Hair Care with Essential Oils

Essential oils are used a lot in the beauty industry and they can be very effective in hair care.

Not only do they smell great but adding essential oils to our hair care products can really enhance the way our hair looks. By adding the right essential oils to a good base shampoo one can really enhance the look and feel of one's hair and bring out its true beauty. Different oils will work best with different hair types so for more information on what oils to use with what hair type simply check out the article on Essential Oils and Hair Care. on WCIA's Article Archive Page.

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Roman Chamomile and/or Lemon essential oils give golden highlights to hair; Basil, Rosemary and Peppermint essential oils promote hair growth; Lavender, Lemon, Tea Tree can be considered for the elimination of Lice.

For dry, lifeless or chemically treated hair try an oil pack to condition the hair and promote a healthy shine. Add 3 drops of essential oil to 2 teaspoons (10 ml) base oil (Jojoba is one of the best choices but you could also consider coconut, or even Olive Oil if that's all you have access to). Choose from the following oils: Roman chamomile, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, rose, sandalwood and ylang ylang.

Pour about one third of the mixture into the palm of your hand and massage it well into the scalp. Pour the second third of the mixture to the palm of your hand and once again massage it well through the hair. Pour the final third into your hand and once again massage it through the scalp and hair. Using small, circular movements gently massage the scalp for about 5 minutes. This will really help the circulation. Cover the hair with a towel and relax for at least 20 minutes. Some people choose to leave the oil in over night. Once you are ready shampoo, rinse and condition your hair as usual. You may find that you have to wash the hair a couple of times to remove the excess oil but this should leave your hair feeling really soft and revitalized.