Tea Tree Oil for Hair and Scalp

Maintaining a healthy head of hair and scalp can be an intricate process. You may have tried many different hair treatments without noticeable or significant results. Using tea tree oil for hair is one of the best treatments that you can give to your hair.

It has natural antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antiviral properties. It comes along with many benefits such as nourishing properties that moisturize your hair and scalp, treats dandruff, and it also has antiseptic capabilities.

You can't go wrong in choosing this all natural product! It is used in many different ways such as treating dandruff, promotes hair growth, treating lice and cradle cap.

Treating Dandruff

With the use of tea tree oil on your hair, dandruff is easily reduced, dandruff is also controlled and eliminated.  This oil contains antifungal and antibacterial elements that help fight the conditions which cause dandruff. It eliminates agents that exist on the scalp that cause the skin to flake.

Gently rub the oil on to your scalp and hair. Make sure that your hair and scalp are dry because this will help the oil to penetrate into the scalp. If the oil is consistently applied onto your hair and massaged into your scalp, it will eventually leave your hair free from itchiness, dryness and discomfort.

Treating lice

Using tea tree oil in treating lice has had many reports of being an effective alternative from using traditional lice products. It has been shown to be effective in killing lice nits and reducing the number of live lice. It may also have lice-repelling properties. 

A combination of the oil and lavender oil has been shown to be the most effective at killing lice eggs and live lice.  While many shampoos and conditioners have tea tree oil in them, they are unlikely to have a high enough concentration to be effective.

A minimum concentration of 2% is required to kill lice nits. Make a mixture containing 2-4 drops of tee tree oil, 2-4 drops of lavender oil and a quarter size amount of shampoo in a small bowl or dye applicator. Work the mixture into your hair and scalp, leave on for thirty minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Treating Cradle Cap

With the anti-fungal properties in tea tree oil, it works wonders in treating cradle cap. It is very potent and can irritate baby's tender scalp so always make sure to dilute the oil. You can also mix 4-5 drops of tea tree oil with one tbsp of olive oil. Utilize it on the infected area. After 5-10 minutes, rinse with a mild shampoo.

Hair Growth

Hair should be properly washed and conditioned with gentle and harmless products that promote healthy hair growth and prevent damage, thinning and breakage. It is important to choose gentle products that will cleanse the hair without stripping the natural oils from it, or leaving any unwanted residues.

Tea tree oil helps to unclog pores in the scalp that may be blocked due to regular use of shampoos and other hair products containing fillers and polymers. Just add few drops of the oil to a quarter size of shampoo and you're good to go. This wonderful oil also make your hair look shiny and fresh.