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Tea Tree Oil For Hair Growth


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Tea tree oil is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), which is native to Australia. Like other essential oils, tea tree oil has been used medicinally for hundreds of years. The aboriginal people of Australia used it to clean wounds and treat infections.

Once the medicinal properties of Tea Tree oil were discovered, it became a popular antiseptic used for curing cuts, burns, and boils. Tea tree oil has since been used as a medication, for acne to cold sores, blisters to fungal infection, dandruff to bacterial infection, and many more.

Today, tea tree oil is a common ingredient in shampoos and soaps. Its proven antimicrobial properties make it an excellent cleaning agent. Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. It can do wonders and make your hair and scalp healthy. Using tea tree oil on your hair and scalp is the most natural way of cleansing your hair without causing any damage or dryness. Studies have shown that tea tree oil effectively fights many types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Tea tree oil helps accelerate hair growth as it stimulates scalp health and dormant hair follicles.

The skin on the scalp is particularly sensitive, making it vulnerable to skin conditions. Minor fungal infections are often responsible for itchiness and dandruff. As an antifungal agent, tea tree oil may help effectively manage these conditions. Tea tree oil may also help soothe inflammation caused by scratching and psoriasis.

Benefits Of Using Tea Tree Oil For Hair

For Daily Cleansing

Daily cleansing with tea tree oil includes using tea tree oil with shampoos. Take a few drops of tea tree oil and a small amount of shampoo. Mix both the tea tree oil and shampoo so that the consistency of the mixture is maintained. Apply the mixture to the wet scalp. This would result in clean hair follicles and ensure good health of hair.

Hair Growth Treatment

Tea tree oil improves blood circulation and removes all toxins from the scalp, paving the way for healthy hair growth. It also stimulates the dormant hair follicles and brings them to life. It prepares the hair and scalp to absorb nutrients efficiently, which helps in hair growth.

To use tea tree oil as a hair growth treatment, mix it with any carrier oil like coconut, almond, or sesame oil. Apply the mixture of oil onto the scalp and massage it. A hot oil treatment by warming the oil prior to its application also provides a refreshing feeling. After washing the hair, the scalp will be free from any fungi and bacteria that may have got deposited over time.

For Hair And Scalp Dryness 

Tea tree oil is very useful in treating hair dryness. It provides supplements to the scalp and removes blockages in the hair follicles. With the use of tea tree oil, the hair grows with a healthy amount of nutrients and this prevents hair from becoming dry and brittle. Conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, which lead to scaly dry patches on the scalp can also be managed well with tea tree oil.

For treating dryness-related issues, one may need to mix the tea tree oil with a carrier oil like Coconut oil or Olive oil and massage it for 10-15 minutes onto the scalp. Wash the hair normally and repeat this process daily and you’ll observe some changes.

For Dandruff

The root cause of dandruff varies from person to person. Oily, irritated skin, bad hair hygiene, and skin conditions like contact dermatitis, or fungal infections can result in dandruff. The antifungal action of tea tree oil helps in removing dandruff without causing any dryness.

Add 10-15 drops of tea tree oil with every ounce of shampoo and massage it onto the hair. Let it stay there for at least 3-5 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. By acting as a natural conditioner, it soothes the scalp and prevents flakiness.

For Scalp Itchiness

If there is itchiness on the scalp, dryness, or dandruff, then a tea tree oil hair mask will help to overcome these problems. First, choose a base for the hair mask. Both avocado paste and yogurt have a thick consistency and are suitable for this. Add honey to the base along with a few drops of tea tree oil. Apply the mask onto hair and then massage it with fingers onto the scalp. Wash it off after 15-20 minutes.

For Oily Scalp

Tea tree oil controls the excess oil production caused by the sebaceous glands and keeps the scalp moisturized. It is non-comedogenic which means it does not clog the pores and decreases bacteria on the skin’s surface. You can mix baking soda, tea tree oil, and honey and apply the paste to the scalp. Gently massage it for about 10 minutes. Leave it on for 30 minutes before washing it off. This can be repeated twice a week to maintain the pH of the scalp, remove extra oil and keep the scalp healthy.

For Getting Rid Of Lice

Hair lice are caused by bad scalp health and are transferred from scalp to scalp. They are harmful to overall health as they suck the blood from the scalp, causing inflammation and itchiness. Tea tree oil has insecticidal properties that help in providing relief from hair lice. Components like 1,8-cineole and terpinen-4-ol are present in tea tree oil which kills lice. The oil also prevents lice eggs from getting attached to hair and scalp.

To use tea tree oil to clear lice, mix about 7-8 drops with a spoon of any vegetable oil and leave it overnight. Wear a shower cap to allow better absorption into the hair. In the morning, remove the shower cap and comb with a fine comb 5-6 times before washing off with a hair cleanser.

For Daily Conditioning

Tea tree oil spray to use as a leave-in conditioner. Take distilled water and add some drops of tea tree oil to it. Chamomile tea can even be added to this spray. Irrespective of what ingredients are used to prepare the spray, it should contain about 5 percent tea tree oil. Store this mixture in a spray bottle and spray it on the hair to give it a dose of natural conditioning.

How Does Tea Tree Oil Promote Hair Growth?

There is no scientific evidence that links tea tree oil to hair growth. However, tea tree oil may help treat issues of the hair and scalp, which facilitates healthy hair growth. Research shows that hair loss can be caused due to less blood circulation. Tea tree oil improves the circulation of blood, which can help flush out toxins.

