How to Make Rosemary Hair Oil

Co-authored by Lorena Barcal

Last Updated: May 2, 2024

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Rosemary can aid in reducing the stress hormone cortisol, which protects the scalp and hair follicle from excess hair shedding. Additionally, coconut oil is one of the few oils that can penetrate the hair shaft and improve hair health. This rosemary hair oil recipe is a quick and easy recipe that only requires two ingredients. will help to soften your hair while improving your hair health.

Ingredients

1 cup unrefined extra virgin coconut oil
3 tablespoons of dried rosemary
A saucepan
Plastic reusable coffee filter
A medium size bowl
A jar to put the finished product in (mason jars work well)

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Making Rosemary Hair Oil

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You can find this oil in a supermarket, online or at a health food store. virgin unrefined coconut oil is best, but you can use any other kind of 100% coconut oil. Coconut oil is great at nourishing your hair and scalp.
Stir the coconut oil until all the coconut oil lumps have melted.

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Add the dried rosemary 1 tablespoon at a time stirring consistently, until mixed in with the coconut oil.
Turning up the heat helps the rosemary release its natural oils into the coconut oil.
This will help get rid of the foam and help to prevent the rosemary from burning.
This will ensure you get all of the scalp and hair growth benefits out of the rosemary.
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Turn off the heat and remove the saucepan from heat. The oil should have a greenish tint to it, because rosemary has chlorophyll.
- Chlorophyll naturally occurs in many plants and has antioxidant properties.
Let the oil cool to prevent yourself from getting burned by the hot oil.
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Pour the oil into your desired heat-resistant jar or bottle.
- Mason jars are great for this.
- Let the oil cool before applying it to your hair, or scalp.

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Rub the rosemary hair oil into your scalp and down to the ends of your hair for 15 minutes. Place a dime size amount of the rosemary hair oil onto your fingertips. Rub your fingers over your scalp and down through your hair so that the oil gets on the ends of your hair.
- Make sure your scalp and ends are coated with the hair oil.
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Wash the oil out of your hair after 30-45 minutes. After rubbing the hair oil into your hair and scalp, wait for 30-45 minutes before washing your hair as you normally would.
- Use a towel to squeeze out the excess water and let your hair air dry.
- Leave the oil in your hair overnight and wash it out in the morning if your hair is dry.

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Do you have to keep the rosemary oil in the refrigerator?

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As long as you are using dyed rosemary oil and coconut oil, the recipe should be shelf-stable. You can keep it on the countertop.

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How long do we keep that oil?

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12 to 18 months, as long as you use dried rosemary when making this oil.

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Is it OK to use if I burned my rosemary a little bit?

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Yes, you can use rosemary oil that's slightly brown, but if it smells burnt, toss it out and make a new batch.

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Do not make or use this rosemary hair oil if you are allergic to rosemary or coconut. Consult your dermatologist before using this rosemary hair oil recipe. Do not apply oil that is still hot to your hair or scalp.

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