Argan Oil for Hair Treatment: The Ultimate Guide [2024]

Argan Oil Hair Treatment & Hair Protection Guide

Use Argan oil for your hair to get long-lasting results. From small to big hair issues, this guide has you covered

Argan oil for hair treatment and protection has rightfully gained prominence, overshadowing various other natural oils and products over the last three decades.

Unlock the secrets of Argan oil for hair treatment and protection with this comprehensive guide that addresses a spectrum of hair issues, big and small.

Table of contents

CHAPTER I

Why Choose Argan Oil Over Chemical Hair Treatments?

While Argan oil for hair treatment isn't the only way to take care of your hair, chemical hair treatments are exactly the ones to avoid. Read on to learn why:

The nasty cosmetic chemicals you should be aware of.

CHAPTER II

Traditional Argan oil hair treatments

Discover what are the 2 main ways of Argan oil for hair treatment, and how to implement them in your daily hair care routine.

Argan oil for hair treatment: The best traditional methods.

CHAPTER III

Pure Argan Oil For Hair Care Guide

Check our 8 points guide you can follow to easily take advantage of the All-Natural Argan oil hair treatment.

Argan oil for hair treatment & protection infographic.

    • Before washing
    • After washing
    • Before Shampooing
    • Before Hair Coloring
    • Before Blow-Drying
    • As an anti-frizz
    • For curl definition
    • For glow & luminosity
    • Sea & pool protection
    • Sun damage protection

Exploring Argan oil for hair treatment

You heard about it, you may have even got excited about it then hit the google search button only to be showered with hundreds (if not thousands) of results, competing for your click & trying to teach you the one thing: "How to use Argan oil for your hair" or "How to get the famous Argan oil hair"?

Argan oil for hair treatment from Arganfarm

What's the real story?

Though there are numerous awesome recipes, "how-to" videos & tutorials out there on how to apply Argan oil for hair, yet it's no secret that it all boils down to one of the 2 parent application categories that I will be listing in a minute. But before we dive into that, it is important for anyone intending to use Argan oil for hair treatment to understand the real root causes of the turmoil, and hence weed-out the cause instead of remedying an effect with another.

And as you might already know, hair problems impact not only both genders nowadays, but even kids endure their share unfortunately. So if you want to achieve the amazing Argan oil hair results even the A-list celebrities are raving about, you will need to be ready to give up some of the beauty habits you once thought were the right fit for your needs. Otherwise, neither Argan oil nor any other all-natural hair treatment out there will benefit you as it should.

I can't emphasize this enough:

Trying to use the Argan oil for hair treatment, to recover from the damages industrial hair care products caused, while still using them would be like pouring water in the sand and expecting it to turn into a swimming pool! This is why it is utterly important to eliminate the causes first before to start using your Argan oil for hair treatment.

“Before you heal someone, ask him if he's willing to give up the things that made him sick”

~ Hippocrates

CHAPTER I

Understanding Chemical Hair Treatments:

The silent dangers that destroy your hair (and your health!)

Industrial beauty products, more often than not, contain chemical ingredients that are scientifically qualified as highly harmful to our health! A clinic research carried out in the U.S. showed that one in eight of the 82,000 ingredients used in personal care & beauty products are industrial chemicals, such as carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins, as well as hormone disruptors. Many products have been found to even include plasticizers (chemicals used in concrete! to keep it soft), degreasers (used to remove grime off car parts), and surfactants (substances that reduce surface tension in water, used in products like paint and inks). Yet, folks are smearing this stuff on their hair in the name of beauty! In Canada, people have been surveyed to find out how many of the hair-destroying

ingredients below appeared in their cosmetics, and results show that ⅘ of the entered products contained at least one of these toxic chemicals (average being 4 per product). Furthermore, in a study conducted by the Organic Consumers Association (OCA), they found that a toxic chemical linked to cancer is present in over 40 percent of products that are labeled as “natural”. The scariest part though is that despite concrete proof / official studies like the one above, warning folks about the alarming dangers of those products, a lot of people out there still put even their children in harm's way. Go figure! An investigation conducted by (EWG), a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, found that 1,4-Dioxane is a potential contaminant in 55% of baby bubble baths, 57% of baby shampoos, 55% of baby soaps.

Scary stuff, isn't it!

Bottom line?

