How Rosemary and Fenugreek Work Together in Thrive Hair Bar's OG Hair Oil by Sidona Berhe

With so many hair oils on the market, it is reasonable to wonder if natural hair oil actually works at improving our hair health. At Thrive Hair Bar, our 100% plant-based OG Hair Oil features a mix of rosemary essential oil and fenugreek oil, ingredients with long standing reputations for promoting scalp health and encouraging hair growth. But how do these ingredients actually work? And can they make a visible difference in your journey to healthy and thriving hair?

Rosemary is a medicinal herb from the mint family that is packed with bioactive compounds like polyphenols and abietane diterpenes that offer both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection. These compounds are essential in protecting hair from environmental stress including UV radiation and pollution. A recent study published in 2023 by the National Institutes of Health, mentioned that rosemary oil not only shields hair proteins from breakdown but is also involved in increasing blood flow to the scalp, which helps in reviving hair follicles. Remarkably, the same study showed that rosemary could be just as effective as 2% minoxidil- a common hair loss treatment for androgenetic alopecia, with fewer side effects such as scalp itching.  

Similarly, Fenugreek brings a rich nutritional profile packed with vitamins A, B, C, amino acids, and saponins- all compounds that support healthy dihydrotestosterone (DHT) metabolism. This is especially crucial for individuals experiencing hair thinning and pattern baldness. In a clinical study conducted in Germany, over 80% of participants using fenugreek extract reported improvements in hair thickness and volume- showcasing the visible difference fenugreek has on hair health. Additionally, fenugreek also offers antifungal and antibacterial benefits, making it a great natural solution for dandruff and scalp inflammation. When combined in Thrive Hair Bar’s OG Hair Oil, both rosemary and fenugreek work collectively to stimulate hair follicles, reduce inflammation, and protect against hair breakage and thinning. This oil can be massaged into the scalp as a nourishing treatment, helping you create a consistent self-care routine that is rooted in nature and backed by science and emerging research. 

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