Do you have dry hair? Maybe 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 are for example argan oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, almond oil, castor oil, sesame oil, rosehip oil and avocado oil.
Less known are the African baobab oil, marula oil and moringa oil, camellia oil, carrot oil, black cumin oil and macadamia oil. But all work as hair oils.
Apply the oil directly to the scalp and hair or only to the scalp.
Wait 30 minutes.
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.
Warm up any oil on low heat and apply it to the hair (not too hot) both on the scalp and all the way to the hair tips.
Wait 30 minutes.
Wash your hair with a mild, natural shampoo and conditioner.
DIY: Blend your own hair oil with different herbs, fragrances & oils
Add 3 tbsp oil to a saucepan.
You can choose one type of base oil or make a blend with for example 1 tbsp jojoba, 1 tbsp coconut, and 1 tbsp castor oil.
Pour the oils into a saucepan and set on low heat and add 1 tbsp of your chosen herbs (see list below).
Let this steep 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 with for example a coffee filter or a fine-mesh strainer.
You can store the oil for up to three months in a tightly sealed glass bottle or jar.
Add oils & fragrances
3-5 drops of essential oils such as rosemary, lavender, tea tree or peppermint. Essential oils have different qualities and can for example 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 combating dandruff/itching.
Add herbs (dried or extracts)
To strengthen hair: chamomile, nettle, horsetail or burdock.
To cleanse hair (for example 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.
