Using Essential Oils for Healthy Hair

Have you ever noticed that some people no matter their age have healthy, shiny hair all the time? Ever wonder their secrets?

Part of aging may be to lose a bit of the young glow and luster in your hair, but using un-natural processes on your hair will accelerate its demise such as overwashing, harsh chemicals, excessive blow drying or heating, and unhealthy diet.

Ok, so we can't all be perfect,
but here's a list of the best natural essential oils that can aid in getting that perfect glowing crown of hair you've always dreamed of:


Essential Oils for Healthy Hair



Basil: (for Oily hair, & promotes hair growth)

Clary sage (good for All types of hair, great for Dandruff treatment)

Roman chamomile (good for all hair types, esp. dry hair, great for Fine to normal hair. Gives golden highlights, also It's good for dry and itchy skins, and is a brilliant skin cleanser. It's also very good for reducing facial puffiness and improving the elasticity of the skin)

Bay (energizing hair tonic),

Jasmine (wonderful for dry hair & skin, nurturing & conditioning),

Juniper Berry (great for all hair types),

Lavender (great hair tonic for all types, esp.Normal hair. Scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and even lice!)

Lemon(great for oily hair and strengthens hair & brittle nails, best on Oily hair also Gives golden highlights; can be used in treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands)

Lemon Verbena (great hair tonic),

Linden Blossom(promote hair growth),

May Chang (good for oily skin& hair)

Melissa (useful for greasy skin and hair & reputed to counteract baldness)

Myrrh: great for Dry hair. also a good Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands

Nutmeg (strengthens and a good overall hair tonic)

Patchouli: (good forOily hair. also a good Dandruff treatment)

Peppermint (good for Dry hair. and Promotes hair growth...also A good skin cleanser that helps remove blackheads, peppermint's cooling action can relieve itching and help with sunburn, also very effective for greasy skin and hair.)

Rose (wonderful for Fine hair. Soothes scalp and emotions too :)

Rosemary (great overall hair tonic and best for Oily hair and Dandruff treatment; also promotes hair growth)

Sage (Gives dull hair back its shine)

Tea Tree (wonderful for Oily hair. good Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands. The anti-viral, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties of this oil makes it one of the most useful and popular oils in aromatherapy. It has been known to boost the immune system and is very good for all skin & hair conditions and all skin & hair types)

Ylang-ylang: wonderful aroma and esp. great for Oily hair and a good Dandruff treatment)


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Add a custom blend of these or mix & match for your hair type in macadamia nut or jojoba oil (maximum 10 drops essential oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil) and apply to scalp, or use as an addition to an unscented hair conditioner will improve the condition of the hair and scalp.