Some people might not think that it’s necessary to apply oil to their scalp or hair. This notion could be because the scalp contains glands which produce sebum, the skin’s natural oil. However, the oil which the scalp produces is light and designed only to keep the skin lubricated and the hair waterproofed. Furthermore, with washings, wind exposure, dead skin and dust, natural sebum becomes stripped which causes frizziness, hair loss and a dry, itchy, flaky scalp. All of these issues can also result in the lack of hair growth. There is an all-natural solution, however, ─ essential oils. Have you ever considered using essential oils for hair growth? If not, you should!

Here at Up Nature, we truly believe in the all-natural power of essential oils. Hence, we have put together a list of the top 15 best essential oils for hair growth. Plus, we’ve added several suggestions on how to use the oils and included homemade, essential oils for hair growth, remedies! Read on to learn more.

 

 

How Do Essential Oils for Hair Growth Work?

Essential oils have truly amazing benefits and are a gift from Mother Nature. They are the essence of plants and have many medicinal properties. The essential oils for hair growth listed here are perfect for improving blood circulation and for stimulating the hair follicles. Furthermore, they can help to prevent dandruff, flaking, a dry scalp and sometimes, even graying

 

Always Use a Carrier Oil With Your Essential Oils for Hair Growth

Essential oils are highly potent and concentrated. Therefore, it is important always to remember to blend your essential oils for hair growth with a carrier oil. There are many carrier oils to choose from. Several good ones for your hair and scalp are jojoba oil and coconut oil.

 

 

Top 15 Essential Oils For Hair Growth

1. Lavender Essential Oil 

Lavender essential oil has a sweet, refreshing aroma. The stems and leaves induce camphoraceous notes that are softened by the sweetness of the flowers. Lavender brings deep relaxation and encourages compassion and gentleness toward others.

When massaged into the scalp, lavender essential oil improves blood circulation, can prevent hair loss and promotes hair growth. Furthermore, lavender essential oil is a powerful moisturizer, antimicrobial and antiseptic. It moisturizes the scalp, balances sebum production and is ideal for those who suffer from dandruff.

Homemade Remedy:

To use lavender essential oil for hair growth, blend:

• 8 – 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 4 tsp of a carrier oil
• Massage the blend into your scalp
• To get the most out of its nourishing and healing powers, leave it in overnight
• Wash it out in the morning

 A bonus to this treatment is that lavender is a natural calming oil and can help you get a great night’s sleep!

 

 

2. Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary essential oil has a powerful effect. It's one of the freshest and pungent essential oils with its minty and woodsy scent. Rosemary’s aroma is instantly youthful and deliciously herbaceous.

Rosemary is packed with antioxidants which can prevent thinning hair and even graying hair. It’s another essential oil which promotes blood circulation, so it’s perfect for stimulating hair follicles and hair growth.

Furthermore, rosemary essential oil can help with over greasy scalps and hair as it tones down sebum production. It also clears pores, so it’s great for itchy scalps and dandruff relief.

*As a precaution, it is not recommended to use rosemary essential oil when you are pregnant or if you suffer from epilepsy.

Homemade Remedy:

To use rosemary essential oil for hair growth:

• Heat 3 tsp of olive oil
• Blend in 10 drops of rosemary essential oil
• Use this blend as a hot oil treatment by blending it evenly over your scalp and through your hair
• Wrap your hair in a towel that has been dipped in hot water
• Leave it on for 30 minutes, then shampoo it out
• It’s recommended to do this about once a month

 

 

3. Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oil has a warm, woodsy scent. It’s great for the treatment of hair loss and for dandruff control. In fact, a recent study has concluded that cedarwood essential oil, along with lavender, rosemary and thyme, is effective in reversing alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune skin disease resulting in hair loss on the face and scalp.

Cedarwood is an ideal essential oil for hair growth because it balances the oil producing glands of the scalp. The warming oil significantly improves blood circulation which can result in vigorous hair growth. Furthermore, it’s antibacterial and antiseptic which treats fungal problems and dandruff build up.

