If your hairline is thinning, your crown is struggling, or you’re just ready to grow longer, stronger strands, this blog post is for you.

The good news? You don’t need a hundred-dollar serum to make it happen.

This 5-ingredient homemade hair growth oil is packed with scalp-stimulating, follicle-loving ingredients that work together to strengthen your roots, promote healthy regrowth, and give your hair the chance to thrive.

I’ve been making my own oils for over 15 years, and I’ve had a natural skincare and hair care brand for four years. Let me tell you, simple, natural ingredients are the secret to hair that grows healthy and stays strong.

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Why Natural Hair Growth Oils Work So Well

Unlike store-bought products filled with alcohols, fillers, and mystery fragrances, homemade hair growth oils give you full control. You’re feeding your scalp what it actually needs: nourishment, stimulation, and moisture.

This blend is:

• Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants
• Naturally antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
• Stimulating to the scalp and gentle on the skin
• Affordable, easy to make, and safe for all hair types

Use it consistently, and you’ll start to notice less breakage, healthier roots, thicker edges, and best of all, a scalp that feels balanced and refreshed.

Ingredients Breakdown: What’s In This Hair Growth Oil and Why It Works

1. Cloves

(Whole ones or in powder form)

Cloves are tiny, but they pack a punch. Rich in eugenol, cloves are a natural compound that improves blood circulation to the scalp. Cloves help stimulate hair follicles and strengthen roots. They’re also antibacterial and antifungal, so if you deal with dandruff, itchiness, or buildup, this ingredient has your back.

Why you’ll love it: It wakes up tired follicles and helps your scalp feel clean, not oily.

2. Rosemary (Dried leaves)

A staple in natural hair care, rosemary is scientifically shown to support hair growth, even in comparison to commercial treatments like minoxidil. It helps unclog hair follicles, encourages thicker strands, and may even reverse early hair thinning when used regularly.

Why you’ll love it: It calms scalp irritation while gently triggering regrowth.

3. Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint does more than smell fresh. It stimulates blood flow with its cooling sensation, encourages circulation to the scalp, and gives your follicles a healthy “wake-up” boost. It’s a natural way to reduce inflammation and refresh your scalp.

Why you’ll love it: It makes your scalp tingle, in a good way.

Note: Use only 5–10 drops per batch. Never apply undiluted essential oils directly to the scalp.

4. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil penetrates deep into the hair shaft. It’s rich in medium-chain fatty acids, like lauric acid, that moisturize, protect, and reduce protein loss. It also fights fungal infections, balances scalp oils, and softens hair from the inside out.

Why you’ll love it: It hydrates your strands while keeping your scalp healthy.

5. Castor Oil

Thick, sticky, and extremely powerful, castor oil is a natural growth booster. It’s loaded with ricinoleic acid, which increases circulation and supports the hair’s natural growth cycle. It’s also a humectant, meaning it draws moisture into the hair and helps it retain that moisture.

Why you’ll love it: It’s perfect for thickening thinning edges and giving your hair more volume over time.

How to Make It: Quick Infusion with the Double Boiler Method

This method helps you extract the best out of your herbs, fast. You’ll have your growth oil ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp cloves 
• 2 tbsp dried rosemary
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 3 tbsp castor oil
• 5–10 drops peppermint essential oil

Tools:

• Heat-safe glass jar or bowl
• Saucepan 
• Mesh strainer or cheesecloth
• bottle for storage

Instructions:

1. Add the herbs (cloves and rosemary) to a heat-safe glass bowl or jar.
   
   
2. Pour in the coconut oil and cover the jar to trap the heat.
   
   
3. Place water in the saucepan and let it boil before adding the heat-safe jar that contains the cloves, rosemary, and coconut oil. 
4. Let the mixture warm gently for 20–25 minutes, while you stir it occasionally.
   
   
5. Remove the jar from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
   
   
6. Strain out the herbs using a mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
   
   
7. Add the castor oil and peppermint essential oil and stir well.
   
   
8. Pour the oil into a clean bottle and store it in a cool, dark place.
   
   

How to Use Your Hair Growth Oil

• Use 2–3 times per week, depending on your hair. I personally oil and moisturize my hair daily because it gets dry with my natural braids.
  
  
• Apply the oil directly to your scalp, especially on thinning areas or edges.
  
  
• Massage using fingertips for 2–5 minutes to stimulate circulation.
• You can add a hairspray to the mix if you like.
  
  

Self-Care Tip: Turn It Into a Routine

Take 10 minutes. Massage your scalp slowly. Breathe in the peppermint and rosemary. Let your mind rest while your scalp is fed.

Hair growth is about consistency and care.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need lab-made serums or synthetic treatments to grow your hair.

With this simple recipe, you can nourish your scalp and help your hair grow stronger, fuller, and healthier, naturally.

Skip the labels you can’t pronounce. Use what’s real. Stick with it. Your scalp will thank you.

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With all my love,

Sianah.