essano Argan Oil Hair Recovery Serum Review

I use an argan oil through my hair after every wash religiously, so I've tried quite a few. I picked up the Essano Argan Oil Hair Recovery Serum on sale, and thought I'd give it a go since I like the Essano brand and it is also made in NZ. The one I brought was 50ml in size, and the actual oil is quite runny, so you need to get it through your hair and ends fairly quickly or it seems to go everywhere.  I'm not going to say it's a great argan oil, it's alright but I really didn't find it overly great. It left my hair soft and with some shine but there are much better options out there. I used half the bottle before going back to another of my favourite argan oils because I just didn't feel it was doing anything spectacular for my hair. Also I couldn't stand the smell of the product, it seems to be highly frangranced and wasn't a smell I particularly liked. I still love alot of Essano products, however I can't recommend their argan oil as being anything special.

I've been really conflicted in how I've felt about this product.

On one hand, rubbing this product into the ends of my hair while wet can result in it looking great for the next day or two. It is the first product where I've felt like my hair has looked less dried and damaged after using it.

Yet on the other hand, my hair hasn't felt as soft and healthy as it has with some of the other products I've used.

So I have been using both to try and get the best effect. But I would still like to find one product that achieves both. But as one product, I think this product has been the most effective one I have found so far.

As a product, the serum is very similar to an oil, so when applying to the hair, you only need a couple of drops, otherwise the hair can feel a little oily.

For context, I use this product on bleached damaged hair.

I absolutely love this product, I have issues with how dry and frizzy my hair is from bleaching / over dyeing my hair and struggle to find something that tames and nourish my hair without leaving it feeling dead and heavy , and this works great for me , after showering and washing my hair I blow dry and straighten as I like it to be styled and simply pump one pump into the palm of my hand and apply to the very ends of my hair where needed ! It smells wonderfull to and makes my hair silky smooth without weighing it down xx

This is really nice, it is like an oil and I actually enjoy the smell. It leaves your hair moisturised and repairs damaged hair after I blow dry it at night. The price is reasonable but you do not a lot of product and I feel like I will finish it very fast.

however essano is a really great brand and I would definitely support them

I'm all about the hair at the moment I love all the Haircare products, especially oils, serums and hair masks so after reading Shazatron's review on this it went straight on the wish list.

This comes in a small brown bottle with a small pump top, dispensing around the size of a 10 cent coin with one pump.

The clear oil has a slight floral scent and the scent matches in with the matching shampoo and conditioner. It's nice and it's not overpowering.

I dispense 2 pumps and run it through the ends of my poor dry, mangled mop. This is what I love about this oil, It doesn't feel oily or greasy in my hair or feel weighted down. I have had issues where my hair has felt like an oil slick after using some oils but this is simply amazing. I either use it on air dried damp hair or dry hair and it works well either way. My hair feels soft and looks healthy even though its realistically just about to all snap off.

Honestly I can't recommend this serum enough if like me you bleach your hair until it's almost fried, or even if you have dry hair and need that wee bit more moisture restored. It does do what it says. And even better it's made here in NZ!

Argan oil has been a hot product for haircare for a while now and I have tried out a few different ones. I tended to avoid it after a while though because I found it made my hair really frizzy and seemed to make it more prone to static. I really like Essano products and have used everything they have released to date. I ended up winning the shampoo and conditioner that go with this product off Instagram so when I saw this in the BR Beauty Vault I had to grab it to complete the set. I had high hopes for this but since my previous forays into organ oil for my hair hadn't gone well I didn't expect much. I have been pleasantly surprised by how good this has been for my hair. I use one pump when I have washed my hair and it is still wet and I spread it evenly through my hair. It dries well and my hair doesn't seem oily from using it. My hair is well under control now and I'm not having to use the anti-frizz treatment I had been using leading up to when I started using this Essano range. I am loving this Argan Oil and I will continue using it because my hair is in the best condition that it's been in for a very long time.

I was lucky to grab this in the vault and I really enjoy it! The packaging is great. It's a plastic bottle so you don't have to worry about it breaking. It's also designed really well and still looks aesthetically appealing.

The product is dispensed with a dripper, but you can't really control it and it can get a little messy if you're not careful which is the only downside. The product itself is great and and so luxurious! I feel that my hair is truly nourished after use and is so smooth, light and absorbs easily without making my hair feel greasy or weighed down. It's also fairly watery which makes it easy to use and smooth over hair without clumps having more product than others.

I use this after washing my hair on damp hair, then let it air dry or blow dry. My hair is left silky smooth and flyaways are diminished. I prefer to use this mainly in my ends and will spread the rest through the roots. It really feels much more expensive than it actually is and I will definitely repurchase!

I had my eye on this the moment Essano announced the launch of their hair care products. My friend has gotten me hooked on oils, serums, masks and what not for my hair and now I'm obsessed with picking up everything that looks appealing. I already love Essano as a brand so there was no doubt that this would be a great product. I managed to grab this in the vault and I am so, so pleased that I did.

Packaging: Love! This is a plastic bottle but it doesn't feel cheap, it's quite heavy feeling and it doesn't squish or bend which makes it ideal for travelling. It also has a pump, thank you Essano! The pump on this is great too, it requires a bit of pressure to release product so if the cap came off while in your bag or something there would be no need to worry about it leaking. The pump also dispenses the perfect amount of product. Big ups to the brand on this sleek, quality bottle!

Scent: I want this fragrance as a body wash and lotion please. It smells incredible, it's something I can't pick up the notes on but it definitely has vanilla and sugar - not too sweet though, and it has a hint of something that pulls quite masculine. It's an amazing combination and it lingers for a while which is nice.

Product: This serum feels so luxurious. I only have a couple of other oils/serums to compare it to but out of all my current options, this is my favourite. It's so silky smooth, light weight, non-greasy or slippery and it absorbs quickly. The serum is clear and has a very low viscosity, though it is not as runny as water. The silicones in the formula really add to the cosmetic elegance of this product, the way it applies makes it seem like it is worth much more than the $16 price tag.

My hair has not always been in the best condition, from the constant bleaching and colouring, the heat tools used and the lack of regular trimming, it has taken a beating and it's only been the last 6 months that I've started to care for it. Because I do bleach my hair, I often suffer from dry, split ends, this serum definitely helps to hydrate and, soften and smooth the hair. I also have very thin and oily hair, I can typically only go 2 days without washing it and this product doesn't make my hair look or feel oily at all. I always apply this to damp, towel dried hair and then let it air dry or blow dry it. Sometimes, if my hair is feeling extra dry or tangled, I will apply a pump of the serum to the ends.

Overall: I really love this hair product. It's affordable, it has great quality packaging, the formula feels high end, it smells incredible and it actually works. I would say all hair types would benefit from using this but people with damaged hair will love it the most.

I was given this as a gift and I love it! Has a beautiful smell and is not a difficult addition to your after shower procedure just add 1-2 pumps to towel dried hair it works wonders and you won't need to use it everyday so it lasts! I have baylaged hair and I've noticed a massive difference in my overall hair health. It is smoother and glossier and for a relatively cheap price!