HOW TO PROMOTE HAIR GROWTH: THE BEST ESSENTIAL OILS!

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How to promote hair growth: the best essential oils!

Learn how to use essential oils to address many issues related to hair health and beauty.

In this blog post I’ll address common questions such as:

• What essential oil helps hair growth?
• Which essential oil is best for hair loss?
• Which oil can regrow hair?
• What essential oils thicken hair?
• How to use essential oils for hair care?
• Etc.

Also, don’t forget to check the recipes I share with you, and the FAQs section at the end.

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Sadly, hair loss affects many people.

There are several reasons that cause it, such as age, sex, health, stress, illness, medical treatments, diet, genetics, etc.

Whatever the cause, there are thankfully some very effective treatments you could try to promote hair growth.

In this blog post, I’m going to share with you how to use essential oils to help you to regrow and thicken your hair naturally.

I’ll list the best essential oils for the job, and practical methods and recipes on how to use them.

I hope you find this article useful!

I would strongly advice you contact your trusted medical practitioner, and ask for a professional advice before trying any home remedy!

IMPORTANT

The content of this blog post is intended for information purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

I am not a doctor and I’m only sharing my personal experience here.

If you are unwell or sick, always ask your trusted doctor or medical practitioner for advice. Pay particular attention if you are allergic or intolerant to any food and/or medication, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Children and elderly people should also seek medical attention quickly if unwell or experiencing any symptom.

Even if you don’t experience any symptom, always contact your trusted health provider if in doubt. If you feel unwell and are worried, it is safer to ask for medical advice from a professional than to wait.

Always keep essential oils out of reach of children.

Never risk it!

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Always read the label carefully before consuming any medication. Never exceed the recommended dose. Ask for the advice of your pharmacist if in doubt, and if you are already taking other prescriptions, if you are allergic to any ingredient, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Moreover, contact your doctor immediately if your symptoms don’t improve or if you get worse.

How to stimulate hair growth? How to thicken hair naturally?

Although you should always contact a professional when dealing with hair loss, there are some natural remedies you could try at home.

Essential oils in particular, offer many benefits when it comes to thicken hair naturally, and help regrow it.

Indeed, the use of essential oils can help with: 

• treating dry scalp issues; 
• limiting hair thinning and hair fall;
• promoting new hair growth;
• thickening your hair; 
• reducing and eliminating dandruff;
• strengthening your hair; 
• adding a natural shine to your hair;
• etc.

HOW TO PROMOTE hair growth: THE BEST essential oils!

In this blog post, I’m going to share with you how to use essential oils to help you to regrow and thicken your hair naturally.

I’ll list the best essential oils for the job, and practical methods and recipes on how to use them.

I hope you find this article useful!

important

Only use 100% unadulterated and pure essential oils, from a reputable company. 

Never use essential oils topically unless properly diluted, and only use them after a patch test.

Pay particular attention if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or on older people and young children. The same applies if you have sensitive skin.

Some people might develop skin irritations or adverse reactions.

Never ingest essential oils without reading the label first, as not all oils can be consumed internally.

Always talk to your trusted medical practitioner and/or certified aromatherapist before using essential oils, especially if you suffer from any allergy, intolerance, are ill or are already taking any medication.

If you want to learn more about what essential oils are and how to use them in your daily life, I have many posts here on my blog. Make sure you go check them!

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What essential oils are best for hair?

Here’s a list of the best essential oils for your hair, whether you want to regrow it, thicken it, or simply look after it naturally.

Rosemary essential oil

Rosemary is probably my favorite oil when it comes to looking after my hair!

This amazing natural oil will help regrow, thicken and add a natural shine to your hair, as well as reduce itchiness of the scalp.

Lastly, rosemary oil can help in reducing grey hair growth, and in treating dandruff.

Lavender essential oil 

Lavender is literally a powerhouse of an essential oil! Thanks to its antimicrobial and  antifungal properties, it can help with all sorts of conditions related to the skin and scalp, making it an ideal oil for your hair.

Furthermore, lavender oil is also excellent in helping reducing hair loss caused by stress and anxious feelings. 

Cedarwood essential oil

Cedarwood oil is often forgotten about, but you can effectively use it to treat hair loss. In fact, among its amazing benefits, cedarwood can stimulate blood circulation in the hair follicles, and therefore it can promote hair growth. 

This oil also has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, making it really helpful in treating dandruff.

Chamomile essential oil

A gentle and soothing oil, widely used in the cosmetic and hair industry.

This oil can help with hair growth, to strengthen hair, and to add a natural shine to your hair.

