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Whether you’re struggling with thinning hair, damaged hair, hair loss, or receding hair, castor oil will be your best friend through it all. I will show you how to use castor oil for hair growth and how to get long healthy and strong hair. While super effective, using castor oil can be a little tricky to use because it is sticky, greasy and things can get messy. Keep reading to find out the best way to use castor oil for beautiful and long hair.
Origin and Benefits of Castor Oil
Castor oil is actually an age-old remedy. Also known as ricinus communis, castor oil is sourced from the castor bean and is rich in ricinoleic acid, a type of fatty acid. This fatty acid provides the nutrients and proteins needed to strengthen the hair follicles and prevent hair follicle inflammation. It also increases the shine of the hair and increases hair shaft flexibility by coating the hair shaft.
As far as the benefits go, castor oil provides an abundance of them to your hair. It’s even said to perform better than commercial serums. So not only does it protect your hair from the cocktail of chemicals in commercial products, but it also makes for a very affordable stimulant for hair growth.
How fast can my hair grow with castor oil?
As with any natural remedy, you have to be patient. However, with regular use, castor oil is known to show results as early as 1-3 months. Over the course of a few weeks, you’ll definitely be able to see significant strength in the overall health of your hair. Some mention this speed up hair growth up to 3 times!
How to use castor oil on hair
Since castor oil has a thick and greasy consistency, it’s recommended to apply it overnight, so you can reap the most of its benefits. If you can’t manage that, make sure to apply it at least an hour before you have to shampoo.
With castor oil, less is more is always the way to go. Only take out a pea-sized amount in your hands, and massage it onto your scalp for a few minutes. Because it is sticky and thick, it is best to dilute it with another oil and also essential oils. Take a look at my DIY hair growth recipe below!
Castor oil benefits for eyelashes and eyebrows
If you’re looking for something to grow your eyelashes and eyebrows, you need to add, you guessed it, castor oil in your beauty regime. Over the years, castor oil has grown a reputation for the best remedy to grow your lashes and brows. Like with hair, its vitamins, proteins and fatty acids are what’s needed to support healthy lash and brow growth.
Dip a cotton swab into castor oil, and gently rub it over your eyebrows and eyelashes, being a little more careful near the eye area. Apply it overnight, and wash it off in the morning using a clean, damp towel. For best results, apply it daily over the course of a couple of months.
How often to use castor oil on hair?
For best results, apply castor oil on your hair at least twice a week.
Castor Oil For Hair Growth Recipe Ingredients
These are the ingredients needed for this recipe:
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Castor Oil
The star of the show, castor oil’s nutrient-rich content allows it to treat dry scalp, strengthen hair follicles, and promote hair growth.
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Jojoba Oil
Rich in Vitamins C, B and E, jojoba oil is known to moisturize the scalp, strengthen the hair, and give it a healthy shine.
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Rosemary Essential Oil
According to a study, rosemary oil is known to perform as minoxidil, a common hair growth treatment. In fact, it also promises less scalp itching as a side effect. It targets cell regeneration and improves hair thickness.
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Lavender Essential Oil
It deep conditions the hair, and helps control dandruff. It also offers a calming, refreshing aroma to this recipe, making it a great way to de-stress.
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Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cedarwood oil is known to stimulate the scalp and encourage hair growth.
A study deduced that a concoction of rosemary, lavender and cedarwood essential oils used as aromatherapy proved to be a successful treatment of hair loss.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons organic castor oil
- 3 teaspoons organic jojoba oil
- 4 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops Cedarwood essential oil
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients in a 30 ml glass bottle. The essential oils are at a 2% dilution (12 drops for 30 ml).
- Shake well.
- Apply a pea size on your scalp and massage before going to bed. Or leave on for at least 1 hour before shampooing.
- Repeat 2 times a week for at least a month.
The importance of scalp massage for hair growth
Apart from feeling heavenly relaxing after a long, tiring day, scalp massages are great for hair growth. They are known to stimulate follicles to produce thicker hair and increase blood circulation which encourages hair growth and cell rejuvenation.
Postpartum hair loss causes
The reason for hair loss postpartum is the drastic changes in hormones during the pregnancy period. During pregnancy, estrogen levels tend to be higher, which reduces hair loss. As your hormone levels drop after the arrival of your baby, your hair tends to fall out more.
While this is common and most pregnant women suffer from this, it still tends to be quite worrisome. You can treat it by avoiding heat styling, eating nutrient-rich food, and of course, applying this castor oil treatment regularly.
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I’m Eve, a DIY organic skincare recipe creator since 2010 that loves to make a big mess in the kitchen!
I’ve embarked on a journey to empower women to ditch all the chemical-filled commercial beauty products and to share how to make your own organic beauty recipes at home towards a healthier lifestyle.
Homemade face & body creams, body butter, lips balms, face masks, shampoos, and all-natural perfume will have no more secret for you!
I am self-taught, read many books, and spend many hours in the kitchen creating brand new homemade beauty recipes. All my recipes are unique and are tested on humans!
In 2016, I studied Aromatherapy and became certified by the School of Natural Health Sciences.
Great tip! Mixing castor oil with a lighter oil like coconut or almond oil can definitely help to make it easier to apply. Adding a few drops of essential oils not only helps to mask the strong smell of castor oil but also provides additional benefits for your hair or skin. It’s always important to dilute potent oils like castor oil to make them more user-friendly and enjoyable to use. Thanks for sharing this helpful advice!
Can almond oil be substituted for jojoba oil?
Do I only put it on my scalp? Can add it to the rest of my hair?
Thank you Eve!! This recipe can be used during the breