Oils for Hair Natural Growth Potions

Oils

Often when we think of oil, we may often think of pore clogging oils, or even

acne. Oil, depending on the type used, can nourish, clean, strengthen, and

stimulate your hair, hair follicles, and scalp, enabling your hair to grow

longer and fuller. Oil is often mixed with other ingredients, but can also be

used alone. This section will explore the different types of oils, and some

choice recipes for natural hair growth.

Almond Oil

Almond oil is loaded with fatty acids that improve the strength and luster of

your hair. The oil will also soften hair, which is great news for women with

coarser hair. Almond oil is primarily used in hair growth recipes as a

secondary ingredient, not the main or base of the recipe, but hair can be

treated with almond oil by itself.

Using almond is oil simple. Begin with a tablespoon of the oil and massage into

the scalp, working your way down the hair until you reach the tips. Depending

on the thickness and existing length of your hair, more oil may be

needed.

Once your hair is coated, allow the oil to sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse

thoroughly with cold water (or as cold as you can tolerate), and wash as usual.

Castor Oil

There are hordes of people, and certain generations who live and die by the

wonders of castor oil. Strangely, the stuff that makes you gag when Grandma

forces you to swallow it to make you "regular", actually works really

well on hair, and you don't even have to drink it!

Full of Omega-3 fats, castor oil rebuilds hair, allowing new growth, strength,

added shine, and thickness. Castor oil can be run through the hair as a

leave-in solution to keep hair smooth, used in a hot oil treatment, or as a

base in a hair growth recipe.