Frequent washing and exposure to sunlight, dust and wind strip the hair of this natural coating, leaving them undernourished.

Essential oils for hair are prepared from the essence of plants that have certain medicinal properties which could be used for treating specific hair problems like dandruff, frizziness, dry and itchy scalp or hair loss among others. They can also be beneficial in improving blood circulation and promote hair growth by stimulating the hair follicles. Different essential oils have different properties, so you should select the ones that best suit your needs.  Add the goodness of natural essential oils to your hair care regimen from this wonderful selection from The Elixir Shop and reap the extra benefits in no time.

1. “My scalp is flaky and full of dandruff all the year-round.”

Our recommendation

Eri — Dandruff Serum

Ingredients

Tea Tree and Rosemary

How to apply

To apply just take 2-3 drops of the serum in your palm and mix it with your shampoo. A 30ml bottle lasts approximately 4 months.

Why do we recommend it

Eri uses a blend of essential oils that are absorbed by the scalp and control dandruff. It also helps in soothing the scalp and reduces irritation caused by dandruff.

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2. “My Hair feels like straw and is beginning to fall.”

Our recommendation

Linus — Serum for Hair Loss and Hair Texture

Ingredients

Rosemary, Lavender and Cypress

How to apply

Mix a few drops of the serum with your shampoo and massage onto your scalp, making all the way down to the hair ends. The amount of serum required depends on the hair length:

• Short hair: 4-6 drops
• Medium length: 6-8 drops
• Long hair: 10-12 drops

A 30ml bottle will last 4-5 months for medium length hair.

Why do we recommend it

Linus uses a blend of essential oils that are known for their hair strengthening properties. The results can be gauged in just a few washes as the oils strengthen the hair from root to tip and also reduce breakage and hair fall.

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3. My hair hasn’t grown an inch in a really long time.”

Our Recommendation

Maia Plus — Hair Growth Serum

Ingredients

Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Lemon and Clary Sage

How to apply

Take a few drops of the serum in your palm, add shampoo, blend and apply. Lather it well. Leave the shampoo on for a minute, then rinse and condition as usual. The amount of serum used depends on the length of the hair:

• Short Hair: 4-6 drops
• Shoulder Length: 6-8 drops
• Mid-Back: 8-10 drops
• Long Hair: 10-12 drops

A 30ml bottle will last approximately 4-5 months for shoulder length hair.

Why do we recommend it

The blend of essential oils used in Maia Plus help strengthen damaged hair roots and promote hair growth. The stronger you hair roots are, the less likely they’re to break.

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4. “I am not happy with my hair texture.”

Our recommendation

Sif — Dry and Fragile Hair Serum

Ingredients

Olive, Geranium and Clary Sage

How to apply

Add a few drops of the serum to your conditioner and apply to the entire length of the hair. Avoid the scalp as it makes it oily. Keep the conditioner on for 1 minute and then rinse with water.

• Short hair: 4-6 drops
• Medium hair 6-8 drops
• Long hair: 8-10 drops

A 30ml bottle will last approximately 4-6 months.

Why do we recommend it

Sif contains select essential oils that nourish and hydrate the hair. It repairs the damage caused to the hair over time, improves hair texture and adds a glossy effect.

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5. “My hair are falling at an alarming rate.”

Our recommendation

Promitor — Argan Oil Serum for Medium to Extreme Hair Loss

Ingredients

Argan, Ylang Ylang and Geranium

How to apply

Take 5 drops of the serum and massage it into your scalp every night, paying close attention to the thinning areas. Also, every time while shampooing, take 5 drops of the serum, add shampoo, blend and apply. Lather it well. Keep the shampoo on for 1 minute, then rinse and condition as usual.

A 30ml bottle will last approximately 6-7 months.

Why do we recommend it

Promitor is the perfect solution for stubborn hair fall. Made from a special blend of oils, which includes Argan oil, it strengthens the hair root and the hair shaft and revitalises the scalp thereby reducing hair fall and encouraging growth.

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