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| It also has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, which can improve scalp health. | It also has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, which can improve scalp health. | ||
| - | * | + | * Mix several drops of lavender oil into 3 tablespoons of carrier oil, like olive oil or melted coconut oil, and apply it directly to your scalp. Leave it in for at least 10 minutes before washing it out and shampooing as you normally would. You can do this several times per week. |
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| - | Mix several drops of lavender oil into 3 tablespoons of carrier oil, like olive oil or melted coconut oil, and apply it directly to your scalp. Leave it in for at least 10 minutes before washing it out and shampooing as you normally would. You can do this several times per week. | + | |
| ==== 2. Peppermint essential oil ==== | ==== 2. Peppermint essential oil ==== | ||
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| One study found that peppermint oil, when used on mice, increased the number of follicles, follicle depth, and overall hair growth. | One study found that peppermint oil, when used on mice, increased the number of follicles, follicle depth, and overall hair growth. | ||
| - | * | + | * Mix 2 drops of peppermint essential oil with the carrier oil of your choice. Massage it into your scalp, and leave on for 5 minutes before washing out thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner. |
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| - | Mix 2 drops of peppermint essential oil with the carrier oil of your choice. Massage it into your scalp, and leave on for 5 minutes before washing out thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner. | + | |
| ==== 3. Rosemary essential oil ==== | ==== 3. Rosemary essential oil ==== | ||
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| If you want to improve both hair thickness and hair growth, rosemary oil is a great choice thanks to its ability to improve cellular generation.according to one study, rosemary oil performed as well as minoxidil, a common hair growth treatment, but with less scalp itching as a side effect. | If you want to improve both hair thickness and hair growth, rosemary oil is a great choice thanks to its ability to improve cellular generation.according to one study, rosemary oil performed as well as minoxidil, a common hair growth treatment, but with less scalp itching as a side effect. | ||
| - | * | + | * Mix several drops of Rosemary oil with olive or coconut oil, and apply it to your scalp. Leave it in for at least 10 minutes before washing it out with shampoo. Do this twice per week for best results. |
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| - | Mix several drops of Rosemary oil with olive or coconut oil, and apply it to your scalp. Leave it in for at least 10 minutes before washing it out with shampoo. Do this twice per week for best results. | + | |
| ==== 4. Cedarwood essential oil ==== | ==== 4. Cedarwood essential oil ==== | ||
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| Included in a mixture with lavender and rosemary, cedarwood extract was also found to reduce hair loss in those with alopcia areata. | Included in a mixture with lavender and rosemary, cedarwood extract was also found to reduce hair loss in those with alopcia areata. | ||
| - | * | + | * Mix a few drops of cedarwood essential oil with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil of your choice. Massage it into your scalp, and leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it out. |
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| - | Mix a few drops of cedarwood essential oil with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil of your choice. Massage it into your scalp, and leave it on for 10 minutes before washing it out. | + | |
| ==== 5. Lemongrass essential oil ==== | ==== 5. Lemongrass essential oil ==== | ||
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| Lemongrass oil for dandruff is most effective when used daily. | Lemongrass oil for dandruff is most effective when used daily. | ||
| - | * | + | * Mix a few drops into your shampoo or conditioner daily, and make sure it’s massaged into your scalp. |
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| - | Mix a few drops into your shampoo or conditioner daily, and make sure it’s massaged into your scalp. | + | |
| ==== 6. Thyme essential oil ==== | ==== 6. Thyme essential oil ==== | ||
| - | Thyme can help promote hair growth by both stimulating the scalp and actively preventing hair loss. Like cedarwood oil, thyme oil was also found to be helpful in treating alopcia areata. Thyme is particularly strong, even among essential oils. | + | Thyme can help promote hair growth by both stimulating the scalp and actively preventing hair loss. Like cedarwood oil, thyme oil was also found to be helpful in treating alopcia areata. Thyme is particularly strong, even among essential oils. |
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| - | Put only 2 small drops in 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil before applying it to your scalp. Leave it on for about 10 minutes, then wash it out. | + | * Put only 2 small drops in 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil before applying it to your scalp. Leave it on for about 10 minutes, then wash it out. |
| ==== 7. Clary sage essential oil ==== | ==== 7. Clary sage essential oil ==== | ||
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| Clary sage oil contains the same linalyl acetate that helps make lavender oil so effective in increasing hair growth. It can improve hair strength, in addition to increasing hair growth, making hair more difficult to break. | Clary sage oil contains the same linalyl acetate that helps make lavender oil so effective in increasing hair growth. It can improve hair strength, in addition to increasing hair growth, making hair more difficult to break. | ||
| - | * | + | * Mix 3 drops of clary sage oil with your favorite conditioner, or with 1 tablespoon of carrier oil. If using it daily, rinse out after 2 minutes. If using it once or twice per week, leave it on for 10 minutes. |
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| - | Mix 3 drops of clary sage oil with your favorite conditioner, or with 1 tablespoon of carrier oil. If using it daily, rinse out after 2 minutes. If using it once or twice per week, leave it on for 10 minutes. | + | |
| ==== 8. Tea tree essential oil ==== | ==== 8. Tea tree essential oil ==== | ||
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| A 2013 study even found that a mixture containing tea tree oil and minoxidil was more effective than just the minoxidil alone in improving hair growth, though more studies are needed on using tea tree oil only. A review in 2015 found tea tree is commonly used in anti-dandruff treatment products. | A 2013 study even found that a mixture containing tea tree oil and minoxidil was more effective than just the minoxidil alone in improving hair growth, though more studies are needed on using tea tree oil only. A review in 2015 found tea tree is commonly used in anti-dandruff treatment products. | ||
| - | * | + | * You can mix 10 drops of tea tree essential oil into your shampoo or conditioner and use it daily. Or, you can mix 3 drops with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil, and leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it out. |
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| - | You can mix 10 drops of tea tree essential oil into your shampoo or conditioner and use it daily. Or, you can mix 3 drops with 2 tablespoons of a carrier oil, and leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it out. | + | |
| ==== 9. Ylang-ylang essential oil ==== | ==== 9. Ylang-ylang essential oil ==== | ||
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| As lack of enough oil and sebum causes hair to become dry and brittle, ylang-ylang can improve hair texture and reduce hair breakage. | As lack of enough oil and sebum causes hair to become dry and brittle, ylang-ylang can improve hair texture and reduce hair breakage. | ||
| - | * | + | * Mix 5 drops of essential ylang-ylang oil with 2 tablespoons of warm oil. Massage it into your scalp, and wrap your head with a warm towel. Leave it in for 30 minutes before washing it out. Ylang-ylang can also be found in preparations such as shampoo or creams. |
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| - | Mix 5 drops of essential ylang-ylang oil with 2 tablespoons of warm oil. Massage it into your scalp, and wrap your head with a warm towel. Leave it in for 30 minutes before washing it out. Ylang-ylang can also be found in preparations such as shampoo or creams. | + | |
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