If you’re anything like me, you’ll find the concept of using oils on your fine hair quite scary. The truth is, a bit of dry texture is often the only thing capable of giving fine hair a little bit of life and volume. However, because fine hair is often fragile, it’s important not to starve it of moisture, and this is where oils can be really helpful. Luckily, it turns out that those with fine hair can use hair oils without weighing it down. “The secret to using hair oils on fine hair is to control the amount you use,” says Barton. “Less is more, so apply only one drop, to begin with, and build up if you need more. Massage 2–3 drops into the palms, tip your head upside down and apply the oil through the length. To minimise breakage, I like to comb it through with a Manta hairbrush.”
“While focusing the product on the ends is important if you want to keep the volume at the roots, it’s also a good idea to make sure you opt for lighter products like mists and oil-infused serums,” advises Rawlings. “If you need deep nourishment all over, use an oil or an overnight mask, for example, and wash it out the next morning. A top trick is to mix oils with your conditioner to maximise the effects,” he says.
