Rituals, botanicals and the culture behind FAYNAN.

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Jojoba seeds and leaves beside FAYNAN Pure Jojoba Oil

Argan Oil vs Jojoba Oil: Which Is Right for Your Face and Hair?

Two of the most-loved single oils, side by side: texture, feel, and the best moment for each on the face, hair and body.

Argan Oil vs Jojoba Oil: Which Is Right for Your Face and Hair?

Two of the most-loved single oils, side by side: texture, feel, and the best moment for each on the face, hair and body.

Argan nuts and kernels beside FAYNAN Pure Argan Oil

How to Use Argan Oil on Hair: Ends, Pre-Wash and Finishing

Three simple ways to use argan oil on hair, how much to use for your hair type, and how it compares with jojoba and date seed oil.

How to Use Argan Oil on Hair: Ends, Pre-Wash and Finishing

Three simple ways to use argan oil on hair, how much to use for your hair type, and how it compares with jojoba and date seed oil.

Editorial illustration of an ink bowl, brush and open book.

What Does FAYNAN Mean? The Arabic Word Behind the Name

FAYNAN is a classical Arabic word for long, beautiful hair, traced by the old grammarians to fanan, a leafy branch. What it means, how to say it, and why we...

What Does FAYNAN Mean? The Arabic Word Behind the Name

FAYNAN is a classical Arabic word for long, beautiful hair, traced by the old grammarians to fanan, a leafy branch. What it means, how to say it, and why we...

A drop of hair oil above an open palm

How Much Hair Oil Should You Use? A Simple Guide by Hair Type

A simple starting amount of pre-wash oil for every hair length and texture, and how to adjust it from one wash day to the next.

How Much Hair Oil Should You Use? A Simple Guide by Hair Type

A simple starting amount of pre-wash oil for every hair length and texture, and how to adjust it from one wash day to the next.

Editorial illustration of an hourglass beside an amber bottle and folded towel.

How Long Should You Leave Oil in Your Hair Before Washing?

Why 20 to 30 minutes is enough for a pre-wash oil, whether overnight oiling is better, and how to make the wait part of the ritual.

How Long Should You Leave Oil in Your Hair Before Washing?

Why 20 to 30 minutes is enough for a pre-wash oil, whether overnight oiling is better, and how to make the wait part of the ritual.

Editorial illustration of hands rinsing hair under running water.

How to Wash Oil Out of Your Hair Without Heavy Residue

How to wash a pre-wash oil out cleanly: shampoo before water, when to wash twice, and what to change if your hair still feels coated.

How to Wash Oil Out of Your Hair Without Heavy Residue

How to wash a pre-wash oil out cleanly: shampoo before water, when to wash twice, and what to change if your hair still feels coated.