Daily environmental stress, seasonal changes, and beauty tools can leave hair dull and lifeless. Pamper your locks with this simple DIY Essential Oil Hair Mask. Homemade hair masks can be done at home to improve the shine and manageability of hair.
This hair mask recipe included a blend of lavender and rosemary essential oils for hair. These oils have properties that are thought to be beneficial for hair health. Let's look a little closer at the ingredients and find out how to make this spa-worthy hair care recipe at home.
Coconut Oil for Hair Mask
Coconut oil works great for a homemade hair mask. this popular oil is a favorite all-natural beauty product that most people have in their homes. It can nourish and moisturize the scalp and hair due to its high fatty acids content.
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Benefits of Coconut Oil for Hair:
- Conditions dry, damaged hair
- Makes dull hair shiny
- Can tame frizzy hair
- Removes sebum build-up
- Stimulates hair growth
- Nourishes the scalp
- Reduce hair breakage
Essential Oils for Hair Mask
This recipe uses lavender and rosemary essential oil. They blend beautifully together and offer lots of benefits for hair.
Rosemary Oil for Hair
Rosemary is known as a hair restorative and thickener. Rosemary oil encourages hair growth and can improve scalp circulation. It may also help with itchy scalp and dandruff.
Lavender Essential Oil for Hair
Lavender is a beloved gentle and calming oil with amazing natural healing properties. It's useful for scalp inflammation and dryness. Lavender essential oil also has antimicrobial properties that can help prevent bacteria and fungi. One study found that it could help prevent head lice.
Other Essential Oil Substitutes to Try in Hair Mask:
These oils will help to smooth and condition the hair, and they also add a healthy shine.
- Tea Tree Oil
- Cedarwood Essential Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- Ylang Ylang Oil
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Essential Oil Hair Mask Recipe
This recipe can be used as frequently as once per week, it is good for one hair treatment. You can make this blend in advance and storage in a small glass jar. A 1 oz jar size can fit one treatment. You can double or even triple the recipe to make a larger batch if you prefer.
Ingredients need:
- 2 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil
- 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Directions:
- In a small bowl, combine coconut oil and essential oils, blend well together. Virgin coconut oil is best used at room temperature for easier mixing and applying to hair.
- Dampen hair with water, you can do this with a spray bottle filled with water.
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Place a towel over the shoulder to protect clothes, then coat mixture onto hair using hands or a brush, comb through to distribute evenly.
- Let the mask sit on hair for 30 minutes, you may wish to cover hair with a shower cap.
- Rinse the mask off hair with warm water, finish with a burst of cold water.
FAQs About Hair Care and Essential Oils
Essential oils can help improve hair health in a variety of ways. Some essential oils are antibacterial and antifungal, which can help keep the scalp healthy and free of infection. Essential oils can also help to improve hair growth, strength, and shine. Additionally, essential oils can be used to reduce scalp inflammation and treat conditions like dandruff.
Can I Use Coconut Oil and Lavender for Hair?
Coconut oil and lavender are both great ingredients for hair. Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer that helps condition the hair and lavender has a soothing aroma that can help relax the mind and body.
Can I Use Lavender and Peppermint Oil for Hair?
Lavender oil is a popular choice for aromatherapy, thanks to its soothing and refreshing scent. Peppermint oil is also a natural choice for hair care, thanks to its invigorating properties. When used together, lavender and peppermint oil can help to refresh hair and scalp.
Is Adding Essential Oils to Conditioner Okay?
There are numerous essential oils that can be used in hair conditioners with great results. Some of the best essential oils for conditioning hair include lavender oil, rosemary oil, and tea tree oil.
All of these oils are known for their conditioning and smoothing properties, and they also help to add shine and luster to the hair. Try adding a couple drops of one of these oils to your conditioner before applying it to your hair.
How to Dilute Rosemary Oil for Hair?
To dilute rosemary oil for hair, combine 6 drops of rosemary essential oil with 1 tablespoon of carrier oil, such as jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. Shake well to combine. Apply the mixture to your hair, concentrating on the scalp, and leave in for 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
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- Rosehip Oil Nail Serum Recipe
- DIY Apple Cider Hair Rinse
- Homemade Hair Serum
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Essential oils are great because not only do they make you feel good physically but mentally as well. I love having them around since they have so many benefits like clearing the air of bad odors and improving moods by releasing calming scents in your home or office!
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