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I\u2019ve written quite a few natural hair care articles over the years. Recipes like nourishing conditioner and herbal hair treatments<\/a> for healthier hair. However, healthy hair starts with scalp health. This hair growth oil helps nourish the scalp and is great for anyone dealing with hair loss and breakage.<\/p>\n I originally wrote this recipe for men who may notice thinning hair with age. However, plenty of women are also looking for hair products to address hair health. Over styling, tight hairstyles (like tight braids), heat styling tools, thyroid problems, androgenetic alopecia, and pregnancy can all contribute to hair loss. <\/p>\n Over half of women experience hair loss at some point. You may not even have thinning hair but want to grow longer hair.<\/p>\n I started experimenting with natural ways to encourage hair regrowth for myself after a pregnancy. I realized that this hair growth oil would be just as effective on men who want to avoid hair loss. No matter who you are if you notice your hair isn\u2019t as abundant as it used to be the good news is that there are natural options.<\/p>\n As with everything else, the foundation of healthy hair is a healthy diet. Nutrients like biotin and collagen help all hair types stay healthy and strong. Experts recommend<\/a> focusing on B vitamins, vitamin C (for collagen production), Omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins D and A.<\/p>\n And if you\u2019re iron deficient that can play a role too. Iron is necessary for healthy blood flow to the hair follicles. I try to get as many nutrients as I can from whole foods, but supplements can help fill in the gaps. When we\u2019re getting enough nutrition it can help reduce hair breakage, receding hairlines, and split ends too.<\/p>\n Hydration and minerals are also really important. If you notice dry hair, frizz, or dry scalp you may need to drink more water. You can read my recipe for a hydrating mineral drink<\/a> here.<\/p>\n If your locs need some extra TLC then a natural scalp treatment can do the trick. There are a variety of natural oils that encourage quick and easy hair growth. Some popular options include almond oil, argan oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil. For those with alopecia, vitamin E can help reduce oxidative damage to the scalp and encourage hair growth.<\/p>\n While there are lots of options, in this recipe, I use:<\/p>\n Tea tree and peppermint oil are also helpful but I didn\u2019t personally use them in my recipe. You can add a few drops of tea tree if desired to help with dandruff, greasy scalp, or any fungal issues. Peppermint helps stimulate the scalp and increases blood flow for hair growth.<\/p>\n Cayenne helps boost blood circulation and is a folk remedy for hair loss and sore muscles. If you want to incorporate it into your hair growth oil, it\u2019s easy to do an infusion. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n A combination of oils that encourage hair growth, such as castor oil, black cumin seed, rosemary, and lavender.<\/p>\n Yield: <\/span>3<\/span> ounces<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Author: <\/span>Katie Wells<\/span><\/p>\n Combine all the ingredients in a dark glass bottle. A brown dropper bottle can be used, but I reuse the black cumin seed bottle. It has special miron glass that protects the oils from going rancid for years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Moisten hair and massage 10-30 drops (or \u00bd to 1 teaspoon) into the scalp.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Leave on for one hour or overnight and wash out. I recommend using at night and sleeping with a towel on the pillow to avoid oil stains.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Use once a week or as needed to increase hair growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Test the oils on a small part of the inner arm before using on the entire scalp. Don\u2019t use it if it causes any reaction or sensitivity. Black cumin seed oil will irritate the skin for a small percentage of people with sensitive skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Like this recipe? Here are 11 tips <\/a>for how to have healthier hair and avoid thinning hair. <\/p>\nEncourage Healthy Hair Growth<\/h2>\n
Oil Treatment for Hair Growth<\/h2>\n
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Optional Olive and Cayenne Oil<\/h3>\n
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Natural Hair Growth Oil Recipe<\/h2>\n
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