How to Make & Use Rosemary Water for Hair Growth

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In this DIY guide, I’ll show you how to make rosemary water for hair growth the natural way! Speaking of natural, you can use the leftover ingredients to make one of these 9 fall simmer pot recipes for some all-natural aroma therapy!

It’s no secret that over the last few years, it’s been getting increasingly expensive just to live, which is why I’ve become so invested in urban homesteading. I’m about as much of a city girl as a person can be, but there are still many ways to make things yourself and stretch every last dollar, even when living in an apartment! This time I’m gonna teach you how to make rosemary water, which is just about the easiest DIY beauty product you could make.

Last year I found out I had PCOS, which explained a lot of symptoms I’d been developing, including hair loss! Rude! Recently I’ve turned to more natural approaches to treating some of these symptoms, such as hormone-balancing tea, DIY skincare remedies, and rosemary water for hair growth.

💡 Why This DIY Recipe Works

• Homemade rosemary water is a great natural alternative to pricey hair growth products like Minoxidil or Rogaine, especially when used alongside rosemary oil.
• You could buy rosemary water, but it’s so much more cost-effective to make it yourself!
• Rosemary, as well as some of the other natural ingredients you can utilize, may help improve your scalp health by reducing dandruff, irritation, and excess oil production. It may also help in preventing premature graying!

🛒 What You Need To Make Rosemary Water

📝 Ingredients And Substitutions

Pro Tip: Always use caution when working with natural remedies, as there is always the risk of allergic reactions to ingredients you’re unfamiliar with. I recommend doing a patch test before first use just to make sure you aren’t at risk of irritation or allergic reaction. You may also want to consult with a healthcare professional or dermatologist if you are unsure about any of the ingredients.

Herbs & Spices

Fresh rosemary is ideal, but you can use dried rosemary too! You may also want to include other herbs and spices that are believed to improve hair growth as well. I recommend trying any of the following: cloves, mint, basil, ginger, fenugreek seeds, angelica, nettle, peppermint, ginseng, and galangal.

Psst! You can use leftover galangal to make this vegan tom kha soup!

Essential Oils

I use a few drops of rosemary oil and peppermint oil, as both are thought to help stimulate hair production, but you can also use thyme oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil, and clary sage oil.

Flowers

Flowers such as lavender, hibiscus, horsetail, jasmine, calendula, and chamomile may also help stimulate hair growth!

If you’re using fresh jasmine, save some to make this jasmine syrup, great for sweetening tea, cocktails, mocktails, and more! If using dried jasmine buds, add some to this juniper berry tea!

🧺 What Equipment Do I Need?

• I recommend storing your homemade rosemary water in spray bottles for easy use. These glass 2oz spray bottles are what I used this time, but if you want something bigger, this mist sprayer for hairstyling is perfect.
• You’ll also need a pot, a strainer, and a funnel.
• I like to add a few drops of rosemary and peppermint essential oils. The ones I use are from this set of 20 essential oils. You could also use a lot of the other oils it includes.

🌿 How To Make Rosemary Water

Step 1: Begin by thoroughly rinsing rosemary sprigs to remove any contaminants that may be present. Place them in a pot and cover with distilled water. Optionally, you may also add fresh mint, ginger, or other useful herbs.

Pro Tip: You can also soak your rosemary sprigs in a bowl of cold water to help dislodge any stubborn dirt or particles.

Step 2: Bring water to a boil, then turn heat down to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, then cover and let it sit for an additional 2 hours.

Step 3 (optional): Remove herbs and add 5 drops of rosemary oil, and 5 drops of peppermint oil, then mix thoroughly.

Step 4: Pour through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any remaining herbs or particles, then use a funnel to transfer into spray bottles.

🚿 How To Use Rosemary Water For Hair Growth

If you’re unsure how to use rosemary water for hair growth, here’s what you need to do:

• Apply rosemary water to dry or wet hair. I like to use it right after showering.
• Spray a generous amount directly onto your roots, using your fingers to massage it in. You can use it all over your scalp, or as a spot treatment.
• You may want to brush or comb your hair after application to evenly distribute the rosemary water across the hair shafts, but I usually just focus on the roots since that’s what we’re trying to stimulate.
• Be careful not to get any in your eyes! I like to use these spa headbands to keep it from running down my face.
• Because this is a water-based treatment and won’t leave residue, you can leave it on all day. However, if you need to wash your hair, I recommend waiting until at least 1-2 hours after application.
• You can use this rosemary water for hair every day if you wish, but I recommend using it at least twice a week.
• Whether you choose to apply it just before bed, after your morning shower, or any other time of day, try to be consistent!

For best results, I recommend using it alongside a rosemary oil that’s meant for hair growth once or twice a week. If you want to make your own, I recommend this rosemary peppermint hair oil. You can read more about the benefits of rosemary oil on Healthline.

🤷🏻‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

👩🏻‍🌾 Pro Tips

• The appearance of the rosemary water may vary between a light golden color and a darker, opaque red or brown. No need to worry if yours doesn’t look exactly like mine!
• Don’t toss out your rosemary sprigs yet! You can stretch their use even further by adding them to a simmer pot to fill your home with beautiful, natural fragrances. I recommend composting them afterward.
• Hold the spray bottle right up to your scalp before spraying so you get the most out of each spritz.
• Some people like to mix rosemary water into their shampoo. I don’t recommend this because it doesn’t give your scalp much time to absorb the nutrients.
• Refrigerate rosemary water to extend its shelf life.

📖 Recipe

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