6 Oils To Promote Healthy Hair Growth

Having long and abundant hair is the dream of many. The problem occurs when the hair does not grow enough or becomes fine, brittle and lifeless. There are many factors that can damage your hair. Among the most common we can find:

• Poor diet
• Stress
• Poor blood supply
• Lack of oxygenation
• The clogging of the pores and capillaries of the hair

If you have lost your economy in expensive commercial treatments and have not seen results, we have good news for you: there is a natural way to improve hair quality with the application of oils.

6 oils that promote abundant hair

Some natural oils have properties that can do wonders for your mane. Learn about these 6 oils that can improve the health of your hair below.

1. Coconut oil

One of the most used oils for hair is coconut oil. Its properties have been known since ancient times, when it was used to clean, protect and nourish hair.

Its chemical composition nourishes the capillary cell membrane.

This allows coconut oil to help prevent protein loss and replenish natural oils that are lost from daily exposure to toxins and frequent washing.

2. Olive oil

Olive oil is another treasure that brings many benefits when used on hair, according to this study carried out by the Fluminense Federal University (Brazil).

Likewise, being an oil loaded with antioxidants, it promotes normal hair growth, frees the skin from free radicals and provides nutrients to the hair follicles and the scalp.

3. Castor oil

Castor oil is often used as a natural laxative (although always under medical supervision). However, it is also very effective in treating hair loss.

• This oil is rich in ricinoleic acid and omega 9 fatty acids.
• Ricinoleic acid stimulates hair growth and has antifungal and antibacterial properties which protect the scalp from infections.
• For their part, omega 9 fatty acids, thanks to their great moisturizing capacity, hydrate and nourish the hair, leaving it thick, strong and shiny.

4. Lavender oil

Lavender oil is well known for its aroma, which is used to treat stress, anxiety and insomnia, as this research from the Western University of Health Sciences of California assures.

However, it is also a powerful treatment for alopecia areata. The properties of lavender oil aid considerable hair growth when used on a regular basis. This is stated in this study carried out by Changwon Moonsung University (Korea).

Likewise, this oil is a powerful antiseptic. Its disinfectant properties are used to treat scalp conditions and to fight fungi, microbes and viruses.

5. Almond oil

Almond oil has a great capacity to protect and hydrate the hair.

Although it is not known for its properties to grow hair, it does protect and stimulate the growth of hair follicles, making them stronger and less susceptible to breakage. This is explained by this study carried out by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

A hair massage with almond oil removes the accumulation of dead cells and deflates the scalp.

Also, almond oil is very effective in treating seborrheic dermatitis, according to this study by Salisbury General Hospital (UK).

However, people who are allergic to nuts should be careful with their use, in case an allergic reaction occurs on the skin.

6. Rosemary oil

Rosemary oil has excellent properties that help hair growth.

It helps to dilate blood vessels (according to this study carried out by the University Medical Center Maribo) and stimulates cell division, which activates the hair follicles so that new hair is born.

Its disinfectant properties help fight bacteria and other organisms that can damage both hair and scalp.

Additionally, this oil is also said to inhibit hair loss and the appearance of gray hair, help eradicate dandruff, and hydrate dry, flaky scalp.

How to use these oils to take advantage of all their properties

The way to use them is:

• Massage your scalp with the oil of your choice  for about 10 minutes.
• After the indicated time, wash as usual.
• For a more intensive treatment we will combine several oils and proceed in the same way.

Remember that, if you are constant, you will obtain magnificent results: abundant hair.

Not only will you get your hair to grow, but you can ward off common scalp problems and it will look spectacular!