Essential oils have been proven to be safe and effective treatments for re-growing lost hair and promoting longer, thicker and luscious hair. These powerful plant extracts have a unique chemical makeup consisting of terpenes, oxides, ketones, ethanol and others that give each oil its characteristic scent and therapeutic properties. Below are some of the ways essential oils promote hair growth:
- Stimulating the hair follicles
- Increasing blood circulation to each and every hair follicles, even the dormant ones hence fostering new growth of hairs and strengthening existing ones
- Nourishing the hair follicles
- Warding off free radicals that weaken hair and promote premature graying
- Have antimicrobial properties that fight off germs that cause scalp infections which lead to hair loss
- Combat dandruff
- Reduce scalp inflammation
- And more
What you need
- 15 drops rosemary oil (where to get it)
- 10 drops lavender oil (where to get it)
- 5 drops thyme oil (where to get it)
- 5 drops of cedarwood oil (where to get it)
- 3 tbsp jojoba oil (where to get it)
- 2 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
Method
- In an amber glass dropper bottle, add the essential oils drop by drop.
- Top with jojoba oil.
- Screw on the dropper cap and shake well to combine the oils.
- Store in a cool dry place.
How to Use this Essential Oil Hair Growth Recipe
Here are a few great ways to use the above essential oil hair growth blend:
1. Scalp Stimulating Hot Oil Massage
What you need
- 10 drops of the above blend
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (where to get it)
- Small heat proof bowl
- Pot of water
- Spoon
Method
- Put the pot of water on the stove top and heat over a medium low flame.
- In a heat proof bowl, add 2 tbsp of coconut oil and rest the bowl over the pot.
- Allow the steam of the water from the pot to gently heat up the hair growth blend.
- Once it’s warm enough to touch without hurting yourself, turn off the heat.
- Now add 7 drops of the essential oil hair growth blend and give it a quick stir.
- Wet your hair until it’s damp then using the spoon, pour the oil all over your scalp.
- Use your finger pads to massage the oil into your scalp for about 2 minutes.
- Tie up your hair in a shower cap and wrap a towel over the shower cap to create heat which will open the hair follicles and allow the blend to penetrate deep.
- Wait for an hour then wash your hair thoroughly.
2. Overnight Treatment
What you need
- 7 drops of the above blend
- A shower cap
- Towel
Method
- Using the dropper, drop the blend all over your scalp (should be dry) and rub it in with your finger pads.
- Tie up your hair and cover with a shower cap.
- Wrap a towel around the shower cap.
- Leave it on overnight and wash off well the next morning.
3. Hair Growth Serum
What you need
- 2 – 3 drops of the above blend
- A hair brush
Method
- Place 2 – 3 drops of the blend on one palm and then rub both your palms together.
- Apply on your scalp and hair strands then brush your hair.
- Style as usual.