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
Thank you for sharing!
Would these essential oils be effective if added to my styling gel? I don’t have access to some of the other ingredients. Nmn
Hi Rosemary! They should be but you want them on the scalp and just not too strong.
I see you’ve discovered Pure Haven! I wanted to suggest it to you a few years ago, but someone beat me to it, lol. Among other of their products, I love their scalp treatment; it soothes my dry scalp!
Hi Michele! I actually was with Ava Anderson years ago but left them when everything went haywire (ick)…..I actually haven’t done much with them — so don’t feel too bad! We’ll see what happens going forward but I’m glad to hear about your scalp!
Hi! I have a couple of questions about the Crisan Oil. I know you used to use Monat oil…how does the Crisan Oil compare ? Do you still need a conditoner or is the oil enough? And how quickly do you go through the bottle? I don’t really want to buy the big bottle b/c of the upfront cost but it might be worth it if I have to use a lot of oil each application. Thanks a bunch for any info!
Oh my goodness – I wrote out a long response to you and it vanished. Goodness!
So good questions.
1) The main differences are hmmmm…Monat has artificial fragrance and Crisan does not. Monat has a more immediate change to the hair (not sure why) whereas I feel that the Crisan is moisturizing deeply. My hair is much more dry now than when I tried Monat. I stopped using it for a few reasons, but this one feels good to me on a number of levels. It’s definitely a differen mechanism by which is works.
2) I haven’t used a conditioner since using it but I should try it. I use a lot of a leave in one when I wear my hair down and would likely need less I assume. Maybe I should try theirs.
I have a few other haircare lines I might try but — time!
3) I use a lot less than they say (that’s kind of a habit for me – frugality, you know?) and would likely get better results if I used more, but I just do what I can to coat my hair and leave it on overnight. I try to get away with using less of many things like Beautycounter – works for me!). I can’t say how long it would last–depends on how long your hair is and how much and how often you use it. I didn’t use it for a long time for some reason but I’m back to using it and my hair is loving it.
I’m doing a few other things in the post and going back to the lighted cap as well.
Anyhow, that’s a lot of info – not too much of a direct answer but hope that helps and hope you like it! (AND I’m copying my answer this time before clicking REPLY, LOL!)
I am assuming the 50g vitamin E is just the oil correct?
Yes it is!
I use a hair oil blend much like yours that’s been super effective, swap out the olive oil for a blend of carrier oils–2 parts hazelnut oil, 1 part sunflower oil, 1 part amla oil and 1 part black caster oil. Add in the rosemary, lavender, peppermint/wintergreen and cedarwood oils and blend well. Massage a few drops along your hairline or anywhere else you are experiencing thinning; don’t go crazy with the oil in your hair, so it’s easier to rinse out. Do this at bedtime 2 to 3 times a week. Side perk? All of the EOs are relaxing and promote sleep! I use wintergreen instead of peppermint for just that reason. 🙂
So interesting! What part(s) do you think are the most important? I have never used black castor oil or amla oil. Look forward to hearing and yes great tip re: the relaxation part!
I liked your post. But there is a shampoo with no toxins it’s by doTERRA. They only carry one shampoo and conditioner. I have a granddaughter who is in beauty school and my hair when through some adjustments. A couple of years ago I started losing my hair. But now I use doTERRA shampoo. It’s correcting my hair with all that’s happen. Try it. If you like it please continue to buy it from me.
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Hi Sonia – so glad it works well for you. Sounds like you had a problem with ingredients in other shampoos. Sorry but I don’t allow people to promote their businesses on my blog so I had to remove your site’s name. Thanks in advance for your understanding!
Your ingredients under the oil blend lists water. Is this a typo? What is the oil you use as the base of the blend?
Hi there – so sorry. Someone on my team made a typo. I think it’s all fixed now including some oil recommendations. Thanks for letting me know!
dear friend could you tell me what is Morrocco Method’s Volumizing Spray.?thank you very much;and for me when I use essential oils in water or hydrosol I use solubol ,do you know it please?but I need a great quantity of solubol 4 times the essential oil quantity; it is enormous thankyou very much Malika from FRANCE my email is :malika_b2012@yahoo.fr
Hi there. The link is back in the post. So sorry about that. Not sure what happened but it’s there now. I’m not following the rest of your question. Can you explain, please?
I have questions about the heat show woo got to love auto correct. are you taking this by mouth are you making a paste are you using the liquid alcohol free and what concentration are you using 50 to 1:30 to 1:20 to 1:00 are you taking this once a day twice a day
Hi there. Ha ha the auto correct!! It’s a powder. I just take about 1/4 tsp a day before bed. Hope that helps!