An average person has 100,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and on average, most people shed around 50 to 100 hair strands a day. Hair is the second-fastest-growing tissue in the body after bone marrow. Hair is mostly made up of keratin, the same substance that makes up most of the horses’ hooves, mane, and tail. A single hair has a lifespan of about five years and a strand of hair is stronger than a copper wire with the same diameter. This goes without saying that the hair is as amazing and unique as the person it belongs to, that means taking care of it, is also essential in a person’s day to day life.

Common hair problems include weak strands, hair loss, dry scalp, frizziness, etc. Hair products made with CBD oil are on the rise, and they’re about to take your hair care game to a whole new level.

Is CBD oil really healthy for the hair and scalp?

That’s a big fat yes! High in vitamin E and fatty acids, CBD oil nourishes the scalp and strengthens hair, thereby encouraging hair growth. Inside CBD oil are omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 acids, which help improve the quality of the scalp tissue. These essential fatty acids help prevent moisture loss and keep hair well hydrated. Stronger scalp tissue means hair follicles expanding faster which means longer hair.

Kevin Wachs, founder and CEO of Earthly Body said, “CBD oil contains all 21 known amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Because of that, it helps to build up collagen and elastin, which are essential to hair strength.” He added, that by helping hair build protein, CBD oil prevents breakage and even makes locks look thicker and fuller. Additionally, one of the amino acids in CBD oil called tyrosine, also helps to maintain hair color.

On top of that, CBD oil is high in antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E. These three are the best-studied of all the antioxidants, as they protect us from pollution-induced free radicals.

According to Ali George, Marketing Manager at Daintri, an online mecca for CBD products, “CBD made waves in the beauty industry for its amazing benefits to the skin, and your scalp is no different. It is regenerative for the skin, so it helps the scalp maintain necessary things to keep it healthy, like good blood circulation and quelling dandruff and sore or irritated hair follicles.”

CBD oil has even been shown to stimulate hair growth. “People with receding or thinning hair may benefit from CBD use, also, people with dry scalps show improvement from CBD oil.” said Dr. Eshan Ali, of the Beverly Hills Concierge Doctor.

Will it get me high?

You’re probably wondering if you can get high from using CBD oil-infused products… Or would you not pass a drug test after using it? The answer is NO. It will definitely get your hair high on a different level than before, but no it won’t get you high. You are probably confused with THC, that’s the one responsible for cannabis’ well-known psychoactive effects, CBD (aka, cannabidiol) delivers all of the health benefits with none of the “high.”

In Conclusion

To receive the full benefits of CBD oil for your hair and scalp, you might also want to add a leave-in conditioner or moisturizer to your hair care routine. These CBD oil products also go by other names in hair care, including hemp oil and hemp seed oil.

There’s not yet much scientific research on the benefits of CBD oil for the hair and scalp. But based on what hair experts know about CBD oil and its nutrient profile, it is very promising for hair and scalp care, and users have noticed and shared about its great results.