Some people are blessed with a full head of hair for the majority of their lives, but most of us tend to lose our locks and hair thickness as we age. Men tend to go bald much earlier than women do. It is most commonly believed that baldness is hereditary from your mother’s side. So if your grandfather on your mom’s side was bald, you will be too. This is what people think, but it’s not necessarily the case. There are other factors that can play a role in baldness. The genes that determine if and when you’re going to be bald come from both your mother and father, so you can stop blaming your mom for your lack of hair growth. 

By the age of 40, about half of us will lose some hair. When our hair falls out but gets replaced with thinner hair or no hair at all, that’s the beginning of baldness. Smoking and drinking can also cause hair follicles to die. By the age of 50, half of women and 85% of men will have some type of hair loss. The research on rosemary oil for hair growth is still in its early stages. But, whatever the reason you’re losing your hair, rosemary oil may be able to work some magic without the potential side effects of more conventional methods. 

Rosemary Oil For Hair Loss Explained

Rosemary oil in use

There are many reasons why someone may lose their hair besides for genetic reasons. It could be caused by hormonal shifts, infections, age, and immune system reactions. Rosemary oil has been shown to reverse hair loss if it was caused by a few of these reasons. It hasn’t been shown to reverse the effects of chemotherapy or other drugs that could have caused the hair loss. Rosemary oil may be able to prevent male pattern baldness because it affects DHT which binds to hormone receptors that attack and kill hair follicles. If you don’t know what DHT is, then you’re not alone. DHT is the byproduct of testosterone and it stands for dihydrotestosterone. 

You may not be able to see results after three months, but after six you most probably will. Hair loss can’t be treated like acne. It won’t happen quickly just because you’re doing everything right. Hair grows in stages and it takes time, so you have to be patient to see a difference. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, rosemary oil may be a better option to improve your hair growth. This is because it’s not as harsh as minoxidil. Minoxidil is the common active ingredient found in hair growth medications and treatments. If your hair loss is caused by an infection or fungus, rosemary oil may be able to help since it kills bacteria and fungi.  You should check with your doctor before using rosemary oil to combat your hair loss or any other products for that matter. 

How To Dilute Rosemary Oil For Hair: Natural DIY Hair Treatment Recipe & Guide

Woman applying hair oil.

As with all essential oils, rosemary oil is extremely potent and concentrated. This means that before you use it on your skin or hair, you’ll need to dilute it. The easiest way to add rosemary oil to your scalp and hair is by adding it to your shampoo. Adding essential oils to your shampoos is a great method to reap all of their scalp and hair benefits safely. You need 10-12 drops of the oil for it to make a difference in your life, or should I say your hair life? If you don’t want to add rosemary oil to your shampoo, you can find a rosemary shampoo at a local drugstore or online. Applying rosemary oil directly to your scalp may cause irritation but on the other hand, it may also make the oil more effective. 

If you want to make a rosemary oil solution, choose a carrier oil of your choice. Let’s go with argan oil. Add a drop or two of rosemary oil into half a cup of argan oil and massage it into your scalp. Leave overnight with a shower cap and wash it out in the morning. Using rosemary oil for hair loss can take months to work. You, therefore, need to be diligent with using it. If you want to be able to see your hair growth progress, you need to find a way to track it. Whether that be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, tracking it will be the only way to identify if the rosemary oil is working. 

Rosemary Oil For Hair Growth Results

Woman with long hair.

If you want to get rosemary for hair growth results, you’re going to have to do more than just treat your scalp and hair. Our bodies are holistic systems and each piece needs to be functioning correctly on its own for the whole ‘machine’ to work properly. For example, you should make sure you get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy protein-rich diet, and stay hydrated. What you eat and how you take care of yourself affects your hair follicles, beyond using rosemary oil alone. Another great way to decrease hair loss is by destressing. There’s evidence that stress and hair loss go hand in hand. Finding a way to relax yourself like doing yoga or meditation can help a lot. 

Using rosemary oil on your scalp may not cause more hair to grow. However, it could help the hair that is growing in to grow thick and strong. Since the first sign of balding is thinning hair, allowing it to grow thicker is the goal. It won’t only make your hair thicker, but it should also add some shine. When rosemary oil cleans out a hair follicle, it is allowing the hair to grow in easier. Unclogging hair follicles should also decrease dandruff and scalp itchiness. You won’t see results instantly, but in time you should be able to notice a thicker head of hair. 

Conclusion

You may be approaching the whole thing wrong. Why does being bald even have to be a bad thing? Having a bald head could be a good thing! Studies have shown that our culture sees men with shaved heads as a sign of leadership and maturity. It’s similar to being tall or having a deep voice. Our culture may attribute these characteristics to shaved heads because shaved heads usually go hand in hand with masculine professions like bodybuilding, the police force, and the army. This is why many men who are starting to go bald just shave their heads entirely. 

It’s also okay if you still believe that you will always have a full head of hair. Taking the natural route also means that you won’t risk all the potential side effects that come with hair growth medications. However, you need to keep in mind that even though rosemary oil has been shown to be effective for hair growth, it is not a definite answer. Everyone who has hair loss experiences it for different reasons, so there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Now that you’ve learned about how rosemary oil can help you, you can stop spending all your money on treatments that claim to prevent baldness and try some for yourself. But remember, patience is key.

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