The following essential oils, again the same ones used in aromatherapy can be used to keep your hair healthy, strong, and shiny. They help promote hair growth, control dandruff, maintain scalp health, and strengthen the hair follicles.
How To Use Essential Oils For Hair Care: To use simply mix 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil (applying essential oils directly can cause burning), Jojoba oil works great with 3 drops of an essential oil from the list below. Wet the hair with warm water, apply the conditioner, and let sit in your hair for 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse and wash your hair as normal.
Best Essential Oils For Healthy Hair:
Clary Sage:
- Good for all hair types
- Dandruff
Eucalyptus:
- Dandruff
- Antiseptic
Chamomile:
- For fine to normal hair
- Super sheen and softness
- Soothes the scalp and psoriasis
Peppermint:
- Great for dry hair
- Supports growth and stimulates blood circulation in the scalp
Thyme:
- Antiseptic that stimulates blood flow
- Can help with hair loss
Cedarwood:
- Normalizes oily or dry scalps
- Stimulates the scalp
- Can help with hair loss
- Dandruff
Lavender:
- Good for all hair types
- Calms the hair
- Dandruff
- Helps with scalp dryness by balancing natural scalp oils and soothes the scalp
- Promotes hair growth
Tea Tree Oil:
- Adds moisture and shine
- Good for all hair types, especially dry hair
- Leaves a light, delightfully refreshing fragrance
Myrrh:
- Great for dry hair
- Moisturizes dry scalp
- Dandruff
4 Best Natural Hair Oils:
Hair goes through a lot: heat treatments, chemicals, coloring, and environmental stressors can cause unsightly damage. If you want soft, shiny, voluminous hair, nothing works better than all natural oils derived from plant-based sources.
Shampoo and conditioner products, especially the cheap ones can strip your hair of nutrients, and lead to problems like breakage, and split ends. The following oils can help restore your hair to a place of health, vitality, and beauty:
Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is filled with protein, fatty acids, and vitamins, making it a nutrient rich soup for your hair. At room temperature, this oil is solid, which makes it easy to take along with you when traveling. It can be found in shampoos, conditioners, and lotions that you can rub directly into your hair. It should help make hair stronger, shinier, and thicker while making it smell great too.
Argan Oil: A rich source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids, argan oil works as a highly effective moisturizer. When used in its natural state, argan oil has a satisfyingly warm, nutty scent that goes well in DIY hair recipes.
Aloe Vera: This oil is found in a thick formula that remedies many skin problems. However, it can effectively be used on the scalp to get rid of dandruff and eczema. These conditions can leave your scalp feeling dry and itchy, resulting in unsightly skin flakes throughout your locks.
Castor Oil: The best type of this oil to use is Jamaican black castor oil. It is best known for its hair growth abilities. It is also a very thick oil that is used to effectively seal in moisture for thicker, coarser hair types.