Rub 2 to 5 drops of oil in your hands to warm it up. To apply argan oil, start with only a few drops. A little goes a long way, and using too much may weigh down your hair.[1] X Research source Rub your hands together to spread the oil across both palms and warm it up, which will make the oil easier to distribute and penetrate into your hair. Run your hands through damp, freshly-washed hair. Once both hands are covered in oil, comb your fingers through your hair to distribute the product. Aim to cover your hair starting from the ends and working towards your roots. Since your hair is freshly washed, the argan oil replaces your natural oils, helping your hair look shiny and smooth.[2] X Research source This is a good idea if you notice frizz or flyaway hairs and want to tame them. If you only use a small amount of argan oil, it will help to enhance your hair’s natural waves and volume. Massage the oil into your scalp to eliminate dry skin. If you want to hydrate your scalp, rub your fingers in circular motions across your scalp after you apply the argan oil. Massaging your scalp ensures the argan oil gets deep into your scalp, which is helpful when treating dandruff or an itchy

head.[3] X Research source It may take several weeks or months to notice significant results. If you have a very oily scalp, apply the oil about 1 in (2.5 cm) from your roots to prevent excessively greasy hair. Apply argan oil 2 to 3 times a week to keep your hair silky and smooth. The oil usually keeps your hair shiny for at least 2 to 3 days. This is because the highly-concentrated oil deeply penetrates your hair, which helps keep your hair soft.[4] X Research source If your hair is excessively brittle or damaged, your hair may need more oil. In this case, it’s okay to apply the argan oil every day. Apply 6 to 8 drops of oil to saturate your hair from roots to ends. Using argan oil as a deep-conditioning treatment helps hydrate and restore your hair. Use a liberal amount of oil to saturate your hair. 6 to 8 drops should be enough for most hair types, though you can use more if you have very long or damaged hair.[5] X Research source For instance, if you have a short, pixie style, you only need 2 to 4 drops of oil. If you have long, thick hair, you may need to use 10 or more drops of argan oil. If the ends of your hair are split or very dull, apply a bit more oil on the tips of

your hair. You can comb through your hair to distribute the oil evenly. This way, the oil deeply penetrates every part of your hair. Cover your head with a shower cap to trap in heat. Once your hair is completely covered in oil, stretch a shower cap over your hair to keep it covered up. The shower cap retains heat, which is helpful when deeply conditioning your hair. The heat activates the oil, making it absorb even deeper into the follicle.[6] X Research source Using a shower cap prevents the oil from getting on your clothing or furniture as your hair sets. If you prefer, use a hair bonnet instead. Let the mask sit overnight for best results. For a thorough, deep condition, sleep with the shower cap over your head, and rinse out the product in the morning. At a minimum, you should leave the hair mask on for 30 minutes.[7] X Research source The longer you leave the oil on, the better the results. Cleanse your hair with shampoo and conditioner. When you are ready to rinse out the oil, hop in the shower and apply a dime-size or quarter-size amount of shampoo from your roots to your ends. The shampoo helps remove excess oil from your hair. Rinse out the shampoo, and apply conditioner

as normal. Then, rinse all of the product out of your hair thoroughly.[8] X Research source To moisturize your hair even more, you can leave the conditioner on for 3 to 5 minutes while in the shower. For fine hair, you may want to skip conditioning after shampooing out the mask. Repeat this process once a week or as needed. You can do an argan oil hair mask any time you want to replenish and revitalize your hair. For best results, do this 2 to 4 times a month, based on your hair type and conditioning needs.[9] X Research source Over time, argan oil can strengthen and soften your hair as well as encourage hair growth.