If you’ve ever wondered how to use a honey hair oil, the answer is simpler than you might think. Depending on your hair type and usage moment, you can reach for our iconic Honey Infused Hair Oil or our new Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil. Both are powered by Mirsalehi Honey and are designed to leave hair looking shinier, smoother and softer.
What is a honey hair oil, exactly?
A honey hair oil is a cosmetic hair product designed to add shine, softness and smoothness while helping control the look of frizz. Unlike a conditioner, which is usually rinsed out, or a serum, which is often focused on a specific styling benefit, a hair oil is a flexible finishing and treatment step you can use in different ways throughout your routine.
At Gisou, Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil is our lighter-touch option for fine to medium hair, while Honey Infused Hair Oil is ideal for medium to thick hair. Both are powered by our honey expertise and designed as multitasking oils for pre-styling, post-styling or overnight use. Honey acts as a natural humectant, meaning it helps attract and retain moisture, which is part of why hair can feel softer and look glossier after use.
Finding the right honey hair oil for you
To get the most out of your honey hair oil, start by understanding your hair type and what it needs. All hair is unique, varying in type, density and texture, amongst other things. Finding the right honey hair oil formula for your specific needs is key to unlocking your glossiest, healthiest-looking hair.
Fine to medium hair
Tends to have a smaller strand diameter, often gets oily more quickly and is more prone to looking weighed down. It benefits from lightweight oils that provide shine, softness and smoothness without leaving hair greasy or flat. Even a small amount on mid-lengths and ends is usually enough, and roots should generally be avoided to help maintain volume.
Our honey hair oil recommendation: Gisou Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil
Designed for fine to medium hair, our Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil delivers instant shine while smoothing, hydrating and visibly plumping hair. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, every drop leaves hair bouncier, glossier and full of movement—never weighed down.
Its ingredient story is all about gloss with a lighter feel. Collagen actives have long been celebrated in skincare for their ability to help skin look smoother, more supple and visibly plumper. Hyaluronic acid complements this by drawing in and retaining moisture, leaving skin visibly hydrated and glowing. Inspired by these proven skincare benefits, we explored what these actives could do for hair. Paired with Mirsalehi Honey and our proprietary Bee Garden Oil blend, they work together to visibly smooth, hydrate and add body and bounce, delivering shine without ever weighing hair down.
Fine to medium hair types often experience heaviness, loss of volume and a greasy feel when using hair oils. That’s why we specifically designed our Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil with these challenges in mind. The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula hydrates, smooths and adds glossy shine—without weighing hair down—so strands feel soft, bouncy and full of natural movement.
The proven results are just as compelling: up to 3-day weightless shine, up to 93% smoother hair, up to 3-day hydration and up to 450°F/230°C heat protection*. It is made for fine to medium hair, but works for all hair types when you want shine that looks effortless and never heavy.
Medium to thick hair
Typically has a larger strand diameter and higher density, so it can feel coarser and drier, and be more prone to frizz. This hair type usually responds better to richer, more emollient oils that intensely hydrate, smooth and control frizz, it can also tolerate slightly heavier application from mid-lengths to ends.
Our honey hair oil recommendation: Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil
Honey Infused Hair Oil is our award-winning icon, powered by Mirsalehi Honey and our Bee Garden Oil Blend. It began in the Mirsalehi Bee Garden and remains rooted in our six-generation beekeeping heritage, which gives the formula its story, its soul and its signature honey-rich performance.
Mirsalehi Honey helps support intense hydration while our proprietary Bee Garden Oil Blend helps lock in moisture and smooth frizz. That combination is why the formula feels so deeply nourishing and why it works great when hair needs a richer, more indulgent treatment moment.
The results are scientifically proven and immediate-feeling: 2X shinier hair, up to 3-day anti-frizz and humidity control, up to 3-day hydration and up to 450°F/230°C heat protection*. Use it pre-styling, as a style finisher, as a hair mask booster, pre-shampoo treatment or overnight treatment for hair that looks glossier, smoother and more polished.
