6 Oils for Hair Growth + The Studies to Support Them

1. Peppermint oil - induces the growth stage of the hair cycle

• It "facilitates hair growth by promoting the conservation of vascularization of hair dermal papilla, which may contribute to the induction of early anagen stage."
• It increases “the depth, size, and number of hair follicles.”
• More details in previous post: Study || Peppermint Essential Oil for Hair Growth

2. Pumpkin Seed Oil - treatment for mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia

• When taken orally.
• The results of the study showed that pumpkin seed oil (PSO) had a pronounced effect on hair growth compared to the the placebo.
• More details in previous post: Study || Pumpkin Seed Oil for Hair Growth

3. Palm oil - prevents water-induced swelling of damaged hair

More details in previous post: Study || Palm Oil + Conditioning Damaged Hair

4. Coconut oil - reduce damage by combing and hygral fatigue

• Coconut oil has been shown to penetrate the hair and reduce keratin loss (J Cosmet Sci. 2003 Mar-Apr;54(2):175-92).
• It can minimize damage by hygral fatigue - stress on the hair strand due to water uptake and eventual evaporation (J Cosmet Sci. 2001 May-Jun;52(3):169-84.).
• More details in previous post: Retaining the Hair You Grow: Chapter 1

5. Olive oil - moisturize (yes, moisturize) the hair strand

Olive oil can also penetrate into the cortex (J Cosmet Sci. 2005, p. 299)

6. Avocado oil - moisturize the hair strand

Avocado oil can also penetrate into the cortex (J Cosmet Sci. 2005, p. 299)