Rosemary and mint shampoo is a refreshing everyday shampoo. The rosemary gives a clean, herbal scent and the mint leaves your scalp feeling cool and tingly after you rinse. It suits anyone who wants a scalp that feels properly clean and a shampoo that wakes you up in the morning. What it can't promise is faster hair growth: a shampoo is rinsed off within minutes, and the evidence for rosemary and growth is limited.
This guide covers what each ingredient brings, who it suits, how to use it and where it fits in a routine.
What rosemary brings
Rosemary is a herb with a fresh, woody scent. In shampoo it mainly adds fragrance and that "just washed" feel. People often reach for rosemary shampoo because of interest in rosemary for hair growth, but the research is limited and mostly looks at rosemary oil left on the scalp, not a rinse-off shampoo. We go into the detail in is rosemary shampoo good for your hair?.
What mint brings
Mint gives the cooling, tingling feel many people love, especially after the gym or on a hot day. It makes the scalp feel fresh and clean without needing to scrub harder.
Who rosemary and mint shampoo suits
- People who like a fresh, clean scalp feel. If you wash in the morning to wake up, this is the shampoo for it.
- Gym-goers and runners. A cooling wash after a workout feels great. See our gym hair care routine.
- Anyone who enjoys a herbal scent rather than a sweet or fruity one.
It may not suit you if your scalp is sensitive to fragrance or menthol. Patch test first if you're unsure, and stop using it if your scalp feels sore or itchy.
How to use it
- Wet your hair thoroughly.
- Use a coin-sized amount and massage it into your scalp with your fingertips for about a minute. Let the suds run through your lengths rather than scrubbing them.
- Rinse well with lukewarm water.
- Condition your lengths if your hair is dry, long or curly. A mint shampoo can feel very clean, so conditioning keeps the ends soft.
Not sure how much to use? Read how much shampoo should you use.
Can rosemary and mint shampoo help dry hair?
It can be part of a dry hair routine if you follow it with a conditioner every time and keep washing to your scalp rather than your lengths. If your hair is very dry, an argan oil shampoo may feel gentler day to day; see what is the best shampoo for dry hair.
Our pick
XHC Rosemary & Mint Shampoo 3 Pack: three 300ml revitalising rosemary and mint shampoos for dry or damaged hair. It cleanses, refreshes and enhances shine, and it's vegan and cruelty-free. Prices are live on Amazon, and orders are dispatched by Amazon.
Frequently asked questions
Does rosemary and mint shampoo help hair grow?
There isn't good evidence that a rinse-off shampoo makes hair grow faster. Enjoy it for the fresh feel and clean scalp. If you're worried about hair loss, speak to your GP or a pharmacist.
Why does mint shampoo tingle?
Mint gives a cooling sensation on the skin, which is the tingle you feel on your scalp. It's normal and fades after rinsing.
Can I use rosemary and mint shampoo every day?
Many people can. If your hair or scalp starts to feel dry, wash every other day and condition your lengths each time.
Is rosemary and mint shampoo good for oily hair?
Many people with oily roots like it because it leaves the scalp feeling very clean. Focus it on the roots and condition only the ends.
