essential oils for different hair types & problems

Just like complexion, there are different hair types and conditions and it absolutely matters which essential oils you choose to best cater to your needs. So, which essential oils are best suited for which type of hair? Read on to find out.

All Hair Types
Cedarwood	Geranium	Rosemary
Clary sage	Lavender
Normal Hair
Chamomile	Lemon	Thyme
Hops	Lemongrass
Dry Hair
Jasmine	Myrrh	Rose
Laurel	Peppermint	Sandalwood
Oily Hair
Basil	Eucalyptus	Patchouli
Caraway	Frankincense	Petitgrain
Cardamon	Grapefruit	Sage
Citronella	Lemon	Tea tree
Cornmint	Lemongrass	Ylang-Ylang
Cypress	Lime

Treat Alopecia
Anise seed	Frankincense	Myrtle
Basil	Geranium	Palo Santo
Bergamot	Grapefruit	Peppermint
Carrot seed	Helichrysum	Rosemary
Cedarwood	Juniper berry	Sage
Chamomile	Laurel leaf	Sandalwood
Clary sage	Lavender	Tea tree
Clove bud	Lemongrass	Thyme
Cornmint	Lime	Vetiver
Cypress	Myrrh	Ylang-Ylang
Cures Dandruff
Bergamot	Juniper berry	Peppermint
Cardamon	Laurel leaf	Peru balsam
Cedarwood	Lavender	Pine
Chamomile	Lemon	Rosemary
Clary sage	Lime	Tangerine
Eucalyptus	Myrrh	Tea tree
Ginger	Patchouli	Ylang-Ylang
Kills Head Lice & Fleas
Cajeput	Frankincense	Oregano
Caraway	Galbanum	Parsley
Chamomile	Geranium	Peppermint
Cinnamon	Ginger	Pine
Citronella	Lavender	Rosemary
Dill	Lemongrass	Rosewood
Eucalyptus	Marjoram	Tea tree
Relieve Scalp Psoriasis/Itchy Scaly Scalp
Angelica	Geranium	Peppermint
Bay	Helichrysum	Rose
Bergamot	Juniper berry	Rosemary
Cajeput	Lavender	Sage
Carrot seed	Mandarin	Sandalwood
Cedarwood	Myrrh	Tea tree
Chamomile	Niaouli	Thyme
Clary sage	Oregano	Yarrow
Frankincense	Patchouli	Ylang-Ylang
Revitalise Dull Hair
Basil	Geranium	Lime
Galbanum
For Healthy/Shiny Hair
Bergamot	Geranium	Peppermint
Birch	Hops	Rosemary
Chamomile	Lime
For Strong Hair
Bay	Cypress	Lemon
Birch	Frankincense	Lemongrass
Cardamon	Geranium	Lime
Carrot seed	Grapefruit	Myrrh
Cassia	Henna	Parsley
Cedarwood	Hops	Peppermint
Chamomile	Hyssop	Rose
Clary sage	Jamine	Rosemary
Copaiba balsam	Juniper berry	Wintergreen

As you can see from the above, an essential oil can perform many functions. Though the permutations among them seem endless, bear in mind firstly, the type of hair and, secondly, the condition the blend is meant to treat.

Remember, when you’re blending for aromatherapy treatment, synergy should be your top priority instead of aroma. Happy blending!