The Best Oils for Every Hair Type
While most of us are aware of our own hair and scalp issues, be it dandruff, thinning hair or dry scalp, what you may not know is how to best treat and prevent hair and scalp issues using essential oils.
Healthy full hair with plenty of shine and no visible damage is not difficult to accomplish if you provide your hair with the right nutrients. Essential oils are vastly different, each containing a unique set of properties that can help remedy different hair and skin conditions. Carrier oils are equally important for maintaining hair health as well as providing moisture and hydration to the hair in order to keep it healthy.
The Best Oils for a Healthy Scalp and Hair Growth
Sweet Almond oil is an excellent carrier oil as it resembles the natural oils produced by our own skin, making it a great natural moisturizer that is easily absorbed. Adding in a few drops of Peppermint, Ylang Ylang, and Lavender essential oils can help to improve blood circulation, relax the hair follicles and promote healthy hair growth. Furthermore, these oils help to soothe the scalp and prevent excess oil, which can irritate and clog the hair follicles. Adding Clary Sage essential oil adds antiseptic qualities to keep the scalp clean and prevent itching and psoriasis while Cypress Oil may help prevent dandruff and dry scalp. You can find all of these oils in Isabella’s Clearly LONG, which helps to strengthen the hair and scalp and promote healthy growth.
The Best Oils for Dry, Damaged or Frizzy Hair
Castor oil is a very moisturizing carrier oil and is ideal for dry scalp as well as dehydrated and damaged hair. Not only does it add moisture, but it locks it in so it’s not easily lost by environmental factors and hair styling tools. Sandalwood essential oil helps to add moisture, prevent dryness and also adds shine and luster to dull hair. Rosemary and Basil essential oils provide much needed nutrients to damaged hair, stimulating blood circulation and increasing blood flow. Lavender and Peppermint essential oils keep the scalp healthy, hydrated and can prevent dandruff. Geranium essential oil (in addition to smelling great) prevents environmental damage and keeps hair healthy. Isabella’s Clearly TAME, which includes all of the above oils, is designed for dry, damaged or curly hair to add moisture and shine and reverse damage.
The Best Oils to protect Hair from Environmental Damage
Jojoba oil is used as a universal carrier oil as it is beneficial for all hair types, while Olive oil is the ultimate carrier oil for scalp treatments, rich in nutrients and vitamin E to fight free radicals. Basil essential oil stimulates the scalp to ensure optimal scalp health, reducing hair loss and encouraging healthy growth. Jasmine oil prevents hair breakage by nourishing the roots so that each hair follicle remains lustrous and strong. To prevent damage from the sun and from styling tools, protect your hair with this blend of oils or use our Isabella’s Clearly WAVE.