The product leaves baby's hair looking and feeling good, however I do not like the way it makes her hair smell. Thats why I gave it 4/5 stars.
Nourishing Baby Hair and Scalp Oil
Nourishing Baby Hair and Scalp Oil
4.5 oz. / 133 ml
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Gentle scalp oil for new hair and a dry, flaky scalp. Newborn and up.
- Light plant oils: Blackberry seed, avocado and rice bran oils sink in without a greasy feel.
- A healthy-looking scalp: A few drops nourish dry, flaky spots and soften flakes so they lift.
- Soft, shiny first curls: Rice bran oil leaves fine baby curls with a light, soft sheen.
- Made by a mom, for her daughter: Courtney, a licensed esthetician, made it for Cristina. Every ingredient listed.
Who it's for
For newborns and babies with waves, curls or coils and a dry or flaky scalp, before or after the bath.
How to use
- Warm: Warm two or three drops between your palms.
- Massage: Massage into the scalp and through the hair. Leave it in.
- Loosen: On flaky days, oil 15 minutes before the bath, loosen flakes with a soft brush, then wash.
Tip: Start small. More oil won't lift more flakes; it just takes longer to wash out.
What's inside
Hair and Scalp Oil. A few drops nourish a dry, flaky scalp and soften flakes so they lift away in the wash.
- Avocado oil: nourishes a dry scalp
- Rice bran oil: a light sheen on curls
Baby hair oil for a dry, flaky scalp and new curls
For a newborn or baby with a dry, flaky scalp and fine new curls, the Cristina's Curls Nourishing Baby Hair and Scalp Oil is gentle care for the scalp: a few drops, warmed in your palms and massaged in before or after the bath.
Baby curls start at the scalp. In the first year a scalp can dry out and flake fast, and fine new hair loses moisture easily. This oil blends blackberry seed, avocado and rice bran oils with rosemary and olive leaf extracts. Avocado oil nourishes a dry scalp and rice bran oil leaves a light sheen on curls. On flaky days, a few drops before the bath soften flakes so they lift away in the wash. It's the oil in Courtney's cradle cap routine.
It works on waves, curls and coils, including biracial babies' hair. Two or three drops is enough for most babies. Courtney Smith, a mom and licensed esthetician, made the line for her daughter, Cristina, and more than 70,000 families now use it. For the full bath, pair it with the Nourishing Baby Wash and Shampoo and the Nourishing Baby Conditioner.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail), Trigonella Foenum-Graecum (Fenugreek), Brahmi, Rosemary Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Vitamin E Oil.
How to use
How to use
1. Warm: Warm two or three drops between your palms. / 2. Massage: Massage into the scalp and through the hair. Leave it in. / 3. Loosen: On flaky days, oil 15 minutes before the bath, loosen flakes with a soft brush, then wash.
Tips
Tips
Start small. More oil won't lift more flakes; it just takes longer to wash out.

Plant-based and gentle, because what goes on the skin matters.
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Clean ingredients you can trust
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Gentle for sensitive skin
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Paraben Free, Sulfate Free
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Handmade with Love
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Cruelty Free, no animal testing
Things Parents Should Know
Can I use it on my newborn?
Yes. The Nourishing Baby line is made for newborns and up, for the first year when there's barely any hair and the scalp needs the most care. Start with two or three drops, and patch test first, as with any new product.
Can I use it on a baby with cradle cap?
Yes. It's the oil in Courtney's cradle cap routine: a few drops 15 minutes before the bath soften the flakes, a soft brush loosens them, then the wash lifts them away. No scraping or picking. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes cradle cap is common and usually clears on its own. Check with your pediatrician if it spreads or looks red, and patch test any new product first.
How often should I use it?
Use it daily or as needed. Most parents add a few drops after the bath to keep the scalp nourished, and oil before the bath on dry, flaky days. Two or three drops is plenty for a baby scalp.
Will it work on my baby's hair type?
Yes. It's made for waves, curls and coils, including biracial babies' hair and fine new curls that dry out fast. A few drops leave a light sheen without a greasy feel.
Does it have fragrance?
No synthetic fragrance. What you smell comes from the plant oils and extracts in the formula, and every ingredient is listed on this page.
Is it HSA or FSA eligible?
Yes. The Nourishing Baby Hair and Scalp Oil is HSA and FSA eligible through Truemed at checkout, so you can pay with the pre-tax dollars in your health spending account.
What if it doesn't work for my child?
You're covered by the 30 Day Curlfriend Money Back Guarantee. Tell us within 30 days and we'll make it right.
Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 123 reviews.
It arrived on time. Every step of the way, the shop app showed me where it was until it got to my home
Eian B. 5/5 Verified
Not too oily when put in wet hair. Makes my baby girls curls pop!
Taylor C. 5/5 Verified
This oil is amazing. I bought this for my daughter’s curls and because had some mild cradle cap. I started using the oil daily to moisturize her scalp and use it after wash day to seal the moisture. Her cradle cap is gone and it does keep her curls nice and moisturized. It does have a slight scent but iI live it because it smells good. I love that it comes with the applicator cap so its easier for us.
