The 17 Best Hair Oils For Glossy, Frizz-Free Strands

Olaplex is the go-to brand for anyone with seriously damaged hair, and their oil is the key to touchable, soft locks. Made with fermented green tea extract and the label’s patented ingredient Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, it protects from heat damage, adds shine, reduces frizz, and makes your split ends look non-existent.

Amazon rating: 4.6/5 stars

Our testers say: “This Olaplex oil is one of my favorites because along with adding shine and hydration, it also doubles as a heat protectant. If you want to reduce the number of styling products you use, a two-in-one like this makes it easy.”—Tatjana Freund, beauty commerce writer

With a cocktail of hydrating and protecting oils like pequi oil, this option is a must-have for hair that needs a serious drink of water. If your goal is to have hair so glossy it reflects light, a few drops of this oil will do the trick.

Sephora rating: 4/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “My hair was dull, dry, and frizzy, until I found this!! Results are shiny, healthy-looking and feeling hair!! Can’t go wrong with this brand.”

Honey is a humectant, meaning that it attracts moisture to the hair. This oil is not only infused with the ingredient, but it also contains coconut oil, which Yates calls “a great natural emollient that can help detangle wet hair, prevent breakage, and enhance shine and suppleness.” Both lightweight and moisturizing, the formula can effectively help strands look and feel more nourished.

Sephora rating: 4.3/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “Love this hair oil. Texture is slick and light, and the shine is unbelievable. Smells terrific. One of my favorites. Also used as an overnight treatment and pre wash.”

An Amazon favorite, this product uses super-hydrating argan oil to impart shine and hydration to the hair. At the same time, it also tames flyaways, reduces frizz, and heals damaged strands.

Amazon rating: 4.6/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “Finally, a product that is easy to use and leaves my hair shiny, soft, with lots of body, wavy, and easy to curl and style...I use it daily, and a little bit goes a long way. I’ll be using this product from now on!”

Created specifically for curls, this oil uses nourishing ingredients like castor oil and argan oil, plus strengthening Kakadu plum oil, to soften and fortify strands from the inside out. Not only will this formula alleviate frizz and add moisture, but it’s also meant to be non-sticky and lightweight, making it hard to overuse.

Sephora rating: 4.1/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “I got this about a month ago, and I’m loving the results. It’s definitely made my hair softer, and it’s helped with my dry ends.”

For faux-blondes with severely dry, compromised hair, this oil is like liquid gold thanks to its edelweiss flower formula. While it hydrates, it also strengthens damaged hair so you can continue to bleach and heat style without causing more breakage.

Sephora rating: 4.6/5 stars

Our testers say: “When I was a blonde, every night I would slather this oil onto my strands before bed. In the morning, my hair would look shiny and healthy, and never too greasy.”—TF

This oil is a powerful moisturizer with nourishing ingredients like borage seed oil, but it also contains a beautiful scent that will make anyone close enough to get a whiff swoon. It’s a great product to use before you heat style to protect, and after to tame flyaways.

Amazon rating: 4.4/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “I absolutely love this entire line and company. My hair has never felt so healthy, so shiny, and so happy. I love everything about this oil. It doesn’t weigh my hair down, it helps my roots. Everything amazing has happened since I started using this entire line: Detox Shampoo, Thick Hair Shampoo/Conditioner, leave-in conditioner and oil. When I run out, and I use my other brands, I feel the difference. This is my number one haircare system.”

Healthy hair is strong, which is why this oil uses ceramides to reinforce strands and make them less susceptible to damage. At the same time, a blend of oils helps repair the look and feel of split ends and dryness.

Ulta rating: 4.1/5 stars

An Ulta reviewer says: “I straightened my hair for years because it was too frizzy when I wore it naturally. I put this oil in and that’s no problem. A little goes a long way! You don’t need much to get the benefits. This product saved my hair!!! It is definitely worth the price.”

For severely dry hair, this product uses camellia oil to impart intense moisture. It’s beloved by colorists worldwide for its ability to deeply penetrate the hair shaft and make chemically-processed strands look and feel healthier.

