Using Tea Tree Oil With A Carrier Oil For Hair Growth

Tea tree oil needs to be diluted before you can use it. By combining a few drops of the essential oil with your regular hair oil, you can create a hair growth solution that boosts scalp health. While tea tree oil induces new hair growth, the carrier oil will help nourish your follicles. This can work to your advantage if you already know what oils work best for your hair. If not, read on to find out which oils will best suit your hair type.

You Will Need

• 2 tablespoons of any carrier oil
• 10 drops of tea tree oil
• Bowl for mixing
• Hot towel

• How To Apply

  1. Combine the carrier oil with the tea tree oil in a mixing bowl.
  2. Heat the oil mixture until it is slightly warm. Do not use a microwave as it may cause nutrition loss. Instead, place the bowl containing the oil mixture in a larger bowl that contains hot water.
  3. Section your hair and rub the warmed oil onto your scalp and along the length of your hair.
  4. Once your entire scalp is covered in the oil, massage it for 10 minutes.
  5. Wrap a hot damp towel around your head. This will create a warm environment that will help open up and unclog your follicles.
  6. Wait with the towel on for 20 minutes and then rinse out the oil with shampoo and conditioner.
  7. Optionally, you can leave the oil in your hair overnight.

  How Often

  Since washing your hair too often can be detrimental to hair health, it is recommended that you treat your hair with hot oil not more than three times a week. Oily hair types can use lighter oils like jojoba or olive.

  Precautions

  • Do not overheat the oil as it can lose nutrients and you also run the risk of burning your scalp.
  • It is completely normal for your scalp to feel a little tingly during and after this treatment.