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Beginner’s Guide to Hair Oiling
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items Everything you need to make your own scalp oil at home — including base oils, essential oils, and boosters that help with growth, dryness, and scalp health. These are the exact ingredients I recommend for building a simple and effective hair oil rout...
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Base Oils
Essential Oils
Pre-Made Oils
Extras
Recipes
Base Oils
These are the main oils I use to build my scalp oil. They help with dryness, breakage, and overall scalp health. You can mix one or a few depending on your hair type.
Rich in ricinoleic acid and vitamin E. Known to stimulate hair growth, thicken strands, and improve circulation to the scalp.
100% Cold-Pressed Castor Oil (237 mL) - $22.33
Penetrates the hair shaft better than most oils. Great for moisture retention, strengthening hair, and reducing protein loss.
100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil (16 fl oz) - $18.92
Closely mimics the natural oils your scalp produces. Helps balance oil production, soothe dry skin, and reduce dandruff.
100% Cold-Pressed Jojoba Oil (473mL) - $21.99
Loaded with vitamin E, fatty acids, and antioxidants. Helps nourish and strengthen hair, reduce frizz, and add shine.
100% Cold-Pressed Pure Argan Oil (60mL) - $8.99
Traditional Ayurvedic oil known to strengthen roots, prevent greys, and improve overall scalp health.
100% Cold-Pressed Amla Oil (118mL) - $21.30
Lightweight and non-greasy; rich in antioxidants and linoleic acid. Helps seal in moisture without weighing down fine hair.
100% Cold-Pressed Grapeseed Oil (118mL) - $8.99
A lightweight, nutrient-rich carrier oil made from pressed almonds. It’s high in vitamin E, fatty acids, magnesium, and antioxidants.
100% Cold-Pressed Sweet Almond Oil 473mL
Essential Oils
These are powerful oils you only need a few drops of. They help boost growth, increase circulation, and treat things like dandruff or itchiness. Always mix with a base oil.
Stimulates the scalp with a cooling effect that boosts blood flow and encourages faster growth.
100% Pure Natural Peppermint Oil 118mL
Scientifically backed to stimulate hair growth, increase circulation, and help with thinning or shedding.
100% Pure Natural Rosemary Oil 118mL
Naturally antifungal and antibacterial — great for treating dandruff, itchy scalp, and product buildup.
100% Pure Natural Tea Tree Oil 118mL
Calms the scalp, helps with hair growth, and adds shine while also reducing stress during your routine.
100% Pure Natural Lavender Oil 118mL
Pre-Made Oils
A cult favorite that soothes the scalp and promotes healthy hair growth with rosemary and mint.
Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Oil - $19.99
4.5/5⭐️ Moisturizing treatment oil rooted in rosemary and fortified with vitamins and lipids to provide a soothed scalp and stronger strands.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Rosemary Pre-Wash Scalp and Hair Oil - $44
4.4/5⭐️ A pre-wash scalp and hair oil that strengthens roots, hydrates strands, promotes healthy hair growth and nurtures the scalp for a beautiful mane.
Fable & Mane HoliRoots Pre-Wash Treatment Oil - $52
Lightweight serum designed to support hair thickness and density with peptides and caffeine.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum - $29.60
Extras
These are tools and extras that make oiling easier — like scalp massagers, dropper bottles, or things to help apply evenly. Not needed, but they help a lot.
Ideal for controlling how much oil you use — especially helpful when mixing small batches or applying essential oils.
Clear Glass Dropper Bottle 30mL (3 Pack)
Helps evenly distribute oil and boosts circulation to encourage hair growth. Also feels amazing and makes oiling more relaxing.
Hair Scalp Massager - $10.99
Makes it easy to apply oil directly to the scalp in sections without wasting product or making a mess.
Root Comb Applicator Bottle (3 Pack) - $7.46
Protects your hair and prevents oil from transferring to your pillow while you sleep. It also helps lock in moisture, reduce frizz, and keep your hair smooth overnight.
Silk Bonnet - $14.99
Adds heat to help the oils absorb deeper into the scalp and hair strands for better results.
Hair Steamer Cap - $34.95
Gently detangles hair while distributing natural oils from scalp to ends, and stimulates the scalp to encourage blood flow and promote healthy hair growth—all without causing breakage.
Bamboo Hair Brush Set - $17.99
Recipes
Discover easy DIY hair oil blends made with natural ingredients to soothe your scalp, detox buildup, and boost healthy hair growth. Perfect for customizing your own nourishing routine.
Stimulates hair follicles to encourage growth.
Nourishing Growth Hair Oil
Clears buildup and refreshes the scalp.
Detoxifying Scalp Oil
Calms irritation and nourishes sensitive scalps.
Soothing Scalp Hair Oil