Do you have dry hair? Perhaps an itchy or oily scalp? Does it get worse during fall and winter? Then an oil treatment can help.
DIY: Make your own oil treatment
You start by choosing an oil. More well-known oils for hair include argan oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, almond oil, castor oil, sesame oil, rosehip oil, and avocado oil. Less known are the African baobab, marula oil and moringa oil, camellia oil, carrot oil, black cumin oil, and macadamia oil. But all work well as hair oils.
Apply the oil directly to your scalp and hair or only to your scalp.
Wait 30 min.
Wash your hair with a mild, natural shampoo and conditioner.
DIY: Warm oil treatment
It's also easy to make your own warm hair treatment, which is very beneficial and pleasant.
Heat up the oil of your choice on low heat and apply it to your hair (not too hot) on both your scalp and all the way to the hair ends.
Wait 30 min.
Wash your hair with a mild, natural shampoo and conditioner.
DIY: Mix your own hair oil with different herbs, scents & oils
Add 3 tablespoons of oil to a pot.
You can choose one type of base oil or make a blend with e.g. 1 tablespoon jojoba, 1 tablespoon coconut, and 1 tablespoon castor oil.
Pour the oils into a pot, set it on low heat and add 1 tablespoon of your chosen herbs (see list below).
Let this infuse for about 30 minutes on very low heat and stir frequently.
Add more oils or essential fragrances (see list below).
Then strain the oil into a small glass container using, for example, a coffee filter or a fine-mesh strainer.
You can store the oil for up to three months in an airtight glass bottle or jar.
Add oils & scents
3-5 drops of essential oil such as rosemary, lavender, tea tree, or peppermint. Essential oils have different qualities and can help soothe an itchy scalp.
1 tsp rosehip oil – reduces hair loss and moisturizes.
1 tsp carrot oil – promotes hair growth.
1 tsp black cumin oil – reduces hair loss and moisturizes.
1 tsp aloe vera – moisturizes.
1 tsp neem oil – good for preventing dandruff/itching.
Add herbs (dried or extract)
To strengthen hair: chamomile, nettle, horsetail, or burdock.
To cleanse hair (e.g., for scalp problems): rosemary, parsley, sage, or witch hazel.
To stimulate hair growth: peppermint, parsley, sage, chamomile, ginger, or cinnamon.
Suitable for most: calendula, chamomile, lavender, or dried rose petals.
