Argan Oil Can Bring Dull Hair Back to Life (Plus Prevent Damage and Split Ends)

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If you want strong, healthy, damage-free hair, there's no doubt that you've heard of argan oil. Derived from the argan tree, this oil is thought to be liquid gold for hair health. Many stylists tout argan oil as their secret weapon, and some celebrities who have great hair count it as one of their favorite ingredients. (Think Jennifer Aniston, Olivia Rodrigo, and more.) 

Argan oil has become a bit of a buzzword for hydrating hair products, so I talked to Moroccanoil hairstylist ambassador Tatiana Dudley to get the lowdown on everything you need to know about argan oil for hair. 

What exactly is argan oil?

"Argan oil is an age-old beauty secret that is harvested from argan trees grown in the semi-desert areas of the Mediterranean," says Dudley. "The oil has many uses, including skincare, but is especially known for its ability to hydrate and soften hair." 

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How does argan oil benefit hair?

Argan oil is so good for your skin and hair thanks to how rich it is in essential nutrients that are vital to hair health. "With its high content of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin E, argan oil offers a natural boost to the hair's elasticity and consistently restores shine to strands," says Dudley. "In addition, it assists in protecting the strands from oxidative damage and breakage that can occur during heat styling and the coloring process." Argan oil can even help prevent split ends. 

What's the best way to use argan oil?

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Dudley says argan oil is a great finishing step if you want to add shine to hair. The great thing about argan oil, however, is how versatile it is. You can use argan oil as a finisher, a styling product, a leave-in conditioner, and even a deep treatment. Keep reading for some of our favorite argan oil–centric products and why we love them. 

Associate Beauty Editor

Katie Berohn is the associate beauty editor at Who What Wear. Previously, she worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles. When she's not obsessing over the latest skincare launch or continuing her journey to smell every perfume on the planet, Katie can be found taking a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York's newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.