Does anyone know how lavender oil can be used for hair growth?

Uh, yes there are some topical treatments that can 'promote' hair growth.





Rogaine?





However, it appears that there are some claims that lavender oil can help. However this is based on the type of hair loss you have. Natural genetic baldness may not be helped by lavender oil...(read on)..








I pulled this from a couple of sites, but have not links to any actual studies or confirmed tests, so take it with a grain of salt....





';Lavender oil has been shown to increase hair growth in clinical trials where 70 % of people who massaged it into their scalps 3 times a week had a significant increase in hair regrowth where the control group in the same test using almond had no increase. You can massage this remedy into your scalp or spray is on your scalp with a spray bottle.





Lavender oil has been shown to increase hair growth in clinical trials where 70 % of people who massaged it into their scalps 3 times a week had a significant increase in hair regrowth where the control group in the same test using almond had no increase. You can massage this remedy into your scalp or spray is on your scalp with a spray bottle.';





and from





http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvit鈥?/a>





Natural Remedies for Alopecia Areata





What is Alopecia Areata?





Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that causes the rapid onset of round patches of baldness. The cause of alopecia areata is unknown, although in some cases, alopecia areata has been associated with autoimmune diseases.





People are often in good health. In approximately one-fifth of people who develop alopecia areata, there is a family history.





* Causes and conventional treatment of alopecia areata


* Photo of alopecia areata with pustules





Natural Remedies for Alopecia Areata





In most people with alopecia areata, hair usually grows back within a year without any treatment.





The following are some natural remedies that have been explored for alopecia areata.


1) Essential Oils





A double-blind, placebo-controlled study examined the use of a combination of essential oils or a placebo oil in 86 people with alopecia areata. The combination oil was a mixture of thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood essential oils in a mixture of carrier oils (jojoba and grapeseed). This oil was massaged into the scalp daily. The control group used only the carrier oils for their massage, also daily.





After 7 months, 19 (44%) of 43 people using the essential oil blend showed an improvement compared with 6 (15%) of 41 people in the control group. Although no side effects were associated with the topical application of essential oils, they may cause allergic reactions in some people.





* What are Essential Oils?


* How to Use Essential Oils Safely


* Essential Oil Buying Tips


* Which Massage Oil is Best?





2) Onion Juice





A study published in the Journal of Dermatology examined the effectiveness of onion juice or placebo in people with alopecia areata. Twenty-three people with alopecia areata applied the onion juice twice daily for two months, and 15 people applied tap water twice daily for two months.





People in the onion group began to experience regrowth of hair after two weeks of treatment. At four weeks, hair regrowth was seen in 17 (73.9%) people and at six weeks, hair regrowth was observed in 20 (86.9%) people. Improvement was significantly higher among males. In the tap water control group, hair regrowth was apparent in only 2 people at 8 weeks.


3) Hypnosis





A preliminary study explored the use of hypnosis on hair growth and well-being in people with alopecia. The study involved 28 people with extensive alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, or alopecia universalis who did not respond to previous conventional treatments.





After treatment with hypnosis, all patients had a significantly lower score for anxiety and depression. Hair regrowth of 75% to 100% was seen in 12 people after 3 to 8 sessions of hypnotherapy. Total regrowth occurred in 9 of these 12 people. In 5 people, a significant relapse occurred.





There were major limitations to this study, however, including the small size of the study, the lack of a placebo group, and the fact that the study was not double-blind. Larger, well-designed studies are needed.


Sources





Hay IC, Jamieson M, Ormerod AD. Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata. Arch Dermatol. 134.11 (1998): 1349-1352.





Sharquie KE, Al-Obaidi HK. Onion juice (Allium cepa L.), a new topical treatment for alopecia areata. J Dermatol. 29.6 (2002): 343-346.





Willemsen R, Vanderlinden J, Deconinck A, Roseeuw D. Hypnotherapeutic management of alopecia areata. J Am Acad Dermatol. 55.2 (2006): 233-237.





Diet


A diet that contains whole foods, particularly the outer skin of plants such as potatoes, cucumbers, green and red peppers, and sprouts can give strength to hair because they are rich in the mineral silica. Foods that are high in iron, such as lean meats, are important for people with a known iron deficiency.





Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins %26amp; Herbs


Saw palmetto - Saw palmetto oil is an accepted treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia in men. It appears to interact with various sex hormones, including dihydrotestoseteron (DHT). DHT is produced from testosterone by enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. Like most enzymes, it can be inhibited. There has been great medical interest in subtances that have the potential for inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, and thereby preventing or treating benign prostate hyperplasia.





Theoretically, saw palmetto could have also be used to block DHT and prevent hair loss. Saw palmetto is believed to have a similar mechanism of action to the anti-androgenic drug finasteride (Propecia), which has been used in low doses for hair loss.





Folic acid, biotin, vitamin B5, para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), and silica are supplements that may help maintain the color and thickness of hair.





Be sure to check your daily intake of zinc through supplements. Intake of 30 mg or higher for more than three months can induce a deficiency of copper, and low copper levels can result in hair loss. Speak to a health practitioner before supplementing copper to avoid copper overdose.





Aromatherapy


The results of one research study suggest that the essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedarwood mixed with an oil and applied on the areas of hair loss may stimulate hair growth. This double blind, placebo-controlled study enrolled 84 people who who massaged either these essential oils or a non-treatment oil into their scalps each night for seven months. Results showed that 44% of people in the treatment group had new hair growth compared to only 15% in the control group.





Hair Oil Recipe





* 3 drops of essential oil of thyme


* 3 drops of essential oil of lavender


* 3 drops of essential oil of rosemary


* 3 drops of essential oil of cedarwood


* 1/8 cup of grapeseed oil


* 1/8 cup of jojoba oil





Mix the ingredients together. Cover your pillow with an old towel. Apply several drops of the mixture to areas of hair loss each night, massaging gently into scalp for 3-5 minutes. Store the oil tightly covered. Do not take internally or near the eye area.





Ayurveda


Bhringaraj oil or brahmi oil are applied to the scalp regularly to stimulate hair growth. The Ayurvedic herbs ashwagandha and amla are also reported to stimulate hair growth.





Traditional Chinese Medicine


In traditional Chinese medicine, hair loss is linked to kidney deficiency syndrome. Other symptoms of kidney deficiency are weakness and fatigue and low back weakness. Kidney energy is believed to naturally decline with age, but people with early or accelerated hair loss may have particularly weak kidney energy. Kidney tonics are usually recommended.';





AND





From the University of Maryland Medical Site:





http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/laven鈥?/a>





..';Alopecia areata





In one study of 86 people with alopecia areata (a disease of unknown cause characterized by significant hair loss, generally in patches), those who massaged their scalps with lavender and other essential oils daily for 7 months experienced significant hair re-growth compared to those who massaged their scalps without the essential oils. It is not entirely clear from this study whether lavender (or a combination of lavender and other essential oils) was responsible for the beneficial effects. ';





You can get Rogaine (Monoxodil solutions) over the counter as well as another hair loss treatment called ';Avacor';...





http://www.avacor.com





(I use Rogaine for a thinning patch of hair on my crown. I've used it for nearly year with great results. I have never used Avacor, though. It isn't cheap.)Does anyone know how lavender oil can be used for hair growth?
As far as I know, other than ingesting chemicals, scalp massage is the way to stimulate hair growth as it increases circulation to the scalp. Lavender - I don't know about that, but you certainly will smell wonderful.Does anyone know how lavender oil can be used for hair growth?
There is nothing that makes your hair grow. You can make your hair healthier by eating foods high in fatty acids, but nothing can make it grow more or faster. Hair generally grows a half inch per month. The oil might make the hair you already have feel softer though.
It cant.





Nothing you put on your hair can stimulate hair growth. Your genetics determine how fast your hair grows and nothing can alter that. No magic potions or devices.





Sorry.
Well, i am not exacly sure, but you have to rub it in your hair, and the smoothness of it helps the growth...to the roots!
no nothing can speed up your hair growth no matter how you apply it or what you use it would more likely make your hair greasy so i wouldnt try it myself
um i think it's self explanitory