Most of you will probably have heard of argan oil, as it's become one of the fastest selling formulas for hair and skin over the past few years. What's more, there have been scientific claims made, past and present, about argan oil's capacity to benefit the hair. In fact, some research has shown it to help prevent thinning, and add strength and thickness to the strands.

How does Argan Oil prevent hair loss and promote hair growth?

This theory derives from G. Roman, a hair specialist: Argan oil can moisturise your hair and scalp and protect your hair from everyday damage. By reducing breakage and split ends and keeping your scalp healthy, argan oil may help prevent hair loss for thicker, fuller hair.

Argan oil enhances cell production through its antioxidants, which in turn promotes healthy hair growth. The vitamins in argan oil promote healthy skin and scalp. So, argan oil not only promotes hair growth, but it helps you grow thick, healthy hair to boot.

What is the best Argan Oil to use for hair growth? 

Argan oil comes in two main forms, serum and shampoo/conditioner. The most preferred and effective option is the serum, as it works deep within the root, and stays in or a longer period than the shampoo does.



They key here is to buy argan oil in its purest form, with no additional additives or moulding solutions. Pure argan oil can only be purchased in serum format, as shampoos require additional ingredients, including a base.

How to use Argan Oil for hair growth?

Having opted the serum, apply a small amount (a few drops) of this oil onto the desired areas of your scalp just before you go to bed every night. Work into your scalp using steady, circular motions, and leave in to sink into your scalp overnight. Then wash your hair as normal every morning, and repeat the process in the evening.

Using argan oil on your scalp will not miraculously regrow all your lost hair, but it can certainly help add volume and shine to the strands. It can also help prevent shedding, even if only minimally.

If you'd prefer to stick to a shampoo only, then OGX Argan Oil Shampoo is a great product packed with argan oil and a range of other hair beneficiary ingredients. This shampoo is widely available from most supermarkets at around £7 a bottle.

This shampoo offers a thick texture to it, and lathers extremely well, leaving the hair looking high in volume and shine. For best results, this shampoo should be used no more than 3-4 times a week. Remember, argan oil applications will not treat hair loss, but they can be hugely beneficial when used in conjunction with your hair care routine, or hair loss treatment plan.


So, to confirm, if you're noticing hair fall and thinning on top, get yourself a pure argan oil solution, apply onto your scalp every night before before bed, then wash out with shampoo (preferably an argan oil shampoo) in the morning.

It might not solve your hair loss problem completely, but it'll certainly add volume to your hair and help with the thinning.