How to Make Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth

Did you know that you can infuse rosemary into oil to pack a punch? Especially if you’re making a hair growth oil! Let’s find out how to make rosemary oil for hair growth step-by-step! 

You’ve probably heard of rosemary infused olive oil for cooking up delicious dishes but how about making it for your hair? This may come as a surprise to some but rosemary in your hair oil will bring your hair growth to the NEXT level! 

Let’s look at some of the amazing benefits of rosemary to boost strong and long hair below:

10 Benefits of Rosemary for Hair Growth & More 

As an herb, rosemary offers a lot when it comes to making your scalp a nourished environment for hair follicles to produce formidable hair strands. Here are some of the things rosemary can do for your hair to contribute that massive hair growth and more:

1. Increases blood circulation in the scalp which helps enrich all hair follicles with nutrient-filled blood that aids in healthy hair.
2. Helps wake up dormant hair follicles because of the cool and tingling sensation it has on the scalp when applied
3. Rosemary conceals premature gray hairs which keeps your hair looking youthful
4. Fights dandruff 
5. Soothes a distressed scalp that is irritated, itchy and inflamed
6. Good for scalp eczema and psoriasis 
7. Increases hair volume and thickness in addition to growth
8. Repairs damaged hair and frayed ends due to harsh sun, bleaching and heat tools 
9. Promotes shiny and conditioned hair
10. Prevents hair breakage and split ends

How to Make Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth

It’s super easy to make rosemary oil for hair growth. You need a few ingredients and a little bit of patience and you’ll have your rosemary infused olive oil for hair growth in no time! 

What you need 

• A handful of dried rosemary (where to get it)
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (where to get it)
• Mason jar (where to get it)
• Double mesh strainer (where to get it)
• Dropper bottle (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Get a clean and dry mason jar.
2. Fill it with a handful of dried rosemary leaves.
3. Pour extra virgin olive oil up to the top of the jar.
4. Cap the jar tightly.
5. Infuse for 2-4 weeks in a clean and dry area, preferably on a window sill so it gets sunlight that speeds up the infusion process. 
6. When the time is up, strain the infused oil using a double mesh strainer to get rid of the rosemary leaves.
7. Store in a dropper bottle for easy access.

How to Use Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth

Trust me, there are several ways you can use rosemary oil for hair growth including:

• Hot oil treatment
• Scalp massage oil
• Hair mask
• Overnight treatment 
• Daily hair/scalp oil
• Leave in conditioner 
• Pre-poo 
• And more! 

One of the effective and easier ways to use rosemary oil for hair growth is to make a hair mask. So here’s what you’ll do:

1. Rub the rosemary oil onto your scalp for a couple of minutes using clean finger pads. This motion can be done vigorously to stimulate blood flow and get your follicles active.
2. Then slather some of it on your hair length and ends. 
3. Tie your hair up and put on a shower cap.
4. Let the oil penetrate deeper into your scalp for 30-60 minutes.
5. When the time is up, wash your hair as usual, shampooing twice to remove oil residue.
6. Repeat at least once a week.

Notes 

• In place of olive oil, you can definitely use any of your preferred hair growth oils. Popular options for hair growth include coconut oil and castor oil.

• Add a few drops of rosemary essential oil (where to get it) into your final product to enhance the scent and add extra hair growth benefits! 

• You can make a bigger batch of rosemary oil for hair growth by doubling or even tripling the ingredients! 

• The longer you infuse, the more potent your rosemary oil is going to be.

• Ensure you aren’t allergic to rosemary before use.

I hope you learned how to make rosemary oil for hair growth! Share your queries/thoughts in the comments below!