The Best Hair Oil for Men, Tested by Grooming Experts

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MOST MEN try to stay away from all oils in their grooming routine, and we’re here to tell you that you’re missing out. Oils are incredibly nourishing and beneficial not only for your skin, but also for your hair. The best hair oils control frizz, provide moisture to dry, brittle strands, and adds a healthy shine to your mane. Men with longer hair can especially benefit from the detangling and smoothing effects of a hair oil. And for guys with shorter hair, a hair oil can actually help improve the health of your scalp, prevent flaking, and even encourage new hair growth.

A hair oil can do all of the above (and more) without weighing down your hair or making it look greasy or dirty. Plus, it can be used in conjunction with your other hair styling products. Some guys like to rub a few drops of hair oil straight out of the shower to help lock in that moisture before finishing their style with a pomade or hair gel. You can also use it as the last step in your hair care routine to tame pesky frizz and give your strands some added shine.

A little goes a long way—most guys only need 1-3 drops for their whole head. Instead of applying the oil directly to you hair, add a few drops to the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, and run them through your hair. Hair oil is one of the more multifunctional products in a man’s grooming routine. Rub any excess product into your beard (if you have one) to help moisturize and soften the skin underneath your facial hair.

Whether you’re wanting to tame unruly curls or add some much-needed moisture to dry, damaged hair, a hair oil can make a big difference in the look and feel of your hair. Below, we’ve rounded up the best hair oils for men across a variety of hair types, textures, and concerns.

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Best Overall

Jack Black

MP 10 Nourishing Oil

Ingredients Argan oil, moringa seed oil, marula seed oil, plum seed oil, olive fruit oil and jojoba oil

Best Luxury Hair Oil

Oribe

Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil

Ingredients Argan and jasmine oils

Best Hair Oil for Thinning Hair

The Nue Co.

Supa Thick Hair Treatment

Ingredients Glycerin, rosemary leaf oil, peppermint oil

Best Affordable Hair Oil

OGX

Nourishing + Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum

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Ingredients Coconut milk and coconut oils

Best Hair Oil for Curly Hair

Moroccanoil

Treatment Hair Oil

Ingredients Argan oil and linseed extract

PHILIP B

Rejuvenating Oil

Ingredients Olive, almond, sesame seed, walnut, jojoba, and lavender oil

Sachajuan

Intensive Hair Oil

Ingredients Argan and sea buckthorn oil

KEVIN MURPHY

Young Again

Ingredients Safflower seed oil, lemon peel oil, camellia sinensis leaf extract

VERB

Ghost Oil

Ingredients Bamboo extract, hydrolyzed soy protein, moringa oil

Act+Acre

Cold Processed Hair Oil

Ingredients Argan oil, meadowfoam seed oil, squalene

Ingredients to Look For

Hail oil has many functions, but at its core, the best hair oils are made up of a simple yet concentrated blend of plant-based oils. Argan oil is one of the more common and effective ingredients because it’s high in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin E, argan oil. This helps to hydrate and soften hair while preventing it from further damage. Other seed and fruit oils like moringa oil, meadowfoam seed oil, and sea buckthorn oil are also rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, which can help keep you hair moisturized without weighing them down. Look for products featuring a blend of multiple different oils for maximum benefits.

How We Selected

For the past two years, we consulted with Men’s Health’s Grooming editors and writers on the top hair oils for men. Experts including our Grooming Editor, Garrett Munce, and our Deputy Editor of Commerce, Christian Gollayan, tried multiple hair oils and evaluated their ingredients, feel, and scent. We also considered top-reviewed hair oils that had at least 100 five-star customer ratings on e-commerce websites that we trust.

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Author: Health Watch Minute

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