The head is the meeting place of all yang, and all the meridians are connected. The 12 most important meridians, 40 large and small acupuncture points and more than 10 special stimulation areas are located on the head. The head is the most important reflection area of the whole human body. 

 A bottle of your favorite essential oils can not only tackle issues like dandruff, hair loss, or a dry scalp, but it can also help reduce stress, reduce pain, ward off skin infections, and more. Plus, essential oils are all natural, which means they have no dangerous chemicals and are good for the environment and your family.

1. Lavender essential oil

Studies have shown that lavender essential oil can promote hair growth. In a 2016 animal study, topical application of lavender essential oil significantly increased the number and depth of hair follicles in female mice.

Lavender oil has antibacterial properties and can be used to fight bacterial and fungal diseases. Meanwhile, the benefit of lavender oil is that it soothes the scalp and smooths dry skin and hair.

Also, since emotional stress is a factor in hair thinning, using lavender essential oil can lead to a calm and stress-free environment.

2. Rosemary essential oil

Rosemary essential oil is a top choice for thickening hair and promoting hair growth. Since it promotes cell metabolism, it has the effect of accelerating hair growth and promoting healing. New research even shows that rosemary oil seems to have similar benefits to minoxidil, a traditional topical hair loss treatment. When it comes to promoting hair health, rosemary oil benefits also include preventing hair loss, delaying the graying process, and treating dandruff and dry hair.

3. Cedarwood essential oil

Cedarwood essential oil stimulates the hair follicles by increasing blood circulation to the scalp. It promotes hair growth and slows down hair loss. A study in Scotland randomized 86 patients into two groups who applied cedarwood, thyme, rosemary, and lavender oils mixed with jojoba and grapeseed oils to the scalp daily. The control group used only jojoba and grapeseed oils daily. After 7 months, 44% of patients in the essential oil group had significant improvement in their hair loss symptoms, compared with 15% of patients in the control group.

4. Clary sage essential oil

In the chemical composition of clary sage oil, an important ester called linolenic acid has the effect of reducing skin inflammation and helping to regulate oil secretion on the skin. Clary sage can also help you manage stress and balance your hormones. Three types of hair loss can be linked to high stress levels: telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and alopecia areata. Since clary sage can be used to help relieve stress and lower cortisol levels in the body, it can be used as a natural remedy for stress-induced hair loss.

5. Lemongrass essential oil

Lemongrass essential oil strengthens hair follicles and soothes an itchy and irritated scalp. In fact, a 2015 study found that application of lemongrass oil significantly reduced dandruff after seven days, and the effect was even more pronounced after 14 days of topical application.

6. Peppermint essential oil

Peppermint essential oil can stimulate the scalp and treat dandruff. Studies have shown that peppermint oil can also promote hair growth. In a 2014 animal study, topical use of peppermint oil for 4 weeks resulted in significant hair growth, increased dermal thickness, and the number and depth of hair follicles. Peppermint has a pleasant cooling sensation when applied topically, which can lift your spirits, uplift your mood, relieve tension or headaches, and help relieve skin inflammation.