Six Top Essential Oils Your Hair Needs to Grow

Most times, we are faced with stunted hair growth, dry scalp, and frizzy hair. And I know that is tiring especially if you’re a newbie in the natural hair game. 

Well, that’s why this column has been created to transform you from being a rookie to being a pro and also make your natural hair journey easy and enjoyable.

 Aside from water, your hair needs oil. Not any kind of oil but essential oils that will make your hair grow, restore the shine on your hair, and make it easy to comb. Make no mistake about this, please. There are other essential oils your hair needs as food but these are the top six you can get without stressing your pocket. Here goes!

 

1) JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OIL

Jamaican Black Castor Oil

This essential oil is one of the most versatile oils to use because of its many advantages to not just your natural hair but to also your skin, nails, chapped lips, and as a remedy for digestive issues. Jamaican Black Castor Oil is rich in vitamin E, fatty acids, and minerals. 

The ricinoleic acid in this oil helps to lock in moisture thereby retaining water in your hair. Jamaican Black Castor Oil helps in hydrating your hair, keeping it shiny, promotes hair growth and thickness, prevents hair breakage and split ends, etc. There are many brands of this oil but my best is Sunny Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil. 

 
2) EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Filippo Betis Extra virgin oil

This particular oil is one of the most popular oils because it is used not only for hair but for skin and food. It is considered to be the healthiest fat on earth according to healthline.com. It is rich in vitamins A and E, fatty acids, and it is one of the best hair oil conditioners you can ever ask for. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of my favourite essential oils because it makes it easy to detangle knotted hair and makes natural hair glow. This oil also aids in locking moisture in your hair, makes your hair soft, deeply nourishes the hair, and rejuvenates damaged hair. The most popular brand of this oil is Goya.

 

3) COCONUT OIL

Pure Natural Coconut oil: Konga.com

After olive oil, coconut oil is also vastly famous. It is an excellent moisturizing essential oil for your hair and your skin. Many people have also testified of the wonders this oil does on stretch marks. Coconut oil contains lauric acid that makes the oil deeply absorbed into your hair and scalp. If your hair is seriously damaged, this oil should be your first go-to essential oil because it works very fast in rejuvenating damaged hair and restoring sheen to your hair. It will make your hair grow longer and thicker, fixes frizzy hair, and also serves as a leave-in conditioner. There are two types of this oil; cold-pressed and hot-pressed, and both of them are good.

 

4) ALMOND OIL

Sweet Almond oil: Konga.com

Almond oil is one of the best nourishing oils because of its richness in vitamin B-7 (biotin) and vitamin E. It helps keep the hair healthy and prevents hair breakage. It also serves as a scalp treatment for dandruff and other scalp issues and also protects your hair from damages that the sun causes. If you have issues with tough hair, use almond oil to make it soft and lush.

 

5) LAVENDER OIL

Organic Lavender oil: Rojgar Aur Nirman 

Lavender oil is another essential oil that is top of our list because of its sweet scent and its ability to give your hair maximum protection. Most people do not know that this oil contains antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that improve the health of your hair scalp. Lavender oil can be mixed with olive oil or coconut oil and applied directly to the scalp and the tips of your hair. It deeply conditions the hair, makes it shine, and also prevents dandruff and other scalp conditions. This is definitely a go-to oil!

 

6) PEPPERMINT OIL

Peppermint oil: Healthline.com

This is another sweet-scented oil that you must have. It is a refreshing oil that keeps your scalp clean and your follicles healthy. Peppermint oil contains menthol which gives your hair a cooling sensation. It is antimicrobial and vasodilating and it is good for treating scalp conditions, promotes hair growth, and rejuvenates damaged hair.

 

 

So there you go, lovelies! If you are starting your natural hair journey, make sure you get these oils. They are the best beginner essential oils your hair needs to grow and be healthy. Please, stick to good brands of these essential oils and also dilute essential oils like peppermint and lavender oil with carrier essential oils like Jamaican Black Castor oil, coconut oil, olive oil, or almond oil.

Have the best hair journey!

Written by 

Chioma Abiakam