Hair Repair

Quote from the American Medical Association regarding specific oils for hair regeneration: "Cedarwood, lavender, thyme, and rosemary oils have hair growth–promoting properties. These oils have been anecdotally used to treat alopecia for more than 100 years." To read the entire article, go to:

Link to AMA

Hair Repair Scalp Treatment

To have healthy hair, you have to have a healthy scalp.

By using pure essential oils that promote hair growth, you may soon see that your hair becomes thicker, more luxurious, and radiant.

Your hair is your crowning glory, but it can be the source of major headaches and problems, when not working properly and you are left with limp, dead and lifeless hair. This blend is is made with the most effective, therapeutic, natural, and organic essential oils PROVEN to be effective and extremely popular with people that take their hair seriously.

Isabelle C. Hay and colleagues from the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland gave 84 people, suffering from alopecia areata, a type of hair loss that causes patchy baldness.

They asked them to rub the essential oils recipe above into their scalps daily. After seven months, 44% of them has regrew as much as half of their hair, while a few regrew almost all of their hair back. So now, it is evident that essential oils can help regrow your hair.

The researchers speculated that this remedy may also help other types of balding, including midlife thinning for men.

One of the main reasons for hair loss is overuse of hair care products, mainly cheaper shampoo’s that are made from chemicals instead of natural essential oils, vitamins and nutrients.

Reference:Hay I, et al. Randomized trial of aromatherapy—successful treatment for alopecia areata. Arch Dermatol 1998;134:1349-52

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Which vitamins promote hair growth?

B vitamins are probably the most important. Biotin is probably the best-known B vitamin for preventing hair loss. In fact, many specialists in this field recommend supplementing with biotin to prevent thinning hair. Other B vitamins for healthy hair include para-aminobenzoic acid, inositol, niacin, panthenol, biotin, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12.

Vitamin E is another vitamin recommended by hair loss specialists. This antioxidant increases blood flow to your scalp, which nourishes the hair follicles. Well-nourished hair follicles produce healthier hair.Vitamin A lubricates your hair roots, which leads to healthier hair follicles. It’s necessary to use caution with vitamin A. Your body doesn’t get rid of an excess of this vitamin, so it can easily build up to dangerous levels. Don’t take more than you need.

This is a blend of pure aromatic essential oils in a carrier base of avocado (known for it's nourishing properties) jojoba (has healing properties for damaged and breaking hair), and coconut oil which is extrememly light and great for hair.This blend promotes healthy hair growth and also protects against age-related hair loss. It contains no animal products, gluten, artificial colors, or preservatives and is not tested on animals

The blended oils that make up this formula will balance hormone secretion into the blood stream. Hair loss many times is related to hormone changes such as puberty, childbirth or menopause. This formula has even proven beneficial with female pattern balding. The essential oils work together to balance hormones, reduce stress, and supply the nutrients for healthy hair growth and heal scalp conditions such as dandruff, eczema, sebhorrhea and oily scalp.

What you will feel when you begin to massage this blend into your scalp, is a cooling, tingling sensation, as well as the intense aromas of the ingredients listed below.

Below is a complete listing, along with photos of the ingredients in this blend.

Cedarwood

This oil has proven to be a successful treatment for alopecia areata. The chemical composition of this ingredient is quite amazing. It cleans the receptor sites and re-establishes cellular function for hair growth.

Basil

Basil works wonders when massaged into the scalp. It promotes and improves circulation, and renews hair follicles, which in turn improves the look and functionality of your hair. Imparts unbelievable shine and body.

There’s probably not a person on the planet who hasn’t heard about the health benefits of vitamin C. But many people don’t realize how beneficial this vitamin is for shiny, healthy hair.

Too much stress in your life can cause your blood vessels to contract so that less blood can reach your hair follicles. And as mentioned above, good blood flow is important so the hair follicles receive an adequate supply of nutrients. Try to minimize daily stress by setting aside some time to relax every day.Eating a wide variety of fruits, veggies, meats, nuts, and whole grains will keep provide your body with the nutrients it needs for optimum health. If you smoke, stop. Try not to drink more than a couple of cans of soda a week. Cut back on the caffeine and alcohol, too. Not only will your body thank you, but your hair will, too!

Rosemary

Stimulates the hair-bulbs to renewed activity and prevents premature baldness. This will help with oily hair and dandruff. It will even effectively treat scabies. Also, it's great for an itchy scalp! Well known for its beneficial effect on the scalp and its ability to encourage healthy hair growth.

