How Weekly Hair Oiling Transformed our Hair

Learn why we love hair oil and how to make your own with four different recipes for all hair types. Weekly hair oiling with DIY hair oils can make a huge difference in the look, health, and strength of your hair. We have enjoyed all the benefits of hair oiling, and you can too!

When we first learned about hair oiling, we wasn’t sure if it was right for me. We already used a nourishing homemade shampooand conditioner, so how much more did our hair need?

We didn’t realize just how healthy and soft our hair could get! Oiling made an immediate difference in our hair, and we became a huge proponent of weekly hair oiling.

Whether you’re doubtful like we was or you’re struggling with dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair, hair oiling is for you. Give it a try with one of our natural, DIY recipes, and hair oiling will quickly become part of your weekly hair routine!

Benefits of Weekly Hair Oiling

We loved how it looked and couldn’t believe how much better our hair felt! We was excited to notice a difference in our hair after our very first hair oiling. Our hair felt softer, less frizzy, and just overall healthier.

Our hair wasn’t especially dry or damaged before hair oiling, but the benefits were still astounding. After seeing what it did for our hair, we always make time for our weekly hair oil.

Over time, with consistent use, hair oil can also lead to stronger hair. Hair oiling can strengthen hair follicles, prevent split ends, and even improve the appearance of existing split ends.

Hair oil is very moisturizing, so it promotes shine, reduces frizziness, and tackles dry and brittle hair. It can even improve some of the common frustrating hair challenges like thinning hair, dandruff, or itchiness.

Your results may vary from mine, but your hair certainly won’t be worse off after pampering it with nourishing oils!

For further reading on the potential benefits of hair oiling, see this scientific journal or this article from Healthline.

Homemade hair growth oil being dispensed into our hand before working it into the strands.

Finding the Right Recipe for You

To determine which hair oil recipe is best for you, you’ll want to consider your hair type, hair challenges, and how much time you have for the oil preparation.

You may want to use hair oiling to address dry and brittle hair or thinning hair, or perhaps you simply want to keep your locks shiny and healthy.

All of the following hair oil recipes will lead to an overall healthier, hydrated head of hair, so you can’t really go wrong with any of them.

However, if you have specific goals for your hair transformation, read through the recipe descriptions and find one that will work the best for you.

DIY Hair Oil Recipes

Homemade Hair Growth Oil DIY hair growth oil uses jojoba oil and rosemary essential oil to strengthen hair and promote hair growth. We love that it doesn’t just help with hair growth, but it also leaves your hair overall healthier and shinier. This is a great recipe if you need something quick as it only requires two ingredients! See this recipe 2 A homemade hair moisturizing oil on a vanity.

A homemade hair moisturizing oil on a vanity.

Homemade Hair Moisturizer Oil A combination of nourishing carrier oils and powerful essential oils, this hair oil will provide deep moisture and soothe the scalp. Tea tree essential oil is known for its antibacterial properties that can help with dandruff while lavender is ultra-calming and soothing to the skin. You will certainly feel the difference after using this hair oil! See this recipe 3 Combing the hair mask through our hair.

Hydrating Castor Oil Hair Mask Keep it simple without sacrificing all of the hair-healthy benefits with this hydrating hair oil! A mixture of two incredible oils, it’s easy to make and your hair will love it. Get the softness and shine you desire in no time with hydrating hair oil. See this recipe Adding the homemade rosemary oil to a glass jar for storage.

Adding the homemade rosemary oil to a glass jar for storage.

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How to Make Rosemary Oil

Rosemary is known as a super herb for the hair, stimulating hair growth, moisturizing and soothing, providing aromatherapy benefits, and more. Making your own rosemary oil couldn’t be easier and all you need is rosemary and olive oil. Be sure to plan ahead as this oil needs to infuse for a few weeks, but it is well worth the wait. View Recipe

How to Use Hair Oil

Pour a small amount of oil into your hands and massage it into the scalp.
Work the oil into your hair, moving from the scalp to the ends.
Wrap your hair in a towel or a shower cap.
Leave the hair oil on your hair for a few hours or overnight.
Rinse the oil out, then wash and condition as usual.

Tips for Hair Oiling

Divide your hair into sections to ensure even application of the hair oil.
Start with just a little bit of oil and add more slowly. You don’t want your hair to be dripping with it.
If you’re in a rush, leaving the oil in for as little as 30 minutes can still have benefits.
To ensure even oil distribution, gently comb your hair after application, using a wide-tooth comb to avoid snagging or pulling on the strands.
Warm the oil before use for better absorption. You can microwave it, warm it on the stove, or put the bottle in warm water for a few minutes. Be sure to avoid pouring hot oil right on your head; allow it to cool as needed so it doesn’t burn your scalp.

Putting a shower cap over our hair during hair oiling to keep the oils contained.

FAQ

Should we apply hair oil to our scalp?

If you have a very oily scalp and wish to avoid adding more oils to your scalp, you can apply the oil to just the ends of your hair and still get many of the benefits. Hair oil benefits your scalp just as much as your hair by moisturizing, soothing, and stimulating growth. We like to massage the oil into our scalp before working it into our hair.

How often should you oil your hair?

We recommend oiling your hair once a week. It can be done more often, such as before every wash, but that isn’t practical for many people. A weekly hair oiling is enough to keep the hair moisturized, shiny, and healthy!

Should we avoid hair oil if we have oily hair?

It depends on your hair – for some people with oily hair, oil can help, but it’s not necessary for everyone. Generally speaking, if you have oily hair, you won’t need to oil it.