Achieving great-looking healthy hair with aromatherapy is not difficult, nor does it need to be expensive. With a few drops of essential oils you can create a variety of hair treatments that your hair will respond to quickly.

The following recipe is design just for your hair to make it healthy:

Use this aromatherapy blend before you rinse your hair.

Aromatherapy hair blend  for Soothing and Refreshing to Scalp:

2 drops Tea tree essential oil
2 drops Lavender essential oil
2 drops Clary sage essential oil
2 drops Ylang ylang essential oil
10ml base oil (Avocado or sweet almond) - Approx 1 table spoon

Aromatherapy hair blend for relaxing and conditioning:

2 drops Roman chamomile essential oil
2 drops Lavender essential oil
2 drops Sandalwood essential oil
2 drops Ylang ylang essential oil
10ml base oil (Avocado or sweet almond) - Approx 1 table spoon

Aromatherapy hair blend for Scaly Scalp and Dandruff-Prevention Blend:

2 drops Tea tree essential oil
2 drops Lavender essential oil
2 drops Rosemary essential oil
2 drops Ylang ylang essential oil
10ml base oil (Avocado or sweet almond) - Approx 1 table spoon

Method:

Combine base oil and essential oils and mix well. Double the amounts for long hair so oil will cover all of the hair. Apply the oil gently throughout hair. Cover your head with a plastic cap or towel and leave the oil on the hair for at least 1 hour. To rinse, add shampoo directly to the oiled hair before you rinse or wet it. The shampoo emulsifies the oils, resulting in a much more thorough rinse.

Making your own bath salts couldnt be easier.  All you need:

Dead sea salt
A Jar
Essential oils of your choice

Here is a great relaxing massage oil recipe you can make at home.

What you will need:

10ml Amber glass bottle (or a clear plastic bottle but store out of sunlight)
5 Teaspoons of carrier oil eg Grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil etc
2 drops of Lavender essential oil
2 drops of Petitgrain essential oil
1 drops of ylang ylang essential oil

Rather than use the harsh chemicals known to be included in many commercial cleaning supplies, you can use alternative healthier options.

Essential oils such as Tea tree, Lemon, Orange, Lavender and Pine can be used to combat germs, cut through grease and grime and freshen laundry and rooms.

Floor cleaner: Add a few drops of antibacterial oils such as Tea tree, Lemon or Pine to approx 4 litres (mop bucket) and approx 250ml (a cup) of white vinegar. 

Kitchen surface cleaner: Add 1 drop of Lemon, Thyme, Cypress, Lavender or Palmarose directly onto a dishcloth or alternatively approx 7 drops in a bowl of water.

Combat mould and mildrew: Combine 10 drops of Tea tree oil with a cup of vinegar (approx 250ml) Store the solution in a spray bottle and ue it to spot treat areas in the home.

Ironing spray: Add a few drops of essential oil to water in a spray bottle to freshen linen or garments before ironing.  Use a colourless essential oil and shake well before use.

Wood furniture polish: Mix a few drops of Lemon essential oil with a teaspoon of olive oil.  Apply the mix to furniture with a light hand and buff with a soft cloth to add lustre to wood.

Air freshener: Put 5-7 drops in 500ml of water in a fine spray bottle and spray the air, carpets and curtains.

Moth deterrent: Place a cotton wool ball fragranced with Lavender, Cedarwood or camphor essential oil in drawers or wardrobes.

CAUTION: Please take precautions around pets, animals and children.  Some essential oils are dangerously harmful to your pets.

Make your own:
Air fresheners
Carpet fresheners

Here are some Essential oil recipes using Cinnamon oil.

With 50ml carrier oil add the following essential oil drops:

For the Digestion system:

6 drops Cinnamon essential oil
3 drops Ginger essential oil
3 drops Orange essential oil

For the Respiratory system:

6 drops Cinnamon essential oil
4 drops Basil essential oil
2 drops Benzoin essential oil

For the Respiratory system:

5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
4 drops Marjoram essential oil
3 drops Chamomile essential oil

For Emotion:

5 drops Cinnamon essential oil
3 drops Lemon essential oil
2 drops Basil essential oil