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The Benefits Of Rose Water For Hair

For centuries, humans have had a love affair with roses. We give the gift of roses for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, funerals, and everything in between. And when it comes to your natural hair care routine—in the form of rose water—it is the gift that keeps on giving. Adding rose water to your routine will not only nourish your hair, it’s pleasant scent and antioxidant properties can also help restore your hair to its full potential (hello, great hair days). Truly the rose water benefits for your hair are endless! Read on to learn more about rose water for hair, the moisture-producing ingredient.

11 Jun 2021

What Is Rose Water?

Rose water is made by steeping rose petals in water to isolate the plant's essential oils. It’s used in many beauty products, like perfumes and facial cleansers, but it’s also great for hair as it stabilizes its pH balance and can repair damaged porosity.

Is Rose Water Good For Natural Hair?

For natural hair with low porosity, water, oils, and products don’t easily absorb into the hair. Instead, product tends to sit on the surface of low porous hair, rather than penetrating (read: hydrating) roots and strands. With the help of rose water shampoo and rose water conditioner, not only does low porous hair end up smelling good, but roots appear restored and moisturized. And those aren’t the only rose water benefits.

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What Are The Benefits Of Rose Water?

Benefit #1: Prevents Excess Oil
As a mild astringent, rose water for hair helps to prevent excess oil on the scalp. When the scalp is oily, it can lead to dandruff and irritation. The pH level in rose water (5.5 on a scale of 14) is on the low side. This allows it to nourish the scalp and reduce oiliness.

Benefit #2: Moisturizes
At it’s default stage, natural hair is dry. For frizzy and dry hair, rose water can moisturize the scalp and minimize the effects of heat and pollution. The more and more you apply rose water, whether in a jar or a spray, the more manageable and hydrated your hair will be. Translation: hydrating often is key for natural hair care.

Benefit #3: Soothing Properties
Another rose water benefit is its soothing properties. Packed with vitamins A, B3, and E, rose water has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe an irritated-feeling scalp.

Is Rose Water Good For Hair Growth?

As it turns out, stress is one of the main causes of hair loss. Rose oil, a main ingredient in rose water, has been studied for its ability to ease nervous stress and tension, which suggests it could be connected to less hair loss.

If you spend a lot of time blow drying or straightening your natural hair, not only could you incur heat damage, but your hair can easily lose its natural luster and strength, causing breakage. When you add rose water hair products to your natural hair routine, the rose water is used to massage the scalp, which can help hair to grow.

How Often Should You Use Rose Water On Your Hair?

Rose water for hair can be applied directly to the scalp to achieve benefits. You can choose to use rose water hair products after shampooing, in conjunction with your shampoo or conditioner, as a mist, or as a dab to the scalp. If you are using rose water after you shampoo, feel free to either leave it on or rinse it out after a couple of hours.

Many hair products contain rose water, like Rose Shampoo & Conditioner, which are loaded with ingredients that will help repair and strengthen your hair. This rose water shampoo and rose water conditioner set includes aloe Barbadensis leaf juice to tame frizz, coconut extract to promote a healthy scalp, and rosa flower extract to hydrate and reduce tangling. The rose water shampoo and rose water conditioner are also petrolatum- and paraben-free and have an incredible tropical smell.

You may be wondering: Can I use rose water daily? Short answer: we don’t recommend it. Exceeding two to three times a week can alter the pH of your scalp, reversing this ingredient’s benefits. In general, you can follow the directions that coordinate with your rose water products.

But rest assured, after a couple of months using rose water, hair will be visibly more shiny, less damaged, and overall hydrated. Because the product does wonders on minimizing tangles, curl patterns will also be more defined.

If you’re suffering from dull, damaged strands, the multiple rose water benefits in hair products might just be the solution.

Now that you know the benefits of rose water, read on for more ways to moisturize natural hair.

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