![]() Our tester has fine hair but there’s a lot of it and she found that it did weigh her hair down if she used too much. ![]() We won’t lie: it took a few uses for us to work out the best way to apply just the right amount. Then there’s soothing and conditioning aloe and an ingredient called burdock, which is rich in fibre, fatty acids and vitamin A which are said to boost hair when it’s in its growth stage. Plus, there’s added menthol which – as you’d expect – provides an added tingle which, we assume, helps to stimulate the scalp and biotin, which stimulates keratin production in the hair. Read more: Can Olaplex hair products really transform lacklustre locks? Taking note of Dr Farjo’s comments about using pure rosemary oil on the scalp, we were relieved to discover that in Mielle’s formula, it’s used alongside castor, jojoba, peppermint, eucalyptus, tea tree, sweet almond and coconut oil. It can be used post-wash and pre-styling, or as a hot oil treatment, but for consistency’s sake, our tester used it after washing and before blow drying, parting the hair and using the dropper to apply product before massaging it into the scalp. And although the brand itself doesn’t claim hair growth as a result of using it, it does say that the versatile treatment helps support “length retention” as well as nourishing follicles, smoothing split ends and preventing a dry scalp. Our tester went into this with a very open mind, as usually, she’s quite cynical about products like this. He also adds that, while it may be effective in terms of conditioning the hair, it’s not an option he uses when he consults with patients for genuine hair loss. “That’s why users should be aware that pure rosemary oil needs to be diluted before its applied – and it’s best applied using a massaging action and leaving it on,” explains Dr Farjo. So while Mille Organics’ formula is mixed with other ingredients, some compositions may have the opposite effect, causing scalp irritation and inflammation. It’s also worth noting that not all rosemary oil is made equal. ![]() “However, while it’s been reported that there are a couple of studies supporting its role in hair growth, they are – in my opinion – quite small and inconclusive.” “Rosemary oil certainly has potential benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, all of which could potentially contribute to general scalp and hair well-being,” says Dr Bessam Farjo, hair restoration surgeon and hair loss expert at Farjo Hair Institute. But just how legitimate is it at having a positive impact on hair? One brand that’s been garnering a lot of attention is Mielle Organics, and it’s in part thanks to TikToker Alex Earle, who featured its rosemary mint scalp and hair strengthening oil in her “ best buys of 2022”. It’s been trending on social media for a few months now, and it’s loved so much because people are claiming it’s making their hair grow longer and stronger. Chances are you’ve heard the buzz about rosemary oil.
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