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How to Use Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth

  • Promoting Hair Growth
    • Can I use rosemary oil for hair growth?
  • 3 Benefits for Hair Care
    • 3 benefits of applying rosemary oil on hair
  • Things To Know
    • What should I know before using rosemary oil?
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    • Can I Leave Rosemary Oil in My Hair Overnight? Center

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Studies show that using rosemary oil in your hair overnight promotes hair growth and stimulates hair follicles.

According to studies, applying rosemary oil to the hair and leaving it overnight can enhance hair growth. However, do not apply it directly to your scalp in concentrated form because it may cause skin irritation.

Using rosemary oil works in the following ways for hair care:

  • Try a shampoo with a high concentration of rosemary oil.
  • Add a few drops of rosemary oil as an ingredient to your shampoo or conditioner and wash your hair daily.
  • Make a rosemary oil solution and massage it in your hair to keep it overnight.
    • You can make a solution by diluting a drop or two of rosemary oil in a carrier oil, such as coconut, jojoba, almond, or olive oil.
  • Make rosemary concentrate by putting a handful or two of dried rosemary leaves into a quarter of distilled and boiled water.
    • Keep this mixture for five hours to get a better concentration.
  • You can use homemade shampoo or conditioner with rosemary concentrate for your hair.

Can I use rosemary oil for hair growth?

There is a good amount of research that supports using rosemary oil for stimulating hair growth. However, the hair oil can take several months to show results.

Hair growth is comparatively slow while using rosemary oil. Hence, you should find a way to track the growth to assess the effectiveness of the oil.

The following properties of rosemary oil are known to promote hair growth:

  • It has anti-inflammatory properties.
  • It promotes nerve growth.
  • It improves blood circulation.
  • It gives strength to hair follicles.

Certain studies have shown that rosemary oil works just as well as minoxidil (known as Rogaine) at promoting hair growth.

3 benefits of applying rosemary oil on hair

The use of rosemary oil on the hair has shown promising results. However, studies are underway to identify more benefits of it.

Some of the proven benefits of rosemary oil include:

  1. Treats hair loss: Rosemary has shown to be effective against hair loss. According to a study, long-term use of rosemary oil has resulted in significant hair growth and reduced hair loss in individuals. However, there is no evidence to prove that rosemary oil effectively treat hair loss caused by:
    • Chemotherapy
    • Other drugs
    • Anxiety disorder associated with hair pulling (trichotillomania)
  2. Prevents premature graying: Rosemary oil is rich in antioxidants. Hence, they can prevent premature graying. Antioxidants help fight against oxidative stress that might destroy pigments that determine hair color (melanocytes).
  3. Treats dandruff and dry and itchy hair: Rosemary oil moisturizes the hair and treats dry, flaky hair.

What should I know before using rosemary oil?

You might be tempted to use rosemary oil, after reading about its benefits. However, you should know the following before using rosemary oil:

  • Avoid getting essential oil in your eyes. Rinse your eyes with cold water immediately if your eyes encounter the oil.
  • Avoid putting too much oil on your scalp because it can cause skin irritation.
  • The use of rosemary oil in pregnant and breastfeeding women should be done with caution.
  • People allergic to rosemary oil should not use it.
  • Do not use it for hair loss in children.

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Medically Reviewed on 11/1/2021

References

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WebMD. Essential Oils for Your Hair. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/natural-oils

National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. Safety Information. https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety/

Shi Y, Luo LF, Liu XM, Zhou Q, Xu SZ, Lei TC. Premature graying as a consequence of compromised antioxidant activity in hair bulb melanocytes and their precursors. PLoS One. 2014 Apr 2;9(4):e93589. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0093589.

How to Use Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth

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