I like Josie Marans but over time, it begins to smell like it goes rancid. It does keep hair shiny and soft, but not as frizz free as the Pequi. the Pequi seems to withstand both humidity (when I am in Florida) and the static fly aways of Colorado so it smooths without weighing down.

As much as I love Josie Maran products...the Pequi serum blows their serum out of the water! Its better in every way. Lighter, smells better, lasts longer, works better!

I've used both and this one, hands down, is not just a little but by far the best.

Less expensive, leaves less oily residue behind because it soaks into your hair. I have used both, and frankly the Pequi Oil Treatment works much better on my hair. I wouldn't be without it! I have very long, naturally curly, chemically treated hair that I sometimes flat iron. Hair stylists are amazed at what gorgeous shape it is in.

Oh, the Oil Wars.. I try as many as I can find. My hair generally responds well to them. Josie Maran's Argan Oil for Hair & Couture Colour's Pequi Oil both work well. Again, I use more pumps than directed because it's needed for my thirsty, fine, dry, color-treated hair (w/ a natural wave to it).

The Argan Oil has a light citrus fragrance - I'm not a fan of citrus, but it's not overpowering. Pequi Oil smells sweet. Neither is strong like perfume. I personally feel that the Pequi Oil gives my hair just a little bit more supple body. (I bought 2 bottles this holiday season with my $15 Beauty Insider Coupon.)

What I also like about these oils is that they make your hair feel stronger--even protected against the heat we put it through.

I've used both syrums on very damp shampooed (*and conditioned) hair then blowdry w/ a round, boar-bristled brush. Both products tame the frizz and smooth the hair enough to work out tangles with great ease (when applied throughout damp hair). That's such a blessing.

Pequi and Argan are so similar- it's personal preference, really.
Best thing ---A Sephora Rep would be happy to give you samples of each the Pequi and Argan Oils. Gotta' try before you buy. See which you like best!

this is more like a dry oil, it absorbs quickly without leaving the skin/hair oily it you put a little bit too much.

One might be light on your hair, one might be heavy on your hair, you can get samples at the store.

I have used full bottles of both products, and it truly depends on which results you are after.

Josie Maran Argan oil is thick, and not suitable for day-time use, unless you have thick, curly hair. My flat, fine hair looked like it had been doused with oil, so I save it for night-time treatments only, when Im washing in the morning.

I much prefer the Pequi Oil treatment, and use it religiously. I rub a pump or 2 into my damp hair before I blow-dry, and I wind up with soft, frizz-free volume. No trace of grease, my fine hair loves it! You can also use to tame dry hair frizz, without the greasy appearance.

Hope this helps!

I use both, but just use Josie Moran on my skin. You don't need to rinse, which sounds wieird, you just use a pump and style and leave. I double up a couple of nights a week, and I only shampoo two to three times a week. I have fine, caucasian color treated hair that is waist long.

I like the Argan Oil. Better for fine hair. Just use a tiny amount.

You would apply this as a leave in conditioner. So do your usual in the shower (wash and condition and then rinse). Then after you come out of the shower, put a dime size of this in your hand and cover your palms and work through your hair. Wait a bit and comb through and then style or dry as usual (I just air dry). Do not put too much, not needed. I have long, fine hair and just lightly and I mean lightly cover my palms with this and finger comb through. I love it but it is meant to be left in, not rinsed out.

Hello,

Apply this product on damp hair as a leave in treatment. You can also apply it on dry hair to smooth out the hair and add a glossy shine.

Wet hair or dry hair, before blowdrying if you like

I had just colored my hair and both my hair and scalp were really dry. I had a sample of this and I applied a whole lot of it on my hair and scalp, wore a shower cap and slept with it overnight. After I shampooed it out my hair felt amazing. I have never been able to just run my fingers through my hair and now I can.

It can be used practically any time you want to use it. Lol. I like to use it after I shower, when my hair is towel dried. Then I blow dry. Then, I put a teeny bit more for extra shine. :]

The best thing about this prodouct is that you can use it before you shampoo, or after. I use it on towel dried hair and right before I am going to blowdry my hair. I have not needed to touch up during the day, the frizzies are gone.

I use it after styling and layer it on as I need to, but it's a great pre-style treatment too.

I apply after I washing my hair and towel drying.

after shampoo, before &after heat styling.