Six ways to use honey hair oil
The beauty of a honey hair oil is that it doesn’t need to be used just one way. You can use it before washing to prevent in-shower tangles, after washing for daily shine or overnight when your hair is craving a little more hydration. Explore our hair oil application guide and get tips for adding honey hair oil to different moments in your routine.
Method 1 - Pre-styling
Before styling, apply your go-to honey hair oil to damp hair from mid-lengths to ends to hydrate and protect against heat. This is the perfect post-washing finishing step when you want your style to look smoother, feel softer and have glossy shine.
Method 2 - Style finisher
After styling, apply dry hair from mid-lengths to ends to smooth frizz and boost glossy shine. This is the easiest everyday way to use your honey hair oil, especially when you want instant polish and that signature Gisou glow!
Method 3 - Treatment booster
Pair your hair oil with your hair mask when you need a deeper hydration moment. Mix in a few drops to the Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask and apply from mid-lengths to ends. Leave for 5-7 minutes and then rinse out.
Method 4 - Pre-shampoo treatment
If you struggle with in-shower tangles, try using your chosen honey hair oil as a pre-wash oil. Apply to dry hair from mid-lengths to ends and let it absorb for at least 30 minutes before washing out with shampoo. It’s a great way to make your wash day feel more nourishing and more effective.
Method 5 - Overnight treatment
Try using our Honey Infused Hair Oil as an overnight treatments when your hair is in need of some beauty sleep. Apply one full dropper to dry hair from mid-lengths to ends, adding more as needed for length and thickness. Then braid or secure your hair in your preferred protective hairstyle before going to bed.
Method 6 - On-the-go touch-ups
Our Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil is the perfect oil to use for on-the-go touch-ups. Apply to dry hair from mid-lengths to ends to control frizz, add bounce and boost shine whenever you need a quick refresh.
What to expect from using a honey hair oil
The best way to choose how to use your honey hair oil is to start with the result you want. Each method supports a slightly different finish, which makes the oil feel less like one product and more like a customizable ritual.
Honey Infused Hair Oil gives a richer, more deeply nourishing feel, while Honey Gloss Collagen Drops gives a lighter, more weightless finish. Both are designed to leave hair looking shinier, smoother and softer, with the exact result depending on how much you use and how you apply it.
How much to use
When it comes to hair oil, more is not always better. Start small and adjust based on your hair’s density, porosity, length and the result you want.
For fine to medium hair, start with Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil. For medium to thick hair, reach for Honey Infused Hair Oil. In both cases, 1 to 2 drops is usually enough to begin with, then you can build from there.
Tips for getting the most out of your honey hair oil
A few small habits can make a big difference in how your hair oil performs. The goal is not to saturate the hair, but to create that glossy, touchable finish that feels effortless.
- Start with less than you think you need, then build up slowly.
- Focus on the mid-lengths and ends
- Warm the oil between your palms before applying so it spreads more evenly.
- Use it on damp hair to help lock in moisture or on dry hair as the last step for added shine.
- Leave it in for a few hours or overnight if you want a deeper nourishment moment.
Common questions
- How do you use honey hair oil without making hair greasy? The secret is using less and keeping the application focused on the mid-lengths and ends. Start small, because a little goes a long way.
- Should I use honey hair oil on wet or dry hair? You can use it on both. On damp hair, it helps protect against heat before blowdrying, while on dry hair it works beautifully as a finishing touch for frizz control and shine.
- Can I use honey hair oil every day? Yes. Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil can be used daily on fine to medium hair, and Honey Infused Hair Oil can be used daily on medium to thick hair to hydrate, smooth frizz and boost shine
- What results should I expect? The most noticeable results are cosmetic and immediate: more shine, a smoother-looking surface, softer-feeling lengths and less frizz.
- Can honey hair oil replace my conditioner? No. Honey hair oil and conditioner do two different jobs. Conditioner is designed to be rinsed out and helps soften and detangle after cleansing, while hair oil hydrates, smooths frizz and boosts shine and is primarily used as a finishing step in your styling routine.
Next step - bring honey hair oil shine to your routine
- Try the Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil
- Try the Gisou Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil
- Build your full routine