TRIED and TEST: Hair Oils

After receiving PR samples from Moroccan Oil, I was hooked on their products and have since invested in the shampoo, conditioning treatments and stocked up on the classic essential oils. The brand seems to be all the rage at the moment with celebrities such as Kelly Rowland singing its praises in all the glossy mags.

However, on a recent visit to the hairdressers, I was introduced to an alternative which (after abit of research) I found out actually has a lot more nutrients and benefits for hair. After payday, I thought it was time to invest in some new beauty bits, so I got a selection of hair oils and below is a snapshot of the highs and lows, goods and bads.

First up:

Moroccan Oil (Light for Blondes/thin hair and Original for all others)

Price: around £30.00

Why buy?

• Good value for money- it may seem a little steep but I have used it EVERYDAY since October and there is still over ¾ of the bottle left!
• Incredible scent!
• Not at all greasy, leaves hair silky, shiny and bouncy

Why not?

• There are cheaper alternatives
• It has a lot of nutrients but others can be better for different hair types. For blondes, I would suggest the Light version- best I have tried specifically for blondes.

Overall: A solid 9.5/10

Schowarzkopf Bonacure

Price: around £15.00

Why buy?

• Good value for money- much cheaper than a lot of other salon hair oils
• Has incredible amounts of nutrients, all of which are great for winter hair especially which is great with the really cold extended winter we are having!
• Great for all hair types, not just colour specific

Why not?

• Left my hair a little greasy
• Overall results were not as good as Moroccan Oil

Overall: A solid 8/10

Percy & Reed

Price: around £14.99

Why buy?

• Great size- you can pop in your hand bag and carry it around with you! You can use it on the go for a quick hair fix instead of using after washing hair when it is still wet!
• Has incredible amounts of nutrients, all of which are great for winter hair especially which is great with the really cold extended winter we are having!
• Great for all hair types, it comes in both Thin and Thick varieties

Why not?

• Very small bottle, not as good value 
• Similar to Bonacure, it left my hair a little greasy

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Overall: A solid 7.5/10

Overall Verdict:

All in all, I would say that Moroccan Oil is still my favourite product. Although it may not have as many nutrients as the others, the feel, texture and bounce in my hair feels a lot more long lasting, natural and healthy than when I used the others. I also team it with the Moisturising Conditioning treatment once a week to make sure my hair is in the best condition it can be in.

Last final tip: DO NOT USE TOO MUCH- it will only make your hair greasy. One pump is enough to cover mid hair down to tip. Avoid the roots.

Probably my beauty must have, so I urge you all to invest, or at least try it out when you are next in the salon!


Peace,


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