Hair Growth Hack: Easy DIY Rosemary Hair Oil Recipe

Tools and materials:

• ½ c measuring cup
• Mason jar
• Fresh rosemary
• Olive oil (or other carrier oil)
• Strainer
• Bowl 

How it works

Pure, organic rosemary oil can improve hair growth by blocking the effects of DHT, a testosterone that shrinks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. 

It can also open blood vessels, increasing circulation to the scalp which in turn stimulates hair growth. This helps to maintain healthy hair by preventing excess shedding and breakage. 

Rosemary is antifungal and anti-inflammatory which allows it to help treat dandruff build-up and soothe the scalp. 

While herbal-infused oils are less potent than essential oils, they have many of the same beneficial properties. 

1. Fill a jar with rosemary

Place half a cup of fresh rosemary leaves, removed from the woody stems, into a dry mason jar. 

2. Add a carrier oil 

Fill the jar with 1 cup (or more) of your carrier oil of choice (I used olive oil) until the rosemary is covered, with about an inch of oil sitting above the rosemary. 

Leave at least 1” empty at the top of the jar to allow for the rosemary to expand.

3. Infuse the oil

Tightly cap the jar and put it on a warm, sunny windowsill for 4-6 weeks. 

Shake it at least once daily to help the rosemary infuse with the oil. 

4. Separate the infused oil

Once the oil has infused, separate the rosemary leaves with a strainer over a bowl.

Alternatively, only strain as much oil as you need and leave the rest to continue to infuse. 

Pour the diffused oil into glass bottles or jars and store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and heat. 

5. Apply your DIY rosemary oil

Since rosemary oil is applied to the scalp, it’s best used before shampooing.

Begin by parting your hair. Then pour some of the oil into your hands and massage into your scalp with your fingers.

Make sure you reach all sections of the scalp and leave it on for at least 20 minutes.

Another option is to apply the oil before bed and rinse it out in the morning. 

This rosemary oil can be used several times a week or even daily. 

Rosemary hair oil recipe

Once you have the rosemary-infused oil, you can mix it with other hair and scalp nourishing ingredients like castor, jojoba, argan or olive oils.

Note that rosemary oil must be used for a while (about 3-6 months) before seeing any results. 

I hope you enjoyed this rosemary hair oil recipe. If you try it out, let me know what you think in the comments.

Next, try out this easy, all-natural DIY mascara tutorial.