If you’re looking for a chemical-free approach to achieving luscious locks, then try a DIY hair oil! Oiling your scalp and massaging it is an age-old technique for reducing hair fall.
In addition, this ancient remedy will also improve blood circulation in the scalp while providing much-needed nourishment. Check out our post about DIY hair oil to strengthen thinning hair below to discover which oils are best suited for your mane and give them the TLC they deserve to look sleek and healthy!
How To Make My Own Hair Oil?
There are three ways to prepare your own hair oil for hair growth and strengthening. One is the traditional way to choose your carrier oil(s) and other ingredients according to your requirements and prepare them according to the recipe instructions.
This is the most common way of preparing oils in several cultures and traditional medicine. This method mostly involves heat and more than several steps to complete the recipe, especially when going the traditional route of preparing homemade hair growth oil.
Another way is to blend carrier oil(s) with essential oils or infused oils according to your requirements. The third way is to infuse carrier oil(s) with the ingredients you’ve chosen according to your preferences or needs.
These oils could be for any requirement, whether it is to promote hair growth, strengthen hair shaft, curb hair loss, or for hair and scalp health. The oil mixture varies slightly according to the purpose and locality.
There’s no hard and fast rule on how to go about using natural remedies. Homemade hair oil is any day better than store-bought ones, and there’s the DIY aspect that keeps it interesting and entertaining, with a wide range of choices and variations. You can choose what method works best for you.
Here, we’re going to look at all of the above methods, and you pick what suits your requirements, time, and preference better.
DIY Hair Oil Recipes to Curb Hair Thinning
As mentioned earlier, there are different ways to make your own hair oil. In this case, we prepare hair oil to strengthen hair. It’s important to understand that it’s also important that the oil stimulates hair growth, curbs hair breakage, and strengthens hair roots so the solution is long-lasting.
We’re going to choose ingredients accordingly, though you can modify them with equivalent substitutions that work similarly. We’re going with recipes that yield fairly light oils for thin hair.
Most of the recipes given here are easy and straightforward, with less steps involved. But you can customize any recipe without much ado.
Vegan Lavender Infused Hair Oil to Combat Thinning
We’re going to do the infusion method for this quick hair growth oil, though you can also go with the blending method if that’s easier for you.
What You’ll Need
- Coconut Oil – 1 Cup
- Castor Oil – 1 Tsp.
- Rosemary Leaves – 3 Tbsps.
- Lavender Buds – 2 Tbsps.
How To Make
- Wash & dry rosemary leaves & lavender buds where there’s shade instead of against direct sunlight.
- Once they’re dry, they’re ready to prepare your oil.
- Slightly crush the rosemary leaves and add to a sterilized mason jar.
- Add the lavender buds to the same jar.
- Now, pour the coconut oil on top of the mixture.
- You can pour more or less oil – make sure there’s at least 2 inches of oil above the level of herbs you’ve added.
- Let it sit for 4 – 6 weeks.
- Optional – you can open the jar and keep the mouth covered with a muslin cloth and leave it outside till dusk, bring it back in, and close the lid again. You can do this on and off throughout the infusion duration but don’t keep it under direct sunlight.
- You can shake the jar every few days so the mixture is even.
- Once the oil color changes well, it takes at least 4 weeks for the oil to be ready for use!
How To Use
Take enough oil using a dry spoon or transfer it to a dispenser and take the required quantity.
Use your fingertips to warm up the oil, gently massage your scalp, and apply the remaining oil to your hair.
You can apply lightly so you don’t weigh down your hair.
After massaging gently for a few seconds, style as usual.
You can use this as a leave-in or as a pre-shower treatment.
If you’re using it as a pre-shower treatment, let the diy hair growth oil sit for a couple of hours or overnight.
You can use this twice a week for the best results.
Notes
You can also use Sweet Almond or Jojoba Oils or other hair-strengthening carrier oils of your choice for this lavender & rosemary oil.
You can also use the heat-infusion method, where you slightly heat up the oil and herbs mixture, ensuring the temperature doesn’t cross 100 degrees. This way, you don’t have to wait for weeks to use it, though results are better for cold or slow infusion methods mentioned earlier.
This oil not only strengthens hair but can also stimulate hair growth and makes your hair and scalp healthy.
You can also use rosemary essential oil for preparing this recipe, especially when you can’t find fresh leaves.
DIY Vegan Peppermint Hair Strengthening Oil
A nourishing, strengthening, repairing, and nurturing blend, this also promotes hair growth and makes your hair happy.
What You’ll Need
- Argan Oil – 1/4 Cup
- Vitamin E Oil – 3 Drops
- Peppermint Essential Oil – 7 Drops
How To Make
- It’s nothing hard, add all the ingredients to a dark amber glass jar.
- Shake gently and let it sit for a couple of days before use.
- How To Use
- Take a few drops of this DIY hair growth oil blend and massage it onto your scalp with your fingertips.
- Dab the rest of your hair, and make sure to cover the roots.
- Style as usual.
Notes
This is a leave-in, though you can let it sit for a few hours or overnight before washing it off.