Tea tree oil also exhibits antifungal properties against M. furfur, fungi that causes dandruff. Dandruff can cause severe itching and scratching, which can injure the scalp and cause inflammation in the hair follicles, resulting in hair fall.

Using Tea Tree Oil For Hair Growth

Tea tree oil needs to be diluted before you can use it. By combining a few drops of essential oil with your regular hair oil, you can create a hair growth solution that boosts scalp health.

While tea tree oil induces new hair growth, the carrier oil will help nourish your follicles. This can work to your advantage if you already know what oils work best for your hair. If not, read on to find out which oils will best suit your hair type.

Since washing your hair too often can be detrimental to hair health, it is recommended that you treat your hair with hot oil not more than three times a week. Oily hair types can use lighter oils like jojoba or olive.

Since everyone’s hair is different, something that works for one person may not work for all. However, choosing a carrier oil for hair type is pretty simple. In fact, there are many oils that work well for each hair type – be it oily, dry, or combination.

The following is a list of oils that can be used with tea tree oil to promote hair growth:

1) Use Tea Tree Oil With Olive Oil

Olive oil contains oleuropein that could promote hair growth. It hydrates your hair and is light and does not weigh your hair down, which makes it perfect for all hair types. In combination with tea tree oil, it makes a hydrating hair growth remedy.

Ideal For: Due to its lightweight and hydrating properties, olive oil can be used by everyone regardless of their hair type. It leaves the hair feeling soft and silky while keeping it moisturized.

2) Tea Tree Oil With Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is very similar to the natural oils present in your scalp. More often than not, the reason your hair gets oily is that your sebaceous glands are pushed into overdrive because of dry conditions. Using jojoba oil calms them down while making your hair stronger and promoting hair growth. It also minimizes the damage caused by heat styling and makes your hair soft and shiny.

Ideal For: This oil is perfect for oily hair types. With regular use, jojoba oil can control the amount of oil produced and also reduce hair fall.

3) Castor Oil With Tea Tree Oil

Castor oil is hailed as a miracle solution for hair loss. However, there is no scientific evidence linking castor oil to hair growth. Castor oil nourishes your follicles and hair with omega-9 fatty acids. It strengthens dry hair while nourishing and hydrating it. It also helps increase hair luster. Due to its thick and sticky consistency, castor oil can be used better in combination with lighter carrier oil, like coconut or olive. Anecdotal evidence suggests that it may not only promote hair growth but also helps prevent dandruff and split ends.

Ideal ForThe thick consistency of castor oil makes it ideal for dry and damaged hair types. Mix one part of castor oil with two parts of lighter carrier oil and 10 drops of tea tree oil.

4) Coconut Oil With Tea Tree Oil

Coconut oil is one of the most popular and penetrative hair oils. This means that it penetrates through your hair cuticles and nourishes your hair shafts with its rich content of fatty acids. It prevents the loss of protein from your hair, keeping it healthy and strong. When used with tea tree oil, it nourishes your hair while improving your scalp health and stimulating hair growth.

Ideal ForCoconut oil can sometimes weigh your hair down if not washed out properly, so it is not recommended for oily hair. It can be used for hair types that range from normal to dry.

5) Almond Oil With Tea Tree Oil

Almond oil has emollient properties. It hydrates and relaxes your cuticles while promoting hair growth. It is light and does not weigh your hair down. It aids hair growth by unclogging follicles and improving blood circulation. It leaves your hair feeling smooth and looking shiny.

Ideal ForAlmond oil’s lightness and moisturizing properties make it ideal for all hair types.

6) Lavender Oil With Tea Tree Oil

The lavender essential oil has antimicrobial properties. This can help improve scalp health. The lavender essential oil also promoted hair growth in mice studies. Another study showed that aromatherapy with essential oils, including lavender oil, promoted hair growth. Hair fall is often a common by-product of stress. The lavender essential oil can help with this as it is often used in aromatherapy to relieve depression and stress. A lavender and tea tree essential oil combination can work miracles to improve scalp health. When using this combination, add them to a carrier oil suitable for your hair type.

Ideal ForThis combination can be used for all hair types as long as you select a carrier oil that suits your hair. Combine 2-3 drops of lavender oil with 10 drops of tea tree oil and 2 tablespoons of carrier oil.

7) Rosemary Oil With Tea Tree Oil

Rosemary oil thickens your hair and leaves it feeling soft and manageable. In combination with tea tree oil, it can make for a good hair growth solution. This solution also needs to be diluted with carrier oil.

Ideal ForThis solution can be used for all hair types if you use it with a carrier oil suitable for your hair. Combine 2-3 drops of rosemary essential oil with tea tree oil and the carrier oil of your choice.

Tea tree oil can be used in hair masks and added to other hair products to promote hair growth. Listed below are the different ways in which you can use tea tree oil to treat hair loss.

FAQs

Q1 - How To Use Tea Tree Oil For Hair? 

Ans - Tea tree oil can be used for hair cleansing, in hair masks as well as in hot oil treatment of the scalp.

Q2 - Is Tea Tree Oil Good For Hair?

Ans - Yes, tea tree oil can help solve many scalp problems which can aggravate hair loss.

Q3 - How to use tea tree oil for oily hair? 

Ans - Tea tree oil can be combined with baking soda and honey as a mask for controlling sebum production on the scalp and making it less oily.

Reference

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360273/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12451368/

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Zahra Lokhandwala

Hair Coach

Zahra is the hair coach-in-chief at Traya. She works closely with the doctors to monitor all cases. She is a fitness freak and has not touched sugar in years!

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