Thank you. I was confused when the directions said can be used before shampooing. It makes more sense to use it as a leave-in!

I have fine, thinning hair and I use it after I shower-it doesn't weigh the hair down at all-just makes it shiny and softer to the touch. Try it both ways(before and after the shower) to see which you prefer.

The bottle said that you can wear it in the hair because it won't weigh it down, and u can b used everyday, so u can wear it in your hair and then wash it out- but it will defeat the purpose if u have dry hair n need to treat it. Remember this product is for damaged hair, don't use it if you don't have it. I suggest to use it after you wash ur hair and let it sit in the hair all day long, then wash it out the following day. Don't over used this, and don't use this if you already have great hair.

I have very fine, thin, processed hair that is dry like a haystack. I've tried oils before shampooing but have unfortunately found that they merely wash out. Pequi oil, in my opinion, is very light and is best when used (in my case) on clean, damp hair once done washing...the waves are more tamed and defined when air dried. I just need a little extra body so very badly, so I use a blowdryer and round brush to smooth it out for a fuller effect. Hope you like the product as much as I do.

sounds like me :) i actually apply a quarter-sized amount of this product to the middle/ends of my hair after washing. I air dry in a bun or braid and it turns out really great and soft- adds no extra weight to my fine hair.

Don't use this before you shampoo. It will defeat the purpose of even putting it on to begin with. When you shampoo your hair, shampoo strips your hair of natural (and artificial) oils. So if you are going to air dry, do your shampoo and conditioner routine. Towel dry your hair for a few minutes so that it is not fully dry and comb. Then apply a little bit less than a dime size amount onto the palm of your hand, rub it so it spreads evenly on your hand and run your fingers through your hair. Start at your ends and work your way up

I like to add it to my hair before showering, or even sometimes I'll add an extra layer to dry hair before I go to bed. I haven't had any problems with oily-ness and my results so far have been great!

I air dry my hair as well but I put it in my hair right after my shower when its still damp and it works great!

It's not super heavy. You could wait

You can put it in, but go easy so your hair is not greasy, you can dry your hair anytime after that.

I put a dime size in my hair massage through and then wash, condition, and style. I don't wait. My hair is in pretty good condition and not too thick though. It may depend on your hair type. I would condition after using as if you don't, your hair will be difficult to comb

I have used both regularly and they are exactly the same to me. This one is slightly more expensive and smells a little more awesome, in my opinion.

I like both and consider them pretty close. I think the Pequi seems to last a bit longer an smells better. I have actually had people ask me what perfume I am wearing when I have nothing on it smells so nice. Both leave hair soft and smooth, but for humidity challenges with very course, Pequi wins. But, since Sephora is no longer going to carry it (so I have heard), Morrocan is the closest (what I bought today at the store because they had no Pequi)

I love this so much more than Moroccan Oil! It's light weight and smells better. I think it will last just as long and I think my hair looks better than it ever has before.

To be honest, I love Moroccan hair products and have used most of them, but I LOVE this product and have never, ever had anything work so well on my hair. So my suggestion is to keep using Moroccan for shampoo and in shower conditioner but try this one as a leave in. It really is every bit as fantastic as the postings are indicating. You only need a bit and it works as a detangler as well.

With Moroccan oil, if you over did it, your hair was an oil slick. While the container of this bottle doesn't really allow you to over apply, I use it before showering, with wet hair, and then once my hair is dry again, and it still doesn't leave me with greasy hair.

That Moroccan always made my hair oily looking but this doesn't at all. I love this and would never go back to the Moroccan.

Not significatly better. I think they are very comperable. The scent of this one is coconut which I like better

All oils are good, but some are heavy and some are light, you only need a drop when it comes to oils.

I think it is better.

Doesnt protect from heat. . I would use both. This oil smooths frizzes and makes hair shine.

I wouldn't mix the two. My suggesting is to use a good in shower conditioner first (rinse out kind) and then after towel drying your hair, use this. See if this is sufficient. The results for me have been amazing and I think you might not know if the product is good on its own unless you give it a chance on its own.

If your ends split anything like mine, I would suggest to continue using the heat protectant along with this product, just less of it. This Pequi oil will help make the texture softer and your hair shinier, and it makes my hair far easier to manage through the flat iron.

You could used just the Pequi Oil Treatment. That is what I do. I have very long, naturally curly, thick, and chemically treated hair. When I flat iron it with the Pequi Oil it comes out silky smooth and straight with no frizz. I have about a fifth of the split ends I used to.

