I’ve been using products from the Moroccan Oil Line now for the past two years and in recent months it seems everyone’s going mad for hair oils! All the top hair care brands have jumped on the oil bandwagon and have released new, improved, better-than-the-next-brand, hair oil.
So is it the latest way for the hair industry to con more of our precious pennies out of us or could these products, for once, do what they say on the tin?
Carry on reading to find out!
So like I said, I’ve been using Moroccan oil for a couple of years now which is why I’ve chosen to do the review on this brand. I have used other hair oils (various brands, various prices) but this one has been a long-standing, trusted resident on my dressing table so I feel I can give an honest, in depth review.
Moroccan Oil initially released the original oil, and following growing popularity and success, have gone on to release pretty much every other form of hair care product you could possibly need (or not, in some cases)
The first product I used from the line was the Moroccan Oil Original Treatment (100ml)
I was recommended this by a hair extension technician when I first got my micro-ring extensions fitted. She warned me about how extensions are prone to dryness and damage from straightening etc and this little beauty would banish it all.
I thought, here we go, another sales ploy. Haven’t you had enough money off me already for the extensions?!? In the end I thought what the hell; I’ve spent a lot on the extensions I might as well pay to look after them properly. Boy am I glad I did!
I think this was the first oil I had ever used on my hair at the time. Firstly, because they hadn’t really been all the rage before this one so I hadn’t heard of them and mainly because my natural hair without the extensions is very fine, and in my simple mind, fine hair + oil = greaseball.
Anyhow, to cut a long story short it was love at first treatment. As soon as I used it I knew it was unlike anything I’d ever used before.
My hair was super sleek, straight and soft after one use and it just kept getting better the more I used it!
My hair couldn’t get enough of the oil. As anyone with extremely thick hair or human hair extensions knows, your hair just soaks this up like no-one’s business.
I knew that on my natural hair it wouldn’t have absorbed that well. I could just picture it smothered on my hair, looking like greasy rats tails…..
But seeing as I had uber thick extensions I didn’t have to worry about that.
You can imagine how excited I was when the Moroccan oil guys added various items to the range; shampoo, conditioner, masks etc
I’ve tried most of the products in the range now and have reviewed each product separately below:
MOROCCANOIL®MOISTURE REPAIR SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER
What it claims to do: "soothe dry, damaged hair leaving it soft, manageable and noticeably smoother. The creamy lather helps repair chemically treated hair, leaving it soft, shiny and full of body"
So by know, you’re all hyped up over the original oil treatment, right? I’m going to go and spoil it and bring you back down to earth with a bump.
Don’t get me wrong, the shampoo and conditioner didn’t do anything disastrous to my hair I was just left feeling a little underwhelmed by them. I suppose I’d been spoilt with the amazing transformation of my hair using the oil and expected the same from this.
The shampoo did lather up nicely and my hair was shiny, it just wasn’t full of body like it claimed on the bottle and there was no dramatic difference in the condition of my hair either.
Not much result for the price, so as you can guess, I haven’t repurchased since.
(Can be bought at www.feelunique.com for £15.85 for the shampoo and £16.55 for the conditioner)
MOROCCANOIL®INTENSE HYDRATING MASK
Ok, so on to bigger and better things.
The claim: “A rich, creamy treatment, designed to hydrate and repair damaged hair. With continued use, this highly effective mask revitalizes hair, restoring shine and manageability.”
This little bad boy definitely lived up to the high standards of the original oil and is a product I wouldn’t be without now. I leave it on for about 5-10 minutes after shampooing and rinse it out. It’s a luxuriously thick mask, conditions really well and my hair is always smooth, soft and shiny after using it so it definitely does what it claims. What’s not love I hear you ask? The only downside for me is the cost as it’s a tad pricey at but defiantly worth it as it lasts ages.
(Can be bought at www.feelunique.com for £23.85)
MOROCCANOIL® HYDRATING STYLING CREAM
The Claim: “Moroccan oil Hydrating Styling Cream eliminates frizz and adds definition and shine, while providing soft hold, resulting in the texture necessary for styling”
Ok so I’m going to try and keep this one short and sweet. I’ve not really got anything good to say about this one. My hair and this cream had a major bust up! I’m talking serious clash! Whatever I did with this I couldn’t get on with it. It made my hair like a frizzy birds nest. However, it may not have reacted well with my extensions or added to much texture to it so it could be great on someone else’s hair; just not mine
(Can be bought at www.feelunique.com for £22.85)
MOROCCANOIL®LUMINOUS HAIR SPRAY
Claim: “With the luminous and unique shine of argan oil, Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray is the ultimate spray to style your hair and ideal to maintain any hairdo. With a reflective shield to help guard against humidity and frizz, this weightless spray brushes out easily and won't leave behind a sticky residue.”
Love this hairspray. Not that I’m a hairspray connoisseur (far from it) but I loved that his didn’t make my hair all gross and sticky, (pet hate) it brushes out well, it smells nice and makes your hair shiny. Don’t think it’s one for serious hold myself, but for a light/medium hold its great. Bit pricey again I suppose but a nice little unnecessary luxury all the same.
(Can be bought at www.feelunique.com for £16.65)
MOROCCANOIL®CERAMIC BRUSHES
Ok so this brush isn’t something I’d usually buy because I use natural or boar bristle hairbrushes because of my extensions. However, a generous friend of mine (hair stylist) had a Moroccan oil bag with all the goodies in (don’t quote me but I think they weren’t for general sale just for stylists) which found its way to me and the ceramic paddle brush was in there.
Again, can’t really comment on the brush as I’ve not really used it seems ok. A standard brush nothing obviously special about it just something else to sell of the back of the success of the original oil in my humble opinion.
(Can be bought at www.feelunique.com for £13.85)
They also do the following:
Extra Volume Shampoo & Conditioner, the original oil treatment and hair mask in a light version, a curl defining cream, a curl control mousse, and intense curl cream and a travel kit.
I haven’t tried these products. The shampoo and conditioner I haven’t bought because I wasn’t blown away with the other ones and the various mousses and creams for curly hair don’t appeal to me as my hair’s poker straight the majority of the time but for you curly girlies out there I’m sure they won’t disappoint. The light original oil and the mask I would defiantly try when I’m ‘extensionless’ as I think they’d be perfect for my naturally fine hair. And the travel kits a cute idea for a gift or handy for going on holiday.
All in all, a mixed bag really. I don’t think any of the styling creams, sprays, etc have surpassed the success of the original. The one that comes closest for me is the mask which I would definitely recommend to anyone.
What are your thoughts on the extended range? Comment below if you’ve tried anyone of the products I haven’t used. I’d love to know what you think of them.
Hugs, Loves and Flawless Kisses
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