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
Is Monat something that would require constant use to maintain hair growth? I’ve been told that hair will fall out if products aren’t used continually with some products. I
Hello Suzi. That all depends on the cause of the hair issues. If it’s something underlying that continues then you would need to continue any kind of support. If it isn’t and it’s temporary, then no. Hope that helps! Please feel free to reach out with any other questions!
Monet does not work. I’ve been using it for over a year and it has not worked…got a lot of product…so am finishing it but am disappointed as it was costly.
ps: I guess I should say…It did not work for me.
Hi Sandra.
I’m sorry you didn’t feel it worked for you. It seems to me, from what I have seen w/ the company and w/ other products, that it can work for some and not for others, just like anything. Did you consider returning the products? Thanks for reading, by the way.
Hi Michelle, Do you know how Renew Shampoo and Conditioner works? I have thinning hair due to thyroid issues and I also highlight it which of course causes damage so need a really great conditioner… Unfortunately I also have a dry itchy scalp sometimes…and then sometimes I feel greasy… So I’m all over the place but have found that aveda scalp therapy shampoo and conditioner really work for my scalp and make my hair look great…but they don’t address the thinning hair and hair loss. Advice on a Monat system for me?
Hello there.
It’s Adrienne (not Michelle :)) but happy to help!
Please tell me about your hair and I’m can direct you.
What is your main concern…thinning hair, volume, dryness? How do you style your hair and is it dry / oily / straight / wavy / and do you heat or air dry? I know you addressed some of this but please do expand and I can help!
Hi,
These ingredients are found in Monat which concern me. What’s your take??
The glycol distearate is generally considered safe but it comes up short when compared to natural alternatives. This chemical can be derived from animal sources or soybean (potential hormone issues estrogen/soy) but what’s the worst part is it’s also made from ethylene glycol which is used to make antifreeze wood stains and brake fluid. It’s a very very common chemical found in beauty products! It gives product that pearlescent creamy look!
The other questionable ingredient which is in the repair treatment is butylene glycol.
This is as far as I went into looking at ingredients.
Hello Michelle. I looked at their ingredients very closely.
1. Butylene Glycol is a 1 on EWG. There is a lot of information on there about their rating. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/700861/BUTYLENE_GLYCOL/#.WhSJE1z83BJ
2. As for the glycol distearate, I hear what you are saying. I think that most of what you will find w/ Monat is that they are a pretty conscious company. They are not the greenest of the green and I have found that those products don’t do well for me, and for many of my friends and readers. I also know that companies evolve and sometimes when things are brought up and they find out that they can do something better, they try to do that. I will reach out to see what their sourcing is and see if they are willing to do something better if it’s in fact an issue.
I have done that in my own life. I am not perfect and when I find something that I can / should change, I evaluate it based on the burden that it is for myself and my family. Sometimes I do it and sometimes I don’t. It all depends.
But many many people are happy with the Monat products and they are much more careful than I thought they were when I first looked at them.
Does that help?
What is the IRT treatment you show in the photos? I went to the Monat site and don’t see anything listed. I am a 75 yo female with major thinning, fine hair. I consider myself healthy for my age, so does my nurse practionier. I do not take any prescription drugs, and use essential oils in various ways. Would love to have some hair grow back. Thank you for your informational site.
Hello there. Sorry I just updated the post to make it more clear. The Intensive Repair Treatment line is the one I was referring to and there is a Lwt It Grow system.
I’m very happy with it but will update the post in the future if I find other good options. I tried one other but the conditioner was terrible and my hair was really dry so I need to find out if it was an irregular problem or not.
Let me know if you have other questions.
Hi, I need some help please. I recently purchased all organic oils to mix as a gift to the ladies in my family. So i brought the following oils. Avocado oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, castor oil, olive oil, argan oil, rosemary essential oil.
Intially I brought these oils to mix to help with hair loss issues. I want to make a super oil to put on the hair 30mins to an hour before washing it out or an over night oil. Isit okay to mix all the above together? I understand that castor oil can be thick so less should into the mix and I understand that rosemary will be few drops ofcourse as its a essential oil. But I just needed to know if all the carrier oil can be mixed together. i brought 2 glass bottle each for the gifts & i was intending to have the same mix of all the 7 oils.
Please help thank you xx
I don’t know of any reason why you can’t mix carrier oils. Hope it works well for you.
Thank you!
Shehlah, that’s overkill. Furthermore, almond oil gets rancid very quickly; and jojoba isn’t really an oil, it is a WAX (which is why it works great for the hair, but not so much for the scalp).
Use just one oil (argan – or coconut – would be my choice). Better yet: don’t use any oils, just make a ready-made mixture of essential oils for the ladies to mix either with water, apple cider vinegar, tea, or oil. It will be more practical for them, too.
This would be a good mixture:
Peppermint
Lavender
+
Rosemary (optional)
Ylang-ylang (optional)
Hi Adrianne
I know this is an older post from you do I hope you will respond
I have the hair support from RMO and want to start using it on my very thin hair. There’s a lot of info here but it’s sometimes confusing. To simplify, what should I mix it with? I am not at home right now but up at my cabin up north so I don’t have all my supplies with me. Should I mix with carrier oil, fro? And add Rosemary, peppermint and I may have the ravantsar with me too? How many drops of each? And how many times a week? Your response is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Hi there. I try to respond to all questions that need it :). You can use the same blending ideas that are in the post. I personally used to do this morning and night. I have been dropping off but have added in some of the things at the end of the post that might be of interest.
Hello
I’m about to try the two eggs and grape seed oil experiment (leave in for a hour) right now. After a rinse add coconut oil for eight hours. I’m home all day so it’s ok. And probably overnight massage my scalp with my carrier and essential oils blend. Will keep everyone posted of the outcome. Wish me Luck!!!
My hair is growing out very slowly after a year of chemo but I noticed the sides where as a little girl I would pin up are not growing! I thought only men had that problem. I look like I have huge forehead. Can you give me a detail receipe for this ?? Please!
Hi there. Can you not see the recipe? I have other tips too – have you been using safer haircare? https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/haircare-ingredients-to-avoid/
When you mix just the three oils and massage it into your scalp twice a day, doesn’t your scalp get oily? I want to try it but afraid of that. Also do you just rub it in your scalp or through the length of your hair?
One more question. Can you just mix the three oils in a spray bottle or do you have to add the other stuff?
You mean 3 essential oils?
Yes just the 3 oils. Can I just use those on my scalp twice a day without all the other ingredients? Also how does your scalp not get oily if you don’t wash it out each time? I really want to try this but don’t want my hair to look like I never shower. Lol
You should not use essential oils straight on your body anywhere. I use them mixed with the water but you should emulsify them first. Then you actually will look better on days you don’t shower. The water gives you some body :).
Sorry for all the questions. I would like to mix this all in a spray bottle cuz that sounds the easiest. What would you recommend for an emulsifier to do it that way? Don’t think some would spray out very easily.
I would think polysorbate 20 would be the best emulsifier in this case. There are other natural ones but they will not emulsify as well so that is up to you. No problem :).
You shouldn’t just apply the essential oils directly to your skin as outlined in this post. You only apply it to your scalp. I am going to do a post on hair health soon as well. https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/essential-oil-emulsifier/
I think using it in the way of a hot oil treatment would work best. The oils can penetrate the hair shaft and fill in the holes.