I would use it in combination with a Heat protectant. This Just really adds some shine and softness but I wouldn't consider it to be any form of protection.

Hello,

This product does not help to protect against heat damage however, it does contain UV filters to prevent fading.

I typically use Hana Shine Shield which is a thermal heat protectant serum, however, this past wash I only used the Pequi Oil Treatment and I must say that my hair was in fabulous shape! It wasn't the slightest bit damaged and I used a blow dryer and a flat iron (450 degrees). I would say that it does although the packaging doesn't say anything about it. The proof is in the pudding :-)

No, it will not protect your hair, but will add shine, and it will be soft use both.

I have problems with frizz and stuff when I use a blow dryer on my hair; which is all the time. This does seem to control that, but Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum works so much better for me, and puts that extra shine into my hair with out a damaged look at all.

I think it all depends on your hair length. Start off with using a dime size amount.

Okay the sample is tricky as it does not have the pump top the full size has so just tap out about twice, you need to really give a good tap. The instructions say dime size but when you are using the trial size, that is hard to gauge, so just get enough to have a very light covering on one palm of your hand. so about 2 taps of the bottle and no more than a dime size in total. You do not need a lot. Put on after you shampoo and condition, rinse and towel. This is a leave in conditioner so after your shower....

Very little so your hair does not become greasy or heavy, before blow drying or after.

The package says use a dime sized amount, but honestly, it depends on your hair type and length.

I have dry/damaged/oily scalp/color treated hair and that's a bit thick and pretty long (the ends reach the hooks on my bra on my back). I use a little bit more than a dime sized amount after I've towel dry my hair before I blow dry. Also, because I love the smell and the extra shine, I put a few more drops in my hands after I blow dry and run my fingers through my hair paying extra attention to my ends (the dryest part of my hair).

So, all in all, it depends on Thickness, Length, and if your hair is Dry or not to determine how much to use. Do a little trial and error, it's the best way to figure out how much is good for you because everyone is different.

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P.S. - Posted pictures to show you how my hair looks after I've used it so you can get an idea of how long and thick my hair is. (Look how smooth!)

I think the amount you use truly depends on the amount of hair you hair and the condition of your hair. I have very dry hair and it reaches down to the middle of my back. I sectioned my hair and used a few drops for each section I quartered off.

I use about a dime size for my shoulder length hair

Apply a dime-size amount of Pequi Oil Treatment on damp hair and blow dry or air dry for silky, soft hair. You can also warm a few drops in your hands and apply on dry hair to add shine, calm fly aways, frizzies and split ends.

Sephora's product description says to use a dime-sized amount. I use a little bit less on my hair (which goes past my shoulder blades). I think it depends on how long and how dry your hair is, but I imagine that too much would make your hair too oily.

The instructions say to use the size of a dime. I put it in my palm, then rub both hands together to warm it up. Then I apply to my hair.

My understanding is that Argan Oil sits in your hair stands but Pequi Oil is absorbed in. I am guessing that is why the Pequi Oil has done much more to help with dryness and damage but without feeling or looking greasy.

I have tried both and MUCH and I do mean by a long margin, prefer this one over the Argan oil. You should try.

All oils do the same thing, some are more heavy than others a matter of what works best on your hair type.

I got her hair serum that has the bronzing color to it and that stuff smelled good too but this has an almond/coconut smell and Josie's serum kinda gave me the greaser look and I used very little. I know Pequi is high dollar but I expect it to last a long time - my hair is past my shoulders and fine.

I've used both. I like the Argan Oil, but I actually like this much better. It doesn't weigh my hair down at all--it's not quite as heavy as the Argan but both products do a good job. Try the Pequi if you like the Argan Hair Oil.

I have them both, and I like them both. I think the Josie Moran hair oil is a bit thicker.

NO COMPARISON JOSIE MARAN'S IS HEAVIER TO ME AND DOESN'T SMELL AS GOOD AS THIS ONE DOES.

No comparison

I find that strange. I use only 1 time and that is immediately after showering and shampoo & conditioning, and towel drying my hair. Whilst it is still damp, I put a dime size in my palm, rub in my hand and then distribute as evenly as possible. I then air dry and my hair looks great all day. I guess if you have really mad, wild and unruly hair maybe putting on a few days if you want to have a sleek look is necessary but if you, like me, are just looking for a great conditioning product that will make your hair look great, then 1x post each time you shampoo ( and I only shampoo every other day) should be fine.

