We all want to have a gorgeous healthy hair that can define our style and image. Hair can reflect our health – when we have emotional or physical problems, it can be soon seen on our hair which lacks bounce or shine. Caring for your hair both inside and outside with a well balanced diet will keep your hair in peak condition. The role of essential oils for healthy hair is important. Using essential oils with their remarkable properties, can work wonders on your hair and scalp. They can be used to cleanse the scalp, strengthen hair, control irritation and dandruff, stimulate hair follicles, improve circulation and even promote hair growth. This article will focus on scalp massage oils for dry hair, greasy hair and normal hair, as well as for some of the common hair problems. How to mix the essential oils Essential oils for healthy hair need base oils such as sweet almond, apricot kernel, avocado, jojoba, evening primrose or sunflower. For one scalp treatment choose up to three essential oils and use five drops of each for two tablespoons of base oil. For very long hair you will probably need more oil. Warm the blended oils by placing the container in a bowl of boiling water, and then massage into the scalp. Wrap with a hot towel, leave for at least 15 minutes and then shampoo. Scalp massage Scalp massage works from front to back, from the forehead, frontal hairline, temples and sides, over the crown of the head to the base of the neck. Keep dipping your fingertips in the treatment oil to spread through the hair while massaging. Pull any extra oil through the hair, starting from the roots to the tips. Make sure all the hair is oiled and then wrap with a towel for at least 15 minutes and then shampoo. Dry hair Essential oils for dry hair: rose, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, lavender and geranium. Dry hair is thick in texture and rough to touch. Avoid chemical colorants and perms and choose instead shampoos and conditioners with jojoba and almond oils. Hot oil treatments allow the essential oils to absorb easily and treat the hair. After massaging warm oil into your scalp, wrap the head in a warm towel and leave on for half an hour. Greasy hair Essential oils for greasy hair: Basil, eucalyptus, cedarwood, chamomile, lemongrass, cypress, sage and rosemary. Greasy hair tends to look dull and lifeless. This can be due to environmental elements or hormonal imbalance. Check your diet and avoid harsh degreasing shampoos. Choose light conditioners and try a scalp massage to regulate the oil producing sebaceous glands. Normal hair Essential oils for normal hair: geranium, lavender, lemongrass and rosemary. Normal hair is shiny with good body and bounce. An essential oil scalp treatment will keep it looking good and healthy. Dandruff Use special dandruff shampoos and conditioners and treat the scalp by gently massaging with base oil formula with patchouli and tea tree essential oils. If your scalp is dry and itchy try cedarwood and lavender essential oils. Grey hair Grey hair is more porous and needs extra conditioning, especially if it’s chemically treated or coloured. Use a scalp formula for dry hair while adding essential oil enhancers like chamomile to lighten or sage to darken any discolouration. Hair loss Hair loss can result due to hormonal imbalance, stress or anxiety. Therefore the first step is to learn to relax. If you have unusual thinning patch, get a medical advice, but as a general remedy use a scalp message with lavender and rosemary essential oils. healthyandnaturalworld/essential-oils-for-healthy-hair/
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 05:42:28 +0000
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