Sephora rating: 4.6/5 stars

Our testers say: “My colorist recommended this hair oil for my over-processed, bleached strands. It deeply penetrates the hair shaft instead of just sitting on top, so you really get the most out of it.”—TF

Curly girls know the power of hair oils. Here’s one that’s super lightweight and great for separating slept-on curls in the morning. Plus, sunflower seed oil and vitamin E help to prevent unwanted breakage and damage.

Ulta rating: 4.5/5 stars

An Ulta reviewer says: “The Matrix’s A Curl Can Dream oil is like no other! Really helped my curls pop! I noticed my hair did not look weighed down at all and looked healthy! Amazing smell!”

The name says it all. This oil is deeply nourishing, courtesy of a combination of antioxidant-rich hibiscus extracts and moisturizing hemisqualane. As a nice bonus, the treatment also helps keep color from fading, so you can rock your new look for longer.

Sephora rating: 4.5/5 stars

A Sephora reviewer says: “Love the floral smell and how lightweight it feels. Oils tend to be thick, but this one is not thick at all.”

Not only does Pattern’s version help keep curls healthy and hydrated, but it also works double-time to ensure your scalp is being cared for, too. With a blend of moisturizing oils like lavender and jojoba oils, you’ll be amazed at how invisible this oil feels on your strands.

Ulta rating: 4.8/5 stars

An Ulta reviewer says: “This oil is amazing! It’s not heavy nor is it too lightweight. After applying to my hair, it stays moisturized for a few days with out re-applying. This is time-saving. I thought about the price point, which is a bit steep, but the oil is great and I love Ms. Ross!”

For truly compromised strands, just a few drops of this oil should make a massive difference. Made with argan oil, it’s particularly great for thick hair, and since this bottle is pretty sizable–you won’t run out any time soon!

Amazon rating: 4.6/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “Product is moisturizing, cost-efficient, and has a great scent. A little goes a long way. I usually will do one drop, rub my hands, then pat into my hair ends.”

If you have finer hair that gets weighed down easily, you'll reap the benefits of this product. Verb's Ghost Oil is formulated with jojoba and moringa oils, the latter of which may also help boost hair growth. The formula is made to be incredibly lightweight and invisible (hence the name), so even people with thin hair should be able to use it without any worry of falling flat.

Amazon rating: 4.7/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “I have very fine, long hair and was looking for a hair oil that would give it a boost of shine and smoothness. A little bit of this product goes a long way. I just put a little bit on my ends when my hair is about damp and continue to blow dry. I’ve noticed my hair is much more smooth and less frizzy after blow drying.”

XMONDO’s Viper Smoothing Oil is built like a pore-smoothing primer for your hair. If you’re looking for a way to get slick, air-brushed locks, a quick pump of this product should do the trick. It has carrot seed oil, which is said to promote shinier, smoother locks and help soothe dandruff, and baobab oil, which is high in omega fatty acids that can help lock in moisture and smooth frizz.

XMONDO Rating: 4.6/5 stars

An XMONDO reviewer says: “This is my favorite oil. It makes my curls look smoother then anything I’ve tried, and I have tried a lot of stuff. Definitely will purchase again, but I think this bottle will last me a long time!”

This oil is crafted to offer the texture of a skin serum and is a great first step before styling. Your strands are in good hands, as this oil protects against heat damage and preps the hair for every other product in your routine with its moisturizing sweet almond oil and macadamia nut oil.

Ulta rating: 4.7/5 stars

An Ulta reviewer says: “My absolute favorite heat protector. It’s the only one that doesn’t make my hair look or feel greasy. It also smells amazing.”

Using Virtue’s signature Keratin protein, the goal of this oil is to deliver relief to over-processed, dehydrated hair. Just a few drops will improve your hair’s glossiness with the help of tocopherol, which is high in shine-boosting vitamin E.

Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

An Amazon reviewer says: “No oily residue. I’m on my 4th bottle. It is liquid gold for my hair. I have highlighted, waist-length hair and can apply this three or four times a day, and my mane never feels oily or heavy. My hair is in the best condition it’s ever been thanks to Virtue’s Healing Oil! I have five stocked in my cabinet and now my 28-year-old daughter with waist-length hair uses it.”