West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy

Hair Care Blends

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Blend 1 Normal Hair	Blend 2 Dry Hair	Blend 3 Oily Hair	Blend 4 Dandruff
3 drops of Lavender	2 drops of Ylang Ylang	3 drops of Juniper	4 drops of Lavender
1 drop of Rosemary or Lemon	2 drops of Juniper	5 drops of Lavender	2 drops of Tea Tree
0	0	2 drops of Rosemary	0

Generally blends can be used in a number of ways see Newsletter. However as these are for hair care consider adding them to your shampoo, or rinse or even an oil pack. Also remember that the sense of smell is very personal and no one blend will appeal to everyone.

Keep all essential oils away from Children, Eyes and Pets. Do not ingest or use any oil undiluted on the skin unless advised otherwise by a qualified Aromatherapist.
Juniper - Avoid in pregnancy. Prolonged use can damage kidneys. On skin non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing.
Lavender - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Lemon - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing. Phototoxic avoid exposure to sunlight or uv rays for at least 12 hours after use.
Rosemary - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy and use with extreme caution if suffering from epilepsy.
Tea Tree - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing.
Ylang Ylang - Generally considered non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing and non-phototoxic. However do use in low concentrations as excess use may lead to feelings of nausea and headaches.

West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy Inc.
Beverley Hawkins
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