Making your own hair oil at home is simple and allows you to customize it for your hair's specific needs. Here's how:
What You'll Need
Base Oils
- Jojoba oil: This oil is light and easily absorbed by the hair, making it suitable for most hair types.
- Coconut oil: A popular choice for its moisturizing properties, it's especially good for dry hair.
Essential Oils
- For dry hair:
- Lavender essential oil: Known for its calming scent and moisturizing benefits.
- Rosemary essential oil: Helps stimulate hair growth and adds shine.
- For oily hair:
- Tea tree essential oil: Can help balance oil production and reduce dandruff.
- Lemon essential oil: Astringent properties which help to cleanse the scalp.
- For normal hair:
- Chamomile essential oil: Soothes the scalp and adds a healthy shine.
- Geranium essential oil: Balances sebum production and promotes hair growth.
- A clean, airtight bottle for mixing and storage.
Steps to Make Hair Oil
- Choose Your Base Oil: Select a base oil that suits your hair type. You can also use a combination of two base oils.
- Select Essential Oils: Choose 1-3 essential oils that address your specific hair concerns, as mentioned above.
- Mixing:
- Combine your chosen base oil(s) with 3-5 drops of essential oil for every ounce (approx. 30ml) of base oil.
- Example: For a 4-ounce (120 ml) bottle, you'll want to use around 12-20 drops of essential oil(s).
- Shake Well: Thoroughly shake the mixture to ensure the oils are properly combined.
How to Use Your Homemade Hair Oil
- Application: Apply a small amount to your scalp and massage gently for 5-10 minutes.
- Distribution: Work the oil through your hair, focusing on the ends if they are dry.
- Time: Leave the oil on for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight, depending on your hair's needs.
- Wash: Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner as usual.
Important Note: Always do a patch test before using any new essential oil to avoid allergic reactions. Apply a small amount to your inner arm and wait 24 hours.
