22 October 2010

Macadamia vs Moroccan - war of the hair oils!


Regular readers will know all about my mission to repair my very damaged hair. If you've missed out on my whinges about it, read this post, as this is another instalment.

This week I've been trying the Moroccan Oil range. I'm a big fan of the Macadamia range, and I imagined this would be similar, but there are some differences, so I thought it would be worth comparing the two.

I use Macadamia Deep Repair Masque as a daily conditioner, yes that's how dry my hair is, and so far on this quest, it's the best product I've tried. It smells lovely, is very thick and rich and leaves my hair feeling in the best condition it's been in in years. But I HAVE to use it every day.

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment is a great product. You apply it to wet hair and then dry as usual. It smells lovely, feels great and really helps smooth and soften my hair.
The Moroccan Hair Oil comes in a really cool medicinal looking bottle, and smells utterly divine. Seriously, I could sniff this stuff all day.

The Intense Hydrating Mask doesn't smell as yummy as the oil, it has a more artificial fragrance, and it's not as thick as the Macadamia. I used it in the shower, leaving on for around 7 mins. To be honest I know I'll get a better result if I leave it on longer, and although I try to do a deep conditioning treatment once a week, I need a product that's going to help on a day-to-day basis, as I'm a busy girl.

I then use the oil on wet hair, and dry it in. Both products (the Macadamia and the Moroccan oil) claim to reduce drying time, and I really think they do. Both have a similar effect on my hair, it's much, much softer than usual but the Moroccan leaves it a little fluffy, with the Macademia it tends to be more well behaved.

I get a good result with both of these ranges, and I'd recommend them to anyone who needs to put some moisture back into their hair, but I do think that Macademia has the edge over Moroccan. However, while they're working in the short term, my worry is that the condition of my hair isn't vastly improving overall - and that's something I really need to fix.

So my quest continues, further updates soon!

16 comments:

Unknown said...

I am a big fan of natural oils, especially the ones for the body and hair! Thanks so much for the info, I can't wait to read more updates!
New follower here, XOXO
Catanya

Anonymous said...

Macadamia natural oil is better!!!
I LOVE MACADAMIA.
IS THE BEST!!!

Anonymous said...

Moroccan is by far better than Macadamia. I tested both and since then I use only Moroccan. My hair have body and they're always shiny with natural motion!

Anonymous said...

I have severely damaged hair from coloring way too much, and I have been using the moroccan oil for three months now. I haven't colored my hair in that time, and I haven't cut it in two months. At first I saw really good results only when I used the oil, but the softness washed out every time I washed my hair. Some nights I use it as a deep conditioning hair mask and i mix it with avocado oil and sheabutter, I wash it out in the morning and reapply moroccan oil and blowdry it as usual. So now, after three months I see a huge difference in my hair. Remember I haven't had a hair cut, and it has still improved in texture. My hair has honestly healed, and I don't have to use the moroccan oil every time I wash my hair. I have never tried the macadamia oil, but I thought I would share my good experience with the moroccan oil. Over time I really think it heals hair! And it smells good...

Victoria said...

I'm a moroccan girl<3 Love both..but Macadamia I liked..Moroccan, I loved<3

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Anonymous said...

Moroccan Oil - no contest. The macadamia oil just coats my hair. Moroccan oil penetrates and heals while adding sheen and smoothness. I was a die hard Moroccan fan, but on a whim decided to try the macadamia oil instead. Bad mistake. my hair is drying out under that coating and I have even had some breakage since I started using macadamia two weeks ago regularly. I will repurchase some Moroccan oil before my hair is totally dried out and ruined like back before using it!

Sara said...

Macadamia Natural Oil is the BEST and WINNER!!!

I bought everything & I 3 It! Rejuvenating shampoo, moisture rinse, deep repair masque, healing oil treatment & leave in cream - These products have helped my hair tremendously! And the smell is just a dream!!!!
Thank you Macadamia!!!!

Anonymous said...

Only one word:amazing Macadamia Natural Oil

Mirhaydi said...
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Mirhaydi said...

I think I love macadamia because i see shine right away , but i need to really treat my hair after loosing a lot of it and had to had hair ciput after having birth ,

Please recommend me one for treatment

Arvoasunto said...

Both of these product are proven good and their is no a reason for them to war cause people always choose the quality one for their hair.

Anonymous said...

I am big fan of this two oils, but I would always go for the Macadamia because its formula is superior to all other just argan based oils.

Macadamia natural oil contain both macadamia oil and its omega 6 + argan with its omega 9 fatty acids, and it is the most similar ratio of fatty acids in human hair.

Just argan oil makes hair more heavy and it darkens your hair too much.
I find Macadamia natural oil better product because it is scientifically proven that it uses more sustainable formula,,,,although maroccon is a good alternative.

Anonymous said...

I am big fan of this two oils, but I would always go for the Macadamia because its formula is superior to all other just argan based oils.

Macadamia natural oil contain both macadamia oil and its omega 6 + argan with its omega 9 fatty acids, and it is the most similar ratio of fatty acids in human hair.

Just argan oil makes hair more heavy and it darkens your hair too much.
I find Macadamia natural oil better product because it is scientifically proven that it uses more sustainable formula,,,,although maroccon is a good alternative.

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Unknown said...

How can we judge the real vs fake Moroccan oil as you are from Morocco you would know the best