I’ve tried a bunch of hair oils—Mise-en-scène, Biosilk, L’Oréal, and even the Kérastase Elixir Ultime. They all have their pros, but Moroccanoil Treatment still wins in two key areas: scent and richness.

If you want that weighty, nourishing feel that actually stays in the hair without just evaporating, Moroccanoil delivers. The downside? It’s heavier. I wouldn’t recommend it if your hair is super thin or gets oily quickly.

So here are some of my opinions and observations on the oils I’ve used. 

• Kérastase is lighter and silkier but a little less long-lasting

• Mise-en-scène is more affordable and easier to layer, but doesn’t have the same luxurious scent

• Biosilk is somewhere in between—feels good, but I always go back to Moroccanoil when I want the “put together” look

Final verdict?

Still worth the hype—especially on thicker or frizz-prone hair. Just don’t overdo it. I use half a pump on dry hair as a touch-up, and that’s all I need to bring it back to life after a long day.