How To Use Castor Oil To Grow Long & Thick Hair

The oil is extracted from castor seeds through the process of pressing. Castor oil is mainly colorless or pale yellow with a very mild odor. It feels sticky and thick, so many prefer blending it with a lighter oil prior to usage. It consists of a total of 18 fatty acids. Castor oil is also a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture in the hair and skin.

How To Use Castor Oil To Grow Long & Thick Hair


Benefits Of Castor Oil For Hair
Research shows that castor helps stimulate hair growth and reduce dandruff (1).
Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties (2). Hence, it can help soothe and reduce irritation in the scalp.
Castor oil may help reduce dandruff (3). It has antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antiviral properties (4). These may help cleans the scalp and protect it from infections.
Castor oil improves blood circulation (5). This can help increase blood circulation to the scalp and increase the hair’s thickness and density.
Castor oil contains omega-6 fatty acids (5). These fatty acids can help improve overall hair health and hair texture.
Castor oil makes hair darker and prevents early aging of hair like premature graying (5).
Castor oil also has antioxidant properties (4). Hence, it may help reduce hair damage and hair fall caused by free radicals.
A study showed that castor oil helps reduce hair loss, split ends, and hair damage (6).
Castor oil can also help moisturize the hair and condition it (6).
A study showed that castor oil could help increase the luster of hair (7).
As with any other ingredient, castor oil can cause some side effects.

Side Effects Of Castor Oil
A study showed that castor oil caused severe hair felting (8). Using too much castor oil can cause hair to become hard and tangled. Hence, it is important to use it in moderation.

How Often Should You Use Castor Oil On Your Hair?
Oiling your hair helps keep it hydrated and nourished. You need to oil your hair at least once or twice a week. Keep in mind that too much castor may cause hair felting. Hence, you can try a combination of castor oil with another oil like jojoba oil, coconut oil, or olive oil.

In the next section, we have listed the recipes for castor oil to promote hair growth. Take a look.

A. How To Use Castor Oil To Combat Hair Loss
What You Need

  • 1/2 cup castor oil

Directions

  1. Take some castor oil in your palm and work it through your hair from the roots to the tips (the same way you apply your regular oil). Massage well. Castor oil has a thicker density, which makes it difficult to wash it out. Hence, make sure that you do not use too much oil.
  2. Leave the oil in for a minimum of 15-20 minutes. You could also leave it overnight.
  3. Owing to its dense consistency, it can be quite a task to wash off castor oil. You will need to shampoo multiple times to get rid of the oil. But this method works for some – condition your hair with a commercial conditioner 30 minutes before you take a shower. The oil should come off easily.
  4. Once you wash your hair, towel dry it and avoid using any heat styling tools immediately.

While your hair might feel moisturized, it will take a while before you see any results.

Note: This treatment works best on slightly damp hair.

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