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If you're going natural or happen to be searching for ways to get longer hair. Do not fret or spend lots of money on so called 'miracle hair growth' products. The answer to thinning hair, excessive shedding and hair breakage is more natural and not as expensive as you think. The below Top 10 oils you should use for natural hair will enable you to see further in terms of what you can do if you want to grow long hair using natural and highly effective products.
So what types of oils help with hair growth?
1. Rosemary Oil
Rosemary oil is an excellent natural remedy that really works to grow hair. It will help you hair grow by stimulating the blood flow to your scalp and soothing itchy scalp by fighting dandruff. Rosemary oil does not clog your pores and its light in texture.. It's advised that before you use Rosemary oil, you mix it with a carrier oil such as jojoba, coconut oil etc. in order to unleash its full potential. If you're a pregnant woman or happen to suffer from hypertension, please DO NOT use Rosemary as its not advised to do so.
2. Lavender Oil
Lavender is a superb oil that works very well in treating scalp issues such as scalp itch, dandruff and hair loss. It works best in respect to hair growth when mixed with other essential oils such as Rosemary oil and carrier oils such as coconut, olive or jojoba oil. Lavender oil is part of this list because its an antibacterial agent which means it gets rid of bacteria on the scalp so that the pores can breathe and thus blood can circulate to the scalp and your hair to grow.
3. Jojoba Oil
This is a very popular carrier oil especially amongst women who have natural hair. Jojoba oil is popular due to the ease it can be combined and mixed with other essential and carrier oils, and also because of its ability to produce solid results in terms of hair growth, improving dry or damaged hair conditions. Jojoba works well as a hair conditioner because the oil itself helps to nourish dry hair and thus prevents breakage. It works well especially as an oil to not only acheive longer hair with, but an oil that also helps to retains hair growth.
4. Basil Oil
This particular essential oil is very effective when it comes to achieving hair growth. If you tend to have oily hair, then basil essential oil is a much better match for you. It works best if you combine it with fenugreek because of the improved scalp stimulation. The end result is better hair growth and a much healthier scalp.
5. Tea Tree Oil
Containing in anti-viral and antiseptic properties, tea tree oil is most popular for use in treating a number of problems such as warts, cuts and bruises, as well as for treating skin and scalp problems. This particular oil is also highly effective in the treatment of scalp problems such as dandruff and when used in conjunction with jojoba oil or any other carrier oil, it makes for an effective hair loss solution.
6. Peppermint Oil
If you've ever used hair products that contained peppermint oil, you'll notice you felt a cooling effect on your scalp. This is because peppermint oil stimulates blood flow to the scalp and thus stimulates hair follicles. It helps to stimulate hair growth by fighting dandruff which if left on the scalp can actually block pores and thus prevent hair from growing. It also helps to maintain the PH of the scalp and is best when mixed with a carrier oil such as castor oil and also mixed with other essential oils such as tea tree oil for maximum effect.
7. Olive Oil
Olive oil is a carrier oil that works very well in preventing hair loss by blocking the hormone DTH ( a hormone that has been known to cause hair loss by decreasing the follicle shaft) . Olive oil is also very rich in antioxidants and therefore helps to promote scalp health. If you have relaxed, permed or textured hair or any chemical or heat damage, - olive oil can help you improve your hair's condition due to its conditioning and repairing properties. It also contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and is a good oil to use in order to remove dandruff and exfoliate the scalp.
8. Castor Oil
Castor oil is a home remedy that has been around for years. What most people may not know is that castor oil is an excellent and natural hair growth oil. It helps to not only prevent hair loss, but to grow long hair. If you're a man and you're balding, you can use castor oil to further delay hair loss. This particular oil also helps with dry, damaged hair simply because castor oil works very well as a hair conditioner.
9. Vitamin E Oil
Regular use of vitamin E oil will help to nourish as well as condition your hair. Vitamin E oil helps to stimulate sebum production and consistent use works to grow hair as well as make it shiny. Just be careful not to use too much oil on your hair as vitamin E is quite thick and could leave you with a greasy scalp and greasy hair.
10. Wheat Germ Oil
This particular oil works very well with dry, damaged hair as it helps to prevent large scale hair loss and also helps your hair to grow. The fatty acids found in wheat germ oil are quite similar to those found in coconut oil. Its an excellent hair conditioner, emollient and moisturizer. It contains B vitamins that help with the formation of new cells and this especially helps when it comes to growing long natural hair, but hair that is also thicker!
Do not be fooled, longer hair growth is not just attained by spending tons of money on expensive products, but can also be achieved by using natural and highly effective remedies. Its best to mix any of the above mentioned essential oils with any carrier oil of your choice for maximum effect. Consult your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing in order to determine which oils you can or can't use.
hmmm wheat germ oil, i have not heard of that before. thanks.
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I used and still using several of the oils in your article & they do work. Thanks for sharing.
I have used just about every oil listed in your article and I agree you don't have to spend tons of money to attain a healthy head of hair and achieve hair growth. For my hair, I focus on the healthy aspect of it rather than the growth aspect because, in my humble opinion, growth will come if your hair is healthy. I LOVE the natural look. Thanks for sharing your tips!
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