Essential oils may promote hair growth, minimize hair loss, and improve scalp health, hair texture, strength, and sh, such as lavender, peppermint, lemongrass, thyme, and more, are highly concentrated plant extracts that some people use in aromatherapy for relaxation or topically for hair health, headaches, and more.

1. Lavender Essential Oi may help with hair growth in people with (a condition leading to hair loss). In one study, 44% of participants who used lavender oil combined with thyme, loss). In one study, 44% of participants who used lavender oil combined with thyme, rosemary, lavender, and

 loss). In one study, 44% of participants who used lavender oil combined with thyme, rosemary, lavender, and

rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood oils saw improvement in their hair loss due to one type of alopecia compared to 15% of the control group.2

In another study, 75% of participants who used lavender combined with thyme, rosemary, cedarwood, and evening primrose oils experienced improved hair growth compared to 30% in the placebo (fake treatment) group.2

2. Peppermint Essential Oil

Little to no human studies support . However, a study on mice found that peppermint essential oil produced thick, long hair after four weeks of topical application.3 Researchers believe it holds promise as an alternative treatment for hair loss in humans.

3. Rosemary Essential Oil

Studies show that for hair may be beneficial for multiple reasons. Rosemary has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Research shows rosemary essential oil improves circulation around the hair follicle in alopecia.4

Compared to a 2 concentration found in brand-name Rogaine, rosemary performed as well as the standard treatment but with less scalp irritation.5

4. Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood has antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.6 There is very little research on the impact of cedarwood essential oil on hair health. However, some evidence suggests combining with other oils, including lavender, may improve hair loss.2

5. Lemongrass Essential Oil

 essential oil may help with. Researchers found that a hair tonic containing lemongrass essential oil effectively reduced dandruff.7 It was significantly reduced at a week and even more at two weeks. All formulations (5%, 10%, and 15%) were effective, but the most effective seemed to be the 10%.