Homemade Remedy:     

To use Cedarwood essential oil for hair growth, you can blend:

• 2 - 3 drops cedarwood essential oil
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• massage your scalp with it, smoothing it through your hair, as well

 Or,

• 5 drops cedarwood essential oil
• 1 tbsp of shampoo, and wash your hair with it

 

 

4. Thyme Essential Oil

Thyme is a popular herb which has small, highly aromatic leaves and spikes of tiny pink flowers in high summer. When purchasing thyme essential oil, look for thyme linalool as it is an excellent skin softener. Avoid red thyme which contains thymol and can irritate the skin.

Thyme increases the blood flow to the scalp and rejuvenates hair follicles which promote hair growth. In fact, it is often added to shampoos and hair products aimed at preventing hair loss.

*Be aware that thyme is a potent oil so it should be used in moderation. Furthermore, it always should be blended with a carrier oil and even other essential oils.

Homemade Remedy:

To use thyme essential oil for hair growth, blend:

• 2 drops thyme essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Massage the blend into the scalp and let it rest for 20 minutes
• Shampoo it out

 

 

5.Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint is a hybrid of spearmint and watermint and is the most pungent mint, by far. The essential oil has a cooling, powerful, menthol aroma with clean, sweet, top notes. Peppermint essential oil is known to revive depleted energy and to enhance positivity.

Peppermint essential oil increases blood flow and rejuvenates hair follicles which stimulate hair growth. Its cleansing action unclogs pores and allows for the normal flow of skin cells, which makes it perfect for those with a dry scalp.

*Please be advised, since peppermint is cooling, it can cause a skin irritation for some people. Do a patch test beforehand to make sure you don’t have an adverse reaction to it.

Homemade Remedy:

 To use peppermint essential oil for hair growth, blend:

• 5 drops peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 tbsp warmed coconut oil
• Massage the blend into the scalp and leave it on for 20 minutes
• Shampoo it out

 

 

6. Chamomile Essential Oil

The name “chamomile” comes from two Greek words ─ chamai meaning “on the ground” and melon meaning “apple.” This low growing herb has a wonderful, apple-like scent all around it. The essential oil has a pale, blue-green color and a fresh, soft-smelling scent with apple-like notes.  

There are two types of chamomile ─ Roman, and German. Both have similar properties, but we find Roman to be better for hair growth.

Chamomile essential oil is soothing in nature and has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Massage it directly into the scalp to relieve a dry and itchy scalp. Furthermore, it soothes and helps to eliminate dandruff, psoriasis and dermatitis.

Chamomile essential oil conditions hair and shields it from damage imposed by environmental pollutants. It’s a wonderful conditioning rinse, as it creates a golden shine.

The great thing about chamomile essential oil is that it is non-greasy, so you can use it often and do not have to wash it out unless you want to.

Homemade Remedy:

To use chamomile essential oil for hair growth, combine:

• 3 drops chamomile essential oil
• 2 tbsp jojoba carrier oil
• Massage into your scalp as needed

Or,

• 10 drop chamomile essential oil
• 1 qt of purified water
• Use as a final, conditioning rinse after washing your hair

 

7. Clary Sage Essential Oil

This amazing plant is the giant of the sages. The clary sage plant produces tall spikes of lilac and pink flowers that have an incredibly potent, musky aroma. The essential oil has a musky, nutty and woody-sweet scent.

Clary sage is known for its phytoestrogen content, which contributes to hair growth and preventing or reversing premature balding.

Furthermore, when massaged into the scalp, clary sage essential oil normalizes oil production and can control dandruff.

Clary sage is perfect to help manage curly and frizzy hair.

*Please note, if you are pregnant, you should avoid clary sage essential oil as it can induce contractions.

Homemade Remedy:

To use clary sage essential Oil for hair growth, blend:

For dry hair:

• 10 drops clary sage
• 1 – 2 tsp coconut oil
• Massage into the scalp, then brush to coat every strand, leaving hair soft and shiny.

