Hemp Seed Oil for Hair: Benefits & How to Use It | Mount Leaf

Hemp seed oil has gone from a niche ingredient to one of the most talked-about oils in haircare. It turns up in shampoos, conditioners and leave-ins, often with very little explanation of what it actually is. This guide clears up what hemp seed oil is, what it does for hair, and how to use a hemp shampoo and conditioner together for smoother, softer, more manageable hair.

What is hemp seed oil?

Hemp seed oil is pressed from the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. It is a culinary and cosmetic oil, in the same family of everyday plant oils as sunflower or sesame oil. It is not the same as CBD oil, which is made from other parts of the plant. Hemp seed oil is used in haircare for one simple reason: it is a light, nourishing plant oil that leaves hair feeling soft without a heavy, greasy finish.

The oil is naturally rich in fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6. In haircare formulations these lipids help condition the hair surface, which is why hemp seed oil is so often paired with frizz control and smoothness.

What hemp seed oil does for hair

Helps improve smoothness. Plant oils help coat the hair surface, so strands feel smoother to the touch.
Helps control frizz. Frizz is largely about the hair surface reacting to humidity. Conditioning oils help hair stay more manageable.
Enhances natural-looking shine. Smoother hair reflects light more evenly, so it looks shinier.
Leaves hair feeling soft, not weighed down. Hemp seed oil is lighter than many heavier butters and oils.

Hemp seed oil and argan oil: a good pairing

Argan oil, from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, is another well-loved haircare oil. Paired with hemp seed oil, it gives a conditioning formula a silky, smoothing feel. Both oils appear in our Velvet Touch range, alongside Ayurvedic botanicals.

How to use a hemp shampoo and conditioner routine

Step 1: Cleanse with a gentle hemp shampoo

Velvet Touch Hemp Shampoo combines hemp seed oil and argan seed oil with amla, khadir and yashtimadhu extracts and lavender and clary sage essential oils. It is sulfate-free and paraben-free.

Wet your hair thoroughly.
Take the required amount of shampoo.
Gently massage into your scalp and hair.
Rinse thoroughly with water.

Step 2: Follow with a hemp conditioner

Velvet Touch Hair Hemp Conditioner pairs hemp seed oil and argan seed oil with jatamansi, shatavari and bala extracts. It helps nourish hair, improve softness and reduce frizz.

After shampooing, take the required amount of conditioner.
Apply over wet hair and gently massage over the scalp.
Rinse with water.

Using both together is the simplest way to get the full effect: the shampoo cleanses gently, and the conditioner replaces softness and slip after washing. Our Hemp Smooth Hair Kit bundles both at a lower price than buying them separately.

Tips for frizzy hair

Rinse with cool or lukewarm water. Very hot water can leave hair feeling rougher.
Blot, do not rub. Squeeze water out with a soft towel or cotton T-shirt instead of rubbing.
Detangle when damp, from the ends up. Use a wide-tooth comb and work upwards in small sections.
Condition after every wash. Skipping conditioner is one of the most common reasons hair feels frizzy and hard to manage.

Frequently asked questions

Is hemp seed oil the same as CBD oil?

No. Hemp seed oil is pressed from the seeds. CBD products are made from other parts of the plant. Haircare products use hemp seed oil for its conditioning feel.

Is hemp shampoo suitable for daily use?

A gentle, sulfate-free shampoo can be used as often as your hair needs washing. Many people wash two to three times a week and alternate with other shampoos in their routine.

Do I need to use the shampoo and conditioner together?

Each works on its own, but they are designed to complement each other. Shampoo cleanses; conditioner helps improve softness and manageability afterwards.