Best hair oils to provide your locks with hydration and shine

There was a recent skincare trend going viral on TikTok where you would coat your face in Vaseline to prevent moisture loss, known as slugging.

While the app provides plentiful wild and wacky beauty hacks that tend to be debunked by experts, some can prove worth the hype and this one was generally praised by dermatologists for its hydration benefits.

But how does this apply to your hair? Well, you can do the same thing by simply switching out Vaseline for a hair oil.

Hair oiling dates back to ancient India where Ayurveda science has over 3,000 years of history in restoring, reviving and nourishing the locks by sealing in moisture and imparting the benefits of natural oils like jojoba, baobab or argan into the scalp and strands. Go one step further and massage into your scalp as you apply to boost circulation which will lead to growth.

Hair oil tends to be a multi-purpose product that will go a long way in your haircare routine. Depending on the formula, it can be used as an overnight treatment, a primer after hair washing, for defining styles or to revive a look for second-day lasting power.

Adam Reed, hairstylist and founder of ARKIVE explains, “Use a proper oil on wet hair and dry it into the hair, with a or heated tool. That’s how you get the best benefit. Remember that