All of us have heard our mothers and our grandmothers praise the power of hair oils, how they turned their hair silky soft, healthy and beautiful. You too can try hair oils and experience their power! This list is a compilation of the best hair oils for your locks.
1. Olive oil: Take 20 to 30 ml olive oil in a container and heat it in microwave with 10ml coconut oil. Apply the oil by parting hair in sections and directly on the scalp. This prevents breakage and splits. Now soak a towel with hot water, squeeze to drain the water out and wrap it on the head for around 20 min. The steam will help oil penetrate your scalp and initiate better blood flow. Olive oil has also been found effective against male pattern baldness. Olive oil is also effective in diminishing hair loss and fungal infection.
2. Rosemary oil: Another effective treatment against hair loss is Rosemary oil. As a simple solution, put some of the herbs in olive oil and heat it. Store the mixture in a bottle and apply whenever necessary. Promoting circulation, the oil has anti-oncogenic properties. Pregnant women and epilepsy patients should undergo a patch test beforehand to ensure they are not allergic to rosemary.
3. Grape seed oil: Light massage with pure grape seed oil can revitalize dry, dreadful looks. Use 4 to 6 tablespoons of organic grape seed oil added to 2 tablespoon of rosemary essential oil and put the combination in a zip pouch. You should keep the pouch in hot water for 2 minutes before applying it on the scalp. The oil also helps in stress relief. It can be safely applied on all hair types: dry, normal or oily.
4. Castor oil: Dilating the blood vessels, castor oil improves circulation on the scalp. The oil is perfect for those who seek thick, long hair. It has essential vitamins that can promote hair growth and reduce hair loss due to environmental factors. Taken as a dietary supplement, castor oil promotes healthy hair growth due to its anti microbial properties. Within first few uses, you can observe the results. Many people experience initial shedding of hair without any visible thinning, so it is nothing to worry.
5. Burdock oil: Burdock oil stimulates growth of hair strands. For centuries, it is used for relieving scalp irritation and improves scalp conditions. It helps in getting rid of scalp itching, redness and dandruff.
6. Jojoba oil: They have moisturizing properties and can prevent damage like split ends or hair breakage. Dry scalp is usually mistaken as dandruff with flaky and tight skin accompanied by severe case of itching. As its natural, it doesn’t evaporate like other water-based moisturizers. The oil thus helps in sebum production of the scalp.
7. Coconut oil: A hot coconut oil massage can make the hair look lustrous and shining. It can kill off head lice and help controlling untamable curls, dullness and frizz.
