Living abroad is tough for many people at first. Later, the changes that happen to your body can also help you understand what’s going on. As someone who was born and bred in a South Asian country, where the climate doesn’t change drastically, I was extremely surprised by the weather in Japan. The winter was unbearably harsh, and during my first winter here, I struggled a lot. My feet and lips were cracked, and I constantly felt like I was drying out because of the low humidity. In summer, I got ulcers in my mouth and my lips became hot and cracked as well.
Over time, I started finding solutions on my own, with the constant support of my loving husband.
It has been almost three years since I moved to Japan, but one thing still bothers me—my hair. I naturally have curly, frizzy hair, and after coming to Japan, I started losing more hair. We tried many different oils, but none of them worked to my satisfaction. Finally, I asked my husband to cut my hair up to my neck. It looked really cool and fashionable, but the same problem still stood before me.
So, I decided to look for something homemade. As a first step, I bought a small rosemary plant and started growing it at home. After a few months, I was so happy to see how well it grew under my care. This week, I decided to make my own rosemary oil.
Since I have a dry scalp and damaged hair, after conducting extensive online research, I found that canola oil and sesame oil are the best ingredients to use.
All you need
- Sesame oil – 3 tablespoons (nourishes scalp, strengthens roots)
- Canola oil – 2 tablespoons (adds shine, makes oil lighter)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs – 3–4 (stimulates hair growth and improves circulation)
Here’s how it goes on
- Prepare the rosemary:
Rinse the rosemary sprigs and dry them completely. Keep in mind, no moisture — water can cause the oil to spoil. - Heat the oils:
In a small pan, mix sesame oil and canola oil. Warm on low heat for about 3–4 minutes — don’t let it smoke. - Add rosemary:
Add the rosemary sprigs to the warm oil. Let it gently simmer on low heat for another 5–7 minutes until the oil smells herbal and aromatic. - Cool down:
Turn off the heat and let it cool completely. Keep the rosemary in the oil while cooling for deeper infusion. - Strain and store:
Once cool, strain out the rosemary and pour the oil into a clean, dry glass bottle (amber glass is best).
Store in a cool, dark place.
How to Use
- Slightly warm before applying.
- Massage into your scalp and hair roots for 5–10 minutes.
- Leave for 1–2 hours (or overnight).
- Wash off with mild shampoo.
- Use 2–3 times a week.
So that is how I ended up. Have you used rosemary oil for hair growth? What do you think about your experience?
