If you’re experiencing issues with thinning hair, premature graying, or an itchy scalp, you may find relief with a homemade rosemary hair rinse. Rosemary is an herb that is known for its fresh, pungent, and herbaceous scent. In addition to being used as a memory booster and food spice, it has long been utilized as a hair treatment. Women in the Mediterranean have used rosemary as an herb to promote beautiful hair for centuries.
Here are some of the top benefits of using rosemary for your hair:
- Fights scalp fungal infections
- Removes dandruff
- Soothes an itchy scalp
- Reduces oiliness in hair
- Promotes shiny and glossy hair
- Strengthens hair shaft
- Promotes hair growth and prevents thinning
One of the most effective ways to use rosemary for your hair is by making a DIY hair rinse. Here’s a simple recipe that you can try:
Homemade Rosemary Hair Rinse for Fast Hair Growth
Ingredients
- 48 Oz (6 cups) water
- 1/2 cup dried rosemary (or 6 fresh sprigs)
- 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda *optional
- 1 tbsp mint *optional
Directions
- Pour the water into a stainless steel pot and boil.
- Add 1/2 cup of rosemary (and 1 tbsp mint *optional)
- Let it simmer for 15-20 min. on medium heat.
- Let it cool down for 30 minutes.
- Use a strainer to filter into a mason jar (recommended).
- Add 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda or a few drops of any essential oil and mix thoroughly with a spoon *optional
- Your homemade rosemary hair rinse is ready for use.
Use
Use this homemade rosemary hair rinse simply pour it on your head after shampooing and conditioning as a final hair rinse. Let it stay in your hair.