Jojoba Oil

 Purchased: Amazon.com

Price: $2.99 to $8.86

Size: 4 oz.

The Good

Jojoba oil closely matches the natural oil your hair produces and is a great staple for any hair care regimen. It can be used to balance oil production in the scalp which can aide overproducing glands that cause oily hair. It adds shine and is non greasy. For those of us with dry or damaged hair it can help moisturize and protect hair follicles against factors that cause hair loss. Like coconut oil, you can use jojoba oil as a hot oil treatment before washing your hair or leave in and combine with other hair care products.

What I do
I use jojoba oil in my Curly Nikki's Sealant and Styler mix, as a hot oil treatment, and also along with my other products. When I twist my hair I'll use a leave-in conditioner first after washing my hair, then a little jojoba oil, and finish it off with Aloe Vera Gel.

Overall
You need an oil in your hair care routine and jojoba all, with all its benefits, shouldn't be passed up. It's one of the only oils I use and my hair thanks me for it every day. Unlike coconut oil, for those with very porous hair, you won't have to worry about it leaving your hair dry. Like with all hair care products, what works for some may not work for others. Experiment and see what works best for you.