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For most people, our hair is a feature to which we are willing to donate a fair amount of time, energy, and money in order to keep it in shape – one’s hair is one’s crown, after all. But how often do we even give a thought to our scalp – or the role it plays in having healthy, shiny hair?

Not often, it would seem. This is surprising if you think about how the health of your hair starts with your scalp. One of the newest trendy treatments from Asia (falling in the same category as sheet masks and 10-step skincare rituals) is the Japanese head spa, which aims to purify and regenerate the scalp and promote healthy hair growth. While this treatment sounds like the ultimate pampering session, there’s a lot you can do for yourself to treat your scalp to some TLC and get some regeneration going.

With this hair and scalp stimulator oil that works to open the pores on your head (yes, they also need a deep-cleanse every now and again), paired with a massage and head wrap, all the gunk that builds up on your scalp gets worked out and washed clean. Afterward, your hair is left feeling fresh and shiny, your scalp is purified, and the hair growth is boosted. Better yet, the massage will do wonders to relax your mind.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup carrier oil
  • 40 drops rosemary essential oil
  • 25 drops basil essential oil
  • 15 drops lavender essential oil
  • 15 drops lemongrass essential oil
  • 10 drops peppermint essential oil

Method

1. Drop essential oils and carrier oil into a bottle with a lid. Shake vigorously for 2 minutes.

2. Dip fingertips into the mixture and gradually massage the entire amount into your dry scalp for three to five minutes.

3. Wrap your hair completely with plastic wrap or a shower cap and cover with a very warm, damp towel. Replace the towel with another warm towel once it has cooled.

4. Leave on for 30-45 minutes. Follow with shampoo and light conditioner. Use up to two times per week if the hair is thinning.

This treatment

We extracted this treatment and the recipe from The Essential Life, which focuses on how plants and natural remedies bring new levels of wellness to powerfully impact our lives.

What Are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are concentrated plant extract that contains volatile (easily evaporated) organic compounds. They are extracted by distillation and contain potent chemicals from the plants from which they come. It takes a significant amount of a plant to make such a concentrated product, and a little of these beneficial oils goes a long way.

People seeking to improve their mental, physical or emotional health can benefit from using pure essential oils, and they also work great for beautification and cleaning. Different essential oils offer different benefits, and they are often blended to deliver combined benefits. Here’s a beginner’s guide to essential oils and how they can benefit your entire life.

Johane du Toit

Johane du Toit

Johané du Toit is a content specialist and freelance editor for Longevity Magazine. With an Honours degree in journalism from the North-West University at Potchefstroom, she has a keen interest in medical and scientific innovations and aspires to provide the public with the latest reliable news in the fields of medicine, fitness, wellness, and science. Johane is happiest outdoors, preferably near a large body of water or in the mountains, and loves waterskiing, cooking, travelling and reading.

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