Kreyola did an awesome
post on oils and locks. Here is a snippet:
Now there are many carrier oils and essential oils out there, but I'm going to list the common ones for hair and hair related issues.
| Essential Oil |
| Benefits |
| Tree Tea Oil |
| Control Dandruff & Dry Scalp |
| Rosemary Oil |
| Hair Growth - Reduce Hair Thinning & Hair Loss |
| Sage Oil |
| Prevent Dandruff - Strengthens the Hair Follicles |
| Peppermint Oil |
| Cooling effect to the head - Removes dandruff & Lice. |
| Cinnamon Oil |
| Thicken the Hair - Scalp Circulation |
| Carrier Base Oil |
| Benefits |
| Jojoba Oil |
| Light Moisturizer - Fungicide - Mildew Controler |
| Avocado Oil |
| Heal Scalp - Hair Nourishment - Hair Growth |
| Olive Oil |
| Control Dandruff & Dry Scalp |
| Coconut Oil |
| Softens Hair - Conditions Scalp |
| Castor Oil |
| Hair Growth - Reduce Hair Thinning |
Please visit: http://kreyolalocks.blogspot.com/2010/11/essential-oils-vs-carrier-base-oils-on.html for the entire post.