If you are really keen on preserving your hair health & beauty for decades to come, you need to do two small, yet impactful changes in your hair treatment routine to escape the chemicals' hype:

Things to consider before using Argan oil for hair:

Step 1:

Check the following black list of the cosmetic chemicals you should be aware of

    • 1. BHA & BHT

      These are preservatives used mainly in moisturizers and makeup. They are suspected endocrine disruptors and may cause cancer (BHA). They also have the reputation of being noxious to fish and other wildlife.

    • 2. Parabens

      These are preservatives used in different cosmetics. They are suspected endocrine disruptors and are likely to interfere with male reproductive functions.

    • 3. Coal Tar Dyes

      These are the p-phenylenediamine and colours listed as “CI” (Colour Index) followed by a five digit number.
      In addition to coal tar dyes, natural and inorganic pigments used in cosmetics are also assigned Colour Index numbers (in the 75000 and 77000 series, respectively).

      In the U.S., colour name may also be listed (e.g. “FD&C Blue No. 1” or “Blue 1”). Coal tar dyes have the potential to cause cancer and may be contaminated with heavy metals toxic to the brain.

    • 4. Dibutyl Phthalate

      This is used as a plasticizer in some nail care products. It is suspected of being an endocrine disruptor and reproductive toxicant. It is harmful to fish and other wildlife.

    • 5. Siloxanes

      Cosmetics that contain siloxanes comprise ingredients ending in ‘-siloxane’ or ‘-methicone’. Their function is to soften, smooth and moisten. These elements are suspected endocrine disruptors and reproductive toxicants (cyclotetrasiloxane). They are noxious to fish and other wildlife.

    • 6. Sodium laureth sulfate

      This substance is used in foaming cosmetics, such as shampoos, cleansers and bubble bath. It can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which is an element that may cause cancer. Other related ugly chemicals are sodium lauryl sulfate and other ingredients with the letters “eth” (e.g. sodium laureth sulfate).

    • 7. Triclosan

      Kinds of toothpaste, cleansers, antiperspirants, and other antibacterial cosmetics can contain this substance. It is a suspected endocrine disruptor. It is also likely to contribute to antibiotic resistance in bacteria. This substance is noxious to fish and other wildlife.

    • 8. Petrolatum

      Some moisturizers, lip sticks and lip balms contain this substance. It is also used in some hair products for shine. Petrolatum is a petroleum product that can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and is hence likely to cause cancer.

    • 9. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives

      These are DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, methenamine and quarternium-15. These ingredients are used in many cosmetics. They slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, a substance that causes cancer.

    • 10. DEA-related Ingredients

      They are used in creamy and foaming products, such as moisturizers and shampoos. They can react to form nitrosamines, which may cause cancer. They are harmful to fish and other wildlife. Look also for related chemicals MEA and TEA.

    • 11. Parfum (a.k.a. fragrance)

      Parfum is any mixture of fragrance ingredients used in a good many cosmetics — even in some products labelled “unscented.” Asthma and allergies are two ailments some fragrance ingredients can cause. Some ingredients may even cause cancer and neurotoxicity, and some are harmful to fish and other wildlife.

    • 12. PEG compounds

      Quite a lot of cosmetic cream bases contain these elements that can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane- a substance which may cause cancer. These elements also have the reputation of being related to chemical propylene glycol and other ingredients with the letters “eth” (e.g. polyethylene glycol).

And here is a list of some of the most harmful chemical substances, big & famous (beauty & cosmetic) brands use in their products, to 'help' you destroy your hair.
Note that the big majority of their products contain minimum 2 of the following ingredients (usually more), regardless whether it is a shampoo, a lotion or any kind of fancy-looking, industrial hair care products.

    • Hydroxypropyl Bis (N-Hydroxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine) HCl
    • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
    • Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
    • Sodium Propylparaben
    • Cyclopentasiloxane
    • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
    • Methylchloroisothiazolinone
    • Methylisothiazolinone
    • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
    • N-bis (2-Hydroxyethyl)-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
    • Polyethylene Glycol (aka. PEG)
    • Propylparaben
    • Cyclotetrasiloxane
    • Butylparaben
    • Benzophenone-1
    • Benzophenone-3
    • Phenoxyethanol
    • p-Phenylenediamine

Step 2:

Compare the list above to the hair care products in your bathroom cupboard, and avoid them like a plague!

