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Fuller locks without paying for supplements and serums? According to TikTok, it is possible to improve the volume of your hair and prevent hair loss using rosemary water. The principle is simple: soak a few sprigs of rosemary in water and apply to your scalp. But does it really work?
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It sounds too good to be true, but these claims can be scientifically proven. A 2015 study compared minoxidil 2%, the most common hair loss treatment, with rosemary oil. Both yielded similar results. Please note: In the study, subjects had to apply the oil twice daily for six months. If you want to see results, you have to be patient.
Written in collaboration with Frederick Annaert
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