Here is our pick for the best Essential oils for the hair and scalp. For best results mix with a carrier oil and massage into the scalp and hair.
Lavender
Soothing, antibacterial and regenerative. May help with Dandruff, dry hair, fragile brittle hair, poor growth, itchy scalp and split ends.
Peppermint
Anti inflammatory, cooling and great for headaches. It contains soothing menthol that feels invigorating for the scalp. Good for greasy oily hair.
Tea Tree
Antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti parasitic and anti viral. May help with dandruff and lice prevention.
Lemongrass
Anti inflammatory. Great for brightening dull hair and may help with hair loss conditions. Also good for oily hair.
Cedarwood
Good for split ends, greasy/oily hair, dandruff, itchy flaky scalp, fragile brittle hair. May also stimulate follicle to help with poor growth and hair loss. Great for repelling headlice
Rosemary
Good for dry, dull, fragile, greasy hair. Will help with split ends, dandruff and a dry itchy scalp. May also assist with poor growth and hair loss. It has also been associated with the slowing of greying hair
Roman Chamomile
A healing oil. Good for fragile brittle hair. May also assist with hair loss and bruising on the scalp.
Eucalyptus
Antifungal and antibacterial. Good for folliculitis and fighting infection. Will also help with head lice prevention and oily hair.
May also assist with hair growth.
Sandalwood
The healing properties will help with fragile brittle hair, split ends and a dry and aging scalp.
Lemon
Antibacterial, antiseptic and detoxifying. It’s good for dull, oily hair and scalp. It may also stimulate the follicles and help with hair growth.
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