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
Do you need to wash out the essential oil treatment after 10-15 min or is ok to leave on until it just is absorbed -like using every day just washing hair once or twice a week?
Hi there – there is no reason that I know of where one would have to wash it out.
Hi. This has great information! I recently got dreads and have been using tea tree and rosemary EOs diluted in distilled water. I cannot wash my hair for 4 wks when first getting them in order to help with the locking process. Spraying this on my scalp helps stimulate my skin and reduce dandruff. However, the tea tree needs emulsified to not irritate my skin. I cannot afford to make my hair greasy, as it cannot be washed for 3 more weeks. I need my scalp moisturized without wetting my hair or causing oiliness to my hair. I had used a spray bottle to dispense the diluted solution directly only my scalp and massage, but tea tree is too strong. I hoped to add olive oil but am concerned due to reading I would need to wash next day. Any suggestions? Thanks!
If you put a significant amount of oil on your hair it will likely cause a problem regarding needing to wash. Sometimes dry shampoo will take care of it but sometimes it’s not sufficient.
Thank you but I wouldn’t be able to use dry shampoo. Dreads are a natural hairstyle. Dry shampoos contain many chemicals. When 3 more weeks passes I can use an all herbal shampoo. Meanwhile I was hoping for a way to diffuse the rosemary and tea tree scalp spray without making my hair greasy. Thanks anyway!
Sure thing. I use only dry shampoos w/ no toxins. Or a DIY version.
I’ve recently purchased castor oil, almond oil, and a 6 pack of the most popular essential oils. I’d like to get some diy recipes for thicker healthier hair. I purchased 2 glass spray bottles in hopes of finding a recipe for a conditioning spray or something. Please help.
Hi there. Sorry but I haven’t developed anything like that. Hope you find something you like. Were you thinking of spraying this on your scalp? I personally am working on my hormones and have heard that that can be crucial for hair health.
I have tried many different types of oils for hair growth nothing seems to works, but now I will try this essential oil and water mix.
Hope it works for you!
Looking forward to trying. Some of your ideas. Thank you.
Hope they help!
Help to let my hair grow faster
Hey,
I love to read your suggestions. They have proved so helpful to me. You said well, man don’t need to worry about hair loss. But only women know how hard it is, standing in front of the mirror without hair.
I have hair loss from alopecia.
Sorry – I don’t know if this could help you but worth a try!
What can I use for hair loss. I used the rosemary oil with jojoba oil and I had a hard time getting it out after awhile. Could I put in a conditioner and leave in? Any suggestions?
Hi Kim. This is the blend that I use, along with the things in this post. Are you asking if you could put this in a conditioner? If so, yes you can.
I enjoyed reading your suggestions and input. Yes I am losing hair and am trying various oils.
Never tried using essential oils. Just used a mixture of coconut, olive, argon and castor oil with crushed garlic. Just started this 2 weeks ago and my hair looks much better but I think I will also try your recipe for Rosemary, Peppermint and Ravintsara essential oils with jojoba oil and also give the MONAT hair products a try,
I have a senior dog and he seems to be coughing and gagging a lot. Have tried various things from antibiotics to cough syrups etc but nothing seems to help. Maybe using the Breathe Easy and Respiratory Ease may help I pray
Hi Maru. I am sorry you are dealing with this. I know how hard it can be. I am using the EOs almost daily–I really like them. Are you putting those on your scalp nightly and washing each day?
I am glad it’s going better for you.
There is a sale going on with Monat right now. You can see the info in this post: https://wholenewmom.com/whole-new-mom-healthy-living-deals/. I’m happy to help any way that I can. Hope you find help for your dog!!!
Hi, my wife and my two little girls have very little hair. Wish to get the oil for their hair growth. Which market can I get some to buy.
Hi – there are links in the post where you can buy the oils–does that help?
My dog was coughing and gagging a lot so I took him to the vet and they said he had a heart murmur. The murmur was pretty bad. I also had them do an echocardiogram to see what was going on. The echocardiogram can tell them exactly what the problem is instead of just listening to the heart. He is now on medication to help him. He was having fluid build up because his valves weren’t working very well. Hope this helps.