Chili Oil and Rosemary Oil = Hair growth!

I thought I would share my experience with using chili pepper oil (capsicum) and rosemary essential oil to help aid with hair growth.




For a while I notice my hair was staying at one length (ex. A)

ex. A (2009)

 and it didn't seem to grow past that length for about 3 years. I believe it may have been due to poor managing or stress, who knows but I know for sure I was most certainly getting tired of it remaining that same length for so long! Now, I know black hair shrinks in it's natural state due to the tight curls but even when I straighten it to do a length check I noticed it still had not grew very much. I made sure to moisture it as much as possible, along with protein treatments but it still remained the same.
I finally search the web for remedies and suggestions and that's when I stumble upon information about protective styling and essential oils. For so long I was wetting my hair every morning (to get that "was-n-go" look lol), throwing a LITTLE moisturizer in it and heading out the door. By doing this everyday for such a long period of time I was causing my hair to dry out. Not getting regular trimmings as well added to my tight curls tangling, knotting up and splitting. So I decided I would keep my hair straight for a while so I could avoids knots and tangles and so I could stop the excessive use of water (Only when washing my hair) and keep it oil and protected between trimmings.

ex. B
(Small amount of my real hair left out in the front.)

My protective styles included keeping my hair in a bun and also braiding it back and wearing half wigs...(ex. B). By doing this there was less stress and manipulation done to my hair and it stayed moisturized and protected. At night I made sure to sleep with a satin scarf on my head. Avoiding breakage as much as possible is key (of course lol).

ex. C

Now, I took hair vitamins as well. I suggest Futurebiotics® Hair, Skin & Nails®. Hair, Skin & Nails®...(ex. C). These vitamins worked great for me. Maintaining a healthy diet and taking in the right supplements and vitamins are always good for healthy hair growth.




On to the oil....
I came up with using capsicum and rosemary oil because both I assumed these two oils would help with hair growth due to them both aiding in stimulating nerves and blood flood. 


Chili oil helps ability to improve blood circulation and it is an antioxidant which help to combat free radicals in the body.  "Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinali bps) is a wonderful smelling, multi-purpose herb; the leaves of which have been used in traditional cures for centuries. The herb stimulates hair growth and makes hair smell delightful. Rosemary is said to enhance the memory by improving blood circulation." Learn more: (http://www.naturalnews.com/032781_rosemary_hair.html#ixzz21HdzB0uj).  
" ...known to be good for the hair and scalp. Use as a rinse to condition hair and fight dandruff. Rinsing with a rosemary infusion (strong tea) on a regular basis is thought to encourage growth and may even restore color in some cases. Combine with a few drops of lavender essential oil for best results." (http://www.everygreenherb.com/rosemary2.html). 

ex. D1 (2011)

I decided to mix the two with a small amount of water into a fine tip squeeze bottle and distribute it all throughout my scalp. *Make sure to avoid rubbing your hair and eyes after use*. Once applying you will definitely feel immediate tingling or a little burning but don't worry it will soon subside.  I continued this method for a year and starting noticing more growth and length in my hair. With protective styling, along with using a little of the oil mix directly on my scalp, my hair length showed some significant changes! 
(ex.D1 - D2).

ex. D2 (2011)