In addition to that, just like lavender, chamomile oil can promote a sense of relation and calm, and therefore it can combat hair loss due to stress.

Lemongrass essential oil

Lemongrass oil can help soothe an itchy and irritated scalp, and can strengthen hair follicles.

It can also help in fighting dandruff.

Peppermint essential oil

This phenomenal natural oil not only smells incredible, but it is absolutely packed with benefits!

When you use it for your hair, peppermint oil can help in reducing issues with your scalp, as well as to stimulate the follicles, and fight dandruff.

Tea Tree essential oil (or Melaleuca)

Probably the best and most common essential oil to use in hair care, Tea Tree is widely known for its incredible benefits to get rid of head lice.

Not only that! 

Tea tree oil comes with very powerful cleansing, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. You can use tea tree oil to soothe your scalp, reduce itchiness, fight dandruff, promote healthy hair growth, and stimulate your hair follicles.

Clary sage essential oil

Clary sage has many benefits linked to hair care. You can use it to reduce dandruff, promote hair growth, soothe the scalp, and strengthen your hair.

IMPORTANT

You should avoid using clary sage oil if you are pregnant!

For a list of essential oils that are safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding, you could check this post!

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Ylang Ylang essential oil

Ylang ylang is an oil particularly beneficial for people with dry hair. In fact, it can stimulate sebum production, and therefore help in fighting hair breakage.

Moreover, this oil can bring out the natural shine of your hair. 

Bergamot essential oil

Bergamot essential oil has antimicrobial properties. It can therefore help in treating   scalp conditions and hair loss, and in promoting hair growth.

Geranium essential oil

This flowery oil has many hair care properties. Indeed, it can help in fighting hair loss, promoting hair growth, and generally improving hair health.

Cypress essential oil

I have written a post about the many benefits of cypress oil. However, you can effectively use this natural oil also in hair care.

Cypress oil can improve the overall health and condition of your hair. For example, it can promote hair growth and soothe your scalp.

Thyme essential oil

When you think of thyme oil, you generally think of its many culinary uses. However, this lovely essential oil also has benefits for your hair!

It can stimulate hair follicles, help hair growth, and strengthen hair.

Eucalyptus essential oil

Eucalyptus oil can soothe the scalp, ease itchiness and reduce dryness. Therefore, it can promote hair growth, and add a natural shine.

How To Use Essential Oils For Hair Growth

Now that I have listed the best essential oils for hair growth and hair care in general, let’s have a look at how to use them.

Also, don’t forget the FAQs section at the end!

how to mix essential oils for hair growth and thickness

You can use essential oils to promote hair growth in several ways:

• Add a drop in your hair care products;
• Make a hair mask;
• DIY a hair serum.

I have written an extensive post on “how to mix essential oils for hair growth and thickness”

Here you will find all the DIY recipes I recommend, in more detail! Don’t forget to go check the post!

HOW TO MIX ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HAIR GROWTH AND THICKNESS

Can you mix hair growth oil with shampoo? How do you use essential oils as shampoo for hair growth?

You can definitively add a drop of your essential oil of choice to your shampoo or conditioner.

Next time you open a new bottle, just add a single drop and shake it well before using it. Use the product as per normal.

Can you add essential oils to any shampoo?

You can add essential oils to any shampoo or conditioner, whether store bought or homemade.

How do you make homemade hair growth shampoo?

If you want to learn how to make a natural, DIY shampoo, I have an excellent recipe in my “The complete beginners guide to essential oils”. 

Here you will find, among tons of recipes, ideas to make your own natural:

• Dry shampoo,
• Regular shampoo,
• Leave-in conditioner,
• Regular conditioner,
• Shampoo bar,
• Natural hair mask,
• Luscious hair spray,
• Hair detangled,
• Etc.

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How do you make a hair mask with essential oils?

In addition to adding essential oils to your shampoo and conditioner, you could also make a DIY hair mask.

Making a hair mask is indeed very easy. I have a video on my Youtube channel that you could check. In the video I show you exactly how to make a mask for hair care, and how to use it.

NATURAL HAIR MASK RECIPES FOR HAIR GROWTH – ROSEMARY OIL BENEFITS FOR HAIR

How do you make homemade hair serum?

A second option is to make a DIY hair serum.

This is another very simple recipe that you can whip up in a couple of minutes.

All you need is a carrier oil of choice, and a few essential oils.

You could use this hair serum on wet hair, after washing it, or on dry hair, when styling it in the morning.

Here is the recipe for my DIY hair serum.

