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I’ve written quite a few natural hair care articles over the years. Recipes like nourishing conditioner and herbal hair treatments for healthier hair. However, healthy hair starts with scalp health. This hair growth oil helps nourish the scalp and is great for anyone dealing with hair loss and breakage.

I originally wrote this recipe for men who may notice thinning hair with age. However, plenty of women are also looking for hair products to address hair health. Over styling, tight hairstyles (like tight braids), heat styling tools, thyroid problems, androgenetic alopecia, and pregnancy can all contribute to hair loss.

Over half of women experience hair loss at some point. You may not even have thinning hair but want to grow longer hair.

I started experimenting with natural ways to encourage hair regrowth for myself after a pregnancy. I realized that this hair growth oil would be just as effective on men who want to avoid hair loss. No matter who you are if you notice your hair isn’t as abundant as it used to be the good news is that there are natural options.

Encourage Healthy Hair Growth

As with everything else, the foundation of healthy hair is a healthy diet. Nutrients like biotin and collagen help all hair types stay healthy and strong. Experts recommend focusing on B vitamins, vitamin C (for collagen production), Omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins D and A.

And if you’re iron deficient that can play a role too. Iron is necessary for healthy blood flow to the hair follicles. I try to get as many nutrients as I can from whole foods, but supplements can help fill in the gaps. When we’re getting enough nutrition it can help reduce hair breakage, receding hairlines, and split ends too.

Hydration and minerals are also really important. If you notice dry hair, frizz, or dry scalp you may need to drink more water. You can read my recipe for a hydrating mineral drink here.

Oil Treatment for Hair Growth

If your locs need some extra TLC then a natural scalp treatment can do the trick. There are a variety of natural oils that encourage quick and easy hair growth. Some popular options include almond oil, argan oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil. For those with alopecia, vitamin E can help reduce oxidative damage to the scalp and encourage hair growth.

While there are lots of options, in this recipe, I use:

  • Castor oil – Used for detox in remedies like castor oil packs. I’ve also used it to thicken/lengthen my hair and eyelashes. Not only does it help with hair loss but it majorly boosts hair growth. My hair grew 1.5 inches in a month after using it twice a week!
  • Black Seed OilBlack seed oil has many benefits but is especially wonderful for hair growth. It can help remedy some fungal infections that lead to hair loss, and may also help avoid thinning hair in the first place. You can use it internally or topically, just test a small amount on the skin of the inner arm first before using it on a large area. Black seed oil can be irritating to some people.
  • Rosemary Oil – Well known for its ability to stimulate hair growth, rosemary is often added to hair growth treatments and shampoos. Adding a small amount adds a pleasant scent and increases the recipe’s effectiveness by reducing inflammation and dandruff.
  • Lavender Essential Oil – Also great for skin health and hair growth. It helps mellow out the scent of the black cumin seed and rosemary to create a refreshing scent.

Tea tree and peppermint oil are also helpful but I didn’t personally use them in my recipe. You can add a few drops of tea tree if desired to help with dandruff, greasy scalp, or any fungal issues. Peppermint helps stimulate the scalp and increases blood flow for hair growth.

Optional Olive and Cayenne Oil

Cayenne helps boost blood circulation and is a folk remedy for hair loss and sore muscles. If you want to incorporate it into your hair growth oil, it’s easy to do an infusion. Here’s what you’ll need:

  1. Add the ingredients to the top of a double burner and infuse for about an hour.
  2. You can also do a solar infusion. Simply leave the cayenne and oil in a glass jar in the sun for a few days.
  3. Strain the cayenne out and reserve the oil to use in your hair growth oil recipe.
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Natural Hair Growth Oil Recipe

A combination of oils that encourage hair growth, such as castor oil, black cumin seed, rosemary, and lavender.
Prep Time4 minutes
Yield: 3 ounces
Author: Katie Wells

Materials

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a dark glass bottle. A brown dropper bottle can be used, but I reuse the black cumin seed bottle. It has special miron glass that protects the oils from going rancid for years.
  • Moisten hair and massage 10-30 drops (or ½ to 1 teaspoon) into the scalp.
  • Leave on for one hour or overnight and wash out. I recommend using at night and sleeping with a towel on the pillow to avoid oil stains.
  • Use once a week or as needed to increase hair growth.

