I BELIEVE in the use of essential oils in hair care, skin care and various natural household uses. The following concoction should last 4-6 months even with daily use.

Materials Needed

Small dark glass jar (the best for preserving oils and preventing spoilage)
Measuring Cup

Recipe: Essential & Carrier Base Oils for Thinning Hair

7 Drops of Rosemary 100% Pure Essential Oil
5 Drops of Clary Sage 100% Pure Essential Oil
2 oz (1/4 cup) of Jamaican Black Castor Oil Carrier Base Oil

Essential oil mixtures require a carrier base oil. The more essential oil you add the more carrier oil will be required to dilute it in order to avoid irritation. To learn more about what essential oils and carrier oils are  click here.

Please note that thinning hair can be indicative of serious health problems. I have had a through blood work up by my holistic primary care physician and have spoken to more than one doctor about my thinning hair. They believe it is likely stress from my insanely busy life. Please do not use if nursing or pregnant. Please do a skin spot test before using to insure you are not allergic. Just because this is natural does not mean it will not interact poorly with your skin. Those with high blood pressure should note that rosemary is known to raise your blood pressure so consider an alternate oil like bergamot. 

Rosemary essential oil on hair is mostly used to stimulate hair follicles and increase hair growth. It is highly recommended for the prevention of hair loss as well as slowing the process of hair loss.
Clary Sage is used to strengthens hair follicles, tone skin, as well as stimulate hair growth.
Black Castor Oil helps with hair growth and hair retention and serves as the carrier base oil. It is also a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungicidal fighter which in turn protects the scalp.

  

• Saturday, June 08, 2013
• DIY

Essential Oil Mix For Thinning Hair

I BELIEVE in the use of essential oils in hair care, skin care and various natural household uses. The following concoction should last 4-6 months even with daily use.

Materials Needed

Small dark glass jar (the best for preserving oils and preventing spoilage)
Measuring Cup

Recipe: Essential & Carrier Base Oils for Thinning Hair

7 Drops of Rosemary 100% Pure Essential Oil
5 Drops of Clary Sage 100% Pure Essential Oil
2 oz (1/4 cup) of Jamaican Black Castor Oil Carrier Base Oil

Essential oil mixtures require a carrier base oil. The more essential oil you add the more carrier oil will be required to dilute it in order to avoid irritation. To learn more about what essential oils and carrier oils are  click here.

Please note that thinning hair can be indicative of serious health problems. I have had a through blood work up by my holistic primary care physician and have spoken to more than one doctor about my thinning hair. They believe it is likely stress from my insanely busy life. Please do not use if nursing or pregnant. Please do a skin spot test before using to insure you are not allergic. Just because this is natural does not mean it will not interact poorly with your skin. Those with high blood pressure should note that rosemary is known to raise your blood pressure so consider an alternate oil like bergamot. 

Rosemary essential oil on hair is mostly used to stimulate hair follicles and increase hair growth. It is highly recommended for the prevention of hair loss as well as slowing the process of hair loss.
Clary Sage is used to strengthens hair follicles, tone skin, as well as stimulate hair growth.
Black Castor Oil helps with hair growth and hair retention and serves as the carrier base oil. It is also a natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungicidal fighter which in turn protects the scalp.

  

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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.

• Tuesday, November 23, 2010
• conditioners

Essential Oils on Locks

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.

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This past weekend I was at a Bridal show with a friend and we saw this woman with gorgeous traditional locks. She had very thick and coarse textured hair but her locks, which were mid back, were softer than my sisterlocks. She allowed me to touch her hair and went on and on about her regime:

Wash with Peppermint Shampoo
Follow up with Peppermint Conditioner
Moisturize with a mixture of Pure Castor Oil
and Pure Jojoba Oil

She said they were a bit pricey but were the best quality products from Wholefoods.

I logged on to the sisterlocks Facebook group and noticed someone asked what she could use to thicken her edges. Last retightening I lost a few locks at the hairline. It is not a problem yet but I will definitely be making a homemade thickening conditioner spray this weekend:

Rosemary Oil
Castor Oil
Peppermint Oil (more for scent)
Distilled Water

I'll have photos and a follow up post when I've bought the ingredients.

• Wednesday, September 29, 2010
• hair recipes

Developing A Hair Regime

This past weekend I was at a Bridal show with a friend and we saw this woman with gorgeous traditional locks. She had very thick and coarse textured hair but her locks, which were mid back, were softer than my sisterlocks. She allowed me to touch her hair and went on and on about her regime:

Wash with Peppermint Shampoo
Follow up with Peppermint Conditioner
Moisturize with a mixture of Pure Castor Oil
and Pure Jojoba Oil

She said they were a bit pricey but were the best quality products from Wholefoods.

I logged on to the sisterlocks Facebook group and noticed someone asked what she could use to thicken her edges. Last retightening I lost a few locks at the hairline. It is not a problem yet but I will definitely be making a homemade thickening conditioner spray this weekend:

Rosemary Oil
Castor Oil
Peppermint Oil (more for scent)
Distilled Water

I'll have photos and a follow up post when I've bought the ingredients.

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