What hair oils will provide growth and thickness?

Natural oils are a storehouse of beneficial vitamins, fats, proteins and other nutrients, many natural oils are good for hair, but today we will talk about those that stimulate hair growth, strengthen and help restore hair density. That is, today we will look at oils that are ideal for the scalp.

Base oils for hair growth and thickness

Base oils can be used in pure form, applied to the hair and scalp, and can also be used together with other ingredients. Feel free to experiment with base oils to find the right treatment for your hair type.

The best hair growth activators:

Black cumin oil - this oil has a very rich composition, more than 100 components, the oil is ideal for scalp and hair care: it cleanses the pores of the scalp, eliminates inflammation, heals dandruff, strengthens hair and promotes the growth of new hair. In addition, it moisturizes, makes hair soft and silky, and also protects against harmful environmental influences.

Castor oil - a natural stimulator of hair growth, in addition, the benefits of castor oil for hair are explained by the high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids. Oleic Acid - improves the appearance of the skin and hair in general. Stearic acid - relieves itching and scalp irritation. Ricinoleic acid - is characterized by the ability to quickly absorb, penetrate into tissues, thereby strengthening the hair roots. Linoleic acid is essential for optimal vital functions of cell membranes. And also carotenoids, which are necessary for dry and brittle hair, and tocopherol - important for tissue respiration. Triterpenes have a softening, protective effect, restore collagen, hair becomes smooth and shiny.

Sea buckthorn oil - contains a lot of useful substances in its composition, helps to enhance regeneration and is useful for hair growth and density. The oil contains vitamins, trace elements, fatty acids, carotenoids. With its help, you can get rid of the problem of hair loss and achieve maximum density, as well as the oil will help restore hair length.

Mustard oil - has a warming effect, perfectly stimulates metabolism and increases blood circulation in the scalp, thereby enhancing hair growth. The oil has a positive effect on the functioning of the sebaceous glands, prevents hair loss and improves hair growth. Mustard oil is rich in vitamins, natural "antibiotics", biologically active substances, has a wide range of useful properties.

Linseed oil - a unique oil that is suitable for both scalp and hair length care. The oil supplies the hair follicles with essential vitamins and minerals, nourishes the scalp and hair, strengthens and promotes the growth of new hair, prevents dry and brittle hair, makes hair soft and shiny. The oil takes good care of hair, especially in winter, when the hair is exposed to temperature changes and dry indoor air.

Essential oils for hair growth and thickness

Essential oils are a great addition to base oils for hair growth. Essential oils come in high concentration, so they only need a few drops, they are available in small glass dark bottles.

All essential oils that strengthen hair also contribute to increased hair growth, but among them there are also those that help to cope with dandruff, such as peppermint, tea tree oil, adding these essential oils to shampoo or hair mask, you will forget about dandruff very quickly.

Bay essential oil - nourishes the hair follicle and contributes to additional nourishment of all hair strands. Bey oil, with constant use, thickens the hair.The oil has a calming effect on the scalp, of course, this oil is the leader in strengthening properties, it is very often used for hair loss, in more detail about the bey oil, you can read in this article.

Rosemary essential oil - one of the best oils that stimulates hair growth, awakens dormant follicles to grow, the warming effect on the tissues leads to the activation of many metabolic processes in the scalp, as a result of which the general condition of the hair improves. The oil regulates the sebaceous glands, but is also suitable for dry scalp.

Cinnamon essential oil - oil treats scalp diseases, perfectly stimulates growth, stops intense hair loss, controls the normal development of hair follicles, on which hair growth depends. The oil makes hair elastic, elastic and strong.

Juniper essential oil - oil cleanses the scalp, regenerates and dries it, it gives a feeling of cleanliness and freshness of the hair. Juniper oil is often referred to as a healing oil for treating hair loss, strengthening and stimulating new hair growth, and is often used in industrial hair products.

Essential Oil of Orange - the oil has a number of useful properties: to restore the epithelium, revitalize hair follicles, stimulating the growth of new hair, heals scalp damage, relieves itching and irritation, and regulates the activity of the scalp sebaceous glands. And the aroma of the oil will not leave anyone indifferent.

Hair Growth Mask Recipes

You can "assemble" for yourself the mask that suits you, or you can use our recipes. All these masks are aimed at solving the problem of hair loss (although an integrated approach is important here), at strengthening the hair, and also at stimulating hair growth.

Recipe number 1

• 2 tablespoons of capsicum tincture (sold at the pharmacy);
• 1 -1.5 tablespoons of castor oil;
• 5-8 drops of bay essential oil.

The mask is done before washing the hair, mix all the components and apply with a brush to the scalp along the partings, somewhere after one centimeter. You can apply your favorite base oil or oil blend to the ends of your hair. We warm it with a shower cap or cellophane wrap, wrap it with a warm towel, you can wear a warm woolen hat. We keep it somewhere from 40 minutes to 1 hour (it should warm up a little and pinch). Next, wash off with shampoo, preferably 2-3 times, apply a purchased mask to the length. The mask can be done 1-2 times a week.

Recipe number 2

• 2 tablespoons of mustard;
• 2 tablespoons of warm water;
• 2 teaspoons of sugar;
• 2 tablespoons of sea buckthorn oil;
• 1 yolk.

Dilute mustard powder with water until smooth and add the rest of the ingredients. The mask is applied only to the scalp from 20 minutes to 1 hour, it is advisable to warm it up. The ends of the hair should be lubricated with any base oil so as not to dry out the length. Rinse the mask thoroughly with shampoo (twice), apply a balm or mask. The mask can be done 1-2 times a week.

Recipe number 4

• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 2 tablespoons of colorless henna;
• water;
• 10-15 drops of bey essential oil.

The mask is applied only to the scalp. First, we dilute henna with hot boiled water to the consistency of sour cream, then add mustard oil and bey essential oil. We apply the mask along the partings to the scalp, insulate it and walk with it from one to two hours. Then thoroughly wash your head two or three times with shampoo and be sure to apply a conditioner or mask.

Recipe number 5

• 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5-8 drops of essential oil.

Mix olive and linseed oil in a glass container, heat in a water bath, add essential oil to the heated mixture. Apply to scalp before washing hair. Try to keep your hair free of foam, varnish and other styling products before applying the mask. The mask needs to be insulated: wrap it with plastic wrap and insulate it with a woolen hat (you can take a steam bath or warm it up with a hair dryer for about 10 minutes) for at least one hour, or longer if you have time.The mask is washed off with two washes of shampoo.

General rules for using hair oils

1. Observe the proportions of oils and other ingredients in masks, tinctures, mixtures.
2. Check oils for allergies, especially essential oils, by putting a small amount of the oil on your wrist and waiting for a few hours.
3. Many oils are not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation, so read the contraindications for each oil.
4. Always choose high-quality oils, unrefined and cold-pressed, it is in such oils that all the useful substances are stored.
5. The base oils can be heated to enhance the effect of the oil and the mask as a whole. But remember that essential oils do not need to be heated.
6. After applying a mask or a mixture of oils, the head must be insulated, this will enhance the effect of oils and other ingredients.
7. Masks to strengthen and stimulate hair growth should be done in courses, as the hair can get used to it and the opposite effect may appear.
8. Massaging for a few minutes before and during the mask will improve blood circulation to the scalp.
9. Do not use oils all the time in your hair care, take short breaks so that your hair is not over-saturated.