Rosemary Hair Growth Oil
If you’re looking for a natural way to support hair growth and strengthen your strands, rosemary infused hair oil is a must-try ingredient. Used for centuries in hair care, rosemary is packed with antioxidants and circulation-boosting properties that nourish the scalp and encourage healthy hair growth. Whether you struggle with thinning hair, dryness, or dandruff, incorporating rosemary oil into your routine can help revitalize your locks from root to tip.
One of the key benefits of rosemary for hair is its ability to improve scalp circulation. By stimulating blood flow to the hair follicles, rosemary oil helps deliver essential nutrients that promote stronger, thicker strands. It also has properties which can help reduce dandruff and keep the scalp healthy. Additionally, rosemary is known to block DHT, a hormone linked to hair loss, making it a natural remedy for those looking to maintain fuller, healthier hair.
Olive oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil, and jojoba oil each offer unique benefits for promoting hair growth and overall hair health as well. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, deeply moisturizing the scalp and reducing breakage while soothing irritation. Castor oil is packed with ricinoleic acid, which improves blood circulation to the hair follicles, encouraging thicker and stronger growth. Sweet almond oil is lightweight and rich in magnesium and fatty acids, helping to nourish the scalp, reduce split ends, and add shine. Jojoba oil closely mimics the scalp’s natural sebum, balancing oil production, unclogging hair follicles, and preventing dryness. When combined, these oils create a powerful hair treatment that strengthens, hydrates, and stimulates healthy hair growth.
How to Make a Simple but Effective Hair Growth Oil
This is a homemade rosemary hair growth oil recipe that you can make with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re looking to add shine, reduce breakage, or encourage new growth, this DIY oil is a great addition to your hair care routine. Let’s get started on creating your own nourishing rosemary-infused hair treatment!
To start, I infused my olive oil with fresh rosemary. To do this, add olive oil to a bowl and heat over a double boiler. Add sprigs of rosemary and allow this to infuse for about 30 minutes or longer. You will know it is ready when the oil is fragrant with rosemary.
After olive oil is thoroughly infused, take off the heat and remove rosemary. Add the other oils, I used equal parts, castor oil, sweet almond oil and jojoba oil. Mix everything until completely combined.
I used a small funnel to transfer this to little glass dropper bottles for storage. I also added a label, but that step is optional. After this, your hair growth oil is ready to use. Apply this to the scalp and massage to increase blood flow. Use this at least once a week for best results!
Recipe:
6-8 Sprigs of rosemary
1 Cup olive oil
2 Tbsp castor oil
2 Tbsp sweet almond oil
2 Tbsp Jojoba oil
Instructions:
Add rosemary sprigs and olive oil to a bowl and heat over a double-boiler to infuse olive oil with the rosemary. Allow this to infuse for approximately 30 minutes or longer. At least until the oil is fragrant and the rosemary is slightly wilted. Take off the heat and remove rosemary. Add castor, jojoba and sweet almond oil and mix together. Add to glass dropper bottles for easy application and enjoy!