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The Best Natural Oils For Your Hair Type

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Best Natural Oils for Hair

“Which oil to use?” THAT is the question! Check out some of our fans (you) favorite picks for their particular hair type. Simple and easy!

Oils for Everyday Hair Use

For the purpose of this guide, we define everyday hair as neither greasy nor dry, has not been permed or colored, holds its style and is usually shiny.

  • Lavender Essential Oil
  • Rosemary Essential Oil
  • Lemon Essential Oil
  • Geranium Essential Oil
  • Cedarwood Essential Oil
  • Thyme Essential Oil
  • Clary Sage Essential Oil

Oils for Thinning Hair

One of the best oils for thinning hair is castor oil. Castor oil thickens hair, promotes hair growth, prevents thinning, moisturizes, helps reduce split ends, helps to tame frizz, and prevents scalp infections. Also use good, ol’ extra virgin olive oil. It can help replenish the nutrients that have been lost with thinning hair.

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Oils for Hair Breakage/Shedding

    • Jojoba Oil
    • Almond Oil
    • Borage Oil

Oils for Dry Hair

Dry Hair looks dull and tangles may become easily prone to split ends. With the help of these essential oils, we encourage our scalps to produce our naturally occurring oils, such as:

  • Lavender Essential Oil
  • Rosemary Essential Oil
  • Sandalwood Essential Oil
  • Geranium Essential Oil

Oils For Thick/Coarse Hair

Coarse Hair as an adult is a pain, but can be managed without all of the harsh chemicals out there. For coarse hair, try these two applied evenly to your scalp and roots:

  • Sesame Oil
  • Avocado oil

Oils for Oily Hair

We haven’t forgotten about you oily-haired people either! Oily hair looks greasy and is caused by the overproduction of sebum by our glands. This is why we want essential oils for hair that can restore the glands back to normal.

  • Lavender Essential Oil
  • Rosemary Essential Oil
  • Lemon Essential Oil
  • Peppermint Essential Oil
  • Cypress Essential Oil

As with any oil on your hair, be sure to use small amounts to see how your hair adapts/changes over the next few days, and if any buildup has grown, be sure to

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