Moroccan Oil 101

Do you have untamable, dry or oily hair? What about dull, lifeless and frizzy hair?  After meeting with a Moroccan Oil sales representative and asking tons of questions, I felt the need to share the product knowledge with the rest of the world. Also, as a Moroccan Oil product user myself, I love to rave about their products (especially the treatment). Oliver’s is one of the few salons that retail Moroccan Oil products and keep up with the new products being offered as well. In this blog, I will highlight some of the best selling products, some common mistakes that are used when using products and some of the benefits that Moroccan Oil products can offer.

If you’re like me, your bathroom is filled with many different products from many different brands. It’s difficult to try a product and actually stick with it when new products are constantly being created and marketed so well. Plus, many brands don’t make products for different hair conditions as well as styles. Hair products are not a one size fits all type of deal. Sometimes the product has to fit the person, not the other way around. These products have been around for a while and have a trust worthy reputation, which is why they were blog worthy to me. Also, the signature smell of their products is enough to write a book about.

Issues? Let's solve them

Let it be known that Moroccan Oil Treatment is the cure-all. This is the exception to the one size fits all product rule stated above. It literally fixes every issue and you can pair it with almost every single Moroccan Oil product. I prefer to pair mine with the hydrating styling cream. It serves as a good base for ANY hair style I decide to go with. Let’s call it a magic potion from now on.

Dry hair?

If you’re like me and use a straightener or any other kind of heat styling tool on a daily basis, your hair could probably use a tall drink of water. I’m constantly experiencing dry hair and constantly looking for products to mend it. Obviously the magic potion helps with this problem on a day to day basis but there are many other products that help with hydration on a more long term scale. If you’re looking for hydration from the start, Moroccan Oil offers Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner. The shampoo & conditioner is sulfate, phosphate and paraben free and is infused with vitamins A & E and red algae which replenishes your hair and helps it grow. There are different types of shampoo and conditioner to choose from too, such as hydrating, 

Moroccan Oil also offers two different types of masks for the ultimate hydration. The Intense Hydrating Mask is for thick, dry hair while the Weightless Hydrating Mask is for fine, dry hair. Both masks improve the overall feel and shine of your hair making you have selfie worthy locks. There is also a Hydrating Styling Cream that functions well when mixed with the magic potion for day to day styling on dehydrated hair. I use it almost every day!

Dry scalp? Split ends?

Personally, I have dry scalp all year round with a side of product build up. I also wear all black, so I really don’t need flakes cramping my style. I have tried tea tree oil and several shampoos and haven’t quite found a product that really tackles the problem (and the flakes) without irritating my scalp.

Moroccan Oil offers a Dry Scalp Treatment. Not only does it take the flakes away, but it eliminates the pesky irritation with the help of Salicylic Acid and Geranium Essential Oils. Word from the rep is it makes your scalp smell amazing too. Who doesn’t love that? I’m looking forward to trying it out, especially in the winter season when the flakes are on full effect! 

For those of you with split ends, a product that would save your hair's life is the  Mending Infusion. It seals split ends and gives you that 'just walked out of the salon' look. Talk about a way to extend your haircut!

Lack of volume? No texture?

Big hair will forever be “in” and some of us suffer from flat hair or thin hair that needs a little boost. Moroccan Oil offers several texture products, but the one that I find it hard to live without is the Dry Texture Spray. Most dry texture sprays can either be sticky or smell bad. This stuff, along with every other Moroccan Oil product, smells AMAZING and really does what it says it will on the bottle.

If you’re looking to kill two birds with one stone, you can check out the Dry Shampoo. Personally, if I run out of dry texture spray, I use dry shampoo to give me a little extra lift and style (besides taking care of my oily scalp). There are two types, Light Tones and Dark Tones. This is helpful because most dry shampoos are made with some sort of talcum powder. Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo is made with rice starches, which eliminates the white powdery look in your roots along with the color tint in the product. The Light Tones is for blonde hair and the Dark Tones is for darker hair. This also aids to eliminating that ugly white residue that sits in your roots and helps keep your color looking vibrant, even if you haven’t washed your hair in three days. Minimum effort, maximum results.

Curly hair?

Any person with curly hair knows the struggle of blow drying, brushing and styling. I feel like Moroccan Oil understands. So much so that they have seven products dedicated to curly hair. SEVEN. Each one has a specific function but the one I want to highlight is the Curl Defining Cream. It’s a lightweight styling cream that makes room for bouncy curls that are smooth and shiny. Whether you have tiny tight curls or more loose curls, this product conditions and cares for them.

Let's address some mistakes that happen pretty often...

• Conditioner is for your ends, not your scalp.
• Keep your shampoo on your scalp, not your ends.
• Don't put any products on your scalp unless the product is intended for scalp use.
• You can mix the magic potion with any of your styling products.
• Use a heat protectant before styling your hair with hot tools.
• A little bit goes a long way.

You're welcome.

Warning:

Everyday use with these products may result in hair that everyone wants to touch and smell. Let them, it's okay.

There are SO many more Moroccan Oil products besides the ones that I have mentioned. So if you have any additional questions about Moroccan Oil products after reading this blog, I would be more than happy to help, as would any of our other staff. Also, if you’re interested in seeing what else they offer, check out the Moroccanoil website. A little bit of knowledge goes a long way. (Plus, your hair deserves it)

To learn more about what products we offer, give Oliver’s a call at (610) 366-8808 or book online.