For decades, lavender has been a popular, fragrant ingredient in cosmetic treatments, used for a variety of purposes. Lavender oil is a highly concentrated essential oil produced from the lavender plant. It is beneficial to us in many ways, it's recognized for its skin-healing abilities, and it's thought to assist with acne and headaches.
Did you know that lavender and lavender oil can help your hair in a variety of ways as well? Continue reading to learn about the advantages of lavender and how to apply it to your hair.
Benefits of Lavender Oil for Hair
1) May Prevent Dandruff
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Dandruff is caused by yeast infecting the scalp, and diluted lavender oil may help to avoid it. The antibacterial qualities of lavender oil, have been shown to help in wound healing. It may be able to prevent the development of flakes depending on the source of dandruff.
2) Hair Growth Stimulator
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The use of lavender essential oil for hair growth has recently gained popularity. Hair thickening, hair development, increased circulation to the hair follicles, and hair loss prevention are all benefits of the oil. It can also help with hair conditioning, frizz control, and shine. Even alopecia or pattern baldness can be helped with lavender oil.
3) Get Rid of Lice
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Head lice, lice eggs, and nits can all be treated and prevented with lavender oil, which has powerful antiseptic characteristics. So, use lavender oil to get rid of all the irritation and shame!
4) Helps To Relieve Skin Inflammation
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Lavender oil can be used to treat scalp infections, an itchy scalp as well as scalp dryness. It aids in the reduction of inflammation as well as the speeding up of the healing process.
5) Settles Down the Frizz
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A lack of moisture in the hair causes frizzy hair. When your hair is dry, the rough external layer allows moisture from the air to penetrate the strands, causing them to swell and frizz. The more hair damage there is, the more frizz there is. Lavender oil is noted for its deeply hydrating properties, which help with frizz control.
6) It Can Help With Grey Hair
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Lavender oil is used in grey hair therapies. It is without a doubt the best essential oil for grey hair. It darkens hair and causes no irritation or itching on the scalp after treatment.
7) Strengthens Hair and Improves Hair Health
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Hair breakage is caused by two key factors: hair dryness and split ends. If your hair doesn't get enough moisture, it may become brittle and more prone to damage. Dryness elevates the top layer of the cuticle, allowing more moisture to escape from the hair fiber, making it porous and weak.
Lavender oil satisfies your hair's moisture needs, restoring its health and elasticity. It protects your hair by adding a protective layer. This prevents breakage, improves hair texture, and strengthens your tresses.
8) Receding Hairline
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As you become older, it's common for your hairline to experience a receding hairline. Lavender oil encourages hair growth and helps to eliminate receding hairlines when combined with a carrier oil. If you have a receding hairline, adding lavender oil to your hair care routine can help a lot.
How Should You Apply Lavender Oil to Your Hair?
Lavender oil can be used and applied to one's hair in a variety of ways. Certain applications are better than others depending on the benefits you want to experience.
1) Massage the Oil Into Your Hair
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Want to maximize the hair growth and scalp benefits of lavender oil? Massage diluted lavender oil into your scalp.
The lavender essential oil can be diluted with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or coconut oil. Equal proportions of essential oil and carrier oil should be used. Some excellent choices for this purpose include Provence Beauty Multi-Use Lavender Oil, Cliganic Organic Jojoba Oil, and Handcraft Blends Coconut Oil.
It's better to do this after a bath or shower. Allow it to stay for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing. You can also leave it in overnight with your hair wrapped in a towel. By doing this, you will reap the benefits of lavender's calming aroma, as well as its scalp-healing effects. Oil massage can be done as often as once a week or as often as once a day.
2) Add a Few Drops of Lavender Oil to Your Shampoo
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Sometimes oil massages can cause irritation to your scalp especially if the lavender oil has not been diluted. Add lavender oil to your preferred shampoo to avoid irritation. Mix two to three drops of lavender oil with your regular shampoo. Allow it to stay for five minutes before completely rinsing. You can use this method every time you decide to wash your hair.
3) Purchase Products That Have Already Been Infused With Lavender Essential Oil
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Lavender oil-infused products can be soothing, fragrant, and beneficial to your scalp. They may or may not promote hair growth because the lavender oil is almost certainly diluted, with the amount varying from product to product.
Examine the ingredients the next time you buy hair care products. These are good candidates if the ingredient lists include "lavender essential oil" or "lavender hydrolate." The higher the percentage of natural substances and carrier oils, the better. A noteworthy example of this is the Aquableu Natural Lavender Vanilla Shampoo & Conditioner Set, which offers a combination of natural lavender elements and beneficial carrier oils.
4) Use a Weekly Lavender Hair Mask
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Try a lavender hair mask once a week. This provides you with all of the hair-care benefits of lavender oil. It may have effects comparable to hair serum, such as preventing breakage and moisturizing the hair. Check the ingredient labels of commercial hair masks for lavender essential oils.
5) Use Lavender Essential Oil Hair Serum
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Hair serums are products that have been developed to provide unique hair care benefits. Frizzy hair, oily hair, split ends, and other issues are among them. Lavender essential oil is used in several hair serums for its therapeutic properties. They may improve the scalp but have limited hair-growth advantages, but they may prevent hair from splitting.
Examine the ingredient list on the label, just like you would with any other product. Your best bet is to look for products that contain lavender essential oil and are made with natural components. Follow the instructions on the hair serum package to determine whether you should use it daily or weekly.
Summary
When using essential oils, there are a few safety precautions to keep in mind. They should be diluted with a carrier oil such as olive oil or coconut oil before usage due to their high concentration. Unless otherwise noted, most essential oils should be used at a 2% dilution level.
Although lavender is one of the gentlest essential oils, it should be used with caution when applied straight to the skin to avoid discomfort. Before you start, patch test on the inside of your forearm for 24 hours.
