Summary

The author shares her personal experience using essential oils to regrow hair after significant postpartum hair loss, detailing the oils that helped her and safety precautions for their use.

Abstract

The article titled "3 Oils I Use to Regrow My Hair" recounts the author's journey with hair regrowth over three years, following a period of substantial hair loss post-pregnancy. The author, Noor, describes the challenges she faced, including a move, weight gain from PTSD, and the subsequent adoption of a keto diet and intermittent fasting for weight loss. Despite taking vitamins and biotin, her hair loss persisted. She found success with essential oils, specifically highlighting rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and black castor oil, which she used alongside carrier oils. The article also includes safety warnings about the proper use of these potent oils and cites studies supporting the effectiveness of rosemary oil for hair growth. Noor invites readers to support her journey by subscribing to her YouTube channel and Medium account, where she shares insights on passive income and business strategies.

Opinions

The author believes in the efficacy of essential oils for hair regrowth, particularly rosemary oil, which she used twice weekly and observed reduced hair fall within three months.
She emphasizes the importance of correctly diluting essential oils with carrier oils like olive oil, sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil to avoid safety issues.
The author acknowledges that her experience with essential oils is personal and not a substitute for professional medical advice.
She expresses a preference for peppermint oil over clove oil due to its less intense aroma, despite recognizing the benefits of clove oil for reducing dandruff and hair loss.
Noor is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge and experiences, encouraging readers to join her online platforms for more detailed guidance and updates on her holistic lifestyle and business ventures.

Self Care

3 Oils I Use to Regrow My Hair

My Experience Using Oils to Regrow My Hair

I’ve been on a journey to try to regrow my hair for the last three years since I had my son.

I can't pinpoint what caused the spike in the hair loss since so many triggers were happening at the same time.

We just moved back to Finland from Australia and it was the toughest decision I've ever made in my life.

I was 6 months pregnant with my son at the time and self-care was the last thing on my mind.

By the time he was 6 months, I had gained over 30 kg from PTSD and I started keto along with intermittent fasting losing a massive 45kg within nine months.

Even though I was on vitamins and biotin, I was still losing my hair in massive amounts every day.

I had tried everything from commercial hair masks promising to regrow hair, shampoos and weekly sessions with the derma roller, nothing seemed to work, until I came across essential oils.

A Few Words Before We Dive In

Before we get started, I just want to point out important points to keep in mind for your safety.

Keep in mind that these oils are extremely potent and should be used with extreme caution.
Keep away from children and sensitive areas such as the mouth, nose, and eyes.
Correctly dilute using another carrier oil such as olive oil or sweet almond oil before applying.
The information in this article is merely my own experience and what has worked for me. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any ailment and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice.

Rosemary Oil

Known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, rosemary oil is amazing for the hair. It has been traditionally used to combat hair problems such as brittle hair, dandruff, and hair loss. The most important factor is to dilute it correctly and apply to the scalp at night and wash it in the morning.

Honestly, I did this 2 x a week and started to see results in as little as 3 months; less hair fall.

According to Healthline:

Another study of rosemary leaf extract (different from the essential oil) showed it stimulated hair growth. This occurred when hair loss was triggered by testosterone (as in pattern baldness). This study was performed on mice, however.

Two separate clinical reviews — one from 2010 and one from 2011 — also acknowledge rosemary’s hair growth potential. The former cites a study with successful hair regrowth in people with alopecia who used essential oils. One of these essential oils was rosemary.

Other oils that helped me greatly in regrowing my hair include :

Peppermint oil: works in similar ways to rosemary oil but is less strong. Peppermint is also known for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
Clove Oil: A stimulating oil containing the concentrated benefits of cloves. This one is my least favorite due to the strong aroma, yet I did notice a reduction in both dandruff and hair loss during the time that I used it.
Black Castor Oil: A super thick oil that has been traditionally used in South East Asia and the middle east to nourish the hair and assist in promoting hair growth. This is a toxic oil when ingested internally, but the external application works well, just remember to use a carrier oil to dilute it as it can be too thick by itself.

Remember to use a carrier oil to help dilute the oils. My favorite carrier oils are jojoba oil and sweet almond oil as both are light and easy to wash off the hair.

What Do You Use to Promote Hair Growth?

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About The Author

Noor is a second-year business student at Tredu. She is also studying for a Diploma in International Smart Industry at Tampere University. She is passionate about marketing and content creation. She recently launched her YouTube channel specializing in holistic healing.