Essential Oils for Hair Growth

Ashton was the best looking guy in the whole college. Having amazing skin, striking blue eyes, blonde hair, and a lean, athletic frame, it was hard for all the girls to keep their hands off him! However, things changed within a matter of a few months. Ashton discovered much to his horror, that his shock of blonde hair had begun thinning. Soon the bald patches became rather noticeable and as the hair began to vanish, so did the flock of pretty girls. That is when Ashton consulted Dr. Hare who was a trichologist specializing in oil therapy for hair growth. Here is what Dr. Hare said.

First of all, in case you have any doubts about the authenticity of hair oils in hair care and hair growth, let me clear that for you. It is absolutely true that there exist certain essential oils which stimulate the hair follicles and which in turn, boost the hair growth cycle. So, does that mean that any oil will do? Absolutely not. Okay, how about coconut oil then? Well, yes, coconut oil is a good hair care product in the sense that it is beneficial for maintaining the shine and the overall health of the hair. However, it is not as effective as other 'special' oils, when it comes to hair growth. So what are these 'special' oils? And how do they help in hair growth? Let us find out.

List of Essential Oils

• Rosemary: Rosemary oil is not only good for hair growth, but also for soothing itchy skin. It increases the blood circulation to the scalp which encourages hair nourishment, and at the same time, helps in fighting dandruff. However, rosemary oil is usually not recommended for pregnant women as well as for people who are suffering from hypertension.
• Lavender: Apart from being an anti-bacterial agent, Lavender oil happens to possess several regenerative properties which make it ideal for treating skin and scalp problems such as dandruff, itchiness and hair loss. When used in combination with other essential oils, it is said to produce remarkable results with respect to hair growth.
• Jojoba: Jojoba oil is probably one of the most popular and well-known oils when it comes to natural hair loss remedies. What makes it so popular is that it can be easily mixed with any other oil (such as coconut oil) and can produce amazing results for people suffering from hair loss due to dry or damaged hair. At the same time, jojoba oil itself serves the purpose of being a good carrier oil in which other essential oils can be mixed. Jojoba oil is often used in combination with rosemary oil in various hair treatment products. The resultant combination of the two oils makes for a very effective hair conditioner.
• Basil: This is another essential oil for hair treatment and hair growth. It is especially useful for people having oily hair and when used in conjunction with fenugreek, it improves the blood circulation to the hair tissue, which promotes hair growth.
• Tea Tree Oil: Thanks to its antiseptic and anti-viral properties, tea tree oil is widely used for treating a number of problems such as flu, warts, cuts and bruises, as well as for treating skin and scalp problems. It is very effective in treating dandruff and when used in conjunction with jojoba oil or any other carrier oil, it makes for an effective hair loss solution.

In addition to the above-mentioned oils, there are a number of other essential and herbal oils which are beneficial for the growth of the hair.

• cedarwood
• peppermint
• chamomile
• clary sage
• lemon
• thyme
• burdock
• grapefruit
• bay
• carrot root
• olive
• arnica

Most of these essential oils need to be mixed with a carrier oil such as almond, sesame or jojoba before they can be used. Though all of these oils have numerous medicinal benefits, some of them can at times, have certain side-effects. Therefore, it is always advisable that you consult an experienced trichologist before you begin using them.