Essential oils for hair have potent medicinal properties, and they are the essence of plants. Oiling the scalp and hair is an integral part of hair care regime.

Due to an environmental hazard and over usage of shampoo and heat treatment, the natural oil which your scalp produces is stripped. That makes your hair dry, brittle and lifeless and scalp flaky, itchy and dry. Regular scalp and hair massage with essential oils for hair promotes hair growth and keeps the hair healthy and lustrous.

Essential oils are concentrated oils. Therefore, it is advisable to dilute with a carrier oil and then can be used for scalp and hair.

Herein are the Essential Oils for Hair and their Benefits and Uses:

1. Tea tree oil as essential oils for hair:

Tea tree oil moisturizes the scalp and unclogs the pores of the hair follicle and goes deep inside the hair follicle and nourishes the scalp and hair. It reduces the flakiness and dryness of scalp and helps to treat dandruff.

Method to use tea tree oil as essential oils for hair:

Combine two drops of tea tree oil with two tablespoons of coconut oil. Mix thoroughly and apply on scalp and massage in the circular motion to increase the blood circulation. Wash off your hair after 30 minutes with shampoo. Simultaneously, you can mix two drops of tea tree oil to one tablespoon of your regular shampoo and use to clean your hair.

2. Lavender oil as essential oils for hair:

Lavender oil is widely used essential oil because of its sweet smell, and it is applied in all types of scalp and hair. It maintains the sebum productions and moisturizes the scalp and hair. Lavender oil is antimicrobial and antiseptic. It is useful in treating dandruff and fungal infection of the scalp. Lavender oil also relieves the stress and relaxes your mind. For the treatment of your hair, you can also learn more about the benefits of lavender oil for hair.

Method to use lavender oil as essential oils for hair:

Combine ten drops of lavender oil with two tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil. Mix properly and apply on your scalp and massage with your fingertips. Cover your head with shower cap or towel and wash off at morning with shampoo.

3. Ylang  ylang oil as essential oils for hair:

Ylang ylang oil is helpful in reducing the dryness of scalp which is due to insufficient production of sebum. It moisturizes and nourishes the scalp and stimulates the sebum production. Ylang ylang oil is also useful in eliminating hair lice.

Method to use ylang-ylang oil as essential oils for hair:

Combine five drops of ylang-ylang oil with two tablespoons of warm coconut oil or two tablespoons of hot olive oil. Mix properly and apply on scalp and massage. Then cover your head with a hot towel that will allow the oil to get absorbed in the scalp and promote hair growth. Wash off your hair after one hour with shampoo.

4. Cedar oil as essential oils for hair:

Cedar oil has woody fragrance. In research, it is found out that regular application and massage of cedar oil can reverse the alopecia aerate. It is helpful for all types of the scalp. It maintains the secretion of sebum, stimulating hair follicles and enhances the hair growth and prevents hair loss.

Method to use cedar oil as essential oils for hair:

Combine three drops of cedar oil with two tablespoons of coconut oil, and massage well for few minutes. Wash off your hair after one hour. Simultaneously, you can combine five drops of cedar oil in one tablespoon of your regular shampoo. Mix properly and wash your hair with this shampoo.

5. Chamomile oil as essential oils for hair: 

Chamomile oil extracted from yellow-colored Chamomile is used for hair care. It has anti-inflammatory properties. It can be gently massaged into the scalp to treat psoriasis and dermatitis. It also protects the hair from pollution dirt and grime.

Method to use chamomile oil as essential oils for hair:

Combine two drops of chamomile oil with two tablespoons of jojoba oil. Mix properly and apply on scalp. This combination is non-greasy; Therefore, there is no need to wash your hair immediately. You can take hair bath whenever you want.

6. Lemon oil as essential oils for hair:

Lemon oil is extracted from lemon rids. It is useful if you have an oily scalp. Lemon oil is very effective in treating acne on the scalp because of its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. It removes excess oil from your scalp and at the same time balances the oil production.

Method to use lemon oil as essential oils for hair:

Combine six drops of lemon oil with two tablespoons of jojoba oil. Mix correctly. Then apply and massage the scalp. Wash off after one hour with shampoo.