Notes

Test the oils on a small part of the inner arm before using on the entire scalp. Don’t use it if it causes any reaction or sensitivity. Black cumin seed oil will irritate the skin for a small percentage of people with sensitive skin.

Like this recipe? Here are 11 tips for how to have healthier hair and avoid thinning hair.

What products do you (or the men in your life) use in their hair? What are your tips for fuller, healthier hair?

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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60 responses to “Natural Hair Growth Oil”

  1. Sara Funk Avatar

    I love this article! Recently came across the possibility of taking copper to help with keeping hair color. Would you be able to touch on that?

  2. Jessica Avatar

    Hello and thank you so much for this great information. I plan to make it for my husband. You mention at the end of the article “I’ve also created a recipe for a daily use hair gel that contains these oils plus vegetable emulsifier and aloe vera which I’ll be sharing soon.”

    Can you please share where I can find this? Many thanks

  3. jerry Avatar

    how about putting on some peppermint, and rose hips oil? I just made your oil, and added in those two oils in small amounts. the peppermint oil I put in sightly larger amounts. how about using it during the day as styling oil? I find it styles my hair really nicely

  4. Patrick Avatar

    Hi Katie, thanks so much for the article! 25 year old man here, just starting to see my hairline recede 🙂

    In your article on oil cleansing, you used hazelnut oil as a substitute for castor oil. Given what you said about castor oil being toxic for the workers who process it, I would like to avoid it if possible. Do you think hazelnut oil would be an effective substitute for castor oil in this recipe as well?

    Thanks so much!
    Patrick

  5. Alexandra Avatar
    Alexandra

    Use rosehip seed oil for my face and love it. Occasionally I use frankincense as well as patchouli

  6. Rebecca H Avatar
    Rebecca H

    I see you have 3 different hair growth serums. Is one better than the other for postpartum hair loss??
    Thanks!!

  7. LA Avatar

    I feel silly asking but can a woman use this too? I am struggling with postpartum hair loss right now. I am breastfeeding…this is totally safe to use, right? Any suggestions are so very welcomed and appreciated!
    Thank you!

  8. C.M. Williams Avatar
    C.M. Williams

    I appreciate all the input and the detailed explanationsummary. I’m looking forward to adding these capsules twice a day to boost my many declines.. Thanks again!

  9. Amber Avatar

    Would this be safe to use on a 3 year old? My child has a bald patch (doctor says alopecia areata) and I’m wondering if this would be a good remedy to try?

  10. Jacob Avatar

    Hi,
    I bought the oils and started using the mix.
    I found that rubbing in the oil into the scalp isn’t easy: it feels like the oil gets caught in the Nair and doesn’t go to the scalp. Also when I finish applying the oils, because of its texture, I end up with lots of hairs in my hands. I am concerned about the half on application. Maybe there’s a better way to get the oil to my scalp without losing so much hair?
    I appreciate any help with this. Thanks.

    1. Gershon Avatar
      Gershon

      Have he started using the oil? Any results? I would be grateful if you could share…

  11. Eddie Avatar

    Hi, have any more or women had any luck growing hair with this recipe? thank you.

  12. Ali Avatar

    Can I use dermaroller with this oil.If yes,than before or after applying the oil. May I use it all 7 nights per week

  13. Jay Avatar

    Hey I wanted to try this recipe for my hair
    I had a quick question.. What is the best soap to wash it out with?

  14. Harleen Avatar

    I didn’t understand the optional part with cayenne pepper and olive oil. Should I add it to the other oils to complete the recipe?

  15. Craig Avatar

    Are most of the remedies light sensitive? Should they always be kept in a cool dry place? How long will a mixture stay potent, like having an expiration date or shelf life expectancy? I just happened to find your sight today, and I am really glad I found it!

  16. Merri Avatar

    Thank you for this recipe! I plan to make it for my son who, I believe, has hair loss due to malnourishment from Ulcerative Colitis. I will let you know if we see any improvement.

    1. Gershon Avatar
      Gershon

      Have he started using the oil? Any results? I would be grateful if you could share…

  17. Arra Avatar

    I don’t know if it’s just my phone or the mobile version is not working or your site. But the recipe section is incomplete. The ingredients is missing. Please edit. Thank you

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