Struggling with thinning hair or excessive shedding can be frustrating, but the right hair care routine can make a noticeable difference. Hair oils aren’t just a beauty trend—they’re packed with nutrients that nourish the scalp, strengthen strands, and promote healthy, shiny locks. Adding the right oils to your routine can help combat breakage, improve moisture retention, and give your hair that glossy, vibrant look you’ve been dreaming of.
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1. Rosemary Oil
According to Ghanima Abdullah, hair expert and cosmetologist at The Right Hairstyles, rosemary oil "works against the hair loss hormone DHT," and "the hairline and crown are common areas of thinning for women with hair loss that's related to age." She advises "adding a few drops of rosemary oil to a 4 ounce bottle of lotion." Lotion works just as well (if not better) than oil for some women with thicker textures because it "absorbs quicker into the skin," she explains.
Abdullah recommends "using this solution twice daily." She stresses not "expecting to see results overnight," as it often takes "at least six months" to see hair regrowth at the crown. "If you're not sure what type of hair loss you have, use more than one essential oil [on its own or in] your lotion," she recommends.
Dr. Yoram Harth, MD, board-certified dermatologist and Medical Director of MDhair, adds that "a healthy scalp environment can lead to improved hair growth and a reduction in hair loss." The best scalp oils or scalp treatment serums would "include DHT blockers that help reduce the effects of DHT on the hair follicles," he notes. (Keep an eye out for this on your product's label!)
2. Peppermint Oil
Another oil that often leads to stronger, thicker and healthier strands is peppermint oil, Abdullah shares. Using this along with rosemary oil can "stimulate the hair follicles, and hydrolyzed protein and collagen can help fortify the hair shaft against damage and breakage," she says.
Regarding haircare products as a beginner, Harth says that "particularly those designed as scalp treatment serums," can be "beneficial for thin, fine hair." These oils, like many rosemary and peppermint-infused options, are "formulated to promote scalp health, nourish the hair follicles, and stimulate blood circulation in the scalp."
