By Gotlhokwang Angoma-Mzini; photograph by James Garaghty
Whether you’ve got curly, straight or wavy hair, argan oil can seriously help you out…
Every year a new crop of miracle beauty ingredients pops up – but argan oil is the stay-fast superstar on the block. This ingredient is still the rage in at-home hair treatments for a reason.
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Made from the nuts of the argan tree, which grow almost exclusively in Morocco, this oil is said to have restorative effects. It contains twice as much vitamin E as olive oil and is chock full of omega-3 fatty acids, making hair softer, silkier and shinier. Here, your doses:
1. Kiehl’s Smoothing Oil-Infused Shampoo (R330)
This argan oil-infused shampoo provides smoothing and frizz-calming properties for soft, supple, free-flowing hair, without stripping away natural oils. Available at Kiehl’s.
2. Moroccan Oil Treatment (R970)
This treatment can be used as a conditioning, styling and finishing tool. It’ll completely transform any tangled, frizzy mane. Available at Wantitall.
3. Argan Oil Hydrating Hair Mask (R72)
Dealing with a serious case of dehydrated locks? Rebuild strength and restore elasticity to dry damaged hair with this intensive hair masque. Available at Dischem.
4. L’Oreal Magic Retouch Instant Root Concealer Spray (R100)
Caught between hair colour touch-ups? This sweat-proof spray conceals grey or faded roots with just one quick spritz – when, where and how you need it. Available at Clicks.
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