Oil is not only good for cooking. Well, canola oil is, you wouldn’t want it anywhere else other than your frying pan. We’re talking about essential oils, those that you can get at your local health store. Let’s take a look at the properties on some of them and how you can use them to promote hair growth.
Sage Oil
Sage oil contains antioxidants and antimicrobial activity that promote a healthy scalp. Sage oil is recommended as a natural way to promote hair growth. So, why not give it a try?
Supplies needed: 1 teaspoon of sage oil, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil
- Mix sage and coconut oil in a bowl.
- Apply it to your scalp, and hair.
- Keep it on overnight and wash off the next morning.
For best results apply at least twice a week.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil reduces promotes sleep and reduces stress. A study in mice showed an faster sleep onset and longer sleep. Lavender aromatherapy was shown to decrease stress in a group of volunteers. Stress can lead to baldness, so lavender’s stress reducing and sleep inducing properties may be beneficial.
You will need: 3-4 drops of lavender, 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil, and a shower cap
- Prepare a mixture by adding lavender oil to the carrier oil of your choice.
- Apply to your scalp, and wrap hair with a shower cap.
- Leave on for an hour.
- Wash your hair and scalp thoroughly.
For best results apply twice a week.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil help to repair dry and damaged hair by moisturizing hair and hair follicles. This oil is rich in vitamins E and B and some essential minerals, and has antifungal properties that would keep your scalp fungus-free.
Supplies needed: 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil
- Mix jojoba and coconut oil in a bowl.
- Apply mixture to hair.
- Keep the mixture on your hair overnight and wash hair the next morning.
For best results apply at least twice a week.
Flaxseed Oil
This seed oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids that help make hair shiny. The alpha linoleic acid in flaxseed oil can help inhibit the enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, the hormone that causes male pattern baldness.
Supplies needed: 2 Tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil 2
- Mix oils and apply to scalp and hair.
- Leave it on overnight.
- Rinse hair in the morning.
For best results use mixture twice a week.
