DIY Hair Growth Oil Recipe (Essential Oil Blend That Actually Helps)
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Struggling with hair thinning or hair loss? This DIY hair growth oil uses simple essential oils like rosemary, peppermint, and lavender to support scalp health naturally. It’s an easy, affordable addition to your routine that may help encourage healthier hair over time.
When I was in college, I never thought I'd some day be writing about a DIY Essential Oils for Hair Growth Blend. Back in those days, some people referred to me as the “big hair girl.”
I think some of it had to do with how I wore my hair, and also because I was temporarily obsessed with perms.
Thankfully, that “obsession” ended about 10 years ago.
Since my “Big Hair Girl” Days, however, I've had some issues with hair loss on and off. It's hard for anyone to lose hair or have thinning hair, especially for us women.
Thankfully, there are options to help and I do feel like this blend has helped support my hair over time.
Possible Reasons for Hair Loss
Here are some of the possible reasons that you might be finding that your locks aren't quite what you would like them to be.
– thyroid issues
– iodine deficiency
– stress
– adrenal stress
– iron deficiency
Ideally, for any of these conditions, you need to get to the root cause of your hair loss and figure out what is causing it, and work on getting healthier, so that you can have a more stable condition for your hair (and your health).
However, one of the things that I have leaned on whenever I have had hair loss, is this simple DIY Essential Oils for Hair Growth Blend and I do think it has really helped me.
Initially, the recipe consisted of only 2 oils. Recently, I added another and I feel like it works better.
Hair Loss Remedies I’ve Tried
Over the years, I’ve tried a number of approaches to support hair growth, including supplements, different shampoos, and scalp massage.
While some helped a little (especially reducing stress and improving scalp care), others didn’t make much difference for me.
One of the simplest things I keep coming back to is using the targeted essential oil blend below—it’s easy, affordable, and supports overall scalp health.
Best Essential Oils for Hair Growth
Following are the best essential oils for hair that may help support hair growth based on research and traditional use.
- Rosemary oil – the most studied for supporting hair growth
- Peppermint oil – may stimulate the scalp and improve circulation
- Lavender oil – may help support hair thickness and scalp health
Why This Blend Works
There are a number of essential oils and other ingredients that can be useful for hair growth. Following are the ones that I chose and why I chose them.
Rosemary Oil helps with hair growth, and it has been proven to do so. In fact, it's been shown to be more effective than minoxidil.
Peppermint Oil has also been shown to aid hair growth in studies.
Lavender Oil has also been proven to help with hair growth.
Olive Oil seems to be great for hair health as well, as outlined in this source.
Melatonin – The topical use of melatonin has been shown to assist hair health. Studies show effectiveness at various concentrations, but you might feel a bit drowsy using higher amounts. Adding 1 capsule to 1 batch of these oils should be fine, but pay attention to how you feel when using it and consult with your physician if you have concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to see results from this blend?
While scalp health may improve within as little as 2–4 weeks, hair density increase and new growth will likely take longer because they both depend on hair growth cycles.
Can essential oils thicken hair?
Yes, essential oils can cause an improvement in both hair density and the thickness (diameter) of hair strands.
Here’s how to make a simple, effective hair growth oil blend at home.
How to Make a Hair Growth Oil
Combine carrier oil and essential oils and optional ingredients as desired in a small opaque container. Store in a cool dark place.
Essential Oil Hair Growth Blend
Ingredients
Oil Blend
- 3/8 cup olive oil (or other oil as desired)
- 6 drops Rosemary Oil
- 6 drops Peppermint Oil
- 6 or 7 drops Lavender Oil
- 50 g Vitamin E (optional)
- 1 capsule melatonin (optional)
Water Blend
- 3/8 cup filtered water
- 6 drops Rosemary Oil
- 6 drops Peppermint Oil
- 6 or 7 drops Lavender Oil
- 50 g Vitamin E (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Diatomaceous Earth (bentonite clay, collagen, or gelatin are good options as well)
- 1 capsule melatonin (optional)
Instructions
Oil Blend
- Put oil in a small glass container.
- Add essential oils and melatonin, if using.
- Stir to combine. Put some of the mixture on your fingertips and massage into scalp.
Water Blend
- Put about 1 teaspoon of an emulsifier like Diatomaceous Earth, bentonite clay, collagen, or gelatin in a small glass container.
- Add essential oils to the emulsifier.
- Add the filtered water.
- Blend the emulsified mixture into the filtered water.
- Put some of the mixture into the filtered water.
- Put some of the mixture on your fingertips, and massage into scalp.
- Keep mixture in a covered container in the fridge and discard after 4 days or so.
