'Sunny Day'-Dry Hair & Scalp Oil

Lately, as the comforting warmth of summer begins to leave and Mother Nature gives way to breezier days and cooler nights, I’ve really been dealing with the annoying results of dry, itchy scalp. I'm aware that I still have scalp damage from my days as a ‘relaxed’ girl, and I also know that it’s going to take more time and patience for that damage to clear up; however, it’s important to nourish one’s scalp/hair to help it on its way to recovery.  

With that said, I’ve started making this all natural hair oil which can be used to ‘grease’ the scalp, as a hot oil treatment or both! It’s an herbal combination of fresh, dried: chamomile flowers, Rosemary Leaves and Nettle Leaves all submerged in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO).

Some Information:

-Chamomile: Reduces inflammation, promotes relaxation, soothes rashes & other skin ailments (including eczema). *CAUTION* Chamomile is a part of the Ragweed family and therefore may affect those with allergies.

-Rosemary: Antioxidant, antiseptic and aids in circulatory problems (and good circulation is key to stimulating hair growth). It’s also thought to be a good memory booster, so that’s an added plus. *CAUTION* Rosemary should not be used by those with high blood pressure or those who are currently pregnant.

-Nettle: Boosts immune system, promotes hair re-growth and reduces dandruff.

-Extra Virgin Olive Oil: High in antioxidants, conditions hair and is very effective at moisturizing.

Directions:

In a clean, dry, glass jar pour in ½ cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add about 3 tablespoons of each herb to the EVOO. Put the jar lid on and close tightly. Swish the mixture around a bit. Set glass jar outside in a sunny location (or you can set it in a window seal—where ever it will receive contact with the most sunlight). Leave it there to be naturally heated by the sun for about 3-6 hours (I like to keep mine exposed to sunlight for about 2 days).  Strain into another glass container and discard of the herbs. Enjoy moisturized hair & a soothed scalp!

Tip: Don’t have the patience to wait around for the sun to heat your mixture? If not, then combine ingredients into a stainless steel pot, heat on low for a few minutes (just until liquid is warm) , remove from heat,  cover pot and allow the ingredients to steep for an hour or so. Place strained, oil into glass jar & use as normal.

Let me know how you like it!