10 Best Baby Hair Oils Reviewed in 2024

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We’re all familiar with Burt’s Bees, if not from personal experience but from the word on the street about how gentle, calming, and natural their products are. Burt’s Bees baby line is great in more ways than one, the main being that all the products are gentle, soothing, and effective -- All things that you’d definitely want when dealing with a newborn. As opposed to being made up of one oil, the Burt’s Bees Baby Oil is an all-natural blend of apricot oil, grape seed oil, germ oil, sunflower seed oil, rosemary extract, soybean oil, and beta-carotene.

Effectiveness

This one of a kind blend is the Burt’s Bees signature way to both soothe and calm your baby and prevent irritation while making their hair and skin super silky smooth and soft. It might sound like a wide array of oils but they all offer their own benefits in the way of moisturizing, softening, and keeping your baby’s hair clean and free of anything unnatural.

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Burt’s Bees Baby Nourishing Oil is a quick and effective solution to dry skin and other irritants. If your baby enjoys a little massage, rub this into their skin after a bath! If they get fussy and like to squirm, you can simply add it to their bath water and still received the desired, soothing effect. It comes in bottles with lids built for hassle-free application and this pack of three means you won’t have to ship out for reinforcements anytime soon!

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This balm, in particular, contains three essentials for treating dry areas: calendula oil, manuka honey, and lavender. All three of them have amazing benefits for the skin and can definitely help to smooth out your baby’s head and hair situation. In addition to the super trio of ingredients previously mentioned this balm has a total of eight all-natural oils that help to deliver as much moisture as possible.

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Balms can be great in the treatment of dry skin because they’re often thicker and cover a great radius, and their balmy, sticky nature allows them to adhere to the skin for maximum absorption and long-term healing. Calendula oil and manuka honey are the perfect blend for moisturizing and getting that moisture to the affected area quickly, while lavender is excellent for soothing and calming your baby and their dry patches that can often become irritated. Over time, this balm will eventually help to soften and ease their dryness.

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This Organix Calendula Oil from Elizabeth Parker Naturals is a swiss army balm. Does your baby need relief from bug bites? Check. Scrapes? On it! Chapped skin? Yep. Eczema? You’re covered. How nice is it to have one little tin that can solve so many problems?

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Yet another brilliant creation from Johnson is their baby oil gel. We’d mentioned before how ingredients such as shea and cocoa butter can make all the difference when it comes to moisture, and this gel is the leading contender as far as that goes.

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This dynamic duo of a blend will definitely keep your baby hydrated and feeling fresh, clean, and, of course, protect and nourish their hair. Shea butter is incredibly well-known for providing hair moisture to both children and adults alike and there’s a reason for it -- It works! Cocoa butter gently soothes and nourishes to provide both a layer of moisture lock as well as a pleasant, calming smell. Both of these working in tandem make for a combined moisture barrier that retains almost 10 times as much moisture as without it, which can really make a difference as far as your baby’s scalp goes. If you’re looking for a product that’s versatile, soothing, and can be used just about anywhere on your baby, this Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel is a wonderful option.

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One of the greatest things about Johnson’s baby oil is its design. This bottle is modeled so that the cap is also its base, meaning you won’t have to shake and smack it to get the oil flowing. You can flip the cap open, squeeze some directly into your hands or onto baby’s back, and get to work.

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Here we go again with the coconut oil, but we promise you, it’s worth it! Hear us out on this one, because all coconut oil is definitely not created equal. This coconut oil, in particular, made it to our list because it’s not just your typical pure coconut oil. Coconut Essentials has added sunflower and vitamin E oil to their blend, making it not only unbelievably moisturizing but healing as well. Did we mention this oil is 100% organic and all-natural?

Effectiveness

Vitamin E has some seriously strong moisturizing properties but is known to work wonders on dry, flaky, and cracked skin to bring back nourishment as well as heal. Sunflower oil helps to lock in essential moisture, while coconut oil has its own natural blends of vitamins and antioxidants. If your baby has extremely dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, or anything else that has them itchy, dry, and irritated, this is the perfect go-to.

Ease of Use

Rub just a little bit of this on their scalp and work it through hair for added benefits and you’ll start to notice a difference. It’s a natural way to soothe irritation without causing too much discomfort to your baby, and trust us, they’ll thank you for it.

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This coconut oil can be left on throughout the day or overnight, and since it's all-natural as well as organic, you know that you're only using the absolute best to combat your child's dryness. Or just gifting them with incredibly soft and shining hair!

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You’ll notice softer, more nourished hair as well as a scalp that’s clean, smells amazing and is completely moisturized. If your baby has any additional dryness, it’s safe to use this oil on their dry skin patches as well since it’s all-natural. This would be a great thing just to keep in your house in the event that you do run out of baby oil or even baby shampoo since coconut oil has been shown to increase the cleanliness of hair as well by essentially adhering to other oil and dirt molecules and neutralizing them.