Less is more with any hair oil, especially leave-ins. You can reapply as needed, but don’t apply too much, or it would weigh your hair down or make your hair look limp and oily.
Peppermint oil ensures you have a healthy hair growth rate by stimulating hair growth and promoting blood flow to the scalp.
You can use lavender essential oil instead of lavender buds for this homemade oil for hair growth.
DIY Vegan Argan Hair Oil for Growth & Strengthening
This is a combination recipe, though you can choose how you want to go about the optional steps. Easy, effective, and nurturing, this is a great recipe for hair growth and strengthening while also nurturing hair back to health and vitality.
What You’ll Need
- Argan Oil – 1/4 Cup
- Coconut Oil – 2 Tbsps.
- Rosemary Leaves – 1 Tbsp.
- Rosemary Essential Oil – 10 Drops
- Castor Oil – 1 Tbsp.
How To Make
- Heat up coconut oil and castor oil together in a heavy-bottomed bowl or small pan.
- Add the fresh rosemary leaves to the hot oil and let it fry for a few seconds.
- Once the spluttering stops, remove from heat and set aside.
- Let it cool for a bit, and filter the oil into a sterilized glass jar.
- When the temperature is lukewarm or less, add the argan oil and rosemary essential oil.
- Shake gently and let it sit for a day or two before use.
- Done!
How To Use
Even with castor oil added, this DIY hair growth oil is light. However, you can use this as a pre-shower treatment and let it sit for at least a couple of hours before washing off.
You can also use this as a leave-in, especially if you have dry hair. You can see how it works for you and choose accordingly.
Massage this oil onto your scalp and apply the rest to your hair. If used as a pre-shower treatment, wrap with a warm wet towel for quickening and helping the absorption process.
Wash off with a mild shampoo and condition.
Air dry and style as usual.
Notes
You can use any carrier oil instead of coconut oil – choose according to your hair and scalp type, local availability, and preference.
You can add more ingredients to this natural hair growth oil recipe and make it more suited to your requirements.
You can add Thyme essential oil or cedarwood essential oil to promote hair growth.
DIY Vegan Chamomile Hair Oil
A straightforward DIY hair growth oil recipe using the essential oil, this is probably one of the simplest hair regrowth oil blends to make. Chamomile essential oil strengthens your hair, makes dull and lifeless hair shiny, and prevents split ends.
What You’ll Need
- Jojoba Oil – 2 Tbsps.
- Sweet Almond Oil – 2 Tbsps.
- Chamomile Essential Oil – 15 Drops
How To Make
- Nothing special – add all the ingredients from the list to a dark glass amber bottle.
- Shake gently and let it sit for a couple of days before using.
- Done!
How To Use
Less is more with this oil, so take just enough massage onto your scalp and apply the rest on your hair.
Use your fingertips to massage gently and work your way all over the scalp.
Style as usual.
Notes
You can also use it as a pre-shower treatment.
You can add your desired essential oils to add aroma or hair benefits.
DIY Vegan Herbal Hair Oil for Stronger Locks
An herbal hair oil for strengthening hair and promoting hair growth, this is a very versatile diy hair growth oil that can be customized per your preference and requirement.
What You’ll Need
- Coconut Oil – 1/2 Cup
- Castor Oil – 1 Tbsp.
- Curry Leaves – 2 Tbsps.
- Hibiscus Flowers – 2 (Petals Only)
- Gooseberry – 1 (Shredded)
- Fenugreek Seeds – 1/2 Tsp.
How To Make
- Heat the coconut oil and castor oil in a deep and heavy-bottomed pan.
- When hot, add the fenugreek seeds and wait till it’s slightly golden.
- Now, add the wet ingredients – curry leaves, hibiscus flowers & gooseberry.
- Simmer till the spluttering stops completely and the color of the oil changes.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Filter the oil once fully cool to a sterilized glass jar and use as needed.
How To Use
Apply the DIY hair growth oil generously on your hair and scalp, massaging your way through your scalp for better penetration.
Wrap your head with a warm and wet towel and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Wash off with a herbal shampoo, condition, and air dry.
Style as usual.
Notes
Since the recipes listed here are easier having in mind the hectic lifestyles we all lead these days, the ingredients used and the methods given are also easy.
However, you can modify this recipe, increase the quantity, or even use ingredients used for a more traditional and customized recipe for your needs.
You can add as many or as few herbs like margosa, stinging nettle, horsetail, false Daisy, moringa, henna, alkanet Root, rosemary, hibiscus leaves and flowers, fenugreek seeds, black seeds, onion, garlic, pepper, gooseberry, etc.
You can use any carrier oil, including but limited to sesame oil, groundnut oil, avocado oil, Jojoba oil, olive oil, etc. Choose the one(s) that suit your requirements, needs, and preferences for best results.
You can choose from the long list of essential oils for hair care – rosemary, lavender, clary sage, eucalyptus, wintergreen, ginger, thyme, cinnamon, cedarwood, basil, etc.
DIY Vegan Black Hair Oil for Strong Locks
This is a cross between infusion and heating, but I’ll let you decide! A very simple but effective recipe to curb hair fall, boost hair growth, and strengthen locks, this is a tried and tested recipe.
