The Oils That Help in Hair Growth

As youngsters, both men and women used to get what we call a champi as children. Our mother or grandmother used to apply hot oil on our scalp and we would let it sit for the night and wash off in the morning.

Today due to our busy schedule we tend to not take care of our hair. We use oil replacements, or spas, or other treatments instead of traditional oil massage. While oil massage may help in promoting hair growth they cannot help when it comes to hereditary.

For that, you may have to undergo a hair transplant. Hair transplant cost in Pune is very affordable with qualified doctors. Hair transplant cost in Pune is also a lot cheaper than other parts of the country.

But for all other hair woes, we can use hot oil treatments with different types of oils. Or there are also several essential oils that promote hair growth.

Essential oils tackle specific hair concerns like dandruff or itchy scalp that may be underlying causes of hair fall. They target a specific issue. But essential oils are very concentrated and hence must be diluted with carrier oils.

Carrier oils help reduce the concentration and thereby help any severe effects of the oil. Now carrier oils can be heavy. They can weigh your scalp down and can further increase the appearance of dandruff. But at the same time, a dry or flaky scalp may require heavy oil.

Now that we know essential oils with the right carrier oil can help boost hair growth, let us look at few oils that can help boost hair growth;

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is very effective in enhancing hair growth. Peppermint oil increases the blood flow to your scalp that helps to strengthen the hair follicles which prevents hair loss. They also increased the number of hair follicles as well as improves the follicle depth. This not only increases the hair growth but also improves the quality of the hair.

Rosemary Oil

Rosemary oil improves the thickness of the hair. It also promotes hair growth. It is rich in anti-oxidants. It prevents hair loss. It promotes nerve growth and is said to improve circulation. It is also great to avoid premature greying and dandruff.  It is also great for dry or itchy scalp. It is also said to be hair loss restorative.

Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is capable of generating new skin cells. This quality helps in hair growth. Lavender oil is also anti-bacterial which is helpful in achieving a cleaner scalp which in turn helps to maintain healthy hair.

Lavender oil because of its anti-bacterial properties is great for the skin too. Lavender oil is also helpful in issues such as pattern baldness or alopecia. It is also said to reduce stress.

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is similar to lavender oil is said to cleanse your scalp. This in turn helps in reducing dandruff or any microbial or bacterial infection on the scalp. But keep in mind tea tree oil is a very strong oil.

Too much-concentrated oil formulations can dry out the scalp. The best way to use Tea tree oil is to mix it into the shampoo rinsing off directly with water.

Thyme

Thyme is a very popular cooking ingredient. It penetrates through your scalp and helps stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles and thus promote hair growth and prevents hair loss. Thyme is also great for treating pattern baldness or alopecia areata.

Cedarwood Oil

Cedarwood oil is said to balance your sebaceous glands under the scalp that are responsible for oil production in the hair. Cedarwood oil is said to have oil balancing properties that help reduce hair loss. It is also said to reduce alopecia areata.

Bergamot Oil

Bergamot Oil is essential for maintaining a healthy scalp. It has antimicrobial properties that are important for maintaining a good scalp and hence also promotes hair growth as well as improves the quality of hair.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil is mostly used as a carrier oil but it is extremely beneficial in promoting hair growth. It is said to increase the pace at which your hair grows. It is a great remedy for dandruff. It strengths the hair and promotes hair growth and also moisturizes the hair follicles which prevents dryness.

Apart from using these oils, there are several other things you can do to avoid hair loss;

1. Increase protein in your diet (as the hair follicles are made out of protein)
2. Increase the consumption of Vitamin A and D
3. Washing your hair regularly
4. No heat treatments or extreme styling
5. No chemical treatments