Essential Oils for Hair
Hair has been a source of pride for women since the very early days. They like to style
their hair in different ways so as to make themseleves look more beautiful. But the sad part
of today is that the hair in which they had their pride begins to fall at an
early age and they tend to become bald.
So they try out different ways through
which they can keep their hair shinny, full and healthy.
The use of essential oil is very positive step taken towards preventing hair
loss. But before the use of essential oil it is necessary to find out the reason
for hair loss. Some of the common reasons for hair loss are improper care, lack
of nutrients, high tension, split hair, excessive usage of strong chemicals,
stress, medications, and hormonal changes. Your diet, illness, medication and
environmental factors affect the condition of your hair. Some times due to age
factor your hair may turn grey. But it is not a case to worry. It is because
even after aging you can keep your hair shining and glowing by taking special
care and proper use of oils and aromatherapy regularly.
You can prevent the hair loss and damage by the proper and regular usage of the
essential oil. Essential oils are the natural extracts of the plant products and
are highly concentrated. They should not be used or applied directly on to the
hair .Doing this will get you the negative result. These oils have to be diluted
with the base oil and then applied. You can make an additional hair treatment by
mixing the essential oil with your shampoo or conditioner.
Different oils are used for different problems faced by the hair. Some of them
are given below:
1. for oily hair which requires healthy growth –Basil oil.
2. for golden color use chamomile
3. for treating dandruff –clary sage
4. for Scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and lice use lemon or
lavender or rose.
5. for treating dry scalp and under active sebaceous glands use tea tree.
6. for promoting hair growth use peppermint.
7. Arnica extract can be used to treat alopecia neurotica.
Some of the common base oil to which these essential oil can be diluted are
almond oil, jasmine oil, coconut oil.
