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Roses have been an essential part of beauty routines across the globe for many centuries. They are mentioned in ancient Chinese and Sanskrit texts and can even be found in fossils dating from about 40 million years ago. From their pleasant aroma to their vitamin-rich composition, its easy to see why this one flower has remained a beauty staple. Many are familiar with the use of rose water for both skin and hair, but there are other rose byproducts that can be incorporated into your self-care regimen.

Wild rose oil (sometimes just referred to as rose oil) is oil distilled from the petals of the rosa damascena, or hybrid rose flower. It has been used in numerous beauty treatments for both the skin and hair due to its many valuable attributes, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and emollient properties. When it comes to hair, wild rose oil’s ability to fortify the scalp and follicles has led some to believe it can help with hair growth and overall hair health.

When you think of carrots, chances are you’re adding it to a salad or pairing it with hummus as a snack. But the entire vegetable—from the roots to the seeds—has tons of health and beauty benefits. In fact, have you ever thought about using carrots in your hair routine? Aside from improving eye health and lowering cholesterol, carrots are also key to producing carrot oil, which is known to help strengthen, moisturize, and stimulate hair follicles.

So is carrot oil the secret to hair growth? We spoke to two trichologists—Bridgette Hill, a certified trichologist and founder of Root Cause Scalp Analysis, and Gretchen Friese, a BosleyMD-certified trichologist—for their advice on whether or not carrot oil for hair is worth trying out.

On the heels of the skincare-over-makeup movement, the next frontier is scalp as skin and styling hair without the damage of heat tools. Enter: hair oils. While they can be an intimidating terrain to navigate, each oil has its own chemical properties and subsequently its own benefits. Vitamin E oil is an excellent first venture into the hair oil territory, as it is already a well-known antioxidant and part of a well-balanced diet. Long respected for its ability to protect and maintain youthful skin, vitamin E oil has recently gained popularity for its potential ability to transform scalp health and smooth dry, frizzy hair.