Types of Herb Infused Hair Oils
1. Hair Growth Oils
- Help stimulate follicles and encourage growth
- Often contain amla, brahmi, fenugreek
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Amla – Rich in vitamin C which energizes follicles
- Brahmi – Improves circulation to the scalp
- Fenugreek – Contains nicotinic acid to stimulate growth
2. Anti-Dandruff Hair Oils
- Treat flaking and itching caused by dandruff
- Often contain neem, tea tree, thyme
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Neem – Anti-fungal that soothes scalp itching
- Tea Tree – Natural antimicrobial fights fungus
- Thyme – Contains anti-fungal thymol
3. Dry Scalp Oils
- Deeply moisturize and soothe dry, flaky scalp
- Often contain coconut, marshmallow, honey
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Coconut Oil – Sinks in to moisturize dry scalp
- Marshmallow Root – Soothes scalp irritation
- Honey – Natural humectant retains moisture
4. Hair Strengthening Oils
- Reinforce weak, brittle, damaged hair
- Often contain bhringraj, ginseng, rosemary
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Bhringraj – Reverses hair fall and premature graying
- Ginseng – Contains saponins that strengthen hair
- Rosemary – Stimulates circulation to encourage growth
5. Split End Repairing Oils
- Target and help fix split ends
- Often contain jojoba, brahmi, bhringraj
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Jojoba Oil – Mimics natural sebum to nourish hair
- Brahmi – Improves hair elasticity and strength
- Bhringraj – Reverses hair damage and split ends
6. Conditioning Hair Oils
- Soften and detangle unruly hair
- Often contain coconut, shikakai, hibiscus
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Coconut oil – Softens and conditions hair
- Shikakai – Gently cleanses hair without stripping oils
- Hibiscus – Smoothes hair cuticle and adds shine
7. Cooling Hair Oils
- Provide soothing, cooling sensation to scalp
- Often contain peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Peppermint – Triggers cooling receptors on scalp
- Spearmint – Contains menthol to soothe scalp
- Eucalyptus – Clarifying, stimulating aroma
8. Smoothing Hair Oils
- Tame frizz and flyaways
- Often contain argan, jojoba, marula
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Argan Oil – Sinks in to smooth frizz and flyaways
- Jojoba Oil – Mimics natural sebum and moisturizes hair
- Marula Oil – Smoothes down cuticle and adds shine
9. Volumizing Hair Oils
- Give limp, flat hair a boost
- Often contain amla, cinnamon, peppermint
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Amla – Light oil that won’t weight down hair
- Cinnamon – Improves micro-circulation to energize follicles
- Peppermint – Tingles scalp to stimulate blood flow
10. Pre-Shampoo Hair Oils
- Applied before shampoo and rinsed out
- Allow oils to penetrate hair before washing
- Make shampoo more effective
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Ingredients absorb better into hair
- Lubricates strands for easier combing
- Prepares hair for deeper cleansing