Used properly, argan oil on hair can tame frizz, promote hair regrowth, and repair hair damage caused by chemicals. Aragan oil is extracted from the kernels of the argan tree and has been used to treat skin infections and nourish hair in Morocco for centuries. Read these eight benefits of argan oil, and you can gain more control over your hair.





Heals Dry Scalp and Eliminates Dandruff
If you suffer from a dry and flaky scalp, you can benefit from adding Moroccanoil, Moroccanoil Treatment Original, $42, to your beauty routine. The extremely high content of vitamin E and antioxidants in argan oil can help to relieve scalp inflammation and fight dandruff.

Repairs Split Ends
Massaging warm argan oil into the ends of your hair as a weekly leave-in conditioning treatment can keep split ends at bay. Hask Argan Oil Repairing Conditioner, $5.99, penetrates hair, making it ideal for damaged and color-treated hair. The coating of argan oil seals in the natural moisture of your hair, leaving it more supple and strong.

Protects Hair from Excessive Heat
Before using your styling tool or hair dryer, evenly distribute Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil, $48, in your hair -- two to six drops, depending on the thickness of your hair. The coating of argan oil on hair will nourish each strand and help prevent damage caused by heating tools.

Softens Brittle Hair
Argan oil is an effective deep conditioner. Work six to eight drops of argan oil into your hair before bed and then cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it in overnight. The natural heat from your scalp will allow the oil to penetrate your hair, helping you to maintain healthy, more manageable locks.

Safeguards Your Hair While Swimming
Wet your hair and apply three to six drops of argan oil from the roots to the tips of your hair. The oil will act as a barrier and stop your hair from absorbing chemicals used in swimming pools as well as salt in sea water. OGX Extra strength Argan Oil of Morocco, $7.99, can effectively protect your hair because the oil works as a natural waterproofing agent.

Defines Curls and Is a Great Styling Agent
If you have curly locks or frizzy hair, argan oil on hair will help you give a beautiful definition to those curls and keep them in shape all day. The oil will also help to calm frizzy hair and give each curl a shinier, more glowing look. SheaMoisture Argan Oil and Almond Milk Smooth and Tame blow Out Creme, $10.99, is effective when you have extremely thick hair.

Prevents Sun Damage
Argan oil on hair locks in moisture and acts as a natural sunscreen for your hair. Argan oil contains high amounts of omega 9 and omega 6, and these fatty acids mimic the sebum produced by the sebaceous glands on your scalp. When you go out in the sun, pollutants and impurities in the environment reduce the amount of sebum your scalp produces. Applying argan oil on hair can ensure that your scalp is getting the nutrients it needs to protect and heal it.

Treats Hair Loss
Argan oil heals the scalp and boosts your skin's overall health as it is rich in vitamins E and A. This makes it an excellent source of antioxidants and other important chemical compounds that work as natural antifungal and antibacterial agents. Using argan oil on your scalp can help to heal pores and prevent problems such as pimples, itchiness, and inflammation that can lead to hair loss.