33 unique herbs and oils for hair

Our hair is the jewel of our face and an important indicator of our physical and mental health. Weak and dull hair can indicate a lack of vitamins or minerals in our body, while premature graying is a sign of inflammation in the body. Many times, of course, dull hair is a harmless indicator that everyday life, pollution and styling products have tired our hair. There are herbs and herbal oils that will make your hair shiny, healthy, elastic and easy to comb!

Coconut oil

Coconut oil for body and hair is already famous, as it repairs damaged ends, deeply moisturizes the hair, prevents hair loss and contributes to faster hair growth. Of course it is not limited there as it is a natural sunscreen and protects against wear and tear from high temperatures. It leaves the hair hydrated and silky. If you have dry hair, apply once a week for 1 hour all over the head and then shampoo. If you have oily hair, limit the use to the ends.

Argan oil

Argan oil is extracted from the fruit of the Moroccan tree of the same name Argan. It is an ideal oil for deep nourishment and repair, especially for damaged and dyed hair, offering a variety of vitamins and fatty acids, as well as important antioxidants that protect hair from ultraviolet radiation. Prevents frizz, while providing a similar nourishment to coconut oil, but without weighing down the hair. Try daily use, a few drops on wet hair, avoiding the roots.

Castor oil

We know it from our grandmothers, castor oil strengthens hair, eyebrows and eyelashes. It contributes significantly if you want your hair to grow faster, prevents hair loss and strengthens the root. A few drops on the edges will reduce the splitting, while the massage on the root once a week will drive away dandruff and dry skin. Try to combine it with a thin oil like almond oil, as it is very thick, while it is ideal for a mask with oil heating for maximum absorption!

Jojoba oil

Favorite oil for me as I have very oily hair but at the same time thin and brittle. An important factor for the use of jojoba oil in oily hair, is its compatibility with the natural oils of our scalp. Jojoba oil deeply moisturizes, protects against premature aging and deeply repairs broken hair. Gives hair shine and softness. Jojoba oil is ideal for night treatment, as it will work even better during sleep.

Avocado oil

Avocado oil is ideal for the care and protection of hair with dry skin and dandruff. You will see it work wonders on hair damaged by straighteners, but it is impossible to use on oily hair.

Almond oil

Almond oil is ideal for thin and brittle hair, while as a very thin and soft oil, it does not weigh down hair that lacks volume. You can use it daily on wet hair. A few drops on the ends will protect the hair from breakage!

Olive oil

Of course, our oil is ideal for protecting the hair, especially for people suffering from scalp skin diseases. It protects against infections, while a weekly mask will deeply moisturize and nourish your hair. With 2 tablespoons spread over the entire surface of your hair, you can leave the olive oil for 1 hour before shampooing.

Marsh- mallow

Marsh- mallow, like its close relative mallow, is an excellent emollient herb. From the root to the flower, the marsh mallow, offers softness and treats irritation, itching and dry skin. Another important property of marsh mallow is the treatment of gray hair. Try the regular rinsing of the hair with marsh mallow and take advantage of the softness it offers, the treatment of frizz and the enhancement of the elasticity it offers. For dry and damaged hair, and sensitive scalp.

Arctium Lappa – Greater burdock

Greater burdock is rich in vegetable gel, calcium, potassium, essential oils, iron and other nutrients that act as nutrients and conditioners for the hair. In fact, greater burdock together with the horsetail are probably the best herbs for strong, long hair! It not only protects the hair but also promotes faster growth! Whether in oil, water or even better, the extract will bring unique results to hair that is difficult to grow.

Hibiscus

The wonderful hibiscus is rich in acids and polysaccharides, while it does not lack vitamin C. These ingredients promote the reconstruction, hydration and protection of the hair in depth, while it works as a very good hair conditioner. By using hibiscus you will see your hair regain its lost shine and volume. You can extract hibiscus in water for rinsing, or even better to rub fresh flowers in an oil of your choice and make a mask for 1 hour. It will nourish your hair, and at the same time prevent the appearance of gray hair.

