How to Pick the Best Sealant for Your Hair

What is a sealant? A sealant is a product that helps to seal in the moisture that is presented to strands. Sealants help with the detangling process, eliminate frizz and help to keep strands hydrated. If you are familiar with the L.O.C method your sealant is the O in that acronym because it is applied after the liquid to lock in the moisture present in the previous step as well as reduce water loss. It is most common to use either an oil or butter as a sealant, but what sealant is best for your hair type?

Dry and or flaky scalp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Extra Virgin Olive Oils helps to fight dryness due to its conditioning effect that helps to reduce hair loss while retaining moisture.

Jojoba Oil – The properties that make up Jojoba Oil are very similar to the sebum your scalp naturally produces from the sebaceous glands which make it easier to retain moisture.

Jamaican Black Castor Oil – Jamaican Black Castor Oil helps stimulate hair growth and locks in moisture for an extended amount of time while keeping ends smooth. Its anti-fungal properties also allow it to suppress itch and prevent flakes.

Avocado Oil – Avocado Oil is filled with monounsaturated fats that infiltrate the hair shaft and they form a barrier of protection that helps retain moisture. This oil helps to encourage hair growth and is helpful with detangling.

Shea Butter – Even though it is butter Shea Butter can be warmed in hands and applied much like the oils above, and is filled with vitamins and fatty acids that help to keep hair hydrated.

Hair Breakage

Grapeseed Oil – Grapeseed Oil helps soften rough hair cuticles by strengthening weak strands. It is great for fine hair because it is lightweight but still conditions without leaving your hair feeling oily.

Jamaican Black Castor Oil – Jamaican Black Castor Oil helps stimulate hair growth and locks in moisture for an extended amount of time while keeping ends smooth. Its antifungal properties also allow it to suppress itch and prevent flakes.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Extra Virgin Olive Oils helps to fight dryness due to its conditioning effect that helps to reduce hair loss while retaining moisture.

Sweet Almond Oil – Rich in antioxidants Sweet Almond Oils properties have the ability to help strengthen hair and smoothen out the hair shaft refining hair texture.

Avocado Oil – Avocado Oil is filled with monounsaturated fats that infiltrate the hair shaft and they form a barrier of protection that helps retain moisture. This oil helps to encourage hair growth and is helpful with detangling.

Mango Butter – Even though it is butter Mango Butter can be warmed on the hands and applied much like the oils above, it helps reduce breakage by smoothing split ends and softening hair.