From styling tools to monthly dye jobs, our hair takes a beating. If your locks are starting to look a little frazzled, there’s no need to get your hair in a knot. Use essential oils for hair to add shine and bounce to your locks, so you can have the gorgeous, healthy hair of your dreams! All you need for envy-worthy tresses are items you already have around the house, including essential oils, carrier oils, water, and a couple of other tools and ingredients.
What are you waiting for? Gather your supplies and try these hair DIYs to tame, moisturize, and clarify your mane.
First up is our easy-peasy recipe for dry hair repair. If your hair is dull or naturally dry, spritz this treatment all over to lock in moisture without adding grease. Use this spray before blow-drying and styling to boost shine, after you style to finish your do, or throughout the day to control frizz and unruly flyaways.
The essential oils in this mix boost shine and nourish your hair, while jojoba and V-6™ penetrate locks for lasting and non-greasy healing moisture.
1. Add all ingredients to a 12-ounce glass spray bottle.
2. Shake well before spritzing over wet hair, avoiding the roots. Or spray into your hands and rub over your hair to add moisture where you need it most.
3. Dry and style hair as normal. If needed, lightly spritz hair after styling for extra shine.
Sometimes your hair needs a little extra boost. Whether pool chemicals have sucked the life out of your locks or sunny weather has left you with an itchy scalp, give your hair a much-needed timeout. Show moisture-starved and brittle ends some love with this deep-conditioning treatment containing some of the best essential oils for hair.
1. Heat some water on the stove or in the microwave and pour into a large glass bowl.
2. Put olive oil and sweet almond oil in a small jar, and place the jar in the bowl of hot water for 5-10 minutes until the oil is warm but not hot. Check the oil every 2 minutes until it is the right temperature. You should be able to put your finger in the oil comfortably.
YL tip: Be careful not to overheat the oil, which can burn you. We call it a hot oil treatment, but it should really be warm oil.
3. Add essential oils and mix well.
4. Apply to hair from roots to ends, massaging into scalp and saturating ends for hydration where you need it most. Comb through to ensure even application.
5. Cover with a shower cap and leave on for at least 20 minutes.
6. Wash hair—if it’s extra oily, wash twice.
Supplement the conditioning benefits of our hot oil treatment with our clarifying apple cider vinegar rinse. If built-up product has left you in a hairy situation, use this recipe to help untangle the mess. After you rinse away the excess weight from dead skin cells, pool chemicals, saltwater, shampoo, and conditioner, you’ll notice more bounce and volume to your hair.
In addition to helping you nail the perfect hair flip, our apple cider vinegar rinse also soothes the scalp and adds luster to your locks.
YL tip: For dry hair, use 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; for normal to oily hair, use 1/2 cup.
1. Mix all ingredients together in the spray bottle.
2. Spray mixture all over hair, focusing on the scalp and roots. Lift hair in sections to make sure you completely saturate your hair—your hair should be thoroughly damp, but not dripping.
3. Massage into scalp with fingertips to stimulate the scalp and increase circulation.
4. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes.
5. Rinse, then shampoo and condition hair as normal.
6. Use once per week.
Want to learn more about the best essential oils to use for gorgeous hair? Find out how you can use essential oils to get mermaid-worthy hair! Or learn how to make your own DIY hair mask with Lavender and Rosemary.
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Is there anything for greasy hair?
Would love it if someone could reply to Kristi's comment, as I also have an issue with greasy hair. I try to wash it every other day, and day 2 is always really greasy and yucky looking!!
Could you advise any DIY blend for grey hair issue?
I would like some information on this too! :) I hate using the strong checmical stuff to color my hair and it's almost got me thinking about letting it go gray. :/
What can I sub. for sandalwood?
Hi Louise! Sandalwood #3634 was discontinued, but D. Gary Young has found a new, sustainable source for sandalwood called Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood (Santalum paniculatum) #4746 which will be replacing Sandalwood (Santalum album). The S. paniculatumtree is native to and only found on the island of Hawaii and Young Living has an exclusive partnership with a 2,000 hectares Hawaiian farm that practices sustainable farming management principles. While S. paniculatum has similar constituencies to S. album, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood has a more balanced chemistry that provides a soothing, softer texture, feel and aroma.
If you have additional questions or concerns, or if we can assist you in any way, please feel free to contact us via telephone at 1-800-371-3515, fax at 866-203-5666, email at productsupport@youngliving.com, or our Live Help feature at http://www.youngliving.com.
Is there an oil to use instead of the Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood since it is so expensive?
Hi Melissa, Hong Kuai or Hinoki may be good alternatives to try. However, we cannot guarantee similar results because the therapeutic compounds would not be the same as Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood.
Would the dry hair spritz be safe on colored hair?
Hi Danielle! We do not expect the dry hair spritz to pose any issues for colored hair. With that being said, we cannot speak to any particular features with an individual's specific hair type, we would recommend trying the spritz of on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it is compatible with your color treated hair.
Why does the spritz say "...avoid the roots"?
Hi Tracy! It’s typically best to avoid applying moisturizing hair products to the scalp (unless your scalp is very dry) to prevent hair from becoming unnecessarily weighed down.
Will the hair lightening recipe work with just the citrus fresh and frankincense?
Do you have a sprtiz for frizzy hair?
The mirah shave gel works great for me when I straighten my hair. I apply to damp hair before straightening.
Can I use any of these for hair growth some of my meds makes my hair fall out really bad please and thanks
How many drops in a Tablespoon of carrier oil?
Hi Carol! There are approximately 250 drops of oil in a tablespoon.
250 drops per tablespoon?
So one 15ml bottle = approx. 1 tablespoon of oil?
Hi Jasmine! Yes, one 15 ml bottle contains approximately 1 tablespoon of essential oil.
Hi Sabrina! Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of the body, including ailments or injuries. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a medical professional on your specific issue.
If you would like further information on Young Living’s Seed to Seal process, the quality of our essential oils, recommended uses, or any further information on any of Young Living products, please visit YoungLiving.com.
I have colored hair...is it safe to use the YL Vanilla Copaiba shampoo/conditioner on colored hair?
Hi Whitney! Thanks for dropping by the blog! The Copaiba Vanilla Shampoo and Conditioner have been tested and proven color safe. With that being said, we cannot speak to any particular features with an individual's specific hair type, we would recommend trying the shampoo/conditioner of on a small, inconspicuous area first to make sure the products are compatible with your color treated hair. Hope this is helpful to you!
Indeed after swimming in pool the hair can become green 'cause of chlorine. I usually use special shampoo that remove it. I find such on https://www.proswimwear.co.uk/ . So now I am sure that my hair is protected=)
Wouldn't Thieves remove chlorine from hair?
Hi Carol, Thanks for your question. We have not tested Thieves for this purpose.