Natural Oils To Try On Locs
I have started to accumulate a list of natural oils that are good for hair/locs as well as promote hair growth, and healthiness within my dreads:
Rosemary Oil:
“Rosemary is reputed to promote the growth and thickness of your hair.
It can also darken hair over a period of time and so is useful for covering grey hair. If you have long hair, then this is better than dying. It won’t work as quickly, but your hair won’t suffer the effects of repeated applications of chemicals.
A good time to start with the rosemary oil is when you notice your first gray hairs. It will work if you have more than a few, but the whole process will seem slower.”
http://www.the-herb-guide.com/rosemary-oil-for-hair.html
Almond Oil:
“Almond oil has numerous health and beauty benefits. When it comes to hair, almond oil is a wonderful, natural treatment for dry and damaged hair. It’s a good source of vitamin E and essential minerals like magnesium. When applied to the hair, almond oil provides deep nourishment and moisture for dry locks, adds shine to dull hair, makes hair stronger and even controls hair loss. In fact, ancient Egyptians used almond oil in their hair to fortify strands and stimulate growth.”
Read more: How to Apply Almond Oil to Hair | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4964802_apply-almond-oil-hair.html#ixzz1hkuexv5V
Lavender Oil:
“Lavender oil, one of the best aromatherapy oils is known to be very effective in treating the problem of hair loss. Regular usage is helpful in controlling hair fall and improving hair growth. Alopecia areata, a condition wherein you lose excessive hair, especially in patches can be treated with lavender essential oil. Daily massage with lavender oil will definitely help significant re-growth and give you the results in a few months. Moreover, a massage with lavender oil is also helpful in curing insomnia. It is known to improve sleep quality. One of the lavender oil benefits is that it relaxes you and helps you get rid of anxiety and depression. The calming and soothing effect of lavender oil is beneficial for relieving stress. This in turn helps control hair loss, as insomnia, stress, depression are one of the causes of this problem. Sufficient sleep and mental peace ensures that you do not face hair loss problem. Moreover, it also enhances blood circulation, hence a scalp massage will definitely help improve hair growth.”
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/lavender-oil-for-hair-growth.html
Jojoba Oil:
“Jojoba Oil is a wonderfully light oil that you can put on liberally with out having to worry about weighing down your hair. As you’ll see as I pour it out, Jojoba Oil runs really quickly. This ones got a little bit more color compared to the Avocado and the Almond Oil. You see it’s a bit more yellow, but it’s really light, really wonderful. The skin and the scalp and the hair all absorb it extremely quickly. I use this right after I wash my hair daily. It keeps my scalp from drying out and keeps it from getting dandruff. I also put it throughout my hair when I’m getting ready to style it with any type of heat and I use it during braiding to treat the scalp before I start, to run through the hair as I work and also to put it on after the braids have been completed”
Read more: Video: Benefits of Jojoba Oil on Hair | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/video_4942426_benefits-jojoba-oil-hair.html#ixzz1hkwQnjy9
Growth Formula:
“You need to take 10 drops of lavender oil, 10 drops of rosemary oil, 5 drops of basil oil and 4 oz. of jojoba oil. Mix all these oils well and store them in a dark bottle. Use it regularly for scalp and hair massage. This is very effective in moisturizing your hair and boosting hair growth.”
