I've said it before and I'll say it again--grease is great for cars, but not for your hair and most definitely not for your scalp. So stay away from those petroleum jelly-like substances better known as "grease". It will only clog your follicles which leaves little room for good healthy hair growth. It is literally impossible to have a healthy head of hair when your scalp is congested and is in bad condition, so find a wonderful oil to condition your scalp that will ultimately leave you with healthy hair growth. Try mixing and matching, too.

To start you off, here are a few of my favs.

Olive Oil – Great for combating dryness
*My absolute favorite oil!

Castor Oil – Great for combating dryness, especially great for the colder seasons

Almond Oil – Great for combating dryness, and an awesome aroma
*essential oil

Green Tea Oil – Great for combating dandruff and soothing the scalp
*essential oil

Aloe Vera Gel – Although not an oil, it's great for scalp conditioning, combating dryness and balancing high levels of yeast.

These are only a few of a plethora of natural oils that promote a healthy scalp which results in healthy hair growth. But don’t stop here--go and do some more research. Have fun!

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*Don't forget that rinses are great for the scalp too, like apple cider vinegar which can help control your ph balance.

*Be sure to perform a test patch when using an essential oil to avoid any possible skin irritations.


December 1, 2008