How to Use Almond Oil to Get Smoother, Healthier Hair

We already know all about the benefits of using almond oil on our skin. They include—but are not limited to—sun protection (though just a modest SPF 5), hydration, and reduced irritation. It can even lessen the appearance of dark circles. As such, you’ll find it in many different skin products. We’re talking about everything from lotions to moisturizing oils to face masks. But what about when it comes to our hair? Could it offer our scalp and strands similar benefits?

These aren’t random or unsolicited questions. Lately, we’ve been seeing almond oil pop up in various haircare formulas: shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and styling serums are all highlighting it as a main (not to mention miracle-working) ingredient. Is it possible that almond oil is the buzziest new beauty ingredient, replacing coconut oil as the beauty buff’s gold standard do-it-all ingredient? Keep reading to learn more about the haircare ingredient, including how to use it to achieve smoother, healthier strands.

Bumble & bumble formulates its iconic Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil with almond oil to provide hair with supreme softness and manageability. It’s a lightweight oil that sinks into the hair cuticle; it doesn’t sit atop of it making it look weighed-down and greasy.

Aveeno has a whole line of almond oil-infused haircare (see, we told you it was trending!). This shampoo uses it for the purpose of soothing the scalp from irritation and dryness.

Kiehl’s Magic Elixir is a pre-shampoo treatment formulated to soften and smooth the hair cuticle. Take it from us: it works. It’s all thanks to a stellar combination of ingredients like almond, rosemary, avocado, and safflower oil.

This hair mask has a buttery texture and lots of hydrating ingredients (including—yep, you guessed it—almond oil) to bring dry, damaged curls back to life. Damaged hair loses its curl pattern, so using a moisture-rich mask like this will spring them back up into proper spirals.

Nicholson recommends trying Ouai’s hair oil, since it "smooths hair, adds shine, and a little bit goes a long way. You can even use it as an overnight hair mask, too!" Almond oil happens to be one of its main ingredients. Next, read up on 10 deep conditioners that will bring your overworked hair back to life.

Source: Byrdie – Kaitlyn McLintock