Universal Nourishing Hair Treatments


For achieving a beautiful, strong, and vital hair, we need to regularly nourish the scalp and our mane with natural organic substances. The variety of products we can use is wide and can stimulate our imagination to experiment. The most popular ingredients are carrier oils, essential oils, yogurt, Indian herbs, various fruits and veggies, honey, eggs, etc. Basically, everything that nurtures our bodies, can be valuable for the hair as well.

The most popular carrier oils you can use directly or as ingredients in your DIY toxin-free hair care products are:

-        Almond oil – it is light and absolutely universal oil. It is a wonderful base for all kinds of homemade cosmetic recipes for both hair and skin.
-        Avocado oil – this one is much more saturated and heavy. Avocado oil is best used for dry, brittle and prone to splitting hair.
-        Cocoa butter – this butter requires high temperature to become liquid and to be able to use it in masks and lotions. It is best to use it to make your recipes thicker. Also keep in mind that this butter has a strong chocolate aroma and can inhibit the smell of most essential oils.
-        Coconut butter – this is another great choice of oil for all purposes. You can apply it directly for nourishing and healing the scalp and skin. Or you can lavishly add it to your homemade recipes. If you use food grade organic coconut oil both in your diet and topically, you can completely transform your appearance!
-        Grapeseed oil – this is one of the lightest types of cold pressed oils. Use it for preparing your own products in case your hair/skin is not very dry.
-        Jojoba oil – Jojoba oil can be used in all kinds of organic hair and skin care products. It is light and works as a natural preservative. This is one of the best options for carrier oils for silky smooth hair!
-        Macadamia oil – light oil which is perfect for a base for your hair products.
-        Wheat germ oil – this one is a bit thicker, but full of vitamins and anti-oxidants. It also can be used as a natural preservative that prolongs the shelf life of the product.
-        Argan oil – this is a perfect assistant for managing, repairing, and hydrating dry and brittle hair.

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