One woman's homemade hair oil helped her waist-length hair grow rapidly and improved her scalp health.
She raved about how the five-ingredient mix left her hair feeling moisturized.
She shared photos on Reddit's long hair forum of how the at-home treatment improved the condition of her hair.
Magical Mix
Posting under the handle International-Tax817, she shared tips on how to make the oil and gushed about the results.
“This is a recipe I made for a hair growth oil that works for my hair,” she said.
“My scalp is no longer flaky, my hair feels moisturized, it's growing faster and I'm maintaining the length. I just wanted to share this with you all.”
The beauty enthusiast listed the ingredients and also shared a photo of the product in a glass container.
“You'll need rosemary plants, rose petals, mint leaves, and your carrier oil of choice (I used almond oil and grapeseed oil, which I had on hand),” she said.
“Coconut oil solidifies at room temperature and is not recommended for this purpose.
“You boil it all down, then pour it into containers and use it as needed.
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“You can just leave the herbs there and let them steep indefinitely.”
At Walmart, sweet almond oil is $18.34, grapeseed oil is $13.95, fresh rosemary is $1.78, and fresh mint is $1.78.
Grocery stores also sell rose bouquets in a variety of sizes.
The Reddit user revealed that she uses the DIY oil as a hair mask, applying it to her hair at night and rinsing it out in the morning.
She let a few curls grow down to her waist to show off her enviable length.
How to make your own hair oil
material:
- Fresh rosemary
- Rose petals
- Mint leaves
- Carrier oils such as sweet almond oil or grapeseed oil
Method:
- Cook the ingredients for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a glass container
- Oil your hair as needed
Tips: Apply the treatment overnight and wash it off in the morning.
Long Lock
Many people upvoted the post and were impressed with her results.
“I bet it smells amazing,” one commenter commented about the oil.
The ingredients listed in this hair oil were published after the National Library of Medicine published a study on rosemary oil for hair growth in 2023.
The findings suggest that 1% rosemary essential oil promotes hair growth more than therapeutic minoxidil in mice.
This oil also seems to improve the overall appearance of your hair.
According to Healthline, a 2014 study showed that peppermint essential oil may help hair grow faster.
Essential oils can be massaged directly into the scalp or added to your shampoo or conditioner by adding a few drops.