hair oil

Blowout bars have taken the country by storm, and Drybar has recently launched its own line of products so you can get professional results at home. While all of Drybar's products are made to be lightweight and the perfect building blocks to a flawless blowout, the 100 Proof Treatment Oil ($35) is the star of the collection. This dry oil concoction is everything that you'd want from a hair serum. It enhances shine, controls frizz, tames flyaways, and seals damaged ends. But unlike most oil treatments, this one absorbs so fast that you don't even feel a film on your hands after you use it. And because it's full of nutrient-rich oils like sunflower seed, watermelon seed, and olive oils, you even get a splash of nourishment with every voluminous blowout. Shiny, happy hair, indeed.

Camellia flowers may be best known as the floral muse of Coco Chanel, but this flower's oil is currently making waves in the beauty arena. "Camellia oil, or tsubaki oil, has been popular in Japan for thousands of years as a cooking oil," explains Vicky Tsai, founder of skin care brand Tatcha. And over time this healthy cooking oil eventually made its way into Japanese women's beauty routines for their skin and hair. While this traditional moisturizer has been around for centuries in Japan, its beautifying benefits are just starting to gain popularity on a global scale. Learn why you should be giving it a try when you read more.

Even though hair oil is expected to be a little bit, well, oily, here is a way to use it without getting limp and greasy strands. Enter: SoftSheen Carson's Optimum Alma Legend Billion Hair Potion ($10). More of a serum than an oil, this product melts into the hair and scalp, leaving no residue behind. Plus, the eyedropper applicator ensures that you get the product just where you need it and not all over your hands (and face). But the standout ingredient in this elixir is amla oil from India, a key component in ayurvedic rituals to remedy hair loss. To make the amla extract, the fruit is soaked in sesame and coconut oils, which means, in turn, you're getting the benefits of vitamin C, antioxidants, and proteins. Perhaps it's time your hair booked an ayurvedic spa experience.

What's the first thing you think of when you hear "hair oil"? If you're thinking argan, you're in the majority — it seems as if lately this amber oil has dominated the hair oil discussion. But argan isn't always enough, and Kérastase's Elixir Ultime ($54) is here to prove that. A potent cocktail of four different oils, this hair serum can be used in a slew of ways: as a preshampoo treatment, a leave-in conditioner, for postblow-dry smoothing, or for a serious dose of shine.

The secret? The four fabulous oils, of course. Maize oil delivers on the shine, while pracaxi oil deep-conditions your strands. Camellia oil smooths out the hair fiber and our old friend argan acts as a barrier to protect hair from external aggressors. A four-in-one treatment that takes care of all of our beauty woes? We're thinking 2013 will be the year of flawless hair.

Scalp treatments are so underrated. In many other countries, they're a routine part of haircare regimens, but here in the US, they just haven't caught on — yet. Shiny hair begins from the roots, which means it's important to hydrate your scalp, too. Taking care of your scalp is inexpensive and easy, so to get a few tips on getting your head back to a good place, just keep reading.

If you have coarse or medium hair, I'm probably preaching to the choir, but no matter your texture, hair oil is one of the best ways to keep your locks looking good. My favorite oil delivery method is a hot oil hair massage using a nice amla or almond oil, but there are tons of options and lots of different oils, at least some of which you almost certainly already have in your kitchen. If you already know how to do a hot oil massage, I'd love your tips and tricks in the comments. And if you'd like a how-to or a refresher, just read more.