The world of TikTok beauty is vast and full of charm. It can also be a real mine of misinformation thanks to influencers untested. So when more and more TikTokers started showing off shiny padlock Under the tag “rosemary for hair” (for 32 million), we decided to dive into the trending treatments.
But first, let’s back up a bit. Last year, we shared everything you need to know about a similar viral beauty trend: rice. Thanks to social media, the ancient ritual dates back to Heian period in Japan became popular with Generation Z, introducing millions of people to the vitamin B-rich miracle of starchy, leftover rice water.
Then hairstylist Audrey Victoria posted an enchanting 10-second clip among her long and glamorous locks declares to her 2.3 million followers: “Rosemary water is the new rice water”.
A challenger has appeared. But does rosemary water work for hair movement? We decided to investigate.
Featured image of Riley Reed.
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Rosemary water: Open the package of proof
Unlike other popular TikTok home treatments, there is actual evidence proving the effectiveness of rosemary water on hair growth. In a 2013 study tested how rosemary leaf extract could help with hair loss, it was found to inhibit testosterone from attacking hair follicles – a by-product of the condition.
Another study A comparison of rosemary oil with minoxidil (Rogaine) found the two to be comparable, while those using rosemary oil reported less scalp itching than those using minoxidil.
And finally, a 1998 study The efficacy study of aromatherapy on patchy hair loss found that, of those who applied rosemary and lavender oils to their hair every day for seven months, 44% saw an improvement in hair loss (compared to those who applied rosemary and lavender oils to their hair every day for seven months). with 15% of those using only the balm).
But it should be noted, most studies have focused on the effects of rosemary oilnot rosemary water – although both share the same key ingredient.
“Typically, for active ingredients, the oil-soluble ones outperform the water-soluble ones in terms of effectiveness,” says cosmetic chemist Ginger King explain to Attractive.
Is rosemary water for hair growth worth advertising?
The main consensus seems to be that, in terms of hair growth, a regular old jar of rosemary oil is more likely to yield results than water or rosemary tea. Just be prepared to be patient — nothing happens overnight, and most of our cited expert research took place over the course of several months.
But in essence, it’s not bad to boil a few sprigs of rosemary, pour water into a spray bottle, and occasionally itch your scalp. Rosemary’s antibacterial properties can help reduce dandruff and improve scalp health, which is key to strong hair. Plus, rosemary hair water definitely smells good – much better than rice water which tends to fade over time.
There are a number of great products out of rosemary oil, including Kiehl’s Magic Elixir and Aromatica’s Rosemary Root Enhancer (it even comes in a spray bottle), but if you’re looking to try a more DIY method, consider making an oil concoction.
Below, Taylor Rose, one of the most powerful vocalists on TikTok space rosemary water, shares her rosemary oil recipe.