Notes
Other Essential Oils That May Support Hair Growth
In addition to the oils in this blend, there are a few others that are have been used to support scalp health and hair growth:
You could also just add these oils to your shampoo, but since you are rinsing it out, using the DIY blend and leaving it on your scalp is more effective.
You can experiment with adding small amounts of these, but keeping your blend simple is often the most effective approach
Have you struggled with hair loss?
What have you tried and how has it worked?
Photo Credits: Naomi Huzovicova
Hi Adrienne,
Thanks for the great information. I have lost a lot of hair over the past year due to health problems that started after bone graft surgery. I have been dealing with endless gut problems that have gone systemic. I am playing around with some EO’s but it’s still to early to tell. Where I live we have terrible water. We have a water softener but it’s still harsh and drying. Finances won’t allow for a full osmosis water system so I’m trying to figure out what could help. Any advice?
Hi Teresa.
I’m so sorry about your problems. Where was the bone grafted? I just updated this post with my new water filter. I’ve done a bunch of research and think I’ve found a fabulous reasonable option. Let me know if you need anything else. https://wholenewmom.com/whole-new-budget/how-to-make-your-drinking-water-safe/
Hi Adrienne,
Thanks for the response and the link. I checked out the article briefly and will look into it further. We don’t ever drink our water even with the softener but I do worry about the showering as it is absorbed into our skin. Maybe I’ll call them and see what they recommend without the whole system.
Thanks so much!!
You’re welcome. They are very helpful!
Hi Adrienne,
I too began my hair loss 10 years ago after I had two surgeries in one year. my hair never recovered from it. And now 10 years later, I have alarmingly thin hair I can see people look up at my scalp as they are talking to me &this just makes me blue. I have worked with a health coach and she tells me to up my progesterone levels with supplements as well as bring down the acidity of my body to neutral pH. I have not been very adamant bringing down acidity of my body, so I cannot report about that. It’s a tough program. Have you heard hair growth increasing scary decreasing inflammation in the body?
thanks for considering my question!
Christina
Sorry about that typo! Here’s the correction-
Have you heard of hair growth increasing after reducing inflammation?
I’m sorry but I don’t understand your question about the “increasing scary decreasing inflammation”? Could you please clarify? Thanks.
My hair has always been my pride and joy. I figured since it is pretty damn healthy, it could deal with some bleach damage. And I figured the master stylist who did all the color-corrections would know how much would be too much. I was wrong, and now I want to burst into tears every time I look at my hair or touch it. I just don’t know what to do. my hair has also NEVER been shorter than this and it breaks and falls out. What should i do to regrow hair?
Hi Jennie. I’m so sorry about your hair issues. I personally think that this blend helps. I use it morning and night.
Have you been to the doctor to find out other causes or do you think it’s all the bleaching?
Let me know and perhaps we have other solutions. I did recently try this Hair Treatment and felt it strengthened my hair. https://us.nyrorganic.com/shop/wholenewmom/area/shop-online/category/treatment/product/0898/rosemary-and-cedarwood-hair-treatment-1-76-oz/
Look forward to hearing back and to healthier hair!
I use a similar blend. Almond oil with lemon, ylang-ylang, rosemary, frankincense, cedarwood, lavender, argan oil and vitamin e oil. I haven’t seen growth on the balding spots on top, but have definitely seen length and volume increase. I also have stopped coloring my hair and using shampoo over a year ago and recently started using homemade shampoo and conditioner.
Nice blend!!
Hi ..
I realy like this blend and I’m using it with rosemary oil . I want to know how many times a week should use the blend !
I personally use it morning and night.
Hi….Been using d Mango n Lime Jamaica black Castor for myself, daughter and husband. It worked amazingly well with him and my daughter. We basically use it to grow our edges.
I’m glad it works for you – I could never get it out of my hair!
Hi, I have read that castor oil helps hair loss. Massage it into your scalp and leave for a few hours or overnight. I am also going to add rosemary EO. I have just started using this so I can’t personally say if it works.
Hi there. I tried castor oil, as did a blogger friend of mine. I found it to be horrible. I couldn’t get it out of my hair and ended up losing more hair. Was it a success for you?
I am interest ingaining back my broken hair. Please can you advise
Hi there. Did you try this blend? I am also taking hyaluronic acid now that I heard is helpful….plus I am using a healthier shampoo – https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/haircare-ingredients-to-avoid/
Hi,
Thanks for sharing such wonderful and useful tips.
You are so welcome. Thanks!
I take 1/4 of warm coconut oil and put a shower cap on and leave it overnight. It has really been helping alot.
Oh great! Nice tip! Is it hard to wash out?