Arnica

A hair rinse prepared with arnica extract has been used to treat alopecia neurotica. It is one of the most powerful ingredients in treating male and female pattern baldness.

Sage

While deep cleaning impurities from your scalp, it works to balance hormones involved with hair growth. These hormones are: estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. It works by stimulating the neurotransmitters in the adrenal cortex. Alone, it will relieve dandruff, hair loss, and exzema.

How many times have you heard the words, “You are what you eat”? This is certainly true when it comes to healthy hair. A poor diet, combined with too much stress in your daily life, will certainly affect how well your hair grows, and how healthy and shiny it is. This article will look at how your diet can affect healthy hair growth.

Many people think that their diets are just fine. But this is often not true for the following reasons:

When whole grains are refined, it reduces the amount of vitamin B in them.
Many people don’t eat ANY raw leafy greens like lettuce or spinach.
Overcooking vegetables destroys B vitamins.
Drinking a lot of coffee, or smoking, or drinking alcoholic beverages affects how well your body absorbs vitamins.
If you don’t get enough fiber, your digestion is poor. Poor digestion means there are few nutrients going into your bloodstream.
Many people drink a lot of soda. Soda promotes obesity, as it’s full of calories, but very low on nutrition.

If you really take a good look at your diet, you may be surprised. Vitamins for hair growth are the same ones that are essential for good over-all health

Sandalwood

This oils works in getting to the "root" of the problem. It stimulates the pineal gland which is responsible for releasing the very hormones that promote hair growth!

Bay

Helps your hair grow. If you have dull hair, this essential oil can restore it. It is also good for dandruff problems. For stimulating your hair health you can add three drops of bay essential oil to the shampoo you regularly use.

Cypress

Clears up and stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic system, which supports the delivery of nutrient rich blood for the hair follicles.

Thyme

Treatment for dermatitis, eczema, oily skin, and acne on the scalp

Patchouli

Very effective in sorting out rough, cracked and overly dehydrated skin and is used to treat acne, eczema, sores, ulcers, any fungal infections, as well as scalp disorders.

Lavender

soothes the scalp and calms wild, fly-away hair.

Roman Chamomile

helps to support the health of the capillaries that supply blood to the scalp and hair follicles and that maintain skin elasticity. It is also an excellent skin cleanser, and soothes an itchy or inflamed scalp.

Lemon

a great treatment for dandruff and lice. This one is best used on oily hair, as it has a drying effect on your hair, even after just one use.

Peppermint

stimulates blood flow to the root of the hair. You’ll feel it tingle as it’s working! Increased blood flow means more nutrients for your hair.

Ylang-Ylang

This has anti-depressant and sedative properties that calm the hypertension associated with hair loss. As an added benefit, it stimulates the circulatory system and oxygenates the blood.

Tea Tree

very helpful for psoriasis on the scalp, and also for dandruff.

Grapefruit

helps to promote new hair growth by stimulating the hair follicles. Also helps by controlling sebaceous glands (the glands that produce excessive oil).

How To Use This Blend

Massage this into your scalp for at least two minutes every night. Wrap your head in a warm towel after treatment to enhance absorption.
I would suggested to use this blend by massaging it into your scalp once daily, and leave on your scalp for an hour before washing it.

The best thing to do is to massage it into your scalp and hair roots for ten to fifteen minutes every night. Use slow, firm, circular movements to encourage blood flow to the area. You can do it yourself, but it’s nice if you can find someone to massage your head for you.

Leave the oil in your hair overnight, (if possible) and shampoo it out in the morning with a mild shampoo.

This is not an oily or greasy product, but a highly nourishing and light mixture containing the active essential oils with their therapeutic properties to help your hair and scalp.

Ensure that the entire scalp is treated.

When done correctly your hair will not be oily, and you will be able to go to sleep like this after waiting 30 minutes.

Should you however need to wash your hair after the treatment, ensure that the blend has been on your scalp for at least 45 minutes.

When washing your hair after the treatment, use a mild shampoo, like a baby shampoo, and work a small amount into your scalp and hair BEFORE wetting your hair. This will emulsify any residue and you will be left with clean bouncy hair.

A few drops of this blend can also be added to your regular shampoo or conditioner to give it an added boost.

Safety Data: If pregnant, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician prior to use. May be irritating to those with sensitive skin. Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental eye exposure, put several drops of vegetable oil into the eye, NOT water. This product is for external use only. If you take MAO inhibitors, do not use this product. Healing Hands Apothecary products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, because they are not required to be. They are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease, (according to the government agency, the FDA)