From Kitchen To Hair: I Tried This DIY Rosemary Hair Oil For My Weekend Haircare Routine

Rosemary has become one of the most talked-about ingredients in haircare in recent time with all those short videos and reels we see. However, after hearing so much about rosemary, its goodness, its advantages and what not, I was honestly very curious to see what the hype was about. And, while scrolling through different DIY ideas to stop or even reduce my hair fall, I have noticed that in a lot of sources rosemary was paired with oils like coconut oil to make it capable of providing nourishment to hair and make them heathier.

Hence, instead of buying another bottle of hair oil that may contain rosemary, but also a lot of chemicals that I did not want to get in touch with and then I thought, "Why not make one myself?" And honestly, it felt like an easy way to experiment with the things that will probably not damage my hair, if not worked out completely.

I kept the recipe simple so that anyone could recreate it at home, if they want to, according to what suits them and what not.

• 1 cup coconut oil at normal room temperature
• 2–3 fresh rosemary sprigs (or 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, whatever possible)
• 1-2 Vitamin E capsules (increase pr decrease it as per your hair length)

Note: Before applying any of the ingredients listed above, make sure that you are not allergic to anything so that it does not react on your body.

• To start with, I began the procedure by adding the coconut oil into a small pan and warmed it up over a low flame in a flame friendly container. 
• Once it was slightly warm, I then added the rosemary to it. 
• However, what I have realised while making it is the fact that the key is to let the ingredients infuse gently without allowing the oil to smoke.
• After around 10 to 15 minutes I turned off the heat and let the oil cool completely, and after it cooled down completely, I strained it into a clean glass bottle.

And, once my DIY oil was ready and completely cooled, I started applying it to the scalp first. I knew that the oil had to reach almost every part of my scalp to work properly, for which I kept partitioning my hair to evenly apply the oil. Once I was done with the application, I started gently massaging my scalp with my fingertips for a good 5 to 10 minutes. 

Note: I have used a spray bottle to apply the oil because with that, it was easy for me to apply. And after applying it, you just need to gently massage it with light hands so that your scalp can absorb the oil. And then you can wear a shower cap to make it work faster and more effectively.

What I appreciate most is not just the homemade oil itself but it was the routine that comes with it. Taking the time to prepare the oil, applying it slowly, and enjoying a quiet scalp massage has made haircare feel less like another task on my checklist and more like a help to my soul.

I have also noticed that after applying this DIY oil, my hair feels comparatively softer after the wash day and is somewhat easier to manage. 

While everyone's experience may be different, I have found that staying consistent with a simple routine feels more rewarding than constantly switching between products, so as to get the expected results, I will try to repeat this routine every week.

If you are planning to try this rosemary infused hair oil for the first time, then it is a good idea to do a patch test before applying it to your scalp. 

And if you have a sensitive scalp or any existing scalp condition or allergy, you must consider speaking with your dermatologist before starting any DIY treatment.

However, it is also very important to remember that natural remedies do not promise instant results, but with consistency and a balanced haircare routine you will certainly see required results.