Have you ever noticed that some people no matter their age have healthy, shiny hair all the time? Ever wonder their secrets? By knowing which essential oils to use, you can improve the health and luster of your gorgeous mane of hair, and keep it that way.
Part of aging may be to lose a bit of the young glow and luster in your hair, but using un-natural processes on your hair will accelerate its demise such as overwashing, harsh chemicals, excessive blow drying or heating, and unhealthy diet.
Ok, so we can’t all be perfect,
but here’s a list of the best natural essential oils that can aid in getting that perfect glowing crown of hair you’ve always dreamed of:
Essential Oils for Healthy Hair
Basil: (for oily hair, & promotes hair growth)
Clary sage (good for all types of hair, great for dandruff treatment)
Roman chamomile (good for all hair types, esp. dry hair, great for fine to normal hair. Gives golden highlights, also It’s good for dry and itchy skin, and is a brilliant cleanser.)
Bay (energizing hair tonic)
Jasmine (wonderful for dry hair & skin, nurturing & conditioning),
Juniper Berry (great for all hair types),
Lavender (great hair tonic for all types, esp.Normal hair. Scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and even lice!)
Lemon (great for oily hair and strengthens hair & brittle nails, best on oily hair also gives golden highlights; can be used in treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and under-active sebaceous glands)
Lemon Verbena (great hair tonic),
Linden Blossom (promotes hair growth),
May Chang (good for oily skin& hair)
Melissa (useful for greasy skin and hair & reputed to counteract baldness)
Myrrh: (great for dry hair. also a good treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and under-active sebaceous glands)
Neroli: (amazing scent and wonderful for any hair type, especially dry hair)
Nutmeg (strengthens and a good overall hair tonic)
Patchouli: (good for oily hair. also a good dandruff treatment)
Peppermint (good for dry hair. and promotes hair growth…also a good skin cleanser that helps remove blackheads, peppermint’s cooling action can relieve itching and help with sunburn, also very effective for greasy skin and hair.)
Rose (wonderful for fine hair. smooths scalp and emotions too)
Rosemary (great overall hair tonic and best for oily hair and dandruff treatment; also promotes hair growth)
Sage (Gives dull hair back its shine)
Sandalwood (great for all hair types, beautiful scent and esp. great for dry hair)
Tea Tree (wonderful for oily hair. good treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and under-active sebaceous glands. The anti-viral, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties of this oil makes it one of the most useful and popular oils in aromatherapy. It has been known to boost the immune system and is very good for all skin & hair conditions and all skin & hair types)
Ylang-ylang: (wonderful aroma, great for all hair types, and esp. great for oily hair and also a good dandruff treatment)
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Add a custom blend of these or mix & match for your hair type in macadamia nut or jojoba oil (maximum 10 drops essential oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil) and apply to scalp, or use as an addition to an unscented hair conditioner will improve the condition of the hair and scalp. Can be used daily or as a weekly hot oil treatment.
If using as a hot oil treatment, warm jojoba or nut oil, add no more than 20 drops of e.o. to 1 ounce of oil and massage into scalp for 2 min. Wrap hair with a towel or cover with shower cap and leave on for 20-30 min. Rinse hair well and dry as normal. You’ll have super shiny hair that’s soft as silk and very manageable.
Resources;
http://making-sense-of-scents-aromatherapy.blogspot.com/2009/01/using-essential-oils-for-healthy-hair.html
