This Prickly Pear Hair Oil Makes My Damaged, Color-Treated Strands Stronger and Shinier Than Ever

I’m 31, and I don’t know my “natural” hair color. I’ve been dyeing my hair since I was 15, and straightening it since I was 13. It’s been jet black, blue-black, dark cherry red, and has gone through a chunky highlights period (#2005), ombré period (#2012), balayage period (#2016), and a babylights period (#2021). Decades of color treatments combined with regular hot tool use have meant that it’s critical for me to find the right products to keep my hair healthy.

As someone with a naturally wavy, frizzy texture, that means looking for formulas that keep my strands smooth and shiny without weighing them down or making them feel crunchy. This is why I was so excited when I was introduced to Dae Prickly Pear hair oil, a lightweight hair treatment that works for every hair type.

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Dae Prickly Pear Hair Oil — $36.00

Dae Prickly Pear hair oil is designed not only to combat frizz, but also to strengthen follicles and protect against heat damage. I’ve been using it for months, regularly applying it to wet hair after a shower. Since my hair is pretty damaged (and likely needs a trim), if I don’t use any serum or oil, the knots and tangles make it impossible to brush without yanking out hair. This stuff softens and detangles strands, making it easy (and pain-free) to brush. I also notice far less hair in my brush after styling.

Whether I leave my hair to air-dry or use hot tools to style, Dae Prickly Pear hair oil leaves my mane oh-so shiny and healthy-looking. You’d never guess I’ve been dyeing and frying my hair for the last two decades. See?

That’s thanks to the main ingredient and the product’s namesake: Prickly pear. The fruit is filled with antioxidants and vitamins that help lock in moisture and repair damage. Other stars in the formula include moringa leaf, which naturally aids with keratin production to make hair shiny and smooth, and vitamin E and essential fatty acids, which nourish hair and help fight breakage.

Like all of Dae’s products, the oil smells *so* good. It’s formulated using essential oil-based fragrances, but instead of smelling earthy or herby, it actually smells more like a Sweet Tart (in the best possible way). The scent is inspired by the prickly pear, which is tangy and sweet all on its own.

I’m not the only fan—hundreds of Sephora customers have left glowing reviews about the product. One person says, “I love this hair oil! I have thick, semi-coarse wavy hair. I apply 1-2 pumps after blow drying, and once the oils sink in, my hair feels so much softer. My scalp gets oily quickly, so I don’t apply it close to the root. The prickly pear scent is divine, and I wish I could find more products that smell like this one.”

Another writes, “I love how thick and luxurious this hair oil feels! I use this overnight when my hair is feeling particularly dry, and I wake up to nice, shiny, and hydrated hair!” You might as well buy a few bottles—you’ll use them all, trust me.

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