Your Guide to a Happy Scalp and Luscious Hair
The market is riddled with hair and scalp products. There are literally aisles of these products at every store.
But are these products safe and non-toxic?
Are those products affordable?
Are those shampoos and serums good for your hair and scalp?
Here’s a list of Do-It-Yourself Recipes for keeping your whole head of hair healthy no matter what your specific needs are!
Deep Hydration for Dry Hair – Deep Conditioner Recipe
I love this recipe since I live in the very dry state of Colorado. It helps my hair deal with the natural dryness of the state and with all that heat I like to apply to it! I’m so thankful that I have cheap, natural, and easy-to-use recipes like this to use.
Great gift for ladies in your life! Store in a cute jar with a label and a ribbon!
Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 8 drops of Lavender
- 8 drops of Rosemary
- Optional: Other great oils to add to this blend include Clary Sage, Lemon, Geranium, Melaleuca/Tea Tree, or Peppermint
Directions:
- Apply to your hair after shampooing, with a wide tooth comb to distribute evenly, then let sit 15-20 minutes. Thoroughly rinse and repeat once a week for soft silky hair.
Hot Oil Treatment for Dry Hair
Here’s another recipe for dry hair. Great for those that live in a dry climate or that have damaged hair. This recipe uses all same and natural ingredients and the overall cost of the recipe is very affordable!
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Jojoba Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 6 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
- 4 drops Rosemary and/or Melaleuca (Tea Tree) Essential Oil
Directions
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Combine the Olive oil, Jojoba oil, and Coconut oil in a glass bowl. Set the glass bowl inside the boiling water. Be careful not to burn yourself!! Stir and allow the oils to melt and mix. Once melted and mixed, remove the glass bowl from the saucepan. Let the oil cool slightly and then add the essential oils.
Put a towel over your shoulders so that you don’t accidentally drip oil all over your clothes.
Dip your fingers into the oil (make sure the oil is not too hot first!). Massage the oil gently into your scalp and then work your way down the hair. Once you’ve used all the oil mixture cover your head with a shower cap and let the oil sit for 20 minutes.
Shampoo and Rinse. Repeat if necessary. Follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. Rinse with cool water to seal and soother the hair.
Dry Shampoo Recipe with Essential Oils
This is my most used recipe from this list by far. I use this pretty often! It’s easy to use, all-natural, and cheap! And it actually works. And it’s super nice how adjustable it is to YOUR hair color!
For Light Hair, Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Arrowroot Powder
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil
- 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 2 drops Peppermint essential oil
For Dark Hair, Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 drops Lavender essential oil
- 2 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 2 drops Peppermint essential oil
Directions
Mix all ingredients well. Use a food processor if needed. Check stored in a container that seals well. Apply with a brush to the roots of your hair as needed! You hair will not only look fresh but your hair will also smell fresh and clean!!
Plus these essential oils are great for the health of your hair and scalp.
DIY Sea Salt Beach Hair Recipe with Essential Oils
Gotta love this recipe! You don’t have to go to the beach to get those gorgeous beachy waves. You just need this easy to make recipe. There’s even an option for naturally lighten you hair in the sun with this recipe! Double win!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon sea salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons Fractionated Coconut Oil aka FCO
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 drops Lemon Essential oil
- Clean Spray Bottle
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in the spray bottle, seal, and shake. The Lemon essential oil will help your hair to naturally lighten in the sun. So leave this out if that’s not your goal. Replace with peppermint if you’d prefer a fresh and cool scent instead.
Spray on dry or wet hair. Spray and scrunch and enjoy your beachy waves!
