Everyone knows when they are growing their hair that they need to eat well, drink lots of water, take vitamins, moisturize their strands, trims their ends, blah blah blah!
Unfortunately, a lot of women forget that one of the most important parts of a healthy hair journey is a health scalp.
The time when my scalp tends to be the most temperamental is when it is dirty or when it is malnourished and dry. I try to keep my scalp clean and detoxed by using a bentonite clay wash, or a shampoo brush. To keep my scalp nourished, I like to use an oil at least a few times a week. Often I will use my ayruvedic oil for nourishment. But when my scalp is really searching for moisture, nutrients, and a bit of invigoration, I like to spritz my scalp with this mixture. I also like to use this spritz whenever I am wearing a long term protective style were I can’t wash my scalp as often as I am used to. It helps to refresh my scalp between washing, or after a workout.
Recipe:
note: this recipe contains essentials oils. While essential oils are natural, they are concentrated and thus very powerful. It is important to use them with extreme care, and to speak with your healthcare provider before using them (especially if you are pregnant or have any known health concerns)
This recipe can be customized. Please feel free to change the amounts of certain essential oils as you become more comfortable with them and learn what works best for you (3-5 drops per 100ml or 3.4oz).
8oz of Aloe Vera Juice– contains 32 vitamins and minerals, 75 nutrients and hundreds of enzymes to promote hair growth, moisture, and anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties (source)
2 drops of Lavender essential oil– conditions and controls dandruff (source)
2 drops of Rosemary essential oil– stimulates hair growth (source)
5 drops of Peppermint essential oil– promotes rapid hair growth (source)
3 drops of Tea Tree essential oil– antimicrobial that unclogs hair follicles, and relieves dry itchy scalp (source)
What ways do you nourish your scalp?
