5 Key essential oils to creating the perfect healthy natural looking hair.

Essential oils contain the aroma compounds of plants and the essence of the plant's fragrance from which they are derived.

These essential oils contain strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can be beneficial for hair growth and minerals which are a great ingredient for your hair. Massaging your hair scalp with these essential  oils results in your hair looking perfectly healthy and natural:

Coconut oil

Despite coconut oil being used for home cooking, baking, commercial food processing, industrial, and for pharmaceutical purposes it is widely used in hair grooming. The oil is rich in carbohydrates, minerals and highly saturated fats which are good for a healthy hair.  You can use coconut oil as a conditioner to keep your hair shimmering and soft, as a leave-in treatment to repair split ends, as a hair toner to add a healthy glow and as a moisturizer for your scalp. 

The coconut oil acts as a detangler dealing with hair tangles that you may battle with daily. The fatty acids present in the oil helps to prevent dandruff by healing your scalp. The oil results in your hair color looking more vibrant and prevent it from fading too quickly. The oil also penetrates easily into the hair shaft to prevent hair loss and enhance growth. If you have dry hair coconut oil is the best solution to taking care of your hair and toning it.

Castor oil

Castor oil is a vegetable oil used in the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, hydraulic and brake fluids, paints, dyes, coatings, inks, cold resistant plastics, waxes and polishes, nylon, pharmaceuticals, perfumes and also in hair care. There are three types of castor oil: the regular castor oil, organic castor oil, and Jamaican black castor oil that is also used for hair growth. The oil has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties that balance the optimum pH level of the scalp to cure acne and get rid off dandruff. The oil is used as a hair conditioner and as a moisturizer for moisturizing thick or dry hair. Castor oil also contains ricinoleic acid that penetrates into the pores of the skin and hair follicles to increase circulation of blood and improve hair growth. Massaging the hair with the oil makes the hair grow thicker, longer, and faster by protecting the existing hair follicles thus keeping hair from loss and enhancing your hair color.

Olive oil

Olive oil is commonly used in cooking, frying or as a salad dressing. However, it is also used in pharmaceuticals, as a fuel for traditional oil lamps, soaps, and also in hair care. The oil has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe scalp irritation. The oil penetrates the hair shaft to soften, strengthen the hair and create a shiny look.  Olive oil can be used as a conditioner and as a treatment to moisten dry and thick hair making it easier to style. The oil smoothens the broken or burned ends of your hair thus preventing hair loss.  The azelaic acid also found in olive oil decreases the DHT production to prevents hair loss and reduce dandruff flakes.

Avocado oil

Avocado oil is an edible oil used as a cooking oil, lubrication and also in hair care due to its regenerative and moisturizing properties that strengthen the hair strands. The Biotin, vitamin B-5, and vitamin E in the oil improve the health of the hair, moisturize, repair, and strengthen your hair. Avocado oil stimulates blood flow, unclog blocked follicles and even blends well with conditioners and styling products to enhance moisture without creating a heavy consistency. The oil acts as a detangler to detangle hair,  acts as an antibreakage agent to repair split ends and breakage and as a moisturizer: The essential oil also penetrates deep into hair strands to provide a wet environment for hair and prevent dandruff. 

Lavender oil

Lavender oil has widely been used in the production of perfume. However, it is also used as an insect repellent and to promote hair growth. Lavender oil deepens the hair follicles and thickens the thermal layer to enhances strong hair growth. Regular massage with this oil increases blood flow to the scalp and treats hair loss The oil has antimicrobial properties that combat bacterial and fungal disorders hence get rid of dandruff. Some other lavender oil benefits are its abilities to heal dry hair and act as a conditioner to make your hair shiny and fragrant.