10, April 2025
ROSEMARY OIL FOR HAIR
TikTok trends come and go, but the buzz around rosemary oil for hair isn’t going anywhere. This essential oil has been going viral on social media for several years now, with fans claiming it’s a haircare superhero. We’ve been making rosemary shampoo since the 1970s, so we’re no strangers to this herbal haircare ingredient. Keep reading to find out what all the hype's about...
ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL
Rosemary essential oil comes from the rosemary shrub, an evergreen, bee-friendly plant that’s native to the Mediterranean and commonly found in herb gardens here in the UK. The oil is a clear liquid that’s usually steam-distilled from the leaves and stems of the plant. It has a fresh, woody aroma that’s known to be clarifying and invigorating.
ROSEMARY OIL FOR HAIR GROWTH?
Does rosemary oil help hair growth? One of the reasons for all the rosemary oil hype is that some users believe it increases and accelerates the growth of hair. Sadly, it probably won't give you a magnificent mane overnight, but it may help your hair look and feel healthier.
More scientific research is needed to determine whether claims rosemary oil helps hair grow is true. Although it won't fast-forward the growing process of your locks, it is beneficial to the scalp, which can help promote healthier, stronger locks. So, hair might look thicker and glossier and need cutting less often – which could make it seem like it's getting longer fast.
IS ROSEMARY OIL GOOD FOR HAIR?
Yep! Rosemary oil is good for hair. Well, technically, it’s good for the scalp – but healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Keep reading to find out more about the benefits of rosemary oil for hair.
WHAT DOES ROSEMARY OIL DO FOR YOUR HAIR?
Rosemary oil is packed with benefits for the scalp and hair follicles. Whereas other popular hair oils, such as argan oil and jojoba oil, moisturise the lengths of tresses, rosemary helps hair at the root. It is known to stimulate hair follicles and help maintain a healthy balance on the scalp, which can lead to healthier, stronger and shinier-looking locks.
ROSEMARY OIL FOR SCALP
Rosemary oil is famed for being something of a scalp saviour. Here’s why…
It’s stimulating – Rosemary oil is known to help stimulate blood flow to the scalp, providing vital nutrients to hair follicles. This can help create the optimum conditions for healthy hair.
It’s soothing – The oil has anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Together, these ‘antis’ may help soothe a dry scalp reduce flakiness (always do a patch test and never apply to sore or irritated skin).
It’s balancing – Rosemary oil is known to contribute to a healthy balance in the scalp microbiome, helping to form the foundations for strong hair. It is also known to help remove build-up and regulate sebum production, which could be good news for oily hair.
HOW TO USE ROSEMARY OIL FOR HAIR
Rosemary oil should never be applied directly to the scalp because it’s highly concentrated and can cause irritation – experts recommend diluting it with a carrier oil. There are plenty of recipes of this online, but you can also buy premixed rosemary oil products. It is recommended to massage diluted rosemary oil into your scalp and leave it for up to four hours, before washing out. Hair oiling can be messy and time-consuming though; one of the easiest ways to incorporate rosemary oil into your hair routine is to use rosemary shampoo and conditioner.
ROSEMARY OIL SHAMPOO
Our best-selling stimulating Rosemary Shampoo is made with rosemary essential oil to help stimulate your scalp and leave your locks feeling fresh. It contains 99.5% natural origin ingredients, including our expertly formulated base blend of organic active naturals. Like everything we make, it’s vegan and cruelty-free and free of parabens, silicones, SLS and SLES.
ROSEMARY CONDITIONER
After lathering up with our Rosemary Shampoo, reach for our Rosemary Conditioner. Like the shampoo, it’s 99.5% natural origin, vegan, cruelty-free and contains no parabens, silicones, SLS or SLES. While it soaks into your strands, breathe in the woody aroma of rosemary, which is used in aromatherapy for its invigorating effect.
ROSEMARY HAIR MASK
Treat your tresses to some TLC with our 99.5% natural origin, stimulating Rosemary Hair Mask. It’s got all the good credentials of the shampoo and conditioner, and is formulated as a deep treatment for hair. Comb it through the lengths of shampooed hair, massage it into your scalp and let the rosemary oil do its thing for about ten minutes (longer if you’ve got time for some pampering). Relax, breathe in the herbal aroma and rinse. Wondering when to use it? Read this blog: How Often Should You Use a Hair Mask?
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