Hair growth oil can be made at home with herbs and oils that are specifically nourishing for your hair and scalp. If you have ever made an herbal infused oil before you will understand the process quite well.

Herbs for Hair Growth

Rosemary

Rosemary has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Derived from the Rosemary plant, rosemary oil has been studied for it's effects on hair growth and has been proven to be more effective than a hair growth prescription product. When massaged into the scalp daily, it can help with hair growth. In addition, it is nourishing to longer lengths of hair. Rosemary oil can help to condition and strengthen your hair and also works to reduce damage and breakage.

Nettle

Nettle has been long appreciated for its medicinal uses. It is a very nourishing herb full of many nutrients including vitamins and minerals. Drinking a cup of nettle leaf tea could help with your hair and skin health because of all the nutrients it contains. Nettle leaf tea or tincture can be an herbal form of a skin and hair growth supplement. Nettle Leaf can also be infused into oil and use topically on the scalp to encourage hair growth.

In addition to the leaf, nettle root may help hair growth as well but for different reasons. Nettle root extract contains compounds that are thought to inhibit the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to male and female hair loss. By reducing DHT levels, nettle root extract may help promote hair growth and prevent hair thinning.

Red Clover

Red clover is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia and naturalized in North America. Is widely cultivated for hay and a nitrogen fixing crop. The flower heads are collected when newly opened in the summer. It is commonly used to treat skin conditions along with other purifying herbs. Red clover is also used to relieve menopausal symptoms due to the  isoflavones it contains. Research suggests that red clover extract could help manage hair loss due to stress or aging. Since it is composed of several strong antioxidants it can help improve scalp health.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus is used in Ayurveda for hair growth. The hibiscus flower contains amino acids that can help to stimulate blood circulation in the scalp, which can encourage hair growth. It can also help to strengthen the hair shaft and prevent breakage.

Hair Growth Oil

Using a hair nourishing herb like rosemary or hibiscus, you can make your own hair growth oil by infusing the herb into a carrier oil.

Here are the instructions:

Standard Ratio

• 250g dried herb
• 3 cups carrier oil

Step by Step Instructions

1. First, measure out your herbs and place in a clear glass jar.
2. Pour oil until it completely covers the herb, close the jar, and shake well. Place the jar in a sunny spot, such as a windowsill, and leave for 4-6 weeks.
3. After the infusion time is over, pour the oil into a muslin cloth, fine metal strainer, or use an herb press. Allow all of the oil to filter through and press or squeeze the remaining oil from the herbs.
4. Lastly, pour the infused oil into a dark glass bottle, label ad store.

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Hair Growth Oil

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Infusion Time45 days d

Materials

• 250 g dried Rosemary
• 3 cups carrier oil

Instructions

• First, measure out your herbs and place in a clear glass jar.
• Pour oil until it completely covers the herb, close the jar, and shake well. Place the jar in a sunny spot, such as a windowsill, and leave for 4-6 weeks.
• After the infusion time is over, pour the oil into a muslin cloth, fine metal strainer, or use an herb press. Allow all of the oil to filter through and press or squeeze the remaining oil from the herbs.
• Lastly, pour the infused oil into a dark glass bottle, label and store.

Hair Growth Shampoo

Make your own hair growth shampoo by mixing a little of your infused oil into your regular shampoo.

Hair Nourishing Carrier Oils

Choose a carrier oil that is particularly nourishing for hair. There are many options for carrier oils but these are all great for hair:

• Almond Oil
• Argan Oil
• Jojoba Oil
• Castor oil (mix a little with another oil because it can be very heavy).
• Olive Oil
• Coconut oil

How to Use Your Hair Growth Oil

Have you ever heard of hair oiling? Hair oiling is a practice of massaging oils throughout your scalp and hair to increase shine, moisture and overall health. This beauty routine has its roots in Ayurvedic medicine. There are two ways you can use the oil – on your scalp or on your hair lengths (or both).

To use your herbal infused hair growth oil, follow this process:

1. Pour a small amount of oil into your hands and rub them together to warm it up. Use the oil to massage the scalp. Use your fingertips to apply gentle pressure and massage in circular motions or use one of these silicone scalp massagers,
2. Next, you can add more oil to the lengths of your hair all the way to the ends.
3. Once you have applied the oil, cover your hair with a shower cap or a hair towel.
4. Leave the oil on your hair for at least an hour or as long as overnight.
5. Lastly, give your hair a thorough shampoo to remove any excess oil. Use a mild shampoo and conditioner to avoid stripping your hair. Style as usual.

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