Hair Oil And Their Uses

Hair Care

oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Monday, October 18, 2010, 12:47

Are you on the receiving end of all the scolding for not applying hair oil? If yes, then the advice is that you listen to the advice. Hair oil are food for your hair, which ensures healthy hair i.e devoid of problems like hair loss, dandruff etc. There are a lot of oils of different brands available in the market and meeting your requirements there is also the non-sticky oils. But experts say it is best to stick on to traditional essential oils for your hair. Lets look at some of the essential hair oils and their uses-

1.Coconut Oil – Used from the time of our Grandmothers, it is still the most effective oil for hair. The main work of coconut oil is to calm the scalp and thus, treat the hair of all the harsh effects of pollution and sun rays. A slightly heated coconut oil is best for head massage. Hair dye's are also harsh on hair due to the presence of chemicals and applying of coconut oil treats it effectively.

2.Castor Oil – Castor oil is the best solution to dry scalp. It works as a moisturiser and enhances hair growth and treats thinning hair. It is best to leave castor oil on the scalp overnight and rinse the scalp with shampoo in the morning. If this procedure is followed once a week, within a months time you will notice hair growth and change in the quality of your hair.

3.Jojoba Oil - Jojoba oil can be applied by people of any skin type. This oil is famous for it's treatment capabilities of hair breakage, split ends, hair loss and dry hair.

4.Peppermint Oil – For healthy hair, it is very important to have the correct blood flow in the scalp. Peppermint oil does the needful to enhance the blood flow, which ensure enough oxygen and thus hair growth.

5.Lemon Oil – Lemon oil is specifically for oily hair. This oil is a good treatment for dandruff, lice and scalp infections. This oil can be applied once in a week and should be kept for an hour before being washed with a mild shampoo.

6.Tea Tree Oil – If you are the one who complains of greasy hair, then Tea Three oil is what you need. This oil, controls the oil production of the scalp and at the same time moisturises the hair. This is also a good treatment for dandruff. Few drops of Tea Tree Oil with Olive oil is a good combination for healthy hair.

7.Olive Oil – Olive oil is the best oil for treating drying of hair due to excess exposure to sun rays. This oil nourishes the hair and helps it to regain the lost nutrition. It is best to apply the oil and then warp the hair up with a towel for half an hour before washing your hair with a mild shampoo.

8.Almond Oil - Almond oil is high in Omega 6 fat and other essential fatty acids, which strengthens and revitalises hair growth. A massage with almond oil twice a week can ensure hair growth.

These eight essential hair oil is important for healthy hair, specially at a time when we are victim of pollution, improper diet and over exposure to ultra-violet rays. It is advised to not be exposed to heat and dust after applying hair oil.