Traditionally, warm essential oils are used in Indian Head Massage, applied to the hair and scalp to stimulate blood circulation, leading to healing benefits and healthy hair growth. In addition, the upper chest, neck, shoulders and arms are massaged to relieve tension, muscle tightness, stress, and promote relaxation.
CARRIER OIL: Carrier oils are usually vegetable oils, such as coconut or avocado oil, derived from the seeds, kernels, or nuts of a plant. They dilute essential oils so you can use them safely. The treatment will involve applying a mixture of carrier oils (base oil) and pure essential oils for optimal benefits.
EXAMPLE OF CARRIER OILS:
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| Hair Growth | Coconut Oil/Mustard Oil/Argan Oil/Neem Oil | |
| Fine Hair/Thinning Hair/Hair Loss | Coconut Oil/Mustard Oil/Argan Oil/Grapeseed Oil/Neem Oil/Jojoba Oil | |
| Frizzy/Damaged Hair | Coconut Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/Argan Oil/Jojoba Oil/Neem Oil | |
| Dandruff | Mustard Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/Jojoba Oil | |
| Itchy Scalp/Tightness | Mustard Oil/Sweet Almond Oil/Grapeseed Oil/Neem Oil | |
| Strength & Shine | All Oils | |
| Tense/Sore Muscles | Mustard Oil/Sweet Almond Oil |
ESSENTIAL OILS are obtained from the distillation of aromatic leaves, flowers, barks, and roots of plants. However, if these oils are applied directly to the skin, they can cause reactions such as severe irritation, flushing, or burning. This is why carrier oils are added when applying essential oils to the skin. Highly concentrated essential oils have many beneficial properties that can affect emotional, physical, and mental health. The pure aroma of essential oils activates parts of the brain that can directly influence mood and emotions.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL OILS:
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| PHYSICAL | |
| Dandruff/Itchy Scalp | All Oils |
| Hair Growth/Hair Loss | All Oils |
| Prevent Oily Hair | Eucalyptus/Juniper Berry/Patchouli/Clary Sage |
| Adds Shine | Juniper Berry/Frankincense/Lavender/Rosemary |
| Adds Strength | All Oils |
| Prevents Greying | Lavender/Rosemary/Marjoram |
| Sooths Aches/Pains | All Oils |
| EMOTIONAL | |
| Relaxation | All Oils |
| Helps with Nervousness/Anxiety/Stress | All Oils |
| Clear the Mind/Mental Clarity | Eucalyptus/Geranium/Clary Sage/Lavender/ Rosemary |
| Balance of Emotions | Juniper Berry/Geranium/Lavender/ Rosemary/Marjoram |
| Grounding/Calming | Juniper Berry/Patchouli/Lavender/Marjoram |
| Uplifting/Energizing | Eucalyptus/Geranium/Clary Sage |
| Mood Enhancer/Self Esteem/ Positivity | Juniper Berry/Geranium/Clary Sage/ Rosemary/Marjoram |
| Sleep Aid | Clary Sage/Lavender/Marjoram |
| SPIRITUAL | |
| Purifying & Cleansing | Eucalyptus/Juniper Berry |
| Grounding/Calming/Soothing | Lavender/Patchouli/Marjoram |
| Proctection | Juniper Berry/Rosemary |
| Inuition/Awarness | Frankincense |
| Mythical | Patchouli |
| Inspiring/Clarity | Geranium/Clary Sage/Rosemary |
| Meditation | Patchouli/Clary Sage/Geranium |
