Review: One N Only Argan Oil

Maker's Claim:

• Premium finishing, smoothing and conditioning product
• Non-greasy, alcohol-free formula
• Instantly absorbs into the hair
• Creates brilliant shine without leaving an oil residue
• Reduces drying time and speeds up styling time
• Smoothes cuticle for silky, conditioned and healthy looking hair
• Eliminates frizz and leaves hair more manageable
• Helps protect against damage caused by the environment or heat styling
• Mix with color/chemical processes for enhanced results and added depth to color
• For all hair types
• UV protection
• Compare to Moroccan Oil

One of the world's rarest oils, argan oil is derived from the Moroccan argan tree. Rich in essential fatty acids, Omega 6 and Vitamin E, it is valued for its ability to regenerate and nourish dry and damaged hair.

One 'n Only Argan Oil is a non-greasy, alcohol-free formula that is instantly absorbed into the hair, creating brilliant shine without leaving an oily residue. Smoothes cuticle for the silky, conditioned and healthy looking hair. This precious oil helps protect against damage caused by the environment, chemicals, or excessive heat from stylers, and provides long-term conditioning while reducing frizz, split ends and breakage. Ideal for all hair types, One 'n Only Argan Oil is a premium styling finishing, smoothing and conditioning product that produces consistently silky smooth results.

My Thoughts:

I read so many good things about this product. Many ladies at LHCF raved about the shine and softness this product gave their hair. I had an American buddy send me some, and I received it on Wednesday. Even though I wasn't due for a wash, I did anyway, because I could not wait to try this product out on a clean slate.

I washed, and rollerset my hair. Once dry, I removed the rollers and added a dime-size amount of the One N Only Argan oil to my hair. The first thing that I noticed was its scent: ORGASMIC! I could literally inhale the scent this oil all day!

I have been adding a bit of the Argan Oil to my hair daily and I do see a noticeable difference in shine. Until now, I had accepted the fact that my hair would only be shiny when I was wearing it in a braidout when I could add either olive or coconut oil to it. The argan oil is not greasy or heavy at all, so I am pretty sure I will be able to add some to flat ironed hair and not have it go limp. I can't wait to try it! I will definitely take pictures when I do.

One thing about this product is that it is cone-heavy. Cones work well in my hair, so it's not an issue for me personally.

If only I could get this product in Montreal!

It's been 3 weeks since I texlaxed my hair. I was so worried about overprocessing that I actually didn't leave the relaxer in long enough. It barely took. I am going to wait another 7 weeks at least before I give it a second try. I'm loving not having to go to the salon, so I really hope the second time will be a charm.

Lately I've been in the rollersetting mood. I've been Fotki-stalking pictures of rollerset hair, and it's really inspiring me to step up my rolling game.

Some of the curls in this video are unbelievably gorgeous:

As a matter of fact, I have my [magnetic] rollers in now. I deep conditioned on dry hair with olive oil and ORS Replenishing Conditioner. Following that, I shampooed with Head & Shoulders Refresh, then conditioned with Aussie Moist. I didn't use a lotion/butter leave-in this time. I decided to only use some Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer, to see how it'd turn out. I was under the hooded dryer for an hour, and I am airdrying until bedtime approaches. I just received Sally's Argan Oil that a buddy sent me from the States, and I will use some of it for the first time once I take out the rollers. Can't wait to see what it does for my hair. I've read nothing but good reviews for it on LHCF.

Speaking of rollersets, here are a couple of random pics that I took on my webcam a couple of weeks back that I never uploaded:




ETA: Here are the results of tonight's rollerset

First Attempt at Self-Texlaxing

I ventured out today in the -35C cold to get the supplies for my first self-texlax.

I bought:

• ORS Lye Relaxer for Fine-Medium hair
• Cream of Nature Neutralizing & Conditioning Shampoo

I based my scalp with Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil (basically a hair grease).

I mixed the relaxer with olive oil. I pre-parted my whole head, because I didn't want to worry about parting my hair as I applied the relaxer because my new growth was REALLY thick. I relaxed half of my head, rinsed it, then did the other side. I applied Motions CPR, let that sit for a few minutes, then neutralized.

I was so nervous during this experience. As I was rinsing out the relaxer, I had this fear that my hair was going to start falling in clumps. Thankfully that didn't happen.

What I regret though was not leaving it on longer. Considering that my hair is coarse, the fact that I bought a low-strength relaxer and diluted it, I should have known that I should give it a bit more time to process.

I dried my hair loose under the hooded dryer, then flat ironed. It was still somewhat tough to part the back of my hair (the coarsest area of my hair). I hope I won't need to correct this relaxer.. I'll wash it again after a few days with neutralizing shampoo, but will rollerset, to give the roots some more smoothness.

Hair divided into small sections, to ease relaxer application

Flat ironed hair

"Swang" LOL

Flexirod Sets on Dry Hair

My new love! So much less time consuming than doing it on wet hair. I either airdry or dry loose under the dryer, than put in the flexirods before bed. It's also a great style to do on flat ironed hair that's starting to look a little limp after a few days; it really revives it!

