How to Use Essential Oils in Your Natural Hair Routine

you may know someone who uses essential oil for aromatherapy or the like... but you will also find that there are uses for them in one's hair care routine!

you may wonder though: how do I use essential oils for hair care? how much do I use? here are some tips for essential oil use in your natural hair care routine...

never use them alone

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pure essential oils are very potent. you should never apply them directly on your scalp as they can cause irritation & damage to the skin. always add them to a carrier oil like grapeseed, sweet almond or avocado oil before applying to the scalp & hair.

always mix...

how much essential oil should you use?

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essential oils in their purest form are concentrated plant extracts. so all you need are a few drops in your carrier oil. I generally start at about 5 drops for a small 8 oz bottle of oil or hair spray mixture. but according to healthline.com, the standard is 6 drops of essential oil to 1 ounce of carrier oil.

a little goes a long way

how can you use essential oil for your hair?

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how you use your oil mixture once diluted is up to you! you can do a relaxing scalp massage, hot oil treatment or add to a deep conditioner to boost effectiveness. I also like to use oils with added essential oils to pre-poo my hair before starting my wash routine. so many things you can do!

many possibilities...

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