A confident, purpose-led queen, herbal tea lover, container gardener, and crochet artist rooted in Kingston, Jamaica. Through a personal journey of herbal wellness, intentional living, and small-space container gardening, this space holds reflections, lessons, and honest inspiration for living well and expressing yourself boldly at every stage of life. Every week, stories from the garden, wellness discoveries, intentional living reminders, and the simple truth that growth is always possible, no matter the season or the space
Rosemary Water for Hair - My Simple Herbal Hair Rinse Ritual 🌿
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Hello Reader, I owe you a small apology. You have not heard from me in two weeks, and I want to acknowledge that. Life had its way with my schedule for a moment, but I am back on track and fully present. And though today is Wednesday, I want you to know that Saturdays are still your day. You will hear from me as usual this weekend and every weekend going forward. Now, let me tell you what brought me back to your inbox today. I published a new blog post, and I could not wait until Saturday to share it with you. You know I brew herbal teas daily. What you may not know is that I also brew a big pot of rosemary tea on some wash days and use it as my final hair rinse, and then I leave it in. No rinse out. Just rosemary water sitting in my hair while it dries, doing its quiet work. My scalp feels refreshed every single time. My hair feels stronger. And the whole ritual costs almost nothing because I pick up fresh rosemary right from the market. In today's post, I share exactly how I make it, how long I steep it, what I do with the leftovers, and where to source rosemary if you cannot find it locally. This is the kind of simple, intentional self-care I believe in. Plants. Consistency. No complicated routines. Go and read it here → Rosemary Water for Hair. I will be back in your inbox on Saturday. 🌿👑 With love, Gillian |
Gillian Larmond | Queen Gee
A confident, purpose-led queen, herbal tea lover, container gardener, and crochet artist rooted in Kingston, Jamaica. Through a personal journey of herbal wellness, intentional living, and small-space container gardening, this space holds reflections, lessons, and honest inspiration for living well and expressing yourself boldly at every stage of life. Every week, stories from the garden, wellness discoveries, intentional living reminders, and the simple truth that growth is always possible, no matter the season or the space
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