Essential oils are extremely potent. They always have to be diluted in a carrier oil before use.
Generally, if you are an adult woman that's not pregnant you should aim to include a total of 12-15 drops for every 30 ml (1 oz.) of carrier oil. If you use too much carrier oil (or too little essential oil) the benefits of the essential oil will be eroded. Warming the carrier oil before use enhances the effectiveness of the essential oil. However, don't make the carrier oil too hot as you will kill the vitamins and phytochemicals.
USAGE: These are the three main ways to use essential oils for hair. 
1. Massage into scalp as often as you remember
Get a small dark plastic (or better glass) bottle and make the following blend.
Massage this into your scalp every night. This 30 ml blend can last upto 2 weeks. Store in a cool dark place. Alternatively, spare yourself the effort and get Neno Natural's Hair Growth Stimulator which already includes the best blend of these essential oils. 2. Hot Oil Treatment A hot oil treatment will make your natural hair feel softer and more bouncy. Do the hot oil treatment before your wash routine . Add drops of essential oil to a carrier oil, then baggy your hair with a shower cap for 20 to 30 mins. For a specific formula see Neno Natural's Growth Boosting Hot Oil Treatment. 3. Add to shampoo or conditioner Essential oils can be used to boost the performance of your regular shampoo or conditioner. Just add a few drops. Always add the essential oil to the portion of shampoo or conditioner you want to use rather than to the whole bottle. Use a small mixer bowl or old plastic/glass jar. I use an old espresso cup. 
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Hawanya Render
27/5/2013 07:49:28 am
So glad to see this information...my hair stays dry and this is a fabulous resource!
Patricia Reddick
29/4/2015 06:38:44 am
Very helpful info. But, could you please explain what is a carrier oil?
Ternisha
29/4/2015 10:24:32 am
Carrier oils are oils used to hear"carry" or"dilute" the intensity of an essential oil. The best carrier oils are extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil
Ilicia
30/4/2015 12:42:09 am
Hi Carrier oils are your oiks like Olive, Grapeseed, Castor,Coconut to name a few.
Mpumi Coetzee
29/4/2015 06:52:01 am
My hair feels very dry and brittle. I think this is what I need to start doing. Could u pls let me know what a carrier oil is. Thanks girl.
Zainab
29/4/2015 06:56:34 am
Carrier oils are those oils that can penetrate the hair shaft e.g olive,coconut,avocado,sweet almond,grapeseed oils.
Tiffany
29/4/2015 02:37:52 pm
Does the blend consist of 3-4 drops of one of the essential oils or 3-4 of each oil? Can this be used on a 2 year old; if not, any suggestions for dry hair of a toddler? Thanks
yetunde
30/4/2015 08:28:29 am
I use lavender and peppermint essential oils, so far I 've enjoyed using dem. I would 've loved to include cedarwood oil but I can't seem to find it here in nigeria.
Melisa
1/5/2015 10:02:17 am
Is it ok to use a hair moisturizer along with essential and carrier oil combination?
Evelyn.N
3/5/2015 05:15:03 am
I use Neno oil diluted with part liquid but why my scalp has become wrinkled.? Comments are closed.
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