To promote growth:

• Blend equal parts clary sage and jojoba carrier oil
• Let it sit for 30 minutes, then shampoo out

 

8. Lemon Essential Oil

The lemon’s peel is full of tiny sacs which contain the essential oils. The aroma is intensely fruity, citrusy, zesty and fresh with wonderfully light, fizzy top notes.

Lemon essential oil is a clarifying and drying oil ideal for an oily scalp. It’s good for treating dandruff or scalp acne.

Furthermore, lemon essential oil is antiseptic and antimicrobial, which helps to resolve secondary infections that often complicate acne and dandruff.

*Please note that lemon is phototoxic, so avoid it on your skin if you are going out into the sun.

Homemade Remedy:

To use lemon essential oil for hair growth, blend:

• 5 - 6 drops of lemon essential oil
• 2 tbsp jojoba essential oil
• Massage the blend into the scalp
• Leave it on for 1 -2 hours, then shampoo out

Or,

• For oily hair, blend lemon essential oil with warm water and use it as a final rinse after washing and conditioning your hair.

 

9. Patchouli Essential Oil

The exotic fragrance of patchouli essential oil instantly transports you to faraway lands ─ India, Indonesia and the Phillippines, where the oil has been valued for centuries as a perfume. Patchouli essential oil is deep, earthy and sensual. Furthermore, its aroma is powerful, so only small amounts are needed when creating blends.

Patchouli essential oil’s anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties make it exceptional for treating many scalp and skin issues. People with dermatitis, dandruff and eczema can significantly benefit from patchouli oil because these ailments can be the underlying cause of hair loss.

Homemade Remedy:

To use patchouli essential oil for hair growth, blend:

• 2 - 3 drops of patchouli essential oil
• 5 - 6 drops rosemary essential oil
• 2 tbsp argan oil which compliments patchouli well
• Massage the blend into the scalp
• Leave on for 1 - 2 hours, then shampoo out

If you don’t like the scent of patchouli, use a lemon oil or lavender oil final rinse to mask the scent.

10. Tea Tree Essential Oil

Research has proved that tea tree essential oil has powerful antimicrobial and antifungal effects. Its aroma is fresh, pungent and medicinal, with sweeter woody notes as it evaporates.

Tea tree essential oil can be found in many dandruff treating products. It moisturizes the scalp and relieves itching and drying.

Tea tree oil works itself deep into the hair follicles. It unclogs them and helps with the normal flow of sebum. Furthermore, it is known for its antimicrobial properties, which aids in resolving fungal infections and scalp acne complicated by bacterial growths.

*Tea tree essential oil is a mild sensitizer, so be sure to do a patch test first if you have sensitive skin.

Homemade Remedy:

To use tea tree essential oil for hair growth, blend:

For hair growth:

• 2 – 3 drops tea tree essential oil
• 2 tbsp sweet almond carrier oil
• Leave the blend in for 30 minutes
• Shampoo out

For dandruff or acne:

• Add 4 – 5 drops to your shampoo or buy tea tree infused shampoo from a health shop.

 

11. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang ylang means “flower of flowers,” and is a tropical tree that produces its flowers in three colors ─ yellow, pink and mauve. Though all the flowers have highly scented petals, the yellow flowers yield the best-quality essential oil. Ylang ylang has a sweet, long-lasting, musky aroma, with sharp top notes.

Ylang ylang essential oil is particularly useful for fighting a dry and itchy scalp due to inadequate sebum production. Inadequate sebum production can lead to thin and brittle hair, and ultimately, hair thinning and loss.

Ylang ylang essential oil naturally stimulates sebum production which is great for moisturizing the scalp and the hair.

Furthermore, this essential oil is effective in getting rid of head lice, which is considerably a safer alternative to products containing pesticides.

Homemade Remedy:

To use ylang ylang essential oil for hair growth:

As a hot oil treatment, blend:

• 2 tbsp of coconut oil or olive oil
• 5 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
• Massage the blend into the scalp and cover your head with a towel dipped in warm water
• Leave on for 1 hour, then shampoo out

 

12. Vetiver Essential Oil

In India and Nepal, vetiver is planted to protect hillsides from erosion during the monsoon. The grass's tangled root system holds the soil together and is also the part of the plant that yields vetiver essential oil.

