A BEAUTY guru has revealed a 3-ingredient DIY treatment gave them rapid hair growth after suffering from bald spots.
They shared their hair care secret while talking about their luscious locks.
The must-have treatment was shared on Reddit’s Long Hair forum in response to a user asking whether rosemary or peppermint oil was more effective for growth.
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Posting under name DustyLemonTreethe beauty enthusiast shared her tips for getting the best results.
“I mix both (in essential oil form) with castor oil and have been applying it to my hairline for months,” they said.
“I can’t believe how much baby hair I grew where I never had hair before!!
“I have an uneven hairline and I wanted to fill in those little triangles where the hair doesn’t grow on either side and both sides have a lot of hair now!”
The Redditor revealed her easy-to-follow strategy for oiling your locks.
“I apply it maybe 3 times a week, the day before I wash my hair or at night or a few hours before I wash my hair, nothing too structured, but I made sure to be consistent in doing it every week!” they said.
“This combination worked wonders and when I dye my hair again, my hair looks fuller and fuller.”
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People quickly voted on the post and were curious to know how to measure the ingredients.
A Redditor who used a similar method for hair growth responded with his advice.
“For peppermint oil, it’s usually 3%,” they said.
“I use a separate container and put 100 drops of almond oil and then three drops of peppermint oil. (3%) if you are not sure to measure the proportion and also use the same dropper.”
Tips for Using Rosemary Oil
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- Use with a carrier oil such as coconut, almond, or jojoba oil.
- Massage your scalp to help increase blood flow.
- Use two to three times a week.
- Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Oil for Scalp and Hair Strengthening$9.99, Amazon
- Botanic Hearth 100% Pure Rosemary Oil$14.99, Amazon
- Nature Spell Rosemary Oil for Hair and Skin,
$13.49$9.99, Amazon - Maple Holistics Pure Rosemary Essential Oil for Aromatherapy$12.95, Amazon
- Craft mixes castor oil with rosemary oil for hair growth$9.99, Amazon
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A number of commenters have praised the use of essential oils in their hair care.
“I use a combination of both in a spray bottle of water before showering and have noticed a huge difference! I have so many little hairs showing,” said one person.
“I use rosemary water mixed with a few drops of peppermint oil and I just don’t have rosemary oil so I’ve been using peppermint oil mixed into my shampoo,” said another.
“It’s always worked well for me!”
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