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There’s a particular kind of shine that instantly makes hair look more polished. Not greasy or overly glossy, but soft, silky and beautifully light-reflective. When hair is dry, achieving that finish can be a little more difficult. That’s when hair oil comes in.
A few drops can bring softness and shine back to thirsty lengths while helping to smooth frizz and flyaways. And with the right formula, you can enjoy all that nourishment without sacrificing any movement.
The best hair oil for your locks is our VELVET Nourishing Hair Oil, a lightweight blend of Argan, Avocado and Jojoba Oils created to give hair a silky, glossy finish. In this blog, Chloe Whittle, Senior Digital and In-Salon Educator, shares exactly what makes it so special.
Why does dry hair love oil?
When hair feels dry, it looks it too. Ends can become rough, lengths may look dull and frizz can become more obvious. Colouring, heat styling and exposure to the elements can all leave hair calling out for some extra attention, while certain hair types are naturally more prone to dryness.
Hair oil gives you a simple way to bring nourishment back into your routine. Working through the lengths and ends, it can help soften the feel of the hair, smooth its appearance and create the kind of shine that elevates your entire style. And unlike a treatment that needs to be washed out, an oil can become part of the styling process itself.
Choosing the best hair oil for dry hair
Not all hair oils create the same finish. If your goal is to care for dryness while keeping your hair light, glossy and touchable, there are a few things worth considering.
Look for nourishing oils
Ingredients such as Argan, Avocado and Jojoba Oils can bring different conditioning benefits to a formula, from hydration to smoothing and shine.
Think lightweight, not heavy
Your hair should still look and feel like your hair. A lightweight oil can give you nourishment and gloss without leaving lengths feeling overloaded.
Look further than just shine
Dryness often comes with frizz and flyaways, so a multi-tasking formula that helps smooth as well as nourish can make a big difference to your finished style.
Consider your everyday environment
Hair is exposed to more than heated styling tools. UV exposure can also contribute to damage, making added UV protection a valuable benefit in a daily hair oil.
Meet VELVET
For hair that could use a little more softness, smoothness and shine, use our VELVET Nourishing Hair Oil. VELVET is our luxurious multi-tasking hair oil serum, created especially for a silky finish without unwanted weight.
At its heart is a trio of natural oils: Argan, Avocado and Jojoba. Each brings something different to the formula, working together to care for dry lengths while creating VELVET's signature silky finish.
Three oils, one perfect finish
So, what does each oil bring to VELVET?
Argan Oil for smoothness and shine
Argan Oil helps smooth the appearance of the hair while enhancing shine. For dry lengths that can look a little lacklustre, it helps create a more polished, glossy finish.
Avocado Oil for hydration
Avocado Oil brings the hydration element to VELVET, helping dry hair feel more nourished while also boosting shine.
Jojoba Oil for nourishment
Completing the trio is Jojoba Oil, which helps nourish and smooth the hair while adding shine.
The result of all three? Hair that feels silky and cared for, with the luminous finish you want from an oil.
Nourishment without losing movement
One of the biggest misconceptions about hair oil is that nourishment has to come with heaviness. VELVET takes a different approach. Its lightweight formula absorbs easily into the hair, allowing you to add softness and shine while maintaining natural-looking movement.
That makes it suitable for all hair types - not only thick or very dry hair. If your hair is fine, simply begin with a smaller amount. Around half a pump may be all you need before deciding whether to add more.
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From frizzy to polished
Sometimes it's the smallest details that make a finished hairstyle feel complete. A few flyaways around the lengths or fluffy, frizz-prone ends can soften the definition of a sleek blow-dry, waves or straight style. Smoothing a little VELVET through the hair helps bring those details under control while adding gloss at the same time.
It's particularly useful when your hair is both dry and frizz-prone, giving you nourishment and styling benefits from a single product. And because it can be applied to damp or dry hair, you can decide exactly where it fits into your routine.
Extra care for coloured hair
If you colour your hair, maintaining that glossy, freshly-finished appearance can be just as important as the colour itself. VELVET is colour safe and particularly suited to coloured or chemically treated hair that may be experiencing dryness. By helping to restore softness and shine, it gives lengths a smoother, glossier appearance.
VELVET also contains built-in UV filters, helping to shield hair against sun damage as part of your everyday routine.
How to use VELVET Hair Oil
The secret to a beautiful hair-oil finish is less about using lots of product and more about placing the right amount exactly where your hair needs it.
- Dispense 1–2 pumps of VELVET into your palms and smooth the oil evenly through the mid-lengths and ends. If you have fine hair, begin with around half a pump and build gradually if needed.
- On damp hair, apply VELVET after washing before styling. It will add nourishment and smoothness to your styling routine and can be used alongside your other favourite products.
- On dry hair, think of VELVET as your final flourish. Smooth a small amount over the lengths and ends to soften frizz, tame flyaways and dial up the shine.
You can use it daily or simply reach for it whenever your hair is looking or feeling a little thirsty.
The finishing touch for dry hair
Great hair oil should leave you noticing your hair, not the product sitting on it. That’s exactly what VELVET is designed to achieve. Argan, Avocado and Jojoba Oils bring nourishment, softness and shine together, while the lightweight formula helps smooth frizz and flyaways without compromising movement.
Add in UV filters, colour-safe credentials and the signature Neäl & Wølf scent, and VELVET becomes much more than an answer to dry ends. Just a pump or two leaves hair feeling softer, looking smoother and beautifully glossy, without the feeling of being weighed down. Shop today: VELVET Nourishing Hair Oil
