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| If for some reason you can't wash your hair (camping, lack of water, or illness), simply massage a bit of arrowroot powder into the scalp. |
| Leave it in a few minutes so it can absorb oils and then brush it out. |
| Aromatherapy for Fragrant and Healthy Hair |
| Every time you wash your hair brush, dry the brush and apply one or two drops of essential oil of rosemary. This herb is good for mental alertness, makes your hair shine and will cause you to smile whenever you brush your hair. Other favorite essential oils to use include lavender and sandalwood. You can also put one or two drops of essential oil into the palm of your hand and rub gently into the ends of your hair. |
| Another way to use essential oils for hair care is to put one drop of oil into the amount of shampoo that you squeeze out for one washing. Four drops of your choice of essential oil can be added to one pint of herbal tea rinse to which two tablespoons apple cider vinegar have been added. |
| You can also make a scalp treatment oil with two ounces jojoba oil and a quarter teaspoon essential oil. Massage just a small amount into the scalp. Wrap your head in a towel. Leave it on while you sit in the sauna, the tub or lie on a slant board. Relax and take in the nurturing fragrance. |
| Remember, essential oils must be used diluted. Never apply them directly to your scalp as this could cause irritation. |
| Some essential oils to choose from include the following. |
| Blonde: Lemon, eucalyptus. |
| Dandruff: Cedarwood, clary sage, lemon, patchouli, pine, rosemary, sage, tea tree. |
| Dark hair: Geranium and rosemary oil. |
| Dry hair: Cedarwood, clary sage, lavender, palmarosa, rosemary, rosewood, sage, sandalwood. |
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