!

Benefit 4: protection against aggressors

Sun, wind, pollution, heat styling… Plant oil forms a protective barrier around the hair to prevent damage and dehydration.

Benefit 5: a healthier scalp

Many oils have soothing properties that relieve itching, purify and genuinely calm irritated scalps.

WHICH PLANT OILS SHOULD I USE TO CARE FOR MY HAIR?

Each oil has its own benefits, but some are true essentials depending on your hair type and concerns:

✨ DRY AND DAMAGED HAIR

Avocado oil, which is rich in repairing fatty acids, particularly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Coconut oil is also an excellent option, just as rich in saturated fatty acids that penetrate deep into the hair cuticle, deeply hydrating and reducing frizz. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help prevent scalp infections. However, some people find coconut oil a little heavy for fine hair, which is why we found the perfect dosage to include it in the Immortelle Infused Hair Oil™ without leaving a heavy, greasy finish.

✨ CURLY / COILY HAIR

The unbeatable argan plant oil for shine and definition, also found in the Immortelle Infused Hair Oil™ to protect against everyday aggressors, tame frizz and bring softness to curly or coily hair. A special mention also goes to fig seed oil.

✨ OILY HAIR

Jojoba oil is often recommended for oily hair. Although it is not strictly a plant oil (it is actually a liquid wax), its composition is very similar to the sebum naturally produced by the scalp, making it an excellent sebum regulator – which is why we chose it for the formula of the Immortelle Infused Hair Oil™. It can help balance sebum production on the scalp, reducing the greasy feeling. Jojoba oil is also light and non-comedogenic, meaning it is quickly absorbed by the hair without leaving a greasy residue.

✨ IRRITATED SCALP

Not plant oils as such, but tea tree and lavender essential oils, with their purifying and soothing action. However, it is important to dilute them properly with a suitable carrier oil before applying them to the scalp to avoid further irritation, and a skin patch test is recommended to check for any allergic reaction. But nothing beats Corsican Immortelle (in all objectivity, given our Immortelle Infused Hair Oil™), a plant known for its soothing and regenerating properties, which makes it a good choice for people with an irritated scalp. It can help calm itching, reduce redness and support the healing of scalp irritation. A big plus: used with a massage, it helps stimulate the scalp, a gesture that supports growth!

HOW TO USE OIL ON YOUR HAIR

To get the most out of these elixirs, a few golden rules apply:

- On the scalp with a deep, soothing and purifying massage
- As an intensive pre-shampoo treatment to deeply hydrate
- From mid-lengths to ends every day to protect against micro-damage and add softness and shine
- On damp hair after styling for a perfect finish

Also remember to adjust the amount to your hair type and needs. Depending on the oil used, you risk weighing hair down and making it greasy quickly.

HAIR OIL: 4 COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

1. Not washing your hair properly after the treatment. Make sure you wash your hair well after using oil to avoid build-up; I often recommend a double shampoo after my treatment.
2. Forgetting that your hair has a "porosity". Your hair's porosity (low, medium or high) determines how it absorbs oil. If your hair has low porosity, light oils like jojoba will be your best friends, while very porous hair will love richer oils.
3. Applying the oil in a rush without warming it in your hands. Why? Warming the oil activates its properties as the molecules expand (a very useful little chemical reaction). Skip this step and you miss out on its benefits. So take a few seconds to rub the oil between your palms before applying it.
4. Applying oil only to the lengths and forgetting the scalp. The scalp plays an essential role in hair health. Massaging a small amount of oil into the scalp can stimulate circulation and nourish the roots – just make sure you rinse well afterwards.

Our tips to get the most out of a hair oil:

- Alternate light and richer oils according to your needs
- Do warm masks regularly for optimal absorption
- Massage your scalp deeply to stimulate microcirculation
- Seal in hydration after styling with a few drops of oil

What if you discovered native plants that are rarely talked about but have highly sought-after virtues?

The Immortelle Infused Hair Oil™ offers an ultra-natural formula (98.8% plant-origin ingredients) combining the repairing and antioxidant benefits of organic Corsican immortelle with argan, coconut and jojoba oils – ideal for coating, redefining and illuminating the fibre, alongside its vitamin E.

Discover the Organic Corsican Immortelle Hair Oil - €24.00 EUR

A true multi-purpose treatment, this hair oil is a major asset for all hair types. Use it before styling, as a finishing treatment, with a mask or as a scalp treatment. Its precious actives boost, nourish and deeply protect your hair for radiant results.

With these precious tips, your new oil routine should bring you all the benefits you were hoping for!