Essential Oils for Hair; Best of best

Essential oils might be what you just need.  Even though they have been there for many years, their potential in natural health remedies has only been tapped in the recent years. The oils are used in numerous ways including cooking, flavoring and aromatherapy.  In the cosmetic world, essential oils have become the in thing with people using them for both hair and skin care purposes.  Today I will focus on the ins and outs of essential oils for hair.

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What are essential oils?

Essential oils can be defined as light volatile liquids that are obtained from aromatic plants or herbs primarily through distillation.  The main factors that differentiate essential oils from fatty oils are aroma and volatility. Essential oils can be extracted from almost all plants that are distinctly aromatic.  Essential oils are natural and they possess many medicinal qualities that make them eligible for use in food, pharmaceutical industries and beverages. They also come in handy as herbal treatments for many external and internal ailments.  The good smell of most essential oils has increased their use as infusions and flavorings.

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Why try essential oils?

Most of people shy from trying new products forgetting that almost always new is always better. The popular hair products you are used to are great but you can always discover something that raises your game even higher.  Natural products are phenomenal because their results are long term. You do not necessarily need to jump from one product to another. You can begin by making essential oils a part of your daily routine by adding them to your collection.

Essential oils for hair growth

Essential oils properties make them very effective for hair care because they penetrate the scalp easily.  Their molecules and structures are smaller when compared to those of fatty oils. Once the oils get into the hair shaft, they stimulate hair growth by rejuvenating and stimulating cells. This leads to increased blood circulation bringing more nutrients in the scalp area consisting of hair follicles.  Lavender, sage, peppermint, grapefruit, rosemary and thyme are some of the best essential oils for hair growth.  I will insist on further reading before experimenting to ensure that you choose the essential oil that will provide perfect results for you.  In case your first attempt does not provide satisfying results do not be afraid of going back to the drawing board.

Essential oils for use in homemade hair care products

Many of us love to add a few drops of essential oils or other natural oils in our homemade products. This is a crucial especially if there are specific hair and scalp conditions that you intend to treat.  When used effectively, essential oils can certainly facilitate the benefits of your other hair care products. Add rosemary oil to your other hair products for faster hair growth.  In case, dandruff have become a hard nut to crack, add tea tree oil to your products. Peppermint oils is good for people with itchy scalp. Lavender oil works very well for people with dry scalp. However, do not make them mistake of adding essential oils to chemically saturated oils, and petroleum oils because you are unlikely to see any positive results.

Essential oils for hair loss

If your hair journey has been halted by hair problems, smile again because all is not lost.  Essential oils will make your hair something to be proud of soon.  Dealing with hair loss can be very cumbersome and discouraging especially if you are using the wrong approach and products. We all want luscious hair that will turn heads whenever we walk past people.  Cypress, lemon, lavender, cedarwood, ylang ylang sage and rosemary are some of the essential oils that can be useful for reducing too much hair loss.  The oils also revitalize you damaged hair by adding body.

Essential oils of Alopecia

Alopecia areata is a condition where the victim experiences bald patches because of hair loss.  Several essential oils can be useful for alleviating this condition. The best way to address alopecia is by mixing cederwood, rosemary, lavender and thyme and rubbing the affected areas daily. Ensure you add the mixture to a carrier oil.

How to use essential oils

When using any product, the right application procedure always provides the greatest number of people with the best results. Before using your essential oil add it to a carrier oil.   The best ratio is to combine a table spoon of your carrier oil with 2-4 drops of essential oils. Apply the mixture to your hair and massage your scalp gently for proper penetration through the scalp to the hair shaft. Repeat the procedure daily for maximum benefits. In case you apply the mixture before retiring to bed, cover your head to facilitate absorption. Enough drops of essential oils can also be added into shampoos and hair conditioners.  Jojoba, coconut, hemp and olive oils are good carrier oils.

Essential oils and hair type

Different people have different hair types and essential oils cannot provide similar results for everyone. Hair is be divided into three broad categories; oil hair, dry hair and normal hair.

Best essential oils for normal hair

Lavender

• Lavender will revive your hair goals by making your hair grow faster
• Used to eliminate dandruff and itching
• Useful for preventing breakage
• It will fill up your bald spots with healthy hair.

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Thyme

• Good for treating hair loss conditions
• Stimulates the hair follicles
• Its antimicrobial properties make it an excellent treatment for many scalp conditions
• Use it in moderation because it is very strong

Geranium

• Promotes hair growth
• Strengthens hair

Rosemary

• Eliminates dandruff
• Darkens hair
• Prevents premature graying
• Prevents hair thinning

Lemon

• Facilitates oil production by stimulating oil producing glands.
• Lemon oil adds shine and strength to normal hair making it healthier and smoother.
• Manages dandruff for some people.
• It is an excellent antiseptic

Cedarwood

• Rejuvenates the scalp thereby causing increased hair growth
• Treats hair loss, dandruff, and sensitive scalp conditions
• Reverses Alopecia Areata when used consistently
• Balances oil production in the scalp
• Can also be used for oil skin

Best essential oils for Oily hair

Clary Sage

• It regulates oil production in the scalp
• Treats dandruff
• Prevents premature balding.
• Used for growing hair on bald spots
• Makes curly and frizzy hair more manageable

Peppermint

• Treats dandruff and itchy scalp
• Promotes hair growth
• Improves blood flow in the scalp and skin

Lemon

Rosemary

Lavender

 Best essential oils for Dry Hair

Sandalwood

• Darkens hair

Geranium

Rosemary

Lavender

Have fun trying your favorite essential oil!