How To Make Rosemary Water For Hair Growth

Rosemary isn't just for roasted potatoes. For centuries, this herb has been known to help increase blood flow to the the scalp & help with hair growth. Especially if you're dealing with:

• Breakage

• Shedding

• Itchy Scalp

• Hair loss around your edges or crown

Studies have shown rosemary may be just as effective as minoxidil (yes, the active ingredient in Rogaine) — without the side effects.

Unlike minoxidil, which can cause you to lose your new growth if you stop using it, rosemary supports your scalp over time — your results are not just temporary.

So if you're trying to figure out how to use rosemary water for hair growth and thickness, or how to use rosemary water for hair loss... you're definitely in the right place.

You can make rosemary water with fresh or dried rosemary - both will work. Here's what I use:

• 2 cups of distilled water (16oz)

• 1-2 tablespoons of dried rosemary (or a handful of fresh rosemary sprigs)

• An electric tea kettle (or small pot w/ lid)

• 16oz mason jar

• A strainer

• A clean spray bottle

✍🏾 If you're trying to decide between making rosemary water with dried rosemary or fresh sprigs, it's literally the same - just use less dried rosemary than you would fresh.

This is the most common method. It's quick, easy, and as a bonus, it'll fill your kitchen with its amazing scent.

This is the method that I use most often. If you don't feel like turning on the stove, you've got options:

🌙 No-Boil/Overnight Steep Method:

• Add dried rosemary to a mason jar, cover with boiling water (I use an electric tea kettle) & let it sit over night. Strain in the morning, use & refrigerate

The steeping is the key part — that’s when the rosemary releases its beneficial compounds (like rosmarinic acid and antioxidants. Be sure to:

• The water is fully boiling

• You cover the jar (to trap steam and heat)

• You steep it for at least 30 minutes to a 12 hours (longer = stronger)

You can use rosemary water in a few different ways — here’s what works for me:

• Daily scalp spray

👉🏾 I part my hair, spray directly on my scalp, and massage it in

• Leave-in mist

👉🏾 I’ll spritz it on old twist-outs or under my braids to refresh and hydrate

• Tea rinse, after washing

👉🏾 After shampooing and conditioning, pour the rosemary water over your scalp, let it sit for 15–20 minutes, then rinse or leave it in

So what changes have I noticed since adding rosemary water to my hair care routine?

• Way less shedding (like, for real)

• My scalp felt calmer — no more random flakes or tenderness

• And over a few weeks, my hair started feeling stronger

This isn't something that will make your hair grow overnight. But, it's now a staple in my routine. Give it at least 4-6 weeks. Let the results make you a believer.