And in case your are still not yet convinced about how dangerous those substances are, not only to your hair, but to your entire health, here is a video we found to be very helpful, as it illustrates the situation in a simple, yet clear manner:

CHAPTER II

Argan Oil For Hair Treatment & Care:

How to get long-lasting results using Argan oil on your hair the traditional way

pure argan oil hair treatment

One of the questions our clients & readers ask us regularly is: “What’s the difference between your Argan oil hair advice and others on the internet?”

The answer is simple:

Arganfarm is sitting in the heart of the Arganeraie (The Argan tree region in southwest Morocco). This does not only enable us to provide our clientele a 100% pure, organic, highest grade & fresh-pressed product, but we also provide you with the very same tips & tricks that our ancestors here in Morocco adopted to fine-tune a highly effective & an all-arounder Argan oil hair care for hundreds of years.

There are different traditional ways to use Argan oil for hair treatment to revitalize your hair and stimulate its natural growth.

Argan oil as a hair treatment helps against frizz, soothes the scalp skin, corrects split ends & restores a remarkable shine to your hair.

You’ll find it great for almost any delicate hair issues. Moreover, the Argan oil hair treatment will make your hair softer, healthier & easily manageable.

And these traditional ways can be wrapped under 2 main kinds: You can apply pure Argan oil for hair either before or after washing it.

Here's how to easily & effectively use Argan oil for hair treatment & preventive care the traditional way

Argan oil for hair before washing

1. Argan oil for hair treatment before washing

Half to one hour before taking a bath or a shower, pour some pure Argan oil in your hand palm.

After that, simply and gently massage it to your scalp skin using your fingertips. Then using your hand palm to spread it throughout across your hair.
Use a comb or a brush to evenly distribute the oil from roots to tips.

To enhance the effect of your Argan oil for hair treatment, you may want to wrap the oiled hair in a hot-warm towel (a piece of cloth will also do) for the rest of the time (≈ 30 minutes) before thoroughly shampooing and washing your hair.

If you suffer extra dry, damaged or frizzy hair , pure Argan oil hair treatment is an efficient cure. Simply apply it as mentioned above and leave it in your hair overnight.

2. Argan oil hair treatment after washing

For the use after your hair wash, you can either towel / blow your hair dry before using pure Argan oil or apply the oil directly to damp hair before styling.

Again, simply apply a small amount of pure Argan oil to your hair & thoroughly comb it through with your fingers (or with a brush) starting with the ends first to get rid of hair frizz.

It works wonders!

This will give a wet, fresh healthy look as well as an excellent brilliance and luster to your hair pretty much better than any conventional wet hair gel out there does.

You can also add a few drops of the pure oil to your conditioner daily.

If you happen to use more Argan oil than needed, you still can rinse your hair to diminish the oily effect a little.

Argan oil for hair after washing
As you can see, using Argan oil for hair is simple & easy!

CHAPTER III

Argan Oil For Hair Treatment & Protection Guide:

Here are 8 of the best ways you can implement Argan oil in your hair care regiment:

Argan oil for hair before shampooing

1. Before shampooing

≈ 10-15 minutes before your usual shampooing, apply a few drops using your hand palm & spread it across your hair to repair damage, smooth its fibre & fix its essential nutrients & texture.

Argan oil for hair before hair coloring

2. Before hair coloring

Prepare your hair the night before by applying a few drops using your hand palm & spread it across your hair. This will deeply nourish & replenish it, make ready & it will help protect it from post-coloring dryness.

Argan oil for hair before blow-drying

3. Before blow-drying

Before blow-drying, apply some drops of Argan oil using your hand palm first then use a brush or a comb to evenly distribute it throughout your hair from roots to tips. This will coat it with oil & protect it against heat damage.

Argan oil for hair smoothing and anti-frizz

4. For smoothing & Anti-Frizz

Apply a few drops of Argan oil on damp hair & wait for ≈ 10 minutes then start detangling it using a large-toothed comb starting from its ends. This will smooth it & get rid of frizz while deeply-nourishing & conditioning it.

Argan oil for hair curl definition

5. For curl definition

Apply some drops of Argan oil on your hair using the hand palm, then place it in a (lightly-humid) cotton towel & squeeze it gently without rubbing. Repeat, while always starting from tips to roots. Your curls will be more defined & strengthened.

Argan oil for hair glow and luminosity

6. For more glow & luminosity

Applying some drops daily (at any time you wish) as a part of your hair regimen will provide a softer, shinier, supple & a glowing look. Argan oil instantly seeps into the hair fiber & fixes its essential nutrients for a long-lasting protection.

Argan oil for hair protection from sea and pool

7. Hair protection from sea & pool

Applying a few drops of Argan oil on your hair before swimming (in pool or sea) will tremendously help protect it from chlorine & the aggressive dryness of salt water. It's advised to repeat the procedure before each swim!

Argan oil for hair protection from sun damage

8. Hair protection from sun damage

Apply a few drops of Argan oil on your hair before braiding it to naturally lock the moisture inside. This will provide a considerable protection against the sun or any other environmental damaging factors.

need to know before you start.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why purchase from Arganfarm?

    Quality over Quantity.

    Because the cooperatives’ Argan oil is the cadillac of Argan oil options.
    Apart from being located in one of the biggest Argan oil areas in Morocco, & which allows us to source only 100% pure & organic Argan oil for our clients, Arganfarm started out a while ago as simple Argan oil business that made one huge promise: to constantly support & empower the local hard-working women in the Argan oil cooperatives & evolve according to the market needs.

    Now, in the actual off & online markets, Arganfarm has become one of the premium addresses when it comes to genuine Argan oil products.

    Our continued commitment to constantly evolve the service ensure this will also remain the case. Our ethical approach makes us absolutely confident that….we deliver the exact premium quality to our large clients’ list, that we’d expect for ourselves.

  • What is included in the price?

    It’s amazing how many people and companies will say & do whatever it takes to make a one-time sale with the largest one-time profit possible, rather than taking the time to understand the client’s desired outcome.

    We understand & appreciate exactly what our clients need when they do business with us. Our goal is to provide you with the best value possible:

    • You’ll get the highest-grade quality pure organic cosmetic (aka. cold pressed) Argan oil directly from its organic USDA-certified source.
    • Your purchase is covered by our famous 3 months (yes, full 90 days!) no-risk, hassle-free money-back guarantee!
  • Can I use Argan oil everyday?

    If you have no allergies to all-natural products, then yes. You can use pure Argan oil as many times as you need.

    Depending on your skin type, your hair type & your needs, you may use Argan oil up to 3 times a day.

    It is more effective to use Argan oil regularly to get the desired results quicker.

    Pure natural Argan oil suits all skin & hair types, both genders & it doesn’t matter whether you’re 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60+ 🙂

    Please see also “What’s required to be able to use Argan oil?

  • What is required to be able use Argan oil?

    You see, our Argan oil is 100% natural. And if you didn’t use Argan oil before, it’s advisable that you ease into it.

    This will allow your skin, hair & body, in general, to get accustomed to its effects as an all-natural product first.

    Please note, if you have any kind of allergy (i.e. against nuts) you may want to consult your doctor about the intake of Argan oil before using or consuming it.
    Remember, Argan oil is extracted from a nut-like fruit.

  • How long does cosmetic Argan oil last?

    Pure cosmetic Argan oil is protected agains oxidation through the very same antioxidants it contains & which protect your skin, hair, nails etc..
    The shelf life of cosmetic Argan oil ranges between 18-24 months, as the Argan kernels used to yield this kind of Argan oil are pressed natural without being roasted.
    If you want to keep the components of Argan oil active for a long time, please make sure to keep your bottle (tightly closed) away from direct heat / high temperatures.

  • Can it be used by vegetarians & vegans?

    Yes, Arganfarm Argan oil is 100% natural vegetable oil that is:

    • 100% organic (USDA-certified)
    • 100% pure
    • 100% essence
    • Unscented
    • Preservative-freeIn other words, our Argan oil is neither diluted nor blended with other fragrances, oils, or any substances or toxins.

      Needless to say that all our products are natural, vegan, produced cruelty-free (neither derived from nor tested on animals) processed in a nature-friendly manner.

  • How does the money-back guarantee work?

    After receiving our delivery, if -for any reason- you’re not completely satisfied about our product or if you change your mind, simply send us the package within 90 days back & we’ll promptly return your money.

    Please check our Terms & Conditions page for a detailed information.

  • What if I need more information?

    Clients can always submit a ticket to our dedicated support team. Simply go to our Contact Page where you’ll be able to submit a ticket.

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