Essential Oils And Your Hair

A hot oil treatment is a great way to condition your hair. But using essential oil blends for hair restoration is a great way to make a hot oil treatment even better, since some essential oils are a wonderful natural remedy for women's hair loss. Which herbal oils for hair loss can help, and how do you use them?

Essential Oils For Hair Restoration


Essential oils contain the same healing qualities as the living plants they're extracted from. These amazing herbal oils help your hair to grow by stimulating your hair follicles. Plus they increase the blood supply to your hair, which means more nutrients are are available for hair growth. The oil is good for your hair too, especially if it's dry or lifeless.

And since essential oils also work on the psychological level as well as the physical, a nice side effect is the feelings of relaxation and well-being you'll have after using them.

Always remember that essential oils are very concentrated. It's important to dilute them in a carrier oil like olive oil, avocado oil, or jojoba oil before using them to avoid irritating your skin or scalp. The plus is that all these oils are good for your hair, so you'll be getting a double benefit.

A Short List Of Herbal Oils For Hair Loss

Rosemary is well-known to stimulate hair growth.
Peppermint tingles as it works to increase blood supply to your hair.
Chamomile is very soothing to an itchy, irritated scalp.
Ylang ylang is great for oily hair and dandruff.
Bay restores shine and luster to dry lifeless hair.

Remember, always mix a small amount of essential oil with a carrier oil to keep from irritating your scalp or your skin.

How Do I Use Essential Oils On My Hair?

It's very easy. Just massage a small amount of the oil blend into your scalp every night before bed. If you can find someone to do it for you, it's very relaxing, but you can easily do it yourself, too. Work the oil blend into your scalp for about ten or fifteen minutes, using slow circular motions. This also increases blood flow to your hair, which is a good thing, as mentioned above.

Leave the herbal oil blend in your hair overnight. You'll probably want to protect your pillow from the oil with a soft towel. In the morning, shampoo the oil out, and the result will be soft, shiny hair. And since many women have had great success using essential oils for hair restoration, this natural remedy for women's hair loss may benefit you, too.

By: Darlene Norris

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