Hair Care

The 6 Best Hair Oils

The secret to a shiny head of hair sans grease is actually an oil

by Marissa DeSantis | 4 COMMENTS

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No. 6: Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Oil Pure Treatment Oil, $25 TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4*

Why it's great: "The product worked easily through my hair without making it feel greasy and weighed down," says one TotalBeauty.com reviewer. "It added a lot of shine to my hair and also kept the frizzy flyaways down." Another fan of the hair oil adds, "It smells wonderful and also works as a great hand softener in a pinch."

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SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 5: Garnier Sleek And Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment, $5.99

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For anyone with fine or thin hair, the phrase "best hair oil" probably sounds like an oxymoron. We may stock up on dry shampoos to combat greasy roots, but the addition of oil can be an asset to your hair-styling routine. With ingredients like vitamins A, B and E, hair oils are like superfoods for your hair, making hair look healthier immediately while protecting it from future damage caused by the environment and heat and styling tools.

That's why our readers fell in love with these top-rated hair oils -- miracle products that instantly leave hair softer and shinier, cut drying time and promote a healthy scalp by dissolving product build-up and eliminating dryness. The cherry on top: These winning picks do all of the above without weighing hair down or making it greasy. Here are readers' six favorite hair oils.

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