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My DIY Hair & Skin Oil Blend

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My DIY hair & skin oil routine, in order: 1) Mix the 6 oils plus vitamin E in an amber bottle — the funnels save the mess. 2) Apply straight to the scalp with the root-comb bottle. 3) Two minutes with the massager to work it in. 4) Comb through w...
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The 6 Oils + The Tools

 
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Antioxidant-rich and loaded with vitamin A — it's the one that's supposed to help most with scalp circulation and hair growth, while also smoothing fine lines on skin. Goes into the base of my blend.
Allurials Organic Cold-Pressed Carrot Seed Oil
 
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Deep red, packed with antioxidants that boost collagen and even out skin tone — the one I add for shine and to help reduce sun damage and scarring.
Leven Rose Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil
 
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A few drops mixed in with the carrier oils — pairs perfectly with the carrot seed oil for softer hair and skin, and it's the one people talk about most for new growth.
Maple Holistics Rosemary Essential Oil
 
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Thick and heavy, but rich in ricinoleic acid that boosts scalp blood flow and fights dandruff — it's the workhorse of the blend, the one credited most for thickening and strengthening over time.
Organic Cold-Pressed Castor Oil - Heritage Store
 
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Closest match to your scalp's natural oil, so it won't clog pores — soothes irritation and dandruff while keeping the whole blend from feeling greasy or heavy.
Organic Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil
 
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Rich in vitamin E, the lightest one in the lineup — great for dry, sensitive skin and strengthening hair. I finish with this for shine without weighing anything down.
Handcraft Blends Sweet Almond Oil
 
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Sunlight breaks oils down — amber glass keeps the blend potent, and the droppers make measuring your ratios easy. One pack stores months of batches.
Vivaplex 2oz Amber Glass Bottles w/ Droppers
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This is how the blend actually reaches the scalp instead of just coating your hair — fill it, part, squeeze along the roots, done. No mess, no waste.
Salon Care Root Comb Applicator - 4 Ounce
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Two minutes with this after applying the oil gets the blood flowing — the difference between oiling your hair and actually treating your scalp. Also makes wash day better.
Maxsoft Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush
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The finisher — a few drops in every batch. Vitamin E is what keeps a homemade blend from going rancid, and it doubles the skin benefits.
Vitamin E Oil — 100% Pure & Natural
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The blend works overnight — a cotton pillowcase drinks it before your hair does. Satin keeps the oil where it belongs and stops breakage while you sleep.
Satin Pillowcase (2-Pack)
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Regular towels rough up the cuticle and undo everything the oil just did. Microfiber dries gently — no frizz, no snapping.
Microfiber Hair Towel
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Wood spreads the oil evenly from root to tip with zero static, and it never snags. Works on the beard too.
Sandalwood Wide-Tooth Comb
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Sounds trivial until you pour castor oil into a 2oz bottle without one. These fit the amber bottles perfectly — zero mess, zero waste.
Stainless Mini Funnels (6-Pack)
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The step most men skip. Oil the scalp, tie it down, sleep — cotton steals the blend before it works, satin keeps it on the job all night.
Satin Durag — Overnight Protection