Horsetail

The ideal herb for rich, shiny hair, hides its secret in its high content of silicon and of course other metals that strengthen the hair, prevent the formation of split ends and increase the natural shine. Horsetail improves blood circulation to the scalp, making it one of the best herbs for treating hair loss. Soak in 2 parts boiled water, 1 part horsetail for 1 hour and leave to cool before applying to hair. Ideal for dry and frizzy hair.

Henna

Did you know that henna not only dyes hair but nourishes and protects it? There is of course a neutral henna that works purely for this purpose. Contains essential oils, flavonoids, coumarins, and many more nutrients that strengthen hair, prevent hair loss and leave hair hydrated and soft. The natural henna powder becomes a mask with water that you can leave for 15 minutes to 2 hours. Beware, natural henna leaves a red tone in the hair, so if you do not want to change even a little of your natural color, choose another herb!

Chamomile

Chamomile contains a variety of vitamins, as well as flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, coumarins and other important ingredients. It is famous for its emollient action, offering softness and easy hairstyle to the hair, while together with calendula and lavender it is ideal for use in young children. In addition to the shine and silky softness it offers, chamomile is famous for the natural highlights it gives to auburn and brown hair. Rinse your hair with a decoction of chamomile in every shampoo and enjoy softness and natural highlights in your hair!

Nettle

Nettle is valuable for shiny and healthy hair, it would be good to rinse our hair with nettle after each shampoo. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, rich food for hair. After a week of use, you will see your hair stronger and shinier.

Elderberry flower

In addition to being a very important healing herb, elderberry is also ideal for our hair. Moisturizes and softens deeply, treating dry skin, split ends and frizz. The elderberry infusion softens, nourishes and deeply protects the hair, making it easier to manage. It is ideal for normal and dry hair, while it also helps significantly in acne.

Comfrey

Another ideal herb for dry hair, the comfrey helps significantly in moisturizing dry and dyed hair, while making the hairstyle easier. Especially the high content of allantoin, offers regeneration to the damaged and injured scalp from intense dry skin and itching. The infusion from comfrey, makes the hair extremely soft.

Cumin

Cumin, and especially black, has such a high content of vitamins, minerals and trace elements that it exceeds our expectations. Recovers the lost volume and moisture of the hair, offering elasticity and shine, an ideal herb for systematic anti-aging of hair and skin. Black cumin prevents the weakening of the hair and gives shine. For unique softness, rinse your hair with a decoction of cumin with two drops of castor oil.

Black pepper

If you feel the need to detoxify your scalp and thoroughly clean your hair, while providing nutrients, then the ideal solution is black pepper. Along with its heating action, it improves blood circulation, allowing the growth of new healthy hair. Grind pepper in the water that will rinse your hair, and gently massage.

Aloe Vera

Aloe could not be missing from the list, as a natural regenerative, moisturizing and exfoliating. Ideal for regulating oiliness, aloe benefits oily hair, removing excess oil, while thoroughly cleansing the hair without drying it out. Aloe is anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and emollient treating itching and skin diseases. The gel is an excellent treatment for all skin types. You can make an aloe vera mask once a week.

Basil

Rich in magnesium and vitamin K, basil strengthens hair and acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory. Improves blood circulation to the scalp, creating favorable conditions for new hair growth. Massages with basil oil 2 times a week will make your hair strong and healthy.

Calendula

Like chamomile, calendula is a mild anti-inflammatory herb, with intense moisturizing and emollient action, ideal for skin diseases, sensitive skin and of course for the care of children’s skin and hair. Calendula oil will strengthen and soften your hair, while water will make your hair easy to comb.

Fenugreek

Febugreek is already known for the protection it offers from hair loss, but also for the silky, shiny effect it gives to the hair. The main property that fenugreek offers is the significant improvement of the circulation, which automatically means strengthening of the scalp, and increase of the hair growth. The mask of fenugreek needs preparation: soaking the seeds for at least 8 hours so that it can become a paste and spread like a mask on the hair. Leave on for 30 minutes and rinse well.

