Essential Oils & Hair Care

Hey ya’ll!! This week has flown by but I didn’t forget about you…Who wants to do some pampering hair care???  There are so many amazing uses for essential oils and hair care.  Dry scalp?  There is an essential oil for that.  Itchy scalp?  Oil for that!  Dull looking? Oil for that too!! 

This homemade Deep Hair Conditioner is easy to make and will leave your hair soft and smooth.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 drops doTERRA essential oils

A few great essential oils for your hair include: Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Geranium, and Clary Sage. You can use one or all five of the essential oils in your deep conditioner.

Instructions:

• Put coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils in mixing bowl.
• Mix on medium/high speed for five minutes or until ingredients are whipped to a thick and creamy consistency.
• Once whipped, apply to clean, dry hair.
• Comb through with wide tooth comb to evenly distribute.
• Let sit 15–20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and style as desired.
• Repeat once a week or as often as desired.

Hair Wax helps add texture and style. This easy DIY hair wax, made with essential oils, is healthy for the hair and can be enjoyed by those of all hair types.

Ingredients:

• 4 ½ teaspoons beeswax
• 1 tablespoon shea butter
• 4 ½ teaspoons Fractionated Coconut oil
• 10 drops Peppermint oil
• 10 drops Rosemary oil

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients, except for essential oils, in glass container.
• Place jar in saucepan with one to one and a half inches of boiling water.
• Stir ingredients until melted and thoroughly combined.
• Remove from heat and let rest for three minutes.
• Add essential oils and stir.
• Pour mixture in empty tin or glass jar with lid.
• Let hair wax rest one to two hours.
• To use, apply a small amount to fingers and style as desired. A little wax goes a long way.

There are few things more annoying than tangled hair—it can often lead to a tender scalp and lots of unnecessary hair stuck in your brush. Using a Detangling Spray is a great way to make your hair tangle-free before running a brush through it.

Ingredients:

• 12 ounce (or larger) spray bottle
• 1 ½ cups distilled water
• 3 tablespoons marshmallow root
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons doTERRA Salon Essentials Smoothing Conditioner 
• 5 drops Rosemary oil
• 5 drops Patchouli oil
• 5 drops Geranium oil
• 5 drops Tea Tree oil

Instructions:

• Boil water and marshmallow root in small pan.
• Reduce heat and let simmer 20–30 minutes.
• Let cool slightly and strain through cheesecloth or wire strainer.
• While warm, pour into bottle and add conditioner, apple cider vinegar, and essential oils.
• Shake until combined.
• To use, spray generous amount on wet hair and comb through.

Hair Perfume is a great way to leave those you pass by with the sweet and enticing aroma of essential oils. Lightly spray it on your hair to keep it smelling sweet and fresh. Feel free to switch up the essential oils used in this recipe to create your perfect aroma.

Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup rose water
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 5 drops Ylang Ylang oil
• 4 drops Rosemary oil
• 5 drops Sandlewood oil
• 3 drops Lavender oil
• 4 drops Grapefruit oil

Note: You can purchase rose water at most health food stores in the soap and hygiene aisle.

Instructions:

• In fine-mist glass spray bottle, add rose water, vanilla extract, and essential oils. Add more or less essential oils depending on your preference.
• Shake and spray on hair as desired

One of the best ways to use essential oils is to help your hair and scalp stay clean and healthy. This apple cider vinegar rinse helps Restore & Balance the Natural pH Level of your hair, and gets rid of extra build-up without stripping your hair of its natural oils.

Combined with Rosemary, Lemon, and Grapefruit oils, the following mixture cleanses and refreshes hair, making it soft, shiny, and easy to work with.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 8 tablespoons water
• 8 drops Rosemary oil
• 6 drops Lemon oil
• 4 drops Grapefruit oil

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a small glass bowl and stir.
• Comb through dry hair. The acids in the mixture remove any oil, dirt or sulfate buildup naturally.
• Allow the mixture to sit in place for about 20 minutes, then rinse hair in shower and continue with your normal shampoo and conditioner routine. Enjoy your thoroughly cleansed and rejuvenated locks.

I hope y’all will try one or two of these recipes and be able to incorporate into your hair care routine.

What are some of your favorite hair care recipes?  I would love to hear them in the comments below.  

Blessings

XOXO—Alisha