What You’ll Need
- Coconut Oil – 1/2 Cup
- Black Seeds – 1 Tbsp.
- Tanner’s Cassia Flowers – 1 Tbsp.
- Jasmine Flowers – as needed
How To Make
- Slightly crush the black seeds and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the coconut oil and reduce the flame once sufficiently hot.
- Now, add the tanner’s cassia flowers and jasmine flowers and wait till the spluttering ends.
- Switch off the flame, add the crushed black seed powder, and let it rest.
- Filter once it fully cools down into a sterilized glass jar.
- Done!
How To Use
You can use this DIY hair growth oil as a leave-in or as a pre-shower treatment.
Notes
If using as a pre-shower treatment, add nourishing and strengthening oils like castor, wheat germ oil, etc. if you can. Let it sit for half an hour at least before washing it off.
For traditional oil preparations, they make a concoction of herbs, especially if using dried ones, and add it to the oil. The mixture is then simmered till the moisture is completely removed to ensure a longer shelf life. However, quickly heating it up works too.
You can use dried flowers if you don’t get fresh ones.
Jasmine adds fragrance and also leaves your hair shiny and strong.
DIY Vegan Pre-shower Hair Oil
This DIY hair growth oil is mostly a pre-shower treatment and is one of the best blends for hair strengthening and hair growth. A very simple and humble recipe that actually works!
What You’ll Need
- Coconut Oil – 2 Tbsps.
- Olive Oil – 2 Tbsps.
- Castor Oil – 1 Tbsp.
- Peppermint Essential Oil – 7 Drops
How To Make
- Slightly warm up the carrier oils – coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil in a double boiler or a microwave.
- Once fairly warm, remove from heat, add the peppermint oil, and stir to combine.
- Done!
How To Use
Liberally apply the warmed oil (while still warm) on your scalp and hair.
Don’t forget the tips while applying this oil-based hair mask.
Massage your way through your scalp using gentle circular motions to help penetrate your hair follicles.
Wrap your head with a shower cap or a warm, wet towel for about 30 minutes.
Wash off, condition, air dry, and style as usual.
Notes
You can also use a few drops of grapeseed oil for their strengthening and nurturing properties.
You can use this combination or any other combination of carrier oil(s) you like in this recipe.
DIY Vegan Hibiscus Hair Oil for Hair Growth, Regrowth & Strength
Hibiscus is a tried and tested remedy for hair thinning and loss. While correcting thinning through strengthening is great, improving hair growth and regrowth is of paramount importance for a long-lasting solution. That’s exactly what this DIY hair growth oil does, so let’s take a look at it.
What You’ll Need
- Coconut Oil – 1/2 Cup
- Hibiscus Leaves – a handful
- Hibiscus Flowers – 5
- Onion Juice – 2 Tbsps.
- Rose Petals – as needed
How To Make
- Prepare juice from onions and set aside.
- Heat the coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and simmer when sufficiently hot.
- Add the onion juice, hibiscus leaves, petals, and rose petals to the oil.
- Let it simmer till the spluttering stops fully.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Transfer to a sterilized jar and use as needed.
How To Use
Gently massage this oil onto your scalp using your fingertips and work your way through your scalp to ensure it penetrates your hair follicles and nourishes from within.
You can use this as a leave-in or pre-shower treatment. If using it pre-shower, let it sit for at least 30 minutes before washing off.
Notes
Use shallots or small onion bulbs to prepare juice if you have access to it. You need about 2 Tbsps. At least.
You can use the fragrant rose variety for this oil. It’s Rosa Damascena, or Indian fragrant rose, though Edward rose is a close match.
Rose not only adds aroma to the recipe but also leaves your locks soft and shiny. They are also used in hair care to boost hair growth and strengthen hair.
How To Store DIY Hair Oils
Any DIY hair growth oil that you prepare will last for a good few weeks or months, depending on the shelf life of the ingredients used in the recipe. If using a volatile fatty acid, the shelf life can be lesser, like a few months, but otherwise, these recipes have a stable shelf life.
However, except for the traditional hair oil recipes, we suggest preparing a fresh batch every 6 – 8 weeks to keep the recipe fresh.
Bottomline
Oil treatment is a must for hair care, irrespective of the hair type, for healthy hair strands and to promote new hair growth. Check out these natural hair growth oil recipes and see what works for you best. You’ll have luscious hair in no time with a little oil treatment helping add to your hair care routine.
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FAQs
What is the best oil for hair growth and thickness?
Any oil has its own set of benefits, though coconut oil, olive oil, and jojoba oil are suggested most for hair growth and thickness.
When to apply hair oil?
Ideally, apply the hair oil after air drying your hair, right after drying or at the earliest. This way, the oil is absorbed through the hair follicles faster, the scalp is clear of debris, and the pores are open enough to grab hold of nutrients.
Which oils shouldn’t be combined together for hair?
There’s no set rule like some oils are good or bad. However, some combinations can do more harm than good. One such combination for hair is castor, olive, and mineral oils, along with camphor and lemon oils.
