Fine hair can definitely pose some unique challenges. We certainly want to keep our strands super soft and shiny. But we absolutely don’t want any added weight. Also, tamping frizz and flyaways can often mean kissing our volume goodbye. Does this sound like you? Then it may be time to add a lightweight hair oil…
9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #1
Josie Maran 100 Percent Pure Argan Oil Light, $49 at Sephora
You can use this oil on your skin or in your hair. We recommend both. That’s because it’s ultra lightweight so it absorbs in a flash. It’s 100 percent natural with an ideal blend of vitamin E, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. So you’ll have happy, hydrated strands.
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #2
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil, $69 at Sephora
Boasting camellia oil, this pick offers hydration, shine and even UV protection without weighing your strands down. Use as a styling tool, a pre-shampoo treatment or a conditioner. While the price is a bit high even for a real multitasker, a little goes a long way so it’ll really last.
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #3
Sisley Hair Rituel by Sisley Precious Hair Care Oil, $105 at Neiman Marcus
If you have long, fine hair and a sleek, shiny blowout is what you crave, try this deliciously scented hair oil from Sisley, formulated with a blend of cotton, moringa, passionfruit and shea oils to nourish and add shine to strands. Apply to damp hair and blowdry for a reflective shine and botanical fragrance with no added weight.
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #4
Lationoil Chia Oil Hair Treatment, $33.89 at Amazon
This omega- and antioxidant-rich chia seed hair oil works wonders for smoothing split ends, taming frizz and helping prevent your hair color from fading. The unscented, lightweight formula works well on fine hair when applied on damp lengths and ends. Air dry or blowdry for some seriously glossy strands that are never weighed down.
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #5
Ouai Rose Hair & Body Oil, $32 at Sephora
This lightweight oil is made up of a blend of moisturizing oils, including rosehip, abyssinian and shea. Use it on body and hair to impart softness and shine without any heavy, greasy feeling. If you have fine hair, try spraying it onto your hand before applying it to damp strands and styling. It leaves behind a natural rose scent and sleek, silky strands.
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #6
Kenra Professionals Dry Oil Conditioning Mist, $18 at Ulta Beauty
This dry oil spray is intended for use after you style or between blowouts to extend their lifespan. Spray the ultra fine oil mist on lengths and ends post-blowout to give you added softness, shine and tackle frizz and flyaways. You can also use it like a dry conditioner on second- or third-day hair to soften and bring life back to locks. We love the fruity, back-from-the-beach fragrance.
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #7
Drybar 100 Proof Smoothing Oil, $36 at Sephora
If you love the unmistakable Drybar scent and soft, shiny hair, you'll love this treatment hair oil. It's formulated with jojoba, olive and watermelon seed oils to nourish and add sheen. Apply sparingly to damp ends, blowdry and enjoy your smooth, bouncy, touchable hair.
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #8
Verb Ghost Oil, $18 at Sephora
This cult-status hair oil is a fave among fine-haired gals, known for its ability to boost shine, strength and moisture without weighing hair down. The citrus-scented, viscous oil smooths and improves the look and feel of chemically processed, heat-damaged hair thanks to moringa oil, soy protein and bamboo extract. Apply before heat styling for glassy, weight-free strands.
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9 Hair Oils That Won't Weigh Down Fine Hair #9
Redken Diamond Oil Glow Dry, $23.04 at JCPenney
This heat-activated, thermal protectant hair oil will give you one of the shiniest blowouts around. The formula is slightly thinner than others — it feels like a shine serum that you apply to damp strands and blowdry. Strands are left light, airy, oh-so-shiny and with a light hold that keeps your style in place.
