DIY Stimulating Hair Growth Oil with Rosemary, Lavender & Nettle

This DIY stimulating hair growth oil features three powerful hair growth herbs: rosemary, lavender and nettle! 

Hair oiling is something that really should be in your hair care routine. It’s a special treatment that uses high-performance ingredients such as herbs and carrier oils to promote growth and hydration. 

It’s a simple two-step process: applying the nutrient-rich oils onto your scalp then gently massaging them in using your finger pads. This gentle friction helps stimulate blood circulation to each and every hair root, replenishing it with oxygenated blood that encourages hair growth. 

In this article, I want to share with you a simple yet effective DIY stimulating hair growth oil. 

It uses the power of three most effective herbs for hair growth, including rosemary, lavender and stinging nettle infused in one of the best carrier oils for hair growth – coconut oil.

I am using fractionated coconut oil because this type always stays liquid without hardening. It is processed using a method called fractionation which involves separating some of the fatty acids from oils. It actually absorbs better than regular coconut oil – which is great because we WANT the nutrients from the herbs to infuse into the oil and sink deep into our scalps! 

This DIY stimulating hair growth oil can better penetrate the pores of the scalp and deeply nourish and repair the damaged follicles.

Now let’s look at the benefits of each of these herbs for hair growth below:

Benefits of Each of these Herbs 

✨ Rosemary

Scientific name: Salvia rosmarinus

Research shows that rosemary contains a number of constituents including caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, 12-methoxycarnosic acid and camphor, which all help reduce inflammation, fight free radicals, kill microbes and promote hair growth.

Other antioxidant compounds in rosemary include cineole and terpene D-limonene that have been shown to promote hair growth in mice. 

The anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties of rosemary help fight germs, bacteria and fungus that cause scalp irritation and conditions such as dandruff and more. 

Rosemary oil and extracts also contain fatty acids such as linoleic acid and oleic acid. Fatty acids are very beneficial to maintain a healthy scalp and hair, which in turn boosts hair growth and thickness. 

✨ Lavender

Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia 

Lavender stimulates hair to grow at a faster and thicker rate. 

This fresh flowery herb contains chemical compounds such as linalyl acetate, linalool, terpenes, camphor and limonene, all of which induce hair follicles to produce healthy hair strands. 

According to this 2016 study, lavender oil applied to mice made them grow more hair, and at a thicker and faster rate than normal. 

Lavender is also good for stress-related hair loss because it has calming and relaxing aroma therapeutic properties.

✨ Stinging Nettle 

Scientific name: Urtica dioica

Nettle potentially aids in reducing baldness by regulating DHT and stopping the overproduction of testosterone that causes hair loss-inducing scalp inflammation, according to research.

Research also showed that stinging nettle extract increased dermal papilla cell growth. These are cells part of the hair follicle and they help regulate hair growth.  

Another study noted that stinging nettle contains a chemical compound known as beta-sitosterol that raises growth factors that stimulate hair growth. 

What’s more is that herbs such as stinging nettle are rich in vitamins including vitamins A, C, D, E, F, K, and P, as well as of vitamin B-complexes. It also contain minerals such as notable amounts of selenium, zinc, iron, and magnesium. All of these are  essential nutrients needed for hair to grow longer, thicker and healthier.

What you Need 

• 1 tbsp dried lavender buds (where to get it)
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary (where to get it)
• 1 tbsp dried stinging nettle leaves (where to get it)
• 3 oz fractionated coconut oil (where to get it)
• Funnel for easy transfer (where to get it)
• 4 oz glass dropper bottle (where to get it)

Directions 

1. Using a funnel, add all herbs into the dropper bottle.
2. Next, add the fractionated coconut oil.
3. Cap the bottle and shake it to combine the herbs.
4. Infuse the herbs in the oil for 3-4 weeks before use.
5. When the time is up, you can either strain the oil out and store in another bottle or use as is! 

How to Apply 

·      Hot Oil Massage 

1. Pour about 1-2 tbsp of the hair growth oil into a small heat-safe bowl.
2. Now place the bowl in a dish containing hot water, so it gently warms up without getting too hot.
3. Once the oils are warm to the touch, remove the bowl from the water. 
4. While waiting for the oils to heat up, untie your hair and section it for easy hair oiling.
5. Using an applicator brush or your clean finger pads, apply the oil all over your scalp so it is fully saturated. While applying, massage with your finger pads to create friction and increase blood flow on your scalp.
6. Now tie your hair up, put it in a bun or use a crocodile clip then cover with a shower cap or warm damp towel.
7. Wait at least 1 hour for the oils to sink in.
8. When the time is up, wash your hair as usual, but shampoo twice to remove the oil residue. 
9. Repeat once a week, once a fortnight or once a month – whatever fits your schedule! 

·      Daily Hair Oil

1. Pour a few drops all over your scalp then massage gently onto your scalp.
2. Add a few drops to your hair length and ends too. 
3. Style your hair as usual and go about your day. Let it stay on your hair, until your next hair wash.
4. You can also do this at night time, then wake up and wash your hair. 

·      Overnight Hair Mask

1. Apply 1-2 tbsp of the DIY stimulating hair growth oil oil all over your scalp and rub the leftover on your hair length.
2. Tie your hair into a protective style such as a simple braid down your back.
3. Throw an old towel over your pillow to protect it from oil stains and get that beauty sleep! 
4. The next morning, wash your hair, shampooing twice.
5. You can repeat this weekly, once in a fortnight or even once a month. 

I hope you take away some useful information from this article, ‘DIY Stimulating Hair Growth Oil with Rosemary, Lavender and Nettle.’ Any doubts or queries? Ask me in the comments below!