Moroccanoil Treatment Oil for Color-Treated Hair
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Moroccanoil Treatment Oil is the product that put the brand on the map, and for good reason. It is a finishing oil, a styling primer, a damage reducer, and a shine enhancer all in one bottle. For color-treated hair specifically, Treatment Oil is one of the most valuable products you can put in a client's home-care lineup. Here is how to use it correctly and why it extends the life of a color service.
What Treatment Oil Is
Treatment Oil is an argan-oil based styling and conditioning oil formulated with a blend of argan oil and silicones. The silicones in the formula are what give it heat protection, shine, and fast absorption. It is not a pure oil, and it is not meant to be used as one. It is a hybrid styling treatment designed to perform on hair before and after heat styling.
Original vs Light
There are two versions and matching them to hair type is critical:
- Treatment Oil Original: For medium to thick hair, coarse textures, and dry hair
- Treatment Oil Light: For fine hair, light-colored hair, and hair that gets weighed down easily
Using Original on fine hair can leave it feeling heavy. Using Light on coarse hair may not deliver enough slip. Match the bottle to the texture in the chair.
Why It Works for Color-Treated Hair
Color-treated hair has three main ongoing challenges:
- Faster fade due to cuticle porosity
- Dryness from the color process itself
- Heat damage from ongoing styling
Treatment Oil addresses all three:
- Cuticle sealing: Argan oil and silicones smooth the cuticle and reduce pigment leaching
- Moisture retention: The oil locks moisture into the hair shaft
- Heat protection: Tested up to 450 degrees, which is the full range of styling tools
Clients who use Treatment Oil consistently report longer color life between services, less breakage, and better manageability.
How to Use in the Salon
Apply Treatment Oil as the first step of blow-drying on every color client:
- Dispense one to two pumps for fine hair
- Three to four pumps for medium to thick hair
- Rub between palms and apply to damp mid-lengths and ends
- Comb through and blow-dry as usual
Treatment Oil primes the hair for heat styling and seals the cuticle while the hair is still damp. This is when the product delivers the most value.
How to Recommend at Home
Teach your client to use Treatment Oil in one of three ways:
Before Blow-Drying
Same application as the salon. Apply to damp hair before heat styling to reduce damage and enhance shine.
Before Hot Tools
Apply one pump to dry hair before using a flat iron or curling wand. This adds heat protection and shine on second-day styling.
As a Finishing Oil
Apply a small amount (half a pump for most hair types) to the ends after styling to control frizz and add shine.
Common Mistakes
- Applying to the scalp: Keep the oil on mid-lengths and ends. On the scalp it reads as greasy by day two
- Using too much: Less is more. Start with a smaller amount and build if needed
- Using Original on fine hair: Always match the version to the hair type
- Skipping heat protection elsewhere: Treatment Oil is a heat protector, so you do not need to layer another one on top
Treatment Oil and Color Longevity
The most overlooked benefit of Treatment Oil for color clients is what it does to fade. The silicone and argan oil combination creates a smooth cuticle barrier that reduces how much pigment escapes during washing. Clients who use Treatment Oil consistently see their color last one to two weeks longer than clients who do not, which directly translates to happier clients and better retention on your books.
Backbar and Retail Pricing
Treatment Oil is available in:
- 25 ml (trial/travel size)
- 50 ml (standard backbar size)
- 100 ml (retail size)
- 200 ml (salon backbar size)
Stock the 100 ml retail size heavily. It is the most-purchased size for home use and the most profitable retail unit per linear foot of shelf space.
Shop Moroccanoil at Hair Color USA
Hair Color USA carries Treatment Oil Original and Light in every size, along with the full Moroccanoil color-care lineup. Ship fast from Jackson, Michigan and keep your retail shelf stocked.
Order Treatment Oil today and give every color client the finishing product that extends their color life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should you use Moroccanoil treatment?
For at-home bond treatments, once a week is standard. In-salon Moroccanoil treatments are typically done every 4-8 weeks depending on the level of damage and the specific treatment protocol. Over-treating with protein-heavy products can make hair brittle, so balance protein treatments with moisture treatments.
Can you use Moroccanoil with color services?
Many professional treatments are designed to be used during or immediately after color services. Moroccanoil products often have in-service options that can be mixed directly into color or lightener formulas. Check the specific product directions for compatibility with chemical services.
What is the difference between bond repair and deep conditioning?
Bond repair treatments (like Olaplex) work inside the hair at the molecular level, rebuilding broken disulfide bonds from chemical damage. Deep conditioners work on the outside, coating the cuticle with moisture, proteins, and oils. Both serve different purposes and should be part of a complete hair care routine.