For many years, coconut oil was my go-to hair oil. But recently (and you’ve probably noticed, too), there was this wave of hype surrounding rosemary and cloves oil and its magical powers.
I was open to trying something new, so I decided to try it out, and I’ve been hooked ever since. No, I didn’t grow my hair to waist length in one week (YouTubers and Tiktokers might tell you that, but I won’t).
However, I’ve saved more strands in these few months than I have in past months, and now, I find little to no hair on my comb after detangling my hair.
My hair edges, which were bidding me farewell after I made a dangerous Ghana weaving hairstyle last year, have also grown beautifully well, and my hair looks and feels healthier than usual.
If you’re interested in enjoying such hair benefits, let me walk you through how to make rosemary and clove oil for hair growth, which is the whole point of this blog post.
How To Make Rosemary And Clove Oil For Hair Growth
Okay, so you need three ingredients:
- Rosemary (easy to buy at stores or from people who sell spices)
- Cloves (Yoruba name “Kanafuru,” also easy to buy at stores or from people who sell spices)
- A carrier oil (like coconut oil or olive oil)
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how I make my rosemary and clove oil for hair growth:
If you’d like to watch it instead, here’s a video.
- I crush my rosemary and cloves with a small pestle. This helps get the “essence” out some more.
- I mix rosemary, cloves, and oil in a small heat-proof container.
- In a small pot, I add water and place it on a fire to boil.
- Once the water is hot, I place the small container (with the rosemary, clove, and oil) inside the pot and leave it to boil.
- I leave it all to boil for about five minutes and then turn off the heat source.
- I allow the pot and water to cool down, then remove the container from the pot.
- For the next three days, I leave the rosemary, clove, and oil mixture covered in the container to allow it to infuse properly.
- Then, I sieve and store the oil in a bottle.
Easy, right? Depends on what you think.
If making them sounds like a lot and you’d prefer to outsource, I may be able to help out at a fair price! Reach out to me via WhatsApp here, and let’s talk.
I apply this oil to my hair thrice weekly to seal in moisture after applying leave-in conditioner or water.
A close and popular alternative to rosemary and clove oil is rosemary and clove water, which I used a bit before sticking to the oil. Let’s talk about how to make that, too, and how you can choose which to use.
How To Make Rosemary And Clove Water For Hair Growth
Again, you need three ingredients:
- Rosemary
- Clove
- Water
Steps:
- Crush rosemary and cloves with a small pestle.
- Add them to a pot, add water, and let it boil.
- After boiling for about 10 minutes, turn off the heat source and let it cool down.
- Leave in the pot overnight or for about three hours.
- Strain and store the water in a spray bottle.
Spray your hair with rosemary and clove water twice a week. Using it every day would be too much and can cause scalp irritation.
Rosemary And Clove Oil Vs. Rosemary And Clove Water: Which Should You Use?
I thought this through and decided that a table comparing both options would be best to help you decide.
| Rosemary and clove oil | Rosemary and clove water |
| Contains a carrier oil, so it smoothens and conditions the hair | Just water, rosemary and clove, so it leaves the hair frizzy after it dries |
| Ideally, you would need a leave-in conditioner or water to moisturize your hair before sealing in moisture with rosemary and clove oil | Ideally, you would need a hair oil to seal in moisture after applying rosemary and clove water |
| Found scientific research confirming the hair benefits of rosemary oil | Didn’t find any scientific research |
| DIY method of preparing it is safe and keeps the nutrients intact | Chances of losing the nutrients during DIY boiling are high. Better to buy processed rosemary water, which, hopefully, has been distilled properly |
| You’ll need to wash your hair more often to prevent clogging scalp pores or buildup | No oil, so it does not clog the pores |
| Like any other hair oil, it can multiply yeast on the scalp and trigger dandruff and other annoying scalp conditions | No oil, no scalp trigger |
After weighing the pros and cons, I stuck with rosemary and clove oil. My sister, on the other hand, is a fan of rosemary and clove water and, no judging from me.
So, it’s really up to you to decide.
Hair Benefits Of Rosemary And Clove
I mentioned some of the things rosemary and clove oil did for my hair earlier. Here are some other hair benefits:
- Smoothens the hair, making it easier to detangle and comb
- Cloves contain eugenol, a nutrient that encourages hair growth
- Research confirms that rosemary oil stimulates hair growth
- Combined with other good hair care habits, rosemary and clove will make your hair longer and healthier
- It moisturizes or seals moisture in your hair, depending on whether you use water or oil.
Now, there’s one more huge benefit. A friend I recommended rosemary and clove oil to (for hair growth) told me that she used it for her face, and it cleared her black spots.
Out of curiosity, I gave it a shot, too and guess what? It worked for my face, too: it cleared black spots and increased glow. It turns out clove oil benefits the skin, so THIS IS A DOUBLE HIT!
Conclusion
Rosemary and clove are two hair ingredients, and I’m glad our paths crossed. They’ve improved my hair game, and I’m sure they can do the same for you.
If making them sounds like a lot and you’d prefer to outsource, I may be able to help out at a fair price! Reach out to me via WhatsApp here, and let’s talk.