Here are some pics of a side ponytail style I wore to work yesterday:

Wash Day

ORS Replenishing DC + Applicator Brush

I practiced relaxing today, using deep conditioner. I am going to attempt to self-relax next week, and I really can't afford a disaster, so I need all the practice I can get. I used an applicator brush that I bought at the BSS for $2. I think I might use my hands (wearing gloves) though. I think I'd prefer to feel what I'm doing. I will definitely continue deep conditioning this way though. It was a really thorough treatment!

My hair after DCing for 30 mins with heat

I rollerset on burgundy rollers, then flat ironed (flipping my wrist to curl it at the same time, for some body).

Transitioning to.. Texlaxed!

I've been on my healthy hair journey for a year now. My original goal was to reach MBL, which seemed so long to me. But I've now decided I'd like to reach WL, then eventually hip length if possible. I like to wear my hair in braidouts and flexi rod sets, for the most part, and I would like those to reach MBL, hence needing my hair to be around hip length stretched.

Lately, as my relaxer day approaches, I've been considering going natural. This week I've been especially torn, because I feel under pressure to make a decision, because it would soon be time to relax. I thought about my reasons for considering transitioning to natural:

1. Hating going to my stylist to have my hair relaxed due to poor salon management
2. Scalp health (I often get relaxer burns)
3. Liking "big hair"
4. Embracing what I was given naturally

After much thought, I've decided I am not ready to be natural. I'm scared that after all the work and mini-chops I'll have to do while transitioning, I'll end up not liking it, and kicking myself for having cut off my relaxed hair's progress.

What I have decided to do is self-texlax. That way, I can keep most of my hair's natural texture, and still have the flexibility of straightening it quite easily. I'll save money by not having to go to the salon. I'll be quite relieved not to have to visit my stylist anymore. She is very pro bone-straight relaxer, and I don't imagine her supporting my decision to texlax instead. Where I live, it's not as simple as just switching stylists. Good Black stylists are very few and far between around here. I've been going to my current stylist since I was 14, and can't imagine putting my hair into anyone else's hands. I've read way too many horror stories.

I've been doing tons of research on self-relaxing. Today I practiced "relaxing" with deep conditioner, to test how long it'd take me to apply it. I was done within 10 minutes, which is good. I still have tons of reading and watching videos to do, but I'm motivated.


I'll be doing this next Sunday, at 13 weeks post-relaxer.

I washed my hair last night with Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo. It was late, and I couldn't be bothered to prepoo and deep condition. I simply washed, conditioned with Aussie Moist, then applied some Africa's Best Kids' Organics Shea Butter Detangler/Moisturizer. I braided it into 3 plaits, and let it airdry.



Today, my hair was about 90% dry or so, but I unbraided anyway 'cause I had to go out.

Tonight, I'll apply some more of the Kids' Organics Moisturizer, seal with coconut oil, and rebraid.

I'm so torn..

I'm getting so bored of my relaxed hair. Lately, I have been really digging "bigger" styles, like braidouts, flexi rod sets, etc. I like having my hair look really full, and sometimes I feel like achieving that with relaxed hair is somewhat redundant since I could have that naturally.

I've had relaxed hair since I was 14 years old. Prior to that, all I did with my hair was wash it once a week, blowdry it with a comb attachment, put grease over it and put it in a bun. With the knowledge I have now about hair care, being natural would be a completely different experience than it was back then. The only thing stopping me is the headache of transitioning. There is no way that I would cut my hair into a TWA. I admit, my hair is my security blanket. There's no way I would even consider having hair shorter than SL-APL. I never have in my life.

Right now, I'm 12 weeks post. I'm considering trying to transition by the way of rollersetting and flat ironing my roots. The longest I've stretched my relaxer is 20 weeks, so hopefully I can get there again without a problem.

The other option is to texlax. They say it's the best of both worlds?

I'm so torn..

I'll just keep on stretching, and weigh my pros and cons during that time.

Maintaining Flat Ironed Hair

I enjoyed my flat ironed hair a lot this week. Since my ends are somewhat uneven right now, I didn't feel comfortable wearing it stick straight to work. I added a few flexi rods at the ends only to give it a slight wave. I only put them in a couple of hours before I left for work, so the wave was very slight.

For the next day, I decided to put the flexi rods on my ends right before bed. I moisturized my ends with a bit of Herbal Essences LTR, followed by a touch of CHI Silk Infusion. Here are the results:





The next night, I rolled all the way to the top, to give it a fully curly look. I've realized how much I love adding flexi rods to dry hair. They really form nice curls, that look more soft and natural, as opposed to stiff and forced.

Length Check

I washed my hair yesterday. I deep conditioned with ORS Replenishing on dry hair, washed with Aussie Moist and Head & Shoulders Refresh, conditioned with Aussie Moist. Applied HE LTR and coconut oil, and airdried.

Today, I detangled with Africa's Best Olive Oil Detangling Moisturizer (LOVE this stuff), then applied some CHI Silk Infusion and Dove Heat Protectant, and proceeded to flat iron with my FHI Platform.


A bit uneven, but I'm ok with that for now. My strategy is to trim off my split ends as I notice them, then once I've reached my desired length, I'll give it a good trim to even it out.

Tonight I'll cross wrap and wear my hair straight tomorrow. After a couple of days, I plan to do a flexi rod set (using 4-6 rods max) to give it some body until I wash on Sunday.