Zeyda G. 5/5 Verified
Love love love everything I will be shopping again soon
Shauntae J. 5/5 Verified
Leaves my baby’s hair silky and hydrated! We’ve been using the oil for 2 weeks and are noticing new growth already!
Deidra R. 5/5 Verified
I’m absolutely in love with Christina’s Curls! I started with the shampoo, conditioner, and oil bundle for my baby girl and saw results immediately—so much so that I went back and ordered the baby shower bundle. These products are truly amazing and definitely worth it!
Shyeka W. 5/5 Verified
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love love love!!! this oil grew my baby girls hair so much, and smells very nice. would definitely recommend this product.
Alynna J. 5/5
I use this when my son just washes his hair and in the week on his scalp to help keep his scalp moisturized. I see results instantly on the hair and scalp. It seems to just tame his hair beautifully and help give it such wonderful shine.
Danielle S. 5/5
I am very pleased with the oil. It has helped so much with my daughters bald spot she had on the back of her head. She was a constant head rubber on her bed and it made her hair so thin across the back. I put this on her hair every other day and it has worked wonders. The hair is back and thick, that was a big plus :). If you like the smell of natural oils then you will enjoy it. It is very subtle/earthy which I like a lot. I still use it to keep her scalp healthy and have noticed that her cradle cap has healed and has not returned. Gives off a great shine as well.
Chasity 5/5
This oil has really helped grow back my daughter’s hair. I love this brand and will continue to repurchase!
Ashlynn 5/5
This oil has really helped grow back my daughter’s hair. I love this brand and will continue to repurchase!
Ashlynn 5/5 Verified
This oil has really helped our baby’s hair and scalp feel nourished and moisturized. It’s wonderful!!
Olivia R. 5/5
Keeps baby hair moist. Will be purchasing more products for my baby.
Lakeshia F. 5/5
Love the hair oil. Keeps my baby’s hair shiny and moisturized.
Lakeshia F. 5/5
This product has changed my baby’s scalp. I haven’t seen anymore cradle cap and it has made her hair extremely soft.
Armon’e D. 5/5
This oil is amazing loved it so so much will be purchasing again . You can tell the quality of this products . It seals the hydration but with a soft touch
Lina 5/5
This oil is amazing loved it so so much will be purchasing again . You can tell the quality of this products . It seals the hydration but with a soft touch
Lina 5/5 Verified
We love it, helps keep cradle cap away. Hair is moisturized and nourished. Will continue to by and use for a long time.
Keely T. 5/5
I love it and after 2 weeks I notice my baby hair has gotten longer
Dymond J. 5/5
Amazing. I use this for an oil treatment on my 1.5 yr old the night before wash day and it adds moisture to curls while soothing his itchy scalp!
Ashley 5/5 Verified
Love the texture and ease of applying
Shelly A. 5/5
My baby’s hair is moisturized and soft. I love using this oil on her hair and scalp.
Dora A. 5/5
I love using this oil on my toddlers curly hair. It keeps her scalp moisturized.
Lindsay T. 5/5
Another one to add to my list of loving. It’s not heavy but gets the job done and didn’t clog my babies pores or break her out.
Chantay B. 5/5
Love that it's light on my baby's head and works wonderfully!
Bethany M. 5/5
It really works
Laprincia 5/5 Verified
Needs to be added daily
Rhoda 4/5 Verified
Just started using this on my 2 month baby girl and so far so good. I use it in combination with a natural hair cream for her. I thought I saw in the front of her head a change in her skin so I have been using this and it's clearing up. No cradle cap for my baby stopped it before hand. Thanks Cristina Curls!
Silvia S. 5/5
I been using this oil in my 18 month year old hair for 2-3 weeks now. The oil is amazing it keeps his scalp moisturized and made his frizz on curls go away. Will be buying more and getting the growth oil as well: highly recommend
Domonqiue W. 5/5
I love this product!
Zakirah H. 5/5
Great product
Grerisha 5/5 Verified
Very good product but product content needs to be in a bigger container due to the price you have to pay for it
Calisia R. 5/5
Bottle is too small, product finishes quickly
Calisia 5/5 Verified
So far my baby’s hair is silky soft and scalp is so moist! Her hair is starting to sprout on her bald spot !
Ashley K. 5/5
Amazing in keeping my daughters hair moisturized. A little goes a long way !
Alisha 5/5 Verified
This is the truth right here!!! My daughter started losing some of her hair due to cradle cap. I saw ads on Facebook and Instagram. So I decided to give it a try. My daughter hair started growing in not even a month! I will forever be a customer.
Nicole 5/5
We love the fact there are safe ingredients in the products. They smell nice and help to get tangles out, stay moisturized, and curly!
Annlinton S. 5/5
I love this product. It keeps my sons scalp well moisturized. It’s not too oily and doesn’t leave a residue all over.
Keyandra W. 5/5
Arrived quick
Ashley 5/5 Verified
Why Cristina's Curls
Cristina's Curls is a gentle, plant based hair care and skincare line for children.
Our products are made with nourishing ingredients supporting sensitive, dry and eczema-prone skin.