Vetiver essential oil comes from the root system of vetiver grass. This oil is thick and dark brown, with an aroma of the deepest earth, plus woody and smoky undertones. It is a potent aroma, so only a small amount is needed in blends.

Vetiver essential oil aids in the reduction of hair loss resulting from excessive heat in the body. Stress can cause the body to be heated and also may cause premature graying and balding. Therefore, the soothing and calming effect of vetiver essential oil cools both the body and mind, which can result in reduced stress levels. Furthermore, vetiver essential oil has

Furthermore, vetiver essential oil has an excellent antioxidant action to thwart the premature aging of hair follicles caused by free radical damage.

Homemade Remedy:

• 5 - 6 drops of vetiver essential oil
• 2 tbsp warm, sweet almond carrier oil
• Massage the blend into the scalp
• Shampoo out after 2 hours
• Or, you can leave it in overnight using a towel or cap to cover your head

 

 

13. Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Found throughout northern Europe, the wild carrot has erect, hairy stems and odorless leaves which produce flat umbels of tiny white flowers in the late summer. The flowers die back leaving the “head” of pungent seeds which have been used for hundreds of years as a digestive tonic.

The essential oil from the seeds is musty, earthy and subtle, with woody notes as it evaporates.

Carrot seed essential oil is highly regarded for it’s detoxifying, nourishing and hormone regulating qualities which make it good for stimulating hair growth.

Homemade Remedy:

To use carrot seed essential oil for hair growth, blend:

• 4 drops carrot seed essential oil
• 2 drops rose otto essential oil
• 4 drops frankincense essential oil
• 4 tsp coconut oil
• Massage the blend into the scalp and hair
• Let it sit for 1 – 2 hours then shampoo out

 

 

14. Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress trees belong to one of the oldest plant families on Earth ─ the Cupressaceae, which is some 17 million years old. The trees can live for hundreds of years which have given them the name, sempervirens, meaning “ever-alive.”

Cypress essential oil is produced from the leaves and twigs of the tree and has a deep, earthy and smoky aroma with sharper fresh notes as it evaporates.

This essential oil can be found in many hair formulas for hair growth. Cypress essential oil can increase blood circulation and capillary strength which stimulates hair follicles for optimal hair growth.

Homemade Remedy:

To use cypress essential oil for hair growth, blend:

• 4 drops cypress essential oil
• 2 drops manuka essential oil
• 4 drops orange essential oil
• 4 tsp jojoba carrier oil

 

 

15. Helichrysum Essential Oil

Helichrysum is a member of the Asteraceae plant family and is native to the Mediterranean region where it has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years.

Helichrysum essential oil, in the form of helichrysum italicum extract, has strong capabilities to reduce inflammation due to: free radical scavenging activity, strong corticoid-like effects, and inflammatory enzyme inhibition.

Helichrysum essential oil is regenerative to all body tissues. Its regenerative qualities support healthy scalp tissue, sebum production and aiding in improved blood circulation to the scalp. This improved blood circulation encourages blood and nutrient flow to the hair follicles, which improves their growth rate.

Homemade Remedy:

To use Helichrysum Essential Oil for hair growth, blend:

• 4 drops helichrysum essential oil
• 4 drops rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• Massage the blend into the scalp
• Leave in for 1 – 2 hours, then shampoo out

 

 

 

*Precautions To Take When Using Essential Oils For Hair Growth

• If you are not sure how to use essential oils for hair growth properly, ask for the advice of your doctor or a licensed natural health practitioner.
• If you are pregnant, suffer from hypertension or have epilepsy, you should avoid rosemary essential oil. Again, ask your doctor of any questions.
• Although reactions are rare with proper use, always perform a skin patch test before using a new essential oil to ensure you will not have an allergic reaction to it.

 

In conclusion, we here at Up Nature hope that these top 5 essential oils for hair growth will help with your hair loss, dandruff, frizziness, and ─ give you back your full head of hair!

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**Note that this article is for information purposes only and for any medical you may have, you should seek the advice of a licensed medical doctor.