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Natural Hair Growth Oil for Men with Castor Oil -black seed oil-herbs
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Natural Hair Growth Oil for Men

Katie WellsApr 10, 2015Updated: Aug 3, 2019
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  • Natural Oils to Encourage Hair Growth
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I don’t write many posts specifically for men, because men typically require fewer personal care products. I’ve shared the natural shaving options that my husband uses, and this is another recipe for men that I just had to share.

Many men notice thinning or balding hair as they age. Women typically only get the pleasure of this experience after a pregnancy (so much fun- you just created an entire human being and now you get to lose your hair too!).

When experimenting with natural ways to encourage hair regrowth for myself after a pregnancy, I realized that one of my concoctions would be just as effective on men and that many guys might like some help to avoid hair loss.

Natural Oils to Encourage Hair Growth

There are a variety of natural oils that encourage hair growth quickly and easily. In this recipe, I use:

  • Castor oil – which is used for detoxification in remedies like castor oil packs and which I’ve used to thicken/lengthen my hair and eyelashes. It works for guys too! Castor oil not only helps avoid hair loss, but it can double or triple normal hair growth rates (my hair grew 1.5 inches in a month using it twice a week).
  • Black Seed Oil – Black seed oil has many benefits but it 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. It can be used internally or topically, just test a small amount on the skin of the inner arm to make sure there is no sensitivity before using on the head or any large area of the body. (I use this one)
  • 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 creates a manly smell and increases the effectiveness of this recipe. (I use this one)
  • Lavender Essential Oil – Also useful for improving skin health and hair growth. It helps mellow out the scent of the black cumin seed and rosemary to create a refreshing but definitely manly scent. (I purchase essential oils here)
  • Optional Olive + Cayenne: 2 tablespoons of olive oil infused with 1/2 teaspoon dried, ground cayenne pepper. If you opt to use this, heat the oil slightly over a double burner and add the cayenne. Allow to infuse over low heat for 30 minutes and strain out the cayenne. Alternatively, you can leave the two in a glass jar in the sun for a few days to make a solar infused oil and strain as normal. Cayenne helps boost blood circulation and is a folk remedy for hair loss and sore muscles.

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.

Natural Hair Growth Oil for Men with Castor Oil -black seed oil-herbs

Natural Hair Growth Oil Recipe

Katie Wells
A combination of oils that encourage hair growth, such as castor oil, black cumin seed, rosemary, and lavender.
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Prep Time 4 mins

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup castor oil
  • 1 tsp black cumin seed oil
  • ½ tsp rosemary essential oil
  • 15 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

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 because it is 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 and do not use if it causes any reaction or sensitivity. Black cumin seed oil will irritate the skin for a small percentage of people with sensitive skin.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

What products do you (or the men in your life) use in their hair? What other natural recipes would they use?

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and 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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Discussion (57 Comments)

  1. Rachel

    January 1, 2016 at 9:54 PM

    Hi Katie!

    I’m wondering what you would add to this to make it a “healing” product as well. I am looking into using several of your recipes on my horse – this one in particular for the scratches he gets all over. I was thinking that tea tree oil would be beneficial to help with the healing aspect – and how much?
    My boy recently got some awful scratches on his face. They are mostly healed now, but the fur isn’t growing back. I’d love to just make an “all in one” treatment for this!!

    Thanks!!

    Reply
  2. Kendra Freeborn

    December 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Katie,

    Could I use my Rosemary essential oil instead of the oil? I’m making this for my guys for Christmas so I’d love a response if possible- thanks so much.

    Merry Christmas!

    Kendra

    Reply
  3. Scott Duncan

    October 28, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Great ideas…Thank you.

    Reply
  4. jeanette charlot

    October 4, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    Hey my name is jeanette charlot and I have loss some of my hair my back hair has a big patch and ever since I had that patch. My back hair won’t grow

    Reply
  5. kenzo

    September 2, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    can you ship to indonesia.?

    thank you

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      September 2, 2015 at 12:16 PM

      I don’t sell any of my recipes…

      Reply
  6. Mo

    August 1, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Hi,

    Wow. Now men would be happy to know that there is some remedies for them to use for hair growth.

    Reply
  7. Cynthia

    July 8, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    I would also like to know the answer to Ely’s question. Can we substitute Rosemary essential oil for the Rosemary antioxidant extract? And if so, how much Rosemary essential oil should be used?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      July 8, 2015 at 7:50 PM

      Yes, though only 2-3 drops would be needed since it is more concentrated

      Reply
  8. Jaclyn

    July 6, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    I was thinking of adding aloe Vera to this recipe for my hubby. Anyone see a problem with that? And Katie I wanted to thank you for guiding me on my health journey! You and your blog have been a great backbone and resource to me and my family. Thanks so very much!

    Reply
  9. Salma

    May 28, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Hi, Ely asked a question that I’m also wondering about. Would you please answer it? Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  10. Nick

    May 13, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    What’s the purpose of the lavender oil? Won’t that stimulate estrogen?

    Reply
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