When you hear about Rosemary, what is the first thing that comes to mind? We bet it’s not a powerful ingredient used to promote strong, thick hair and hair growth – well, it’s true!

It’s more than just a herb to season your food. Although that’s one way to celebrate this plant, recently there has been a craze about the benefits of rosemary for your hair – especially on TikTok.

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Hair oils are not a foreign concept but have taken the beauty industry by storm as of late. If you haven’t tried organic oils on your hair/ scalp yet, rosemary oil is a good place to start.

Benefits of Rosemary Oil on your Hair

Rosemary has proven to have anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties which can result in the following benefits:

• Moisturize your scalp
• Promote hair growth
• Reduce hair loss/ Prevent breakage
• Alleviate scalp irritation
• Reduce scalp flaking
• Result in healthier and stronger hair
• Protect the scalp

Rosemary oil stimulates hair grow by blocking the effects of DHT, which is a type of testosterone that is responsible for shrinking hair follicles that can lead to hair loss. It increases blood flow to hair follicles, which increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients promoting hair growth.

Who can use a Rosemary Oil Treatment?

This treatment can be used by absolutely anyone who wishes to treat their scalp but it’s especially helpful for those experiencing dryness or dandruff, hair shedding, thinning, breakage or loss.

It can be used for anyone who wants thicker and stronger hair.

Pro Tip: Keep the treatment in for as long as you want, even overnight. When you wash it out, always double-wash it to remove all the oils. 

What hair type is rosemary oil best for?

Rosemary oil is suitable for all hair types but it is extra beneficial for a sensitive scalp. However, it should not be used during pregnancy.

Pro Tip: Heated Oil is best

Make your own Rosemary Water

Ingredients:

• Rosemary Stems
• Water

Method:

1. Add 5-6 Rosemary stems to a pot
2. Fill will water
3. Bring to a boil. Boil for 15mins (minimum) The longer you boil it, the stronger the water will be.
4. Set aside to cool
5. Remove rosemary stems and pour the water mixture into a spray bottle
6. Spray a little on your scalp and roots every night

Tried and Tested: I boiled mine for 1 hour

Pro Tip: Don’t spray too much to avoid greasiness

This mixture can last up to 2 weeks if kept in the fridge.

@gjuanita starting my rosemary water journey for hair growth! #hairtok #hairgrowthtips #rosemarywater ♬ original sound – giorginajuanita

If the rosemary water mixture leave your hair feeling a bit dry, alternate with the rosemary oil treatment.

Essential rosemary oil can be purchased from pharmacies, supermarkets and wellness stores

Pro Tip: I mix mine with coconut oil  or jojoba oil for added hair growth benefits to prevent over sensitising the skin on the scalp

 

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