The Best Essential Oils for Hair Growth

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The Best Essential Oils for Hair Growth

Everyone dreams of thick, shiny, full hair. Over time, many oils have come into the markets that promise to promote hair growth. But choice of oil makes you a little bit confused. Now, the purpose of writing this blog is to explain you, how hair oils exactly work in enhancing your hair growth and narrow down your choice.
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In recent years, use of essential oils (EOs) and aromatherapy have increased due to their pharmacological properties.  The truth is essential oils are not a new fad. For thousands of years, plant extracts have been used for beauty, skincare, and healing by various civilizations like the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Indians, and Chinese.  

Many factors can impact hair health include: 

• Unmanaged stress
• Hormonal imbalances
• Thyroid issues
• Malnutrition
• Giving birth
• Drastic weight loss
• Serious illness or infection

For nourishing scalp and hair follicle without the side effect with harmful chemicals, EOs is an affordable and relatively low-risk way. 

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Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

The 5 Best Essential Oils for Hair Health
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1.  Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia) 
Lavender oil can speed up hair growth.  With regular use, there is a significantly increased amount of hair follicles, and decreased number of inflammatory cells. Lavender oil also has antibacterial and antifungal activities. Lavender essential oil soothes your scalp and your mind due to its natural sedative properties.  

​How to apply:
​Mix 2-3 drops in your shampoo and conditioner. Leave it on the scalp for 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

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Rosemary oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis)

2. Rosemary oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
Rosemary essential oil improves hair growth and hair thickness.  Rosemary essential oil improves cellular metabolism when applied topically. which stimulates hair growth by keeping the follicles active. Rosemany also has powerful antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Plus highly effective against dandruff.

How to apply:
Mix 2-3 drops in your shampoo and conditioner or after shower apply 2-3 drops of rosemary oil on your scalp and massaging it. .

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Clary sage oil (Salvia sclarea)

3.    Clary sage oil (Salvia sclarea)
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Sage oil has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. It strengthens the hair follicles and soothes scalp inflammation.  It aids in increasing hair growth, making hair more difficult to break. It has sedative effect and calming properties. 

How to apply
Mix 3 drops of clary sage oil in conditioner or shampoo, or with carrier oil. Leave it on the scalp for 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

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Cedarwood oil (Juniperus virginiana)

4.   Cedarwood oil (Juniperus virginiana) 

Cederwood stimulates blood circulation in the scalp and strengthen the hair follicles. has been found to be effective in the fight against alopecia , reduces dry, flaky scalp, and brittle hair.

How to apply:
​Mix 2 drops of cedarwood essential oil with a carrier oil. Apply the mixture on the scalp and massage it in.  After 30 minutes, wash it out.

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Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus)

​​5.  Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
Lemongrass oil has cleansing properties and help to remove dandruff. ​Dandruff can be a common problem. It’s also an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal activity. 

How to use:
Mix a few drops into your shampoo or conditioner. During the shower, massage it into your scalp. Leave it for 5 minutes and rinse out with cold water.

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Safety concern:

• Essential oils are not safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, advised to avoid them
• Some oils may cause skin allergy. A patch test is recommended before applying any essential oil.
• Essential oils are very potent.  Always dilute it with carrier oil before applying to skin.
• Some oils citrus oils e.g. lemon oil is phototoxic. Never go to sunlight after applying it. They are better to apply at night.
• Never take essential oils internally unless they are food grade. Some oils are for topical use only.
• Pregnant and feeding women or Children and people with epilepsy used with the permission of the physician.
• Essential oils are oxidized in sunlight so store in a dark amber color bottle and dark place.
• It is best practice to avoid light and heat when storing essential oils they are highly volatile.  

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Conclusion:
EO`s are an effective natural way of nourishing the hair and scalp without the harmful side effects of chemicals. Essential oils have properties to enhance hair growth, prevent hair loss, control dandruff and itchy scalp. Fuller healthy hair means strong hair follicles, increased blood flow to the scalp, and thicker shinier  hair.