Keen to take your hair care routine to the next level? Then say “hello” to rosehip oil. Known and loved throughout the world for its beautifying properties, this little wonder treatment could be all you need to make your hair-woes a thing of the past.
Like most oils, rosehip oil is full of hydrating qualities, making it a great option for anyone looking to restore vitality and condition to dry, parched locks. But its properties go way beyond the moisturizing. Of all the essential oils out there, rosehip oil has some of the highest proportions of vitamin C, essential fatty acids, and free-radical fighting antioxidants. If you’re not quite sure how this little list translates to deeply nourished, beautifully silky locks, there’s only one thing to do… grab a bottle and try it for yourself.
If you need a little more convincing before you give it a go, read on to discover the top 5 benefits of rosehip oil for hair.
If an itchy, inflamed scalp is driving you to distraction, find relief with rosehip oil. Deeply moisturizing, superbly hydrating, and possessed of almost magical anti-inflammatory properties, a few drops of rosehip oil massaged into the scalp will put an end to dryness, flakiness, and irritation quickly, safely, and 100% naturally.
If all those years of subjecting your mane to straightening treatments, heat styling, and hair-dyes has come back to haunt you, don’t panic. Before you resort to a buzz cut, introduce your damaged, fragile locks to the straight-up power of a rosehip oil treatment.
Thanks to its abundant supply of antioxidants and its superb moisturizing properties, rosehip oil can go a long way to transforming your hair from “Eww” to “Wow”. Warm a few drops before massaging the oil into your scalp with your fingertips. Take a few more drops and apply to the entire hair shaft, taking care to ensure an even coverage. As heat can help the oil penetrate more deeply, bundle your hair into a shower cap, then wrap with a towel. Leave for as long as possible (aim for at least an hour, but the more the merrier), before rinsing with a mild shampoo.
If you’re struggling to get your hair to grow past your shoulder blades, the route to long, lustrous locks could very well lie with that little bottle of rosehip oil. Rosehip oil is invested with a myriad of antioxidants and fatty acids, both of which can work wonders at fighting off free radicals (nasty little things that have a habit of damaging hair follicles), increasing elasticity. and stopping hair breakage in its tracks.
Even if your hair’s in good condition, it pays to condition it regularly. After all, prevention is always better than cure; if there’s a way to keep your locks lustrous for longer, why wouldn’t you try it? Rather than resort to store-bought conditioners brimming with chemicals and other nasties, pick up a little bottle of all-natural, 100% wholesome rosehip oil. With its abundance of vitamin c, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, it’s exactly the kind of daily treat your hair needs to stay glossy, full, and perfectly conditioned.
To make a super-affordable, super-effective daily conditioning treatment to use at home, simply mix 8-10 drops of rosehip oil with 1/3 cup of a light, non-greasy oil such as sunflower or grapeseed. Throw in a cup of apple cider vinegar (a fabulous way of adding shine and restoring your scalp and hair’s natural PH balance) and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (smell that citrusy zing!), and there you have it: easy, natural, and fantastically effective.
Anyone who’s been afflicted by thinning hair knows the misery it can cause. Depending on the reason for the hair loss, rosehip oil might provide a viable way of restoring volume and preventing further shedding. If your thinning locks are the result of free radicals running havoc, the antioxidants in rosehip oil will do a fine job of bringing them back in line, restoring the hair follicles they’ve damaged and encouraging renewed growth.
Make It Stretch: If your salary won’t stretch to applying rosehip oil straight up (because let’s face, it may be great but it’s in no way cheap), use a little ingenuity to make it go further. Carrier oils like sunflower, avocado, grapeseed, and jojoba are cheap, widely available, and bring plenty of their own hair-loving properties to the party. Simply mix 8-10 drops of rosehip oil with 1/3 cup of carrier oil to make a treatment that’ll give you all the lovely benefits of rosehip, but without blowing a hole in your budget in the process.
Play It Safe: Just because something is natural doesn’t mean you can throw caution to the wind. Allergic reactions to rosehip oil are rare, but they can happen. Always perform a 24-hour patch test before introducing any essential oil into your routine. Apply a small drop to your wrist or inner elbow, then wait to see if you develop any side effects. If you notice any irritation, congestion, dizziness, or breathing difficulties, give your bottle to someone else.
Beware of Accidents: Like all oils, rosehip oil can stain if it comes into contact with fabric. If you can’t trust yourself not to let the odd drop fall (and remember, accidents happen to the best of us), pop on an old t-shirt before applying. Similarly, if you’re going to indulge in an overnight treatment, cover your pillowcase with a towel first.
Store Wisely: Rosehip oil can become rancid if exposed to light or high temperatures. Always store in a cool, dark place, or even better, the refrigerator.
As any woman knows, a “bad hair day” can too often mean a “bad day” in general. If you’re tired of trying to tame your frizzy, dry locks, or are simply looking for an all-natural solution to chemical-packed conventional treatments, rosehip oil makes a great choice. Used with perseverance and consistency, it could be just the ticket to stamping out those bad hair days for good.