Hair can get dry and brittle, especially in the summer months during time spent outside. Think the beach or swimming in a chlorine laden pool. Harsh hair care products can also damage hair, leading to frizz, breakage, and hair loss. This DIY hair oil treatment helps improve scalp health for healthier, natural hair.
I love that it’s inexpensive and an easy way to get healthy hair no matter your hair type. I even used this hair care routine on my then 4 year old daughter years ago to help make her hair more manageable. Not only did it help make her hair easier to brush, but it also didn’t irritate her tender head. This recipe is so simple it’s hard to even call it a recipe, but I just had to share since it works so well!
It will leave your hair oily, so be sure to shampoo and rinse it out once you’re done!
DIY Hair Oil
I have another DIY hair growth oil recipe that works as a hair conditioner which I keep in a dropper bottle. That rosemary hair growth oil is different from this DIY hair oil, which is more of a deep conditioning treatment. Although both are great for thicker hair and scalp health!
This hair treatment helps improve dry hair with natural oils and has become a regular staple in my hair care routine. It helps reduce hair fall, nourishes hair follicles, and can even help improve dandruff. This DIY hair oil features magnesium rich Epsom salts and conditioning olive oil and coconut oil for a healthy shine.
I’ve also included raw honey for it’s unique ability to help hair. Raw honey promotes skin cell growth, including on the scalp and moisturizes as it adds nutrients to the hair and scalp. Honey is also naturally antimicrobial and antifungal and can be used as a dandruff treatment.
Here’s how to make it!
DIY Hair Oil Recipe
This easy and inexpensive homemade hair oil naturally improves dry, brittle, damaged hair. Make this luscious scalp massage a regular part of your skincare routine!
Yield: 1 Hair Treatment
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Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and blend well with the immersion blender. If you don’t have a blender, or your ingredients aren’t combining well, then heat the ingredients (except for the essential oil) over low heat on the stove. Whisk to combine as the ingredients warm. If not using the stove, then the Epsom salt may still be somewhat gritty. It will dissolve and work into the hair once it’s applied.
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Add the essential oils to the warm oil if using.
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Stir or shake the mixture well right before applying. Over a sink or shower, massage the warm (not hot!) oil treatment through the hair and scalp.
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Put a shower cap on (or old towel) and leave the oil blend on for up to 30 minutes.
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Rinse the oil off in the shower then shampoo.
- If hair is still oily after washing, massage a small amount of baking soda through the hair to remove or use dry shampoo after the shower.
- If you have really long hair you may need to double or triple this recipe.
- Some people have the opposite effect from coconut oil and it gives them dry hair. If so, then use more olive oil, or another carrier oil instead. See the section below for substitute ideas.
Ingredient Substitutions
I use olive oil and coconut oil in many of my homemade skincare and hair care recipes because of their omega fatty acids and other benefits. Some people find coconut oil makes their hair or skin dry though. Other carrier oils will also work well. Try sweet almond oil instead of olive oil if you need something a little less oily. Avocado oil is also very nourishing for hair and a great option.
Adding a little jojoba oil, castor oil, or argan oil to the mix are also a great way to treat your scalp! You can even add some antioxidant vitamin E. There’s some evidence that vitamin E can assist with hair growth and a healthier scalp.
Optional Essential Oils
It’s not totally necessary, but you can add some essential oils to your DIY hair oil for more benefits. You only need a few drops as they’re highly concentrated. Be sure to properly dilute and avoid using on young children.
Try a few drops of rosemary essential oil for hair growth. Cedarwood and lavender essential oil also have proven hair growth benefits. Tea tree oil is good for dandruff and peppermint essential oil has a cooling, invigorating effect. Just don’t get it into your eyes!
This DIY hair oil is a great way to give your hair a little extra love and attention!
Have you ever used oil on your hair? How did it work? Leave a comment and let us know!
