What Are the Benefits of Rosemary Oil for Hair?

What Are the Benefits of Rosemary Oil for Hair?
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Rosemary oil is one of the most popular essential oils, due to its many health benefits. It boosts mental activity, reduces pain and can relieve respiratory problems. In addition to being a popular culinary herb, it is also reported to promote hair growth and thickness.

Hair Darkener

Rosemary oil can help to darken your hair over time and is good for those with gray hair. It is much better than dyeing the hair with chemicals, but it will be slower. It is best to use when your gray is first noticeable. People with blonde or light-colored hair should avoid rosemary oil if they do not wish to darken their hair, says The Herb Guide website.

Hair Follicle Stimulator

Rosemary oil stimulates hair follicles and helps the hair to grow longer and stronger. It also slows down premature hair loss and is excellent for balding people, says the Organic Facts website. It is beneficial for dry, flaky scalps. With a regular massage of the scalp, the oil will nourish it and help to remove dandruff. To treat some scalp problems, rosemary oil is sometimes mixed with tea tree oil and basil oil.

Conditioner

The Green Herb Remedies website says that using rosemary oil on a regular basis will help keep your hair soft and manageable, thus making it an all natural conditioner.

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Article reviewed by Helen Covington Last updated on: Mar 31, 2010

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