Argan oil is procured from the argan fruit grown in Morocco. There lies a nut inside the fruit from which argan oil is extracted. Enriched with vitamin A, C, E, anti-oxidants, linoleic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, argan oil helps in production of new cells that is why argan oil is miracle potion for your both hair and skin.

Filled with vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, argan oil is a miracle elixir for hair. Known as liquid gold, argan oil traces its origin in morocco. In Morocco, it is known as tree blessed by god, it is an excellent moisturizer, conditioner and softener for hair. This article is delving deep into the best 10 benefits of argan oil for hair. Read on to know.

ARGAN OIL BENEFITS FOR HAIR 

1. Excellent Hair Conditioner 

Argan oil is a perfect solution for taming your frizzy and unruly hair.

Wash your hair with shampoo and use argan oil as leave in conditioner to disentangle your hair to make it more manageable and smooth. It works miraculously on dull strands to make it shiny and lustrous. It can be used as styling agent also to make your tresses look stylish and sleek. Just take few drops of argan oil on your palm and rub across your entire hair after washing your hair with shampoo to condition your hair. 

2. Argan Oil for Hair Growth 

Argan oil is very much helpful for growth of new hair. You can massage your hair with pure argan oil and wrap hot towel around your head to let the oil penetrate into your scalp. You can prepare a hair growth treatment at home with mixing 2 spoons of argan oil, 1 spoon of argan oil and 50-100 ml of coconut milk and massage this preparation on your hair and leave it on your scalp for 2 hours and then wash off with cold water. You can keep this preparation on your scalp overnight for best results. This home remedy will coat your each strand with nourishment and will prevent hair loss. This miracle hair care treatment will help in growth of new hair and prevent hair loss. 

You can read more about best ways to use argan oil for hair growth. 

2. Protect Hair From Sun Rays with Argan Oil 

Argan oil works as a shield for your hair as it protects your hair from UV rays. Therefore it is advised  to use argan oil before going out in sun. Apply argan oil all over your hair from root to top and braid it well to seal the moisture in to protect from harmful effects of sunrays. 

4. Treat Split Ends with Argan Oil 

Split ends are result of improper care of hair, usage of chemicals based hair products, wrong way of brushing your hair. Split ends make your hair look dull and dry. You can try Moroccan hair oil to combat split ends. Mix one spoon of lemon juice to two spoons of argan oil and massage on your for 10 minutes. Leave it on your hair 1 hour before rinsing it off with cold water. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids present in argan oil deep nourishes you scalp and cure split ends very well. 

5. Moisturize the Scalp and Remove Dandruff with Argan Oil Massage 

Loaded with anti-oxidants and vitamin E, argan oil is extremely beneficial in moisturizing the dry scalp which is the main reason of dandruff and psoriasis. Essential fatty acids present in argan oil can also cure inflammation on scalp. If you are suffering from dandruff, then you must have used anti-dandruff shampoo from the market. These shampoos are loaded with chemicals which may harm your hair's texture over time. So better option is to use argan oil on your hair. Let us learn how to use it- take few drops of warm argan oil on your hair and leave it on overnight. Giving your hair an argan oil massage treat twice a week can dramatically reduce dandruff and treat dry scalp. 

6. Protect Your Hair From External Damage With Argan Oil 

Too much usage of chemical tools and styling gel can strip the life out of hair and will lead to thinning, breakage and graying of hair. Argan oil deep nourishes your hair and replenishes the lost nutrients into hair and repairs the damage down by chemicals-laden products and tools. Just massage your hair with argan oil at night and  you can undo the ravage wreaked by chemicals. Moreover, you can massage your hair with argan oil before using blowing dryer and iron so that your hair remains safe from them. 

7. Strengthen Brittle Hair with Argan Oil Massage Treatment Overnight 

If your hair has become weak and brittle, then argan comes to your rescue. Heat up 2 spoons of argan oil and apply lukewarm  argan oil on your hair. Use a shower cap to cover your hair entire head so that natural heat of your body lets the oil penetrate into your scalp well. Also, using shower cap will not let the oil drip so that your pillow does not get soiled. Wash off with normal water and use this treatment thrice a week initially when your hair is in damaged stage. After one month you can reduce the frequency of usage of  this remedy once a week. 

8. Argan Oil Massage Helps Protect Your Hair While Swimming

Chemicals in sea water or swimming pools can have nasty after- effects on your hair. Applying argan oil on your hair after soaking up in water. Apply argan oil on your damp hair and then massage gently for few minutes and then dip into pool. Do this process every time you dip into pool. Wash your hair after coming from swimming pool to undo the damage done by chlorine content in water. Use argan oil again on your hair to condition your skin and protect your hair from other external damages. 

9. Give Your Hair Shine and Volume with Argan Oil Massage 

Rich in vitamin E, argan oil is very much effective in giving your hair irresistible shine and volume. Mix 2 spoons of argan oil with one spoon of cod liver oil and keep it on your hair for 1 hour. Then wash off with lukewarm water. Using of this recipe thrice a week will keep your hair shiny, silky, beautiful and healthy. 

10. Argan Oil Hair Mask to do Hair Spa at Home 

You can enjoy the benefits and bliss of hair spa at home with argan oil. First wash your hair with a mild shampoo and pat dry with towel. Next, massage your hair with few drops of argan oil. Then apply the mixture of 2 spoons of argan oil and one whole egg on your hair. Leave it on your hair 30 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water. This hair mask will breathe a fresh lease of life into your dull and lifeless hair to make it silky and smooth.

By now you know argan oil is very much effective for your hair. Incorporate these benefits of argan oil into your hair care regimen and follow them religiously. You will be proud owner of shiny, silky and beautiful hair naturally in no time.