One particular remedy earns a lions share of praise: rosemary oil.

Rosemary oil for hair.

Rosemary oil is an essential oil derived fromyou guessed itthe aromatic rosemary herb.

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Beyond its historical use, rosemary oil has been clinically studied as well, with promising results.

How to use rosemary oil in your hair care routine.

The great news about rosemary oil is that it is incredibly versatile.

Here are some of the ways you might take advantage of this all-star EO:

Hair mask.

If youre looking for some more at-home inspiration, find our favorite DIY deep conditioning maskshere.

Level up your hair oil.

Add rosemary oil to your favorite pre-existing hair oil for an extra hair-healthy boost.

Remember, you don’t want to apply rosemary essential oil directly on your scalp.

Always usea carrier oilto dilute the potency (hair care productsoils, shampoos, leave-inswork fine as well).

DIY hair rinse.

In the shower.

To reduce dandruff.

Side effects

For most folks, rosemary is completely safe for use on the hair.

Its a fairly well tolerated ingredient and doesnt pose many side effects.

You should also never put undilutedessential oils(of any kind) on your hair or skin.

Essential oils are very potent and irritating ingredients and needed to be mixed with a carrier oil.

FAQ

Does rosemary help with hair growth?

How do I use rosemary on my hair?

What are the side effects of rosemary oil on hair?

For most folks, rosemary is completely safe for use on the hair.

The takeaway.

Treating hair loss does not happen overnight, period and full stop.

It might not work for everyone, but it does have research- and derm-backed benefits behind it.