Because oils supply much-needed moisture to your scalp, they may help eliminate dandruff too.
Here’s a look at nine natural oils for hair that needs a little extra TLC.
What’s more, the same study determined that treatment with coconut oil may help to reduce the loss of protein from hair. (Your hair’s main component, protein may be damaged by chemical processes such as dyeing and highlighting.)
Touted for all hair types, coconut oil is widely favored as a moisture-boosting hair treatment.
Because it’s so moisturizing, olive oil might help save your hair from weather-related dryness during the winter months. Scrunching a few drops of olive oil into your hair can also help keep curls smooth.
Praised for its conditioning effects, argan oil is packed with essential fatty acids said to leave hair more manageable.
While it’s not known whether applying vitamin E-rich oil to your scalp can promote hair growth, avocado oil is often used to prevent hair breakage and repair damaged hair.
Adding a few drops of oil to your shampoo or conditionerApplying several drops of oil to the ends of damp hair before blow-drying/stylingSlightly heating 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil, massaging the oil into your dry hair, then letting the oil sit for a half-hour before shampooing or rinsing with cold water
As a general rule, leave-in treatments are better suited to those with thick or particularly dry/damaged hair, while a pre-shampoo treatment may be more helpful to those with fine hair. To find the technique that’s right for you, experiment with a few different approaches and see how your hair responds.
Essential Oils for Better Hair
Some essential oils may have benefits for hair health as well. Some of the oils thought to promote hair growth include:
Peppermint oilRosemary oilLavender oil (more human studies are needed)
To use essential oils in your hair, add a few drops to a natural carrier oil like olive, grapeseed, jojoba, or coconut oil. You could also add a few drops to your shampoo or conditioner. Don’t use essential oils directly on your scalp without diluting it since it can cause a skin reaction or irritation.
It’s also important to note that certain nut oils may trigger allergic reactions, especially among individuals with nut allergies.