DIY HAIR SERUM RECIPE

You will need:

• a 100ml bottle with a pump top;
• Carrier oil of choice (argan oil or jojoba oil or fractionated coconut oil work very well for this recipe);
• 10 drops of essential oils of choice.

To make, simply add the essential oils to the bottle, and then top up with the carrier oil. Shake well to mix.

For topical application, apply a few drops on wet hair (after washing it), or on dry hair (before styling it in the morning). Do not rinse your hair afterwards.

Store in a dark cupboard or drawer, away from direct sunlight or heat. Discard after 6 months max. 

HOW TO PROMOTE HAIR GROWTH: THE BEST ESSENTIAL OILS! FAQS

Here are some of the most common FAQs about using essential oils in your hair care. I hope you find this section helpful.

Can I mix essential oils together for hair growth?

When making DIY products using essential oils, you can certainly mix and match them to your liking. You should not feel limited to using only one oil in your homemade products, whether they are for the home, cleaning or personal care.

Indeed, if you use more than one oil in your DIY concoctions, you will benefit from all the properties those oils have.

When it comes to hair care, choose the essential oils that are most suited to your needs.

Can you leave essential oils in your hair?

Yes, you can. If you make the DIY hair serum, you can apply it on dry hair every morning, and just leave it on. Your hair will look shiny and will smell gorgeous!

If you use the homemade serum, you will also inhale the aroma of the essential oils throughout the day. In this case, your hair will work as a natural diffuser for you, and you will experience the incredible aromatic power of the oils without even realising it!

Can I put essential oils directly on my scalp?

Another yes from me and I actually do this very often.

I regularly use the DIY serum and apply it on my scalp and massage it thoroughly. I do this in the evening and then I go to bed, leaving the serum to work on my hair overnight. The following morning, I wash my hair as per normal.

Massaging your hair with this serum is very beneficial as it will increase blood flow to your follicles and support faster hair growth.

Moreover, leaving the oils on your scalp overnight is very effective at stimulating the hair follicles, soothe an itchy scalp, and promote hair growth.

How do you dilute essential oils for hair?

Essential oils are very concentrated and powerful, and you should only use them topically after proper dilution.

Always use a carrier oil when applying essential oils on your skin.

What is the best carrier oil to mix with essential oils for hair?

When it comes to hair care, there are several carrier oils you could use effectively. 

The oil you choose can depend on several factors, such as:

• What you have available;
• The budget you have;
• What type of hair you have (for example, if you have oily hair, stay way from heavy oils like olive oil!);
• Any allergy you might have;
• Your personal preference;
• Etc.

If you are unsure about what carrier oil you should choose, I have an entire post that will explain:

• what carrier oils are, 
• how to choose one, 
• what properties they have.

The post also comes with a free downloadable chart that you can print out and use whenever you need it!

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How often should I use essential oils for hair growth? Can I apply essential oil to my hair everyday?

You can use essential oils on your hair daily.

For example, you could use them in your shampoo whenever you wash your hair.

The DIY serum is also suitable for daily use.

On the other hand, the homemade hair mask is best used once a week.

To stimulate hair growth naturally, it is best to massage your hair with essential oils (pre-diluted with a carrier oil) daily. Remember to be consistent, and patient. It takes at least a month or two to see results.

Do you apply essential oils to wet or dry hair?

Both methods are fine. I personally use the DIY serum on dry hair in the morning, and then follow up with my normal styling routine.

How long should I leave essential oils in hair?

If you are using the DIY serum in the morning, you will leave it on and then just go on with your day.

If you are using it in the evening for a scalp massage, leave it on overnight for best results. The following morning, wash your hair as per normal.

The same method  applies if you are using the homemade hair mask.

HOW TO PROMOTE HAIR GROWTH: THE BEST ESSENTIAL OILS! Conclusions

Dear friend, I hope that you find this post helpful. I know that having issues related to your hair can be very stressful. But I’m here to tell you that there is no need to suffer in silence, cause there are many effective treatments available.

If you choose to opt for a natural remedy, you should definitively add essential oils to your hair care routine. If you are consistent and patient, the results will come!

Let me know in the comments section if you have used essential oils in your hair care routine, and also feel free to share your experience. I’d love to hear from you!

IMPORTANT

When using Essential Oils, make sure to use only CPTG Certified, Pure, Tested Grade ones, like Doterra Essential Oils. The content of this blog post and any information provided here has not been evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), any government entity or medical practitioner. It is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, illness or condition. It is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical counselling. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any medical condition or illness or injury, you SHOULD consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any product.