HAIR CARE - The many usages of Essential Oils

Beautiful hair begins with good health. It needs loving care and protection. What you don’t know can hurt you. What you do know can mean the difference between a gorgeous mane and a dull hair with many unsightly signs, such as dandruff.
Many don’t realize that their hair is subject to damage by wind, pollutants, sun and blow-dryer. If hair is left in a dry state of abuse , it can lead to severe hair and scalp problems, not to mention slow hair growth.

Problems and solutions:

FIRST, find out if your hair is normal, dry or oily.

(1)For normal hair, either the fine or flyaway type, keep it short. Use conditioners, grooming aids and apply good quality essential oils such as Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Lavender, etc.

(2)Lavender essential oil is most useful as it is good for dry hair and oily hair. Oily hair should not be washed with a shampoo high in alkaline because the body will react by producing more oil to regain acid balance. I suggest coarse hair should be cut short.

(3)Coarse hair should be conditioned regularly using a crème rinse along with acid-balance shampoo. A longer style will keep the hair smartly in style.

(4)The biggest problem we all face, some more often than others, is dandruff. Whether it is flaking and itching (dry dandruff) or redness and inflammation plus flaking and itching (known as wet/oily dandruff), the problems are the same. Most people think that it is caused by germs but this has never been proven. There is no one single cause. Please be warned that dandruff shampoos can be damaging to the scalp and should be used as instructed by a doctor. I personally found the use of essential oil very effective.

STEPS:
Step One:
Choose your essential oils. Among the best ones are Tea-tree, Basil, Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme. Variety is important. Switch between shampoos, same applies to Essential Oils.

Step Two:choose your Carrier Oil. There are a variety of carrier oils. The best known ones are grape-seed oil, apricot kernel oils and castor oil. However, Jojoba oil is closest to your natural scalp oils and is often in commercial hair care products.No need to buy the expensive ones. Many Health-food stores carry them

Step Three:
Use a dropper to mix the essential oil with the carrier oil. Play with the dilution to find what works best for you. I recommend one drop of essential oil to 10ml of carrier for those with sensitive skin. Other can use a slightly higher concentration.
Step Four:
Wash your hair first. Use any hair conditioning as you would. Then rinse & towel dry.
Step Five:
The final step is to massage your scalp. Dip your figures into the oil mixture (note the respective kind for normal, dry/oily hair). Apply to scalp by making small circles. Pay attention to area where dandruff seems to concentrate more.

(5)The second concern, especially for men, is receding hairlines. Often illness, nervous conditions and bacteria can cause thinning hair. The build-up of androgen, a male sex hormone, can also cause follicle to become dormant. In some cases the injection of estrogens by medical professional can help but not without side effects. Many find using essential oils offer a viable solution. Essential oils such as Cedarwood, clary sage, lavender can help. Not surprising, many of these are also helpful in dandruff control.

(6)One final thought. Essentials are good for about two years. Never apply essential oil undiluted. Repeat as often as needed but discontinue use if irritation occurs.

(7)Check the chart below for a condensed information.

Essential Oils Normal Dry Oily Dandruff Hair Growth
Tea tree x
Cedarwood x x x
Clary Sage x x
Lavender x x x x x
Lemon x x
Peppermint x
Rosemary x x x x x
Sandlewood x
Thyme X x x

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