Tea Tree Oil for Hair and Scalp

Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. Treating scalp problems is one among the multitude of first aid and household uses of tea oil. Here you came to know about tea tree oil properties that help to keep your scalp healthy and how to apply it on the scalp to prevent many scalp problems.

Is Tea Tree Oil Good for Scalp?

The best remedy to relieve from all scalp problems is tea tree oil. It has the following properties that keep all the scalp problems at bay.

• Tea tree oil acts as anti-fungal that kills the bacteria causing the over production of the skin cells which creates white flakes called dandruff.
• Tea tree oil contains terpinen-4-ol that has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that helps to treat scalp problems. When applied on scalp, it penetrates the hair follicles, unclogs them and kills microorganisms that trigger dandruff, itchy scalp and irritation.
• It has powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat itchy scalp effectively.
• It effectively moisturizes the hair and scalp. So it is one of the best solutions for dry and itchy scalp. It helps to get rid of the dead skin cells and dirt on the scalp thereby creating a favorable environment for healthy hair growth and scalp.
• It is a natural germicide and antiseptic that kills all the germs which causes the scalp and hair problems.
• It unclogs sebum blocking the hair follicles and then clearing up bacterial and fungal infections.
• It also removes the excess oil and other dirt particles to make your hair shiny and healthy. 

Tea Tree Oil for Scalp Treatment:

Simply, try all these methods of tea tree oil to get rid of the scalp problems.

Method – 1: (Tea Tree Oil with Carrier Oil)

1. Take a small application bottle and fill it with 3/4 full of any carrier oil like jojoba oil, olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, etc.
2. Add 10 -15 drops of tea tree oil in it and mix it well
3. Apply this to your scalp and hair
4. Massage it gently for few minutes to make oil saturated all over the scalp
5. Leave it for few hours or overnight (for better results)
6. You will feel some tingling effect on your scalp but don’t worry about it
7. Wash your hair with shampoo and apply conditioner.
8. This process helps to keep all your scalp problems at bay.

This process is also used to treat Smelly Scalp, Scalp Ringworm.

Method – 2: (Tea Tree Oil with Eucalyptus Essential Oil)

1. Take few drops of tea tree oil and add this to few drops of eucalyptus oil
2. Warm the oil and apply this to your scalp by massaging it all over the scalp
3. Or you can use this as a rinse by combining both of these oils in water
4. Or you can add few drops to your regularly used shampoo and shampoo your hair with this. 

Method – 3: (Tea Tree Oil with Olive Oil)

1. Take 5 drops of tea tree oil and mix this with at least a tablespoon of warm olive oil
2. Apply this oil to the scalp and hair and leave it for few hours or for overnight
3. Repeat this process for once a day for 3 consecutive weeks. 

Method – 4: (Tea Tree Oil with Olive Oil)

1. Take few drops of tea tree oil and olive oil and mix it well
2. Rub them and massage the mixture directly into scalp by using your finger tips
3. But make sure to concentrate on the affected scalp
4. Cover your hair with shower cap and let it sit for an hour (more, if possible)
5. Wash your hair with regular shampoo and conditioner 

Tea Tree Oil for Dry Scalp:

Dry scalp can be treated very well with this tea tree oil. You came to know how to use tea tree oil for dry scalp to treat dryness in the scalp and also to get well – moisturized.

Method – 1: (Tea Tree Oil in Shampoo)

1. Pour 5 – 6 drops of tea tree oil and mix it well in a shampoo or conditioner
2. Use this solution to rinse your hair and scalp
3. Or simply you can use tea tree oil containing shampoo or conditioners
4. Use regularly the products that tea tree oil mixed in shampoos or tea tree oil based shampoos and conditioners for better results. 

Method – 2: (Tea Tree Oil Rinse)

1. Pour 5 – 10 drops of tea tree oil in water
2. Mix it well and use this to rinse your hair
3. Shampoo your hair and wash it with this water
4. Make sure that the shampoo in your hair is completely washed away. 

Method – 3: (Tea Tree Oil with Jojoba oil)

1. Take few drops of tea tree oil and add this to any carrier oil like jojoba oil
2. Mix it well and massage it gently onto your scalp for about 10 – 15 minutes
3. Let it sit for about few minutes or if possible overnight
4. Finally wash it off thoroughly and then repeat it regular to get rid of the problem.
5. Or you can use tea tree oil and massage it on your scalp, it causes some tingling sensation.
6. Massage it all over the scalp and hair and then leave it for overnight and rinse it off in the morning.

This process is also used to treat Scalp Eczema.

Method – 4: (Diluted Tea Tree Oil Spray)

1. Take few drops of tea tree oil and add this to 1 cup of water
2. Mix it well and pour this in an empty spray bottle.
3. Spritz your scalp throughout the week whenever your scalp feels dry and itchy
4. Make sure that your hair doesn’t contain heavy oils as it causes buildup and also have a light spray on the scalp
5. Wash your hair once in two days to get rid of the dry scalp.