Essential oils are frequently referred to as the "life force" of plants. Unlike fatty oils, these "essential" oils are volatile, highly concentrated, substances extracted from flowers, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, bark, resin or fruit rinds. The amount of essential oils found in these plants can be anywhere from 0.01 percent to 10 percent of the total. That's why tons of plant material are required for just a few hundred pounds of oil. These oils have potent antimicrobial factors, having
200-300 therapeutic constituents. Beware of imitations. Essential oils cannot be substituted with synthetics. Only pure oils contain a full spectrum of compounds that cheap imitations simply cannot
duplicate. It’s important to apply essential oils for hair. Due to the effects of chemicals used in hair care products and hair dyes, many people suffer from a sensitive scalp.

Using essential oils can help calm the skin down and make hair look healthy again. Your hair will benefit from a treatment with any of these oils even if there are no significant hair or scalp issues to cure.

The best essential oils for hair can be used as often as needed and are easy and relatively cheap to purchase, unlike many chemical hair treatment products. These essential oils suitable for several hair problems, such as : Dry skin on the scalp, Split hair ends , Dry and dull hair , Very thin or fine hair.


Every essential oils for hair has its specific use :


Lavender is great for soothing the scalp and calming the hair.


Basil promotes growth by stimulating circulation and works well
with fenugreek and ivy burdock herbs as well. Basil is used in shampoos
and conditioners that are designed for scalp health.

Chamomile is the most soothing of the essential oils for the
hair and scalp. Chamomile helps to retract skin cells that have been
inflamed from chemical procedures, the sun and helps with those that
have scaly scalps in including a lot of white flakes or psoriasis.

Lemon Essential oil works well for a treatment for dry scalp,
dandruff, lice, and under active sebaceous glands. The sebum on the
hair is what keeps it from dry out. Curly hair tends to be more dry and
can benefit from lemon essential oils. Be very careful to only use
lemon on hair that is too oily as this can seriously dry out the hair
after just one washing or rinse.

Myrrh is typically used for those have greasy hair and those that want a more purified scalp. It is used in very small quantities.

Peppermint helps to stimulate blood flow to the root of the
hair. This helps the hair to receive proper nourishment and to grow
correctly. Peppermint makes the scalp tingle and this is what
stimulates the blood flow to the hair.

Rosemary essential oil works great for dry hair and dandruff as well as itchy scalp!

Sage is one of the best scalp clarifiers. It deep cleanses
impurities away from the scalp and works well with other herbs to heal
scalp problems such as psoriasis and helps when used with zinc to end
dandruff symptoms.

Tea Tree essential oils works to purify the scalp. It works extremely good for those that suffer from scalp psoriasis and scalp dandruff.

Ylang Ylang essential oils for Oily hair and dandruff treatment.

Always remember that you cannot use these essential
oils for hair direct to your hair, but you should mixed with carrier
oils first!!!.

Some carrier oils that have a benefit to hair include :

Olive Oil This oil can be combined with other nice smelling essential oils. Olive oil is especially beneficial for dry hair suffering from indoor heating and sun. The hair is nourished and will regain its elasticity after a treatment with this oil. Apply the oil to towel dry hair and leave on for at least half an hour.

Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil can be used with any hair and skin type. Extremely damaged or breaking hair will benefit from the healing qualities of jojoba oil. This truly is one of the best essential oils for hair loss due to
breakage. The oil can be applied as described before and a very small amount applied to the skin of the face will help prevent hair dye stains when dye is applied.


Sample of blend for Hair conditioner :

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Jojoba carrier oil
  
• 3 drops Rosemary
  

Directions:
Mix the Jojoba and Rosemary in a small bowl (tiny condiment bowls work great for this). Wet your hair with warm water and then apply the conditioner. Let it sit on your hair for 15-30 minutes. Then, wash your hair as normal. Jojoba and rosemary are helpful for dry hair. The rosemary is also said to be helpful in aiding dandruff.

Scented Hair

Ingredients:
2 drops of Rosemary or Lavender.

Directions: Apply 2 drops of your chosen essential oils for hair to the
bristles of your hairbrush and brush your hair well. The oils will
leave your hair with a wonderful aroma.
As you can see Aromatherapy offers many benefit for you and your hair.
You can’t go wrong with that. Regular use of these essential oils for
hair definitely results in healthy ,smooth and radiant hair.


Popular Essential Oils For The Hair:

Basil:
Promotes hair growth.

Cedarwood:
Antiseptic, astringent, tonic reduces the
production of sebum, normalizes both dry
and oily skin and hair, stimulates the scalp
and hair follicles; used in hair care to
treat dandruff and hair loss.

Chamomile:
Conditions the hair, helps with making
sheen.

Eucalyptus:
A powerful antiseptic, helps to get
rid of dandruff.

Frankincense:
Great for dry scalp.

Jasmine:
Used mostly for the scent.

Lavender:
Scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff,
and for the smell.

Lemon:
Refresh invigorate, improve elasticity,
helps to cleanse the scalp.

Lemongrass:
Useful for oily hair, help to slow down
scalp oil production.

Myrrh:
Can be used for dry hair, scalp & dandruff.

Orange:
Balances the production of sebum.

Palmarosa
- Regulates sebum production.

Patchouli:
Dandruff treatment for oily hair.

Peppermint:
Promotes hair growth.

Rose Oil: Soothes scalp and smells
great.

Rosemary Oil:
Promotes hair growth & Dandruff treatment
- DO NOT USE IF YOU'RE PREGNANT!

Tea tree: Treatment for dry scalp,
oily hair, dandruff, and underactive sebaceous
glands.

Sandalwood:
An antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory;
good for dry scalp.

Ylang-ylang:
A soothing antiseptic, helps to control
the production of sebum and stimulates hair
growth.