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You can’t deny that 54 fluid ounces are a whole lot of oil! This isn’t a container you’ll run down on very quickly and that’s great news for families who use it for just about everything. Island Fresh recommends putting a tiny amount of coconut oil in hair and gently work it from the roots all the way to the ends and let it sit overnight.

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Earth Mama’s oil spray is free from parabens, artificial fragrances, petroleum, and mineral oils. All of the ingredients in this formula are listed right on the back of the bottle: Grape Seed Oil, Organic Jojoba Seed Oil, and Organic Calendula Flower Extract. If you want a truly natural spray, this beautiful blend is easy to comprehend and provides lots of hydration and moisture to revitalize dry scalps and skins.

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Looking for something light? Tired of greasy babies? (Aren’t they already slippery enough, the little wiggle worms?) This oil is light but still effective. It won’t leave any heavy residue behind but it still brings relief. For best results, other customers have suggested pairing it with a baby bath product designed to protect skin against drying out. Most parents say these bottles last them around 2-3 months when used nightly.

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This particular oil comes in a little spritzer. If you want a lighter and more even spread of oil, this is a great way to distribute the product without having to get your hands quite as dirty. The little bottle travels easily as well, meaning you can throw it in your purse or diaper bag and take it on the go with you. If your little one suffers from chronically chapped skin, scrapes, bug bites, or eczema, this is the perfect size to always have handy.

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You probably recognize the term “coconut oil” from several recipes in your collection that calls for it, right? While it’s true that coconut oil is a great, healthy oil to cook with, it also does incredible things for your hair. Viva Naturals harvests their coconuts at their peak which means that your baby is getting only the freshest and natural oils possible.

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A little-known fact about coconut oil is that it also helps the cleanse the skin which can, as you can imagine, do wonders for your scalp and all the things that can accumulate there. Babies aren’t the biggest fans of bath time, which makes this oil a great household staple to keep your baby feeling, smelling, and actually being clean. Not only will they have moisturized hair, but their hair follicles will be healthy and feeling fresh. Not to mention, it smells amazing!

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Coconut Oil is multi-functional! It can be used for cooking and frying due to its naturally high smoke point. Plus it also has important nutrients to heal and maintain healthy skin and hair. You don’t need to refrigerate it, making it easy to store as well as being versatile!

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You’ll be getting so much more than what you bargained for with this oil simply because it naturally contains vitamins that babies need on the regular. It’ll protect their hair while lending support where they most need it.

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This particular oil is high in vitamin E as well as antioxidants so you can be sure that while it’s moisturizing your baby’s hair, it’s also providing him or her with necessary nutrients and minerals that are being absorbed through the skin.

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In order to understand why this coconut oil is so great as well as different from the others, we must first understand what the term “fractionated” means. The simple definition is that it’s been distilled in order to prevent the contents from solidifying. The technical definition is that it has had all of its fat solids removed by a process called hydrolysis with a bit of help from some steam. This just means that the oil is 100% pure and will always remain in its liquid state, which also means that the shelf-life has been pretty drastically lengthened. This is great news if you don’t plan on going through it very quickly but, more importantly, coconut oil that stays in its liquid form will prove to be much easier to use on babies.

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You know that when researching the absolute best products for your baby, Johnson’s just had to be on here. They have a long-standing reputation for excellence as far as baby products go and their baby mineral oil is no different.

Effectiveness

Formulated with essential vitamins and minerals, this oil isn’t only helpful in the way of keeping your baby’s hair and skin super soft, but it also delivers nutrients they need.

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This oil is best when it’s used right after the bath so that your baby can absorb everything they need from it, and it’ll keep their hair moisturized overnight for healthy growth and shine. Using a baby oil such as this can also help you and your baby bond since they’ll love the attention as well as the way this oil feels on their skin.

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You might recognize Cetaphil from the popular face wash and moisturizer that many teens and adults use. It’s so popular because Cetaphil is known for its gentle formulas and ability to clean skin while also keeping it extremely moisturized. They’ve managed to find the perfect balance between cleaning and nourishing, and they’ve brought that great blend to their moisturizing baby oil.

Effectiveness

The almond and sunflower oils in this baby oil are responsible for smoothing over and delivering a blast of moisture to your baby’s skin. The calendula oil is truly the star of the show, though -- It comes from the marigold flower and contains properties that are well-known for being naturally soothing. The soft, subtle scent will help to ease your baby, while the natural formula will calm any irritation and sort out rough spots. This oil is perfect for babies with a drier scalp or hairline since it is so gentle. You’ll notice results quickly and your baby will love how relaxing it is to them, especially after the bath!

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This unique blend consists of straight oils which aren’t often the case. There’s nothing harmful or harsh in this mix, which makes it a great addition to any medicine cabinet in the event of dry skin or hair.