THE 13 BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HAIR GROWTH + FREE RECIPE DOWNLOAD

Hair growth and hair health is a hot topic right now. After giving birth to Phoenix my hair was just not the same. It was thinner than ever, was falling out and breaking and it was just not growing or healthy like it used to be. All I can say is THANK GOD for essential oils!

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Whether you are looking to treat dry scalp & dandruff, strengthen you hair and give it shine, thicken your hair or lighten your hair naturally, essential oils can be just as effective and of course much safer than store bought and heavily marketed products.

I have also included a free download at the bottom of this article which includes a few recipes I have personally tried, using these oils. You are going to love me for it!

LAVENDER

Lavender oil can speed up hair growth. Knowing that lavender oil has properties that can generate the growth of cells and reduce stress, an animal study took place in 2016 where topical application of lavender oil proved to significantly increase the number of hair follicles in female mice. Lavender also has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, which can improve scalp health and is able to deepen the depth of hair follicles and thicken the thermal layer.

2. ROSEMARY

If you want to improve both hair thickness and hair growth, rosemary oil is your girl thanks to its ability to improve cellular generation. Research even shows that rosemary oil appears to work as well as minoxidil, a conventional topical hair loss treatment, but with less scalp itching as a side effect.

Rosemary Essential Oil is also great for preventing baldness, for dry scalp and slowing down the ‘graying’ process!

3. PEPPERMINT

Peppermint Essential Oil is cooling, stimulating and packs a punch when it comes to antiseptic properties. It is a wonderful oil for those who suffer from dandruff and is a handy oil to keep on hand if you have kids #headlice. Research shows that peppermint oil also promotes hair growth, increases dermal thickness, increases follicle number and follicle depth.

4. CEDARWOOD

Cedarwood Essential Oil stimulates hair follicles and increases circulation to the scalp. You need Cedarwood in your life if you have thinning hair or suffer from Alopecia as it will help promote hair growth and slow down hair loss.

5. THYME

If you have run out of Cedarwood then Thyme is a great alternative and has also been found to be helpful in treating alopecia areata.

6. CHAMOMILE

If you are after some shine, softness and lustre then Chamomile Essential Oil is your new best friend. It is also great for lightening your hair naturally.

7. CLARY SAGE

Clary sage can be used to help you balance hormones & relieve stress. What does this have to do with hair? Well a lot actually! High stress levels = Loss of hair including alopecia areata.

Because Clary Sage can be used to help relieve stress and reduce cortisol levels in the body, it works as a natural remedy for stress-induced hair loss.

8. LEMON

If you have an oily scalp then Lemon Essential Oil is going to be your go to. It is clarifying and drying and also antiseptic and antimicrobial making it fantastic for treating scalp acne.

10. TEA TREE

You may already be familiar with this one, especially if you have ever used products that treat dandruff. Tea Tree Essential Oil, also known as Maleluka has powerful antimicrobial and antifungal effects. It helps with the normal flow of sebum by working deep into the hair follicles and unclogging them.

Tea Tree essential relieves itching and dryness by moisturising the scalp.

11. YLANG YLANG

Ylang Ylang is another great essential oil for scalp dryness and itching. It is also a wonderful safe alternative for getting rid of lice. Ylang ylang essential oil naturally stimulates sebum production which is great for moisturizing the scalp and the hair.

12. CYPRESS

Cypress essential oil can increase blood circulation and capillary strength which stimulates hair follicles for optimal hair growth. It’s no surprise that it is found in many formulas for hair growth.

13. LEMONGRASS

In 2015 a study with conducted on Lemongrass Essential Oil that found it to significantly reduce dandruff within 7 days with an increase in these results after 7 days of topical application. Lemongrass Essential Oil can strengthen hair follicles and sooth dryers and itching.

How do you use essential oils for you hair? Do you have any success stories? I would love to hear from you in the comments below.

And don't forget to download a copy of my free Essential Oils for Hair Recipes guide! and if you need to purchase any essential oils please head over to my Shop and be sure to reach out to me if you have any questions.

I hope you enjoy trying some of these hair care recipes out!