'I Asked Five Celeb Hair Stylists How They Treat Dry, Damaged Hair'

Any South Asian person will feel a lot of nostalgia at the mention of hair oil. If you can relate, you know that it's not just a beauty product—it's part of a centuries-old Ayurvedic ritual that probably sparks memories of you sitting down as a parent or grandparent lovingly massaged a homemade elixir in to your scalp while, probably, watching a Bollywood movie.

If the ancient wisdom isn't enough to convince you, take an expert's word for it. "I highly recommend hair oils to my clients, no matter what their hair type is," says celebrity hairstylist Xavier Velasquez. "I know people can be resistant to putting oil in their hair, but there are tons of options for a wide range of textures that can be used on dry hair, oily hair, on the scalp, and on ends depending on what you're looking for."

Peep a few of the best expert and editor-approved hair oils, below:

Plus, I myself experienced extreme hair loss due to stress and a PCOS diagnosis years ago. But, after one year of diligently massaging oils in to my scalp at least one to times a week, my hair grew back to where it used to be pre-hair loss. Now, three years later, my hair is thicker and healthier than it ever has been. Just this week, I was even asked if I was wearing extensions on three separate occasions.

I interviewed several hair stylists and even consulted the hair-obsessed editors at Women's Health who swear by hair oils for thick, frizz-free, shiny hair on a wide range of hair types and textures. See below for the best expert-approved hair oils.