Only if they have very parched or dry hair, or damage hair.

I guess it just depends on what you want. I have used it once one day and multiple times another. It adds shine and makes your hair soft. Everyone is different so play with it and see what you need.

I put it on twice, before I blow dry and after. I don't really do it for any reason other than to make my hair super shiny and soft. Also, it smells really good, so that could be a reason why some people put it on a lot. Or, if they run their fingers through their hair a lot, it dulls it a bit so they could put more on for more shine. You don't really need to though. Once is just a great.

I only use once a day -- and sometimes only on days that I shampoo. That works fine for me. I apply to damp hair, and then again when hair is dry and styled.

I only use once a day.. and its in the morning as I get ready for work... it keeps my hair soft and shiney, even when its humid here in Texas! A little goes a long way, but I have experimented with the amounts applied and my hair has never looked greasy or limp.. And I have very fine hair.!

I use it before I blow dry my very fried fine hair and it comes out so soft and silky, like virgin hair.
I also like to add a few drops to finish after my hair is dry.

I suspect you must have bought the travel size? If you buy the full size, it comes with instructions. In any event, it is easy. Just do whatever you normally do in the shower (shampoo and/or conditioner) and when you get out, towel dry and put about a dime size in your hand. As you likely have the travel size, that means giving a couple of taps on the bottle and getting a light cover on the palm of your hand (NOT too much but enough so that you hand palm, one size is lightly covered, but not thick). That tiny bottle should last you a few weeks. Then start at the roots and works to the top of your hair just massaging it through. Then style, dry as usual. You can use daily or whenever you shower. I love this stuff....give it about a week and you will see a difference! Note that if you buy the full size bottle, it comes with a pump top, so a bit easier and then it is 1.5 pumps for application.

You use this on wet or dry hair, only a few drops so your hair does not become greasy. It helps with damaged hair, and replaces oil we take out of our hair from shampooing, blowdrying, flat ironing, and aging.

I use it with other styling products on my wet hair before blow drying and use a smaller amount as a finisher.

If you google the brand you will find their website with instructions. I had the same problem!

It is a product that helps make your hair softer, shiner, and smoother. It helps minimally with frizz. To use it you put a small amount (depends on the length of your hair, mine is a little past my shoulders and i use about a nickel-quarter size amount) and disperse through hair evenly after showering ( it helps if you come it through after putting it in). then style hair as normal. The bottle also says that you can use it prior to showering ( I haven't tried this yet) or as an anti frizz serum when hair is dry. The only problem with this one is it can leave hair oily and greasy so be sure to use a very small amount. If you have more questions please let me know.

I prefer putting it on after I towel-dried my hair - one pump and then I warm it in my hands. Then, I run it through my hair and that usually does it for me. Hope this helps!

Check out the instructions on Sephora.com for the full-size product. It's very easy to use. Apply before blow drying or styling, and after styling to tame fly-aways. I apply about 1.5 inches away from my scalp to the ends of my hair (I have long, thicker hair).

Hi, I think you will need to experiment a little. for me, I eliminated all other post shower hair products. I still use a rinse out conditioner but after toweling, I just use this. I use to use a detangler and a leave in. I suspect you will be greatly surprised at how this works (I love it) but I would say try this on its own first and add back what you think you need after you just use this a few times.

Add it to your products, or use alone, only use a few drops, so your hair will not be wt down or greasy.

Use the oil instead of the conditioner, 2-3 pumps no more, go light on the straightening creme.

I use to use a leave-in conditioner but I stopped with the oil. My hair is long (below my bra strap), curly, coarse and dry, and I've always air-dryed my hair. I put one pump amount in my hand, rub my hands together and lightly apply to my entire wet hair. In the morning, I apply the same amount to the ends and work up a bit. It's great. Hope this helps.

definitely replace with the leave-in conditioner! You won't need it!

I have wavy coarse hair that I straighten and blow dry everyday. I use a leave in conditioner and hair straightening creme with this and have no problems. Use a SMALL amount before you blow dry and an even smaller amount after as a finisher. I have received so many compliments using this oil. My hubby even sneaks it away.

My hair is pretty wavy and I use it right before I flat-iron it with great results. My hair is straighten but not flat.