All About Hair: Top 5 Oils To Promote Healthy Hair Growth

 

Here are my top 5 oils that I use for my hair.  Each oil has a specific benefit in which I use it for,  along with several other benefits that are added extras.  I can't say enough positive things about the positive transformation these oils have produced for my hair.

1.)  Castor Oil

Castor Oil has Omega-9 fatty acids which nourish the hair and prevent the scalp from drying. It is also a  humectant as it draws moisture into the hair and skin.  

2.)  Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil has the ability to rapidly penetrate the scalp and hair shaft. It helps to dissolve hardened sebum that can clog hair follicles. It helps to condition the hair and imparts a natural shine and even enhance the color of your hair.  It's also known to help relieve itchy scalp and dandruff.

3.)  Avocado Oil

Avocado oil supplies your hair with vitamins A B D and E  while its amino acids help to promote the growth of new hair cells.  It too, is a humectant.

4.) Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is great for helping to minimize protein loss. The chemical makeup of coconut oil is such that it can pass freely through cell membranes, which means it can efficiently penetrate the hair shaft.  It's a wonderful conditioner and imparts a healthy sheen to hair.

5.)  Aloe Vera Oil 

Aloe is a supreme conditioner. It  has anti-inflammatory properties, which help in regeneration of hair on the scalp. It has been said to be beneficial in curbing excessive hair loss.  It contains enzymes that promote hair growth and overall health.

How do I use these oils? 
These oils can be used alone or mixed with other oils for added benefits.  To give you an idea of how I use these oils the following is a typical hair washing session for me:

-Saturate my hair with coconut oil and cover with a plastic cap and allow it to stay on my hair for one hour prior to washing.  This will help to retain protein that washing can remove.
-After I wash, condition and moisturize my hair, I will massage my scalp with jojoba or avocado oil and then seal my ends with castor oil or aloe vera oil.

I know it sounds as if might hair may end up being a greasy mess, but quite the contrary, it it left feeling soft, shiny, manageable and not greasy at all!  The key is to apply small amounts (size of a nickel) of each oil.  You don't need to apply a lot to receive the full benefits of the product.

What are some of your favorite oils and how do you use them?  Recipes?  Do share!