Flax

Flaxseed is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. In fact, you will find it very useful during the seasons when we have increased hair loss, in spring and autumn. Boil flaxseed in water until it forms a thin gel. Once cool the gel is ready for use all over the head and along the entire hair!

Hop

Just as beer gives volume and shine to our hair, so hops offer strength and volume to the hair, while treating infections and inflammation, relieving the scalp. Try rinsing your hair with hop tea, especially if you want to strengthen thin and brittle hair.

Lavender

Lavender, either in oil or in infusion, is a powerful anti-inflammatory in nature, as well as an antiseptic. Along with enhancing microcirculation, it protects and regulates the skin’s natural pH, while being compatible with all hair types. It can be used without fear in young children, while in fact as a natural insect repellent, it protects against lice and other parasites that prefer clean, pure children’s hair.

Licorice

It is worth mentioning licorice and only for its important action in the treatment of psoriasis. It is already known that it nourishes the hair and has antiseptic, antifungal and anti-allergic action. But its effect in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis is also important for the hair. At the same time, it nourishes and rebuilds the damaged scalp from chemicals and air pollutants. Licorice is ideal for dry, damaged hair, skin diseases and shine. Boil licorice root for at least 30 minutes, and after it cools, apply to hair and scalp.

Oats

We have seen oats many times in conditioners and shampoos. The reason is the high content of silicon and magnesium, ingredients that significantly strengthen the hair and promote healthy growth. Rinse your hair on a daily basis with water where you have extracted oats.

Parsley

Studies in recent years have shown important healing properties for parsley. It is not only the many nutrients it contains, but also its antioxidant action that increases collagen production, an ingredient necessary for skin and hair. Improves hair texture, strengthens them and prevents hair loss. It works as an anti-aging agent for hair and skin, while protecting hair color and delaying graying. Rinse your hair with parsley water for split ends, hydration, hair growth, shine and dry skin treatment.

Mint

Of course mint could not be missing, as the essential oil and especially the menthol it contains, relieves dry skin, itching, skin diseases. It treats inflammations and the massage with peppermint oil cures infections, inflammations from chemical dyes, while at the same time it promotes the growth of new hairs.

Rosemary

It is known since antiquity, and of course to all of us the beneficial effect of rosemary on hair. Treats hair loss, scalp diseases, promotes hair growth and prevents the growth of gray hair! Try the rosemary infusion for rinsing the hair but also the oil for dry skin, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.

Sage

Sage is not only rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements, but it is a good anti-allergic and antibiotic herb, which strengthens hair, improves growth, and treats scalp diseases. Sage oil is ideal for massages but you can always use the infused sage for rinsing and / or the essential oil in your shampoo.

Thyme

Like sage and rosemary, thyme disinfects and protects against infections and skin diseases. In addition, it works perfectly as an insect repellent and pesticide, thus keeping lice and other unwanted visitors away. With the content of precious metals, it significantly strengthens the hair and gives it shine. Try rinsing your hair with thyme tea, or for skin diseases, massages with thyme oil.

Yarrow

Yarrow is not an herb for shiny hair but for healthy hair. With its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and tonic action, this herb is ideal for skin diseases and for treating hair loss due to scalp diseases. It also deeply cleanses the hair, while it can be used either in an extract or in an oil.

Uses

Herbs are ideal for use in the last rinse, thus leaving all the nutrients in our hair. All you need to do is have a ready-made, lukewarm decoction or infusion in a jug for the final rinse. You can combine herbs for the desired effect such as rosemary with sage and chamomile. You can of course make a nice spray with herbs, so you can spray your hair whenever you feel that they want hydration or shine!

Another use is the extraction of herbs in the oil that suits your hair, for even better results, while the slightly warmed oil when applied to the hair softens them even more and allows nutrients to pass through the hair. Last important use of herbs, are their essential oils, which can be added to ready-made shampoos and oils, conditioners, masks.