Best aromatherapic oils for hair

Hello Annette

There are many aromatherapy oils that have effects on hair....it depends what you are looking for.

Growth
Condition
Shine
Dandruff
Sebum regulation

........let me know what you're after and I'll get my books out

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Uzi

For growth: Basil and Rosemary
Dilute 2 drops of each in a tablespoon of carrier oil (avocado, jojoba...whatever your preference). Section hair and apply oil directly to the scalp.
You can either put a little on every night, or apply a heavier coating on the night before your wash your hair.

For shine: Sandalwood
Add 3 drops to a pea-sized amount of Phyto 9....or to any other leave-in conditioner.
Apply all over length of hair using downward strokes and comb or brush as usual.

For condition: Geranium, Patchouli or Frankincense
Use 5-10 drops mixed into a commercial deep conditioner of your choice. Or, if you are into a heavy pre-wash oiling (as I am) then add some or all of these to a 50ml bottle of base oil (I prefer coconut oil). Shake and use liberally.

Have fun

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Uzi

I really appreciate the info! I bought Avocado Oil, Rosemary, and Basil. I plan to start using my oils tonight!

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My hair is oily and gross this morning. I didn't even use a lot last night. Does anyone else have this problem?

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No, I didn't. I thought you were supposed to leave it on and wash it the next day. Oops. How long should I leave oils in my hair before washing?

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Wash it gentle

. Don't over-wash and strip the hair of oil, though as that would be undoing the good work.

It takes time to work out how much oil to use for your personal needs, so do experiment with quantity and location (ends only, hair only, scalp and hair, etc).

Uzi

My aromatherapy teacher was the best. She would give us recipes and our 'homework' would be to go home and try them out and see how we feel.
Anyway on a Thursday we'd go in and (there were only 5 students) and we'd all put some oil in our hair. We usually used Rosemary, Lavender and Jasmine. And our teacher told us to lather some shampoo in it before we wet it to get it out. I find that if you wet your hair a little bit then use the shampoo it comes out easier.

Also by the end of the course people kept commenting on how shiny my hair was (despite it being completely over processed!)

thanks uzman

AngelEyes supports SIGHTSAVERS CHARITY

I love ylang ylang for my hair I have read that it also promotes groth and body in the hair. I find also tht if you wash your hair before you wet it your hair wont be greasy. infused carrier oils with herbs are aslo great for your hair they will boost the effectiveness of the essential oils. rosemary, henna, sage, parsley are all good for hair.

let your beauty be natural!!