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Benefits of Castor Oil
•Castor oil contains Omega-9 fatty acids which help moisturize the hair and the scalp preventing both from becoming dry.
•Does castor oil help hair grow? It sure does. Regularly applying castor oil to your scalp and roots to eliminate dry hair and promote regrowth of hair within months. It will also help to thicken hair that is thinning out.
•Helps reduce and prevent damage. Also can hide the appearance of damage while trying to improve your hair's health leading to thicker, fuller hair over time.
•You can also experiment with adding some castor oil to your conditioners for a deep conditioning treatment. You'll have to experiment with the amount of castor oil to use to avoid greasy hair. I would start off with a small amount like a teaspoon or less.
•Castor oil is versatile in that you can mix it with other oils to still receive the benefits but avoid the super-thick consistency. Try mixing it with Sweet Almond Oil to make it a lighter oil that is much easier to spread and gives it a nice scent.
•You can also experiment with castor oil for hair on your ends. This rich, thick oil will help your ends becomes shiny and hide the appearance of frizzy, damaged, and split ends. Over time, as you trim damage away, you'll notice your hair won't develop split ends as easily. Since it is so thick, you may want to mix it first.
Castor Oil Homemade Recipe
Castor oil can be used in homemade recipes just like many other oils. One thing to note: Don't apply castor oil full-strength to the rest of your hair because it may be difficult to rinse off thoroughly due to its consistency.
Here's a castor oil for hair recipe that works well for those experiencing any type of hair loss or hair thinning:
1.Apply to the scalp and roots of your hair.
2.Put on a plastic cap
3.Wrap your hair in a towel
4.Let the castor oil sit in your hair overnight
5.In the morning, shampoo your hair to remove the treatment making sure to get your scalp clean
6.Proceed with your regular routine
You'll want to repeat this treatment once a week for 6-8 weeks to notice a difference in hair loss or thinning.
As you can see, castor oil for hair has many benefits in that it helps with hair growth, thinning, and is versatile to use in hair recipes.
I currently use castor oil mixed with Emu oil in my hair as well as in my two oldest daughters hair. This mixture is one of my all time favorites. I also put a little in my Deep moisturizing conditioners from time to time . Castor oil leaves my hair really moisturized and makes the roots of my hair and scalp feeling nourished. I have to admit my oil regimen change's from time to time depending on what my hair needs. But, for right now Castor oil is a keeper !!!
ENJOY!!!
Castor oil provides many benefits for hair. Castor oil smooths the hair cuticle, adds moisture, makes hair more manageable and controls an oily scalp. For centuries, people created hair treatments out of the seeds of the castor plant, Ricinus communis, for hair growth, hair loss, dry hair and dandruff problems. Today people use both pure castor oil and commercial castor oil hair treatments. The type of hair treatment determines the preparation and application for maximum results.
Castor Oil Selection
Once you decide to use a castor oil hair treatment, you want to choose the right type of castor oil. Different grades of castor oil are available for use in cosmetics, hair care, aromatherapy, medicine, food, household care, gardening and manufacturing. Use a cosmetic or therapeutic grade castor oil for haircare. Cosmetic grade castor oil is designed for use in skincare, cosmetics and haircare. Therapeutic grade is similar to cosmetic grade, but is free of chemical additives.
Look for quality castor oil, preferably organic. Organic standards should deliver a quality castor oil in most cases, because of the rules for no-chemicals plant cultivation. A quality castor oil has a clear, yellow color with a mild, natural plant odor. You should not smell any chemicals or artificial fragrances. After applied, the castor oil does not have lingering scent
Castor Oil Hair Treatments
A variety of castor oil hair treatment recipes are available for specific hair concerns. Castor oil is most popular as a conditioning treatment. Pure castor oil alone serves as a moisturizing conditioner for dry, damaged hair. Adding castor oil to a commercial hair conditioner can improve the moisture level of hair. You can also mix castor oil with other vegetable oils, such as olive oil, for a deep conditioner.
If you suffer from dandruff or an itchy scalp, castor oil can alleviate the discomfort. Mix castor oil with jojoba for a scalp treatment. Rosemary essential oil also works well with castor oil to balance the oils of the scalp.
Castor oil can help treat hair loss when mixed with thyme, cedarwood, lavender, rosemary, jojoba and grapeseed oil. These essential oils stimulate the hair follicles to encourage hair growth and prevent future hair loss.
Using Castor Oil
You can apply castor oil in a number of ways during a hair treatment. Place castor oil in a clean applicator bottle to distribute the oil through the hair with less spills during conditioning. Put a shower cap over your hair, and sit under a hood dryer for 20 minutes for deep conditioning.
Smooth 1 drop of castor oil onto the ends of your hair each night as a light daily conditioner. If your hair feels dry, apply 2 drops of castor oil to the entire hair shaft.
Apply castor oil with a cotton ball for scalp treatments. This will lessen mess and ensure that you put the oil on the scalp evenly.
ENJOY!!!!!!!
