The products you use on your dreadlocks are just as important as the food you eat. Essential oils also feed your hair and help to specifically address hair and scalp care needs.
Tired of store-bought cosmetic products with chemical ingredients? Try these top 5 essential oils to keep your locs healthy and vibrant:
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil helps prevent the loss of proteins in the hair’s cell membrane. The hair loses its natural oils daily due to exposure to toxins and strong hair cleaning products (like shampoos). Coconut oil replaces these natural hair oils and helps keep the hair shaft healthy.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is loaded with antioxidants which rid the skin of free radicals. As a result, the damage to hair cells is reduced and the increased circulation brings nutrients to the hair follicles and scalp.
Lavender Oil
Lavender is considered to be one of the most effective natural treatments for the prevention of hair loss. It is also a powerful antiseptic. The disinfecting properties of lavender oil fight fungi, microbes, and other viruses which cause hair loss.
Castor Oil
The ricinoleic acid found in castor oil is a strong anti-fungicidal and antibacterial agent which helps to protect the hair and the scalp from infections. The humectant properties of the oil and the omega-9 fatty acids add moisturize the locs, making them thicker, shinier, and stronger.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil aids the health of your dreads by breaking up crusted sebum, which makes the hair brittle and creates blockages at the root.