When it comes to hair care routine, my love for essential oils is clearly seen in each hair care recipe.  Because the benefits of essential oils for healthy hair growth and overall hair health are stupendous. These essential oils are a much more effective way to deal with hair issues. They are used in very low quantities as they are highly concentrated and must be diluted before use. So, if you want to get shiny, strong, healthy and voluminous hair growth and get rid of all other hair issues like dandruff, head lice, hair loss, and split ends, etc. then these essential oils are for you. 

The use of these essential oils is a natural, safe and cost-friendly way to treat different hair problems. Each essential oil has its own healing properties, so you can choose them accordingly. Also, a blend of different essential oils in any carrier oil benefits you in your hair care journey. 

These essential oils are 100% natural, pure and undiluted extracts of plants that require huge amount of each plant to produce these essential oils. They are mostly obtained through steam distillation. In which, active molecules and volatile compounds of plants are collected. These oils contain the real essence of the plant from which they are derived including its characteristic odor, flavor and active constituents. 

In aromatherapy, the use of essential oils is very famous. As, inhaling the aroma of essential oils through diffusion or by direct inhaling results in therapeutic effects on your mood, stress levels and cognitive functions. 

In addition, essential oils offer a plethora of benefits in the beauty industry due to their natural properties and versatile applications. Like they show antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and soothing effects on your skin and hair. As a result, most of the powerful skincare and hair care remedies and treatments contain a concoction of these essential oils. 

Essential oils offer a lot of benefits to our hair due to their natural properties. Some of these benefits are 

1. Promote hair growth: Essential oils can improve blood circulation to the scalp and deliver oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. Thus, anyone can use essential oils for healthy hair growth. 
2. Control dandruff: These oils have anti-inflammatory, anti bacterial and anti fungal properties, due to which they remove dandruff and buildup on your scalp. Along with this, they can cure itchy scalp too. 
3. Moisturize hair: They are used to hydrate and moisturize your hair with its natural oils and fats. Also, they provide shine to your dull strands. 
4. Nourish hair follicles: Essential oils provide essential nutrients to our hair follicles that are deprived of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. These oils nourish them well and thus strengthen our hair roots. 
5. Reduce stress: Hair fall and hair loss are mostly associated with stress issues. And these essential oils can help you a lot in reducing stress. 
6. Balance oil production: Mostly our hair got greasy due to over production of natural oils or sebum. And this results in hair loss and buildup. But the use of these essential oils balances out over production of these oils and keeps your scalp hydrated at the same time. 

Essential oils offer a lot of benefits to our hair growth and overall hair health. Some of these essential oils are listed below. 

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an evergreen perennial shrub. It has a strong fragrance and is abundantly used in aromatherapy and for the treatment of hair issues like baldness, dandruff and hair regrowth, etc. 

It is a good source of vitamin A, B-6 and C, calcium, iron, and magnesium. And is also well known due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuro protective properties. 

Whether you infuse rosemary leaves in any oil or use rosemary water as natural hair growth spray. It will treat different hair issues like dandruff, premature hair graying, hair loss, hair thinning and androgenic alopecia. 

Research also shows that rosemary essential oil can be as effective as minoxidil and shows an increase in hair count of patients suffering from androgenic alopecia. 

Lavender essential oil has a soothing scent that helps in alleviating stress and provides a stress-free environment for new hair. It also shows hair growth promoting abilities. Studies confirm that the topical application of lavender essential oil increase the number of hair follicles in female mice and deepened hair follicle depth. 

It also speeds up the hair growth process. Due to its antimicrobial properties, it prevents bacterial and fungal growth and thus treats dandruff, itchiness and other scalp irritations. It also treats dry scalp and makes them hydrated. 

Peppermint is an aromatic herb in the mint family. It has a strong cooling and refreshing fragrance and flavor. And it is obtained from the leaves of peppermint. It also possesses a strong scent and shows a cooling sensation on your scalp. It is used to increase blood circulation towards the scalp and to promote hair thickness and hair growth. 

Research also shows that by applying peppermint oil, there is significant improvement in hair growth, follicle number and follicle depth. As it induces a rapid anagen (growing) stage. Thus, the use of peppermint essential oil makes your hair thick and strong.  

It also shows powerful antiseptic properties due to which it helps in treating dandruff and even head lice. 

Geranium essential oil is famous for its rose-like fragrance and has been used in aromatherapy for thousands of years. 

It is very beneficial in hair care routine as it controls the over production of sebum in our hair follicles and hence promotes healthy hair growth and controls hair loss. It also moisturizes our hair and makes it soft and hydrated. Besides this, it shows antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help in the treatment of dandruff and itchy scalp. 

You can add 2-3 drops of any essential oil like rosemary, lavender, cedar wood, etc. in any carrier oils like coconut oil, olive oil, etc.  and apply it topically on your scalp and hair for 1-2 hours. Massage it well and then wash it off. 

Another way is to mix a few drops of these hair growth promoting essential oils in your natural or homemade shampoo or conditioner. And then wash and rinse your hair afterwards. 

You can also mix a few drops of these essential oils in any homemade hair sprays and DIY hair masks and enjoy the soothing, cooling and relaxing effects of these essential oils. Also, they nourish your hair and improve its regrowth. 

By diffusing these essential oils in a diffuser, you can reduce anxiety, and stress. Direct inhaling also gives you relief from stress.