Moisturizing and Sealing Oils, Are they the same?

If you are on a healthy hair journey then I know you have either practiced moisturizing  or was told to "Seal in the moisture to your hair!" , OR "Moisturize your hair!"  Usually the first thing someone does is grab the first oil they see and apply it to the hair, that can be the your first and biggest mistake. All oils are not created equal. There are some oils that will not seal in any moisture and some oils that should not be used to moisturize the hair.
 Below I will describe what is the difference between a Moisturizing Oil  vs  Sealing Oil .

Moisturizing Oil:
Penetrates the Hair Shaft
Nourishes the Scalp
Best when used with Water or Water based products
**Water is the Best moisturizer Ever!!!**

Examples:
Coconut Oil   decreases protein loss resulting in prevention of breakage and damage
Olive Oil   nourishes the scalp,reaches the cortex of the hair improving strength & elasticity
Avocado Oil  restores scalp health and closely resemble our nature sebum
Jojoba Oil helps hair cells reproduce faster
Sunflower Oil  high amounts of Vitamin E & Omega 9 that helps stop breakage and stimulate growth
**Sunflower oil can also be used to  seal as well because it is a non-polar solvent meaning that it prevents water loss**

Sealing Oil:
Do Not penetrate the Hair Shaft
Adds Shine to hair
Seals in Moisture
Sits on top of hair shaft

Examples:
Shea Oil liquid form of shea butter traps in moisture due to allantoin.
Grapeseed Oil smoothes cuticles and prevents frizz
Castor Oil contains Omega 6 producing shine and reducing split ends
Almond Oil contains Vitamins A,B,E and Omega 9,6,3 promotes strong hair and seals in                                    moisture longer.

Allantoin- helps keratin cells hold on to water molecules.

So as you can see Moisturizing Oils and Sealing Oils are very important and all present different benefits. So the next time you need to moisturize or seal your hair grab the oil that best suits your needs.
Have a blessed day!