10 Best Natural Hair DIY Recipes with essential oil for shiny healthy hair

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Benefits of Using Essential Oils for Hair

There are a number of potential benefits of using essential oils for hair, including:

  1. Promoting hair growth: some essential oils, such as rosemary and peppermint oil, are thought to stimulate hair growth and improve circulation to the scalp.
  2. Reducing dandruff: essential oils such as tea tree oil and lemon oil are known for their antifungal and antibacterial properties and may be helpful in reducing dandruff and other scalp conditions.
  3. Nourishing the hair: many essential oils, such as coconut oil and argan oil, are rich in vitamins and nutrients that can nourish and moisturize the hair, helping to improve its texture and appearance.
  4. Reducing frizz and improving manageability: some essential oils, such as lavender oil and jojoba oil, can help to reduce frizz and improve the manageability of the hair.

It is important to note that essential oils should be used with caution and are highly concentrated plant extracts. It is generally recommended to dilute essential oils in a carrier oil before applying them to the hair, and to start with a low concentration and gradually increase the amount used as needed. It is also important to follow the recommended usage instructions provided by the manufacturer or a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Best Essential Oils for Hair

Here are some of the best essential oils for hair:

  1. Coconut oil: Not technically an essential oil, coconut oil is known for its nourishing and moisturizing properties, coconut oil can help to improve the texture and appearance of the hair.
  2. Argan oil: Not technically an essential oil, Argan oil is rich in vitamins and nutrients, argan oil can help to nourish and moisturize the hair, reducing frizz and improving manageability.
  3. Jojoba oil: Also not an essential oil, Jojoba is similar to the natural oils produced by the scalp, jojoba oil can help to balance the scalp and improve the health of the hair.
  4. Lavender oil: known for its calming and relaxing properties, lavender oil can help to reduce stress and promote healthy hair growth.
  5. Peppermint oil: known for its invigorating and refreshing scent, peppermint oil is thought to stimulate hair growth and improve circulation to the scalp.
  6. Tea tree oil: known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, tea tree oil can be helpful in reducing dandruff and other scalp conditions.

It is important to note that essential oils should be used with caution and are highly concentrated plant extracts. It is generally recommended to dilute essential oils in a carrier oil before applying them to the hair, and to start with a low concentration and gradually increase the amount used as needed. It is also important to follow the recommended usage instructions provided by the manufacturer or a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Best Essential Oil Hair & Scalp DIY Recipes

Here are some of the best essential oil DIY recipes for hair that you will love and find yourself making again and again. Replace expensive, store bought products that contain ingredients that weight your hair down and can wreak havoc on your hormones and potentially cause other health problems.

These homemade Essential Oil Hair recipes are easy to make at home, work as well or better than store bought, and will become staples in your everyday hair care routine.

DIY Hair Growth Serum Recipe with Essential Oils
Help your hair grow with this DIY Hair Serum Recipe using essential oils that stimulate the scalp and hair growth. Essential Oils like Rosemary and Peppermint can help your hair grow and look healthy. This DIY Hair Serum recipe is easy to make and when used regularly will help you have a full head of fuller hair. Learn how to use different carrier oils to combine with essential oils to help your hair grow. doTERRA Young Living
Check out this recipe
woman apply diy essential oil hair growth serum to scalp
DIY Dry Shampoo with Essential Oils
This dry shampoo made with essential oils is a great way to keep your hair looking, smelling, and feeling great for those days between washes.
Check out this recipe
diy dry shampoo with arrowroot powder and cocoa powder stored in glass jars, with d doterra peppermint, lavender and rosemary essential oil
DIY Honey Hair Mask with Geranium Essential Oil
Get gorgeous, shiny, healthy hair with this ultra conditioning hair mask treatment recipe made with honey, geranium essential oil, raw eggs, and olive oil.
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DIY Heat Protecting Hair Spray with Geranium & Clary Sage Essential Oil
Shield your hair from the harsh heat of your blowdryer and heated flat irons with this DIY Heat Protecting Spray made with Clary Sage and Geranium essential oils.  This homemade heat protecting spray is easy to make and will have your hair feeling full and healthy.
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DIY Leave In Hair Conditioner Spray
Leave in Hair Conditioner Spray using doTERRA essential oils can be exactly what your hair needs to give it a  little extra conditioning boost.
Pamper your mane with this sweet-smelling spray infused with Ylang Ylang and Rosemary essential oils to act as a conditioner for healthy looking hair.  
Your hair will be shiny, grow better, less frizzy, and your color will last longer when it is healthy.
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Make a DIY leave in conditioner spray for hair with Rosemary and Ylang Ylang essential oils from doTERRA
DIY Dry Shampoo with Essential Oils
This dry shampoo made with essential oils is a great way to keep your hair looking, smelling, and feeling great for those days between washes.
Check out this recipe
diy dry shampoo with arrowroot powder and cocoa powder stored in glass jars, with d doterra peppermint, lavender and rosemary essential oil
DIY Hot Oil Treatment with Essential Oils
This DIY Hot Oil Hair Treatment with nourishing essential oils is for you if your hair or scalp is dry, brittle, frizzy, you have split ends, is lacking shine or looking lackluster.   After this hot oil hair treatment, your hair will be protected, nourished, ultra moisturized, smooth, fewer split ends, and beautifully healthy looking.
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Easy DIY Beard Oil Recipe with essential oils
Use this DIY Beard Oil Recipe with essential oils to help keep your man's beard soft, tame, and conditioned and will moisturize the skin beneath it.
Just like our hair, men's facial hair needs to be conditioned or it will become dry, brittle, and have that "flyaway" look.  Using beard oil will help moisturize the beard and keep it looking healthy.
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man with beard and sunglasses for diy beard oil recipe
DIY Hair Detangler with Essential Oils
In this DIY Hair Detangler with essential oils, marshmallow root and apple cider vinegar act as natural detanglers, and essential oils add additional benefits to help keep your hair healthy and beautiful.  Your hair will grow and shine like never before.
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comb hair easily after washing with this homemade hair detangler with essential oils

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About The Author

Dawn Goehring Desert Naturals Essential Oils

Dawn Goehring

Owner / Founder of Desert Naturals

Dawn Goehring is the founder of Desert Naturals where she writes educational articles on essential oils, DIY's on natural beauty products, homemade cleaners, and provides related essential oil accessories like Planners, Journals, Trackers, tshirts, and custom made essential oil storage.

Dawn discovered essential oils about 10 years ago to support her then 4 year old son who was struggling to manage a respiratory condition. She then learned how to use essential oils for everyday natural remedies for her family, and has helped hundreds of women incorporate essential oils in their lives to live a healthier, more holistic lifestyle using natural products and essential oils.

Dawn has earned an aromatherapist degree and has earned a doTERRA essential oil specialist certification which is a fancy way of saying she has learned a lot about the chemistry of essential oils and how they work in the body.

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