Prevent Frizzy Hair, Here's How to Use Hair Oil According to Hairstylist

Illustration of hair oil. (Pexels/Bayzanur K)

Hair oil is one of the treatment products that help hair look healthy, soft, and overcome dryness or dullness. However, the use of hair oil must be considered, because if it is wrong it can cause the hair to look greasy or sticky.

"Hair oil works well for all hair types, but the amount and way of use need to be adjusted," said haristylist and owner of the Maven salon, Christine Bellemare, quoted from Glamour, Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

The selection of hair oil is recommended to be adjusted to the needs and condition of the hair. For thin hair, choose a light oil such as jojoba oil or argan oil, and use a small amount so that the hair does not stick easily.

For thick, curly or curly hair, you can use more products and it is recommended to use oils with a thicker texture. Some of them are those containing castor oil or coconut oil.

Regarding its application, hair oil can be used on wet or dry hair. However, Christine suggests using it on dry hair.

"On wet hair, the oil cannot be absorbed well and is only on the surface of the hair," he said.

If applied to dry hair, then hair oil can help lock in moisture, give a natural shine, and smooth out frizzy hair.

Not only that, hair oil should also not be used before using a hair dryer. This is because most hair oils are actually not heat-resistant, so it is at risk of damaging your hair when exposed to high temperatures.

Christine also revealed that there are two best times to use hair oil, namely before shampooing and after finishing styling your hair.

"Before shampooing, apply hair oil to the middle to the ends of the hair to form a lubricating layer so that shampoo does not remove too much of the hair's natural moisture, especially on dry or rough hair," concluded Christine.