DIY Rosemary Hair Water for Growth | Before and After

Rosemary hair water is an all natural way to get healthy, thick, gorgeous hair. I was blown away by its effectiveness, and it only costs pennies to make! See the results!

I’ve got a teenage daughter who loves all things hair, as many teenagers do. She mentioned to me a while back that she wanted to try making rosemary hair water. She said it’s supposed to promote healthy hair growth. I’m always looking for new ways to use the herb garden so I thought that was a great idea.

That daughter or mine set out on an experiment to make rosemary hair water and test it on herself. I wasn’t expecting to be so shocked by the results! It was incredible!

If you are looking for a safe, natural solution for promoting hair growth – this is it! No prescription medications, no added colors or fragrances, no weird chemicals, no bizarre treatments. Just the goodness of nature doing it’s thing. And saving boatloads of money in the process!

Make yourself a batch of DIY rosemary hair water and try it for yourself. It’s a game changer!

To see the video where I show you this rosemary hair water, click button.

Why I LOVE Rosemary Hair Water

You may have heard rosemary hair water referred to as rosemary tea. It’s the same thing, just a different name. And either way you say it, it’s awesome stuff!

Okay, let’s break down why this herbal concoction is so wonderful:

• It’s effective at promoting hair growth and thickness – surprisingly so!
• Make it for pennies or completely free if you’ve got an herb garden
• It’s an all natural solution with no added chemicals
• Smells fantastic and is a pleasure to use
• Cuts through grease like a dry shampoo
• Super easy to make (and share!)
• Leaves your hair feeling fresh and clean

Benefits of Rosemary for Hair

Rosemary is fantastic for hair health!

• Rosemary water helps to balance oils on the scalp, leading to better scalp health.
• Thanks to its antioxidant properties, rosemary can help prevent stress and damage to the hair from free radicals. Less breakage and frizz!
• By stimulating blood flow to the scalp, rosemary helps bring more nutrients to the hair follicles and can increase the rate of hair growth.
• Rosemary’s anti-inflammatory properties can help pesky conditions like dandruff and skin irritation to improve.
• Those awesome anti-inflammatory properties may even help reduce hair loss by strengthening hair at the root and reducing scalp inflammation.

Rosemary is great for all hair types. Why not give it a try?

What You’ll Need to Make Rosemary Hair Water

You’ll want to start by gathering the ingredients for this rosemary hair water:

• 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
• 2-3 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves (optional)
• 3 cups of water (divided)

You’ll also need:

• A pot
• Strainer
• Glass spray bottle

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rosemary water is a snap to make!

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. To the boiling water, add the fresh rosemary sprigs and peppermint leaves (if using). Bring the water down to a simmer.
2. Simmer for 15 minutes, covered if you don’t want the water to dissipate. Not covered if you want a more concentrated mixture.
3. Remove the boiling mixture from heat and let cool for at least 20 minutes. Strain the herbs from the water and pour the rosemary water to a spray bottle. Add up to one cup of water or as much needed to fill the bottle.
4. Store in fridge between uses and be sure to throw out after 2 weeks, due to potential bacteria growth that can happen when you add water with herbs.

Printable Recipe Card

How to Use Rosemary Hair Water

To use your rosemary hair water:

Lift up hair in sections and spray directly on roots. Use your hands or a scalp massager to gently massage the hair water onto your scalp and hair follicles. Doing this will help ensure good coverage and increase blood circulation to help promote growth and healthy hair.

Use rosemary water twice a day (morning and night) for best results. You can also use it as a dry/wet shampoo because it helps cut grease and allows you to go longer between hair washes.

You should start to see results after about 4 weeks of regular use. (Consistency is key!)

Alternately, you can use your rosemary water in the shower as a hair rinse. After washing, pour rosemary water over your scalp and saturate the hair strands. Either leave it in or rinse out after 10-15 minutes. This method is great natural remedy for treating frizz!

If you’re worried about skin sensitivities, try doing a small patch test before using on your whole head.

Storing Your Rosemary Hair Water

Remember to store your homemade rosemary water in the fridge for the best shelf life. After 2 weeks you’ll want to toss the old water and make a new batch to avoid any bacteria growth. The measurements in this recipe should get you through 2 weeks.

See the Results!

This is my daughter’s beautiful head of hair. I didn’t think to get before pictures, but what you see below you are the results after using rosemary hair water for about one month.

I’d describe the state of her hair before as very nice, but not particularly fast growing, which is what she was hoping to see. Since using the rosemary hair water we’ve noticed lots of new growth – much more than her usual rate! The hair texture is also more smooth, shiny and healthy feeling all around.

Isn’t that gorgeous hair?! She’s been faithfully using the rosemary hair water in her hair care routine both morning and night and her hair feels so thick and healthy.

You can see the new growth best in the fine, wispy hairs near her neck line that are thicker and longer than ever. I am a bit jealous! I think I need to be adding rosemary water to my hair care routine as well. Want to join me?!

See my YouTube video if you want an even better look at her hair!

Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional and these are my observations. This rosemary water is a wonderful way to promote healthy hair growth and it is impressive, but it’s not a miracle worker. It’s important to have realistic expectations. Please talk to your doctor if you have health concerns about your hair or anything else.

My daughter also suggests these healthy hair practices:

• Braid your hair for sleeping, since that helps prevent breakage
• Sleep on 100% pure linen or silk pillowcases
• Avoid using hot hair tools, whenever possible (or use our homemade heat protectant)
• Rub coconut or argon oil on the tips to nourish them
• Use a bamboo brush or a tangle teaser
• Use safe hair elastics
• Try a rosemary oil or a hair mask with your rosemary hair water! That way your roots are covered with the hair water and the oil and mask can help nourish your lovely locks.

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My daughter loves using her own rosemary water to boost hair growth and hair health. It’s been fantastic! I am loving that she is using something safe and all natural that costs basically nothing to make. Win-win all around!

Don’t miss out on your chance to try DIY rosemary water for yourself. Print or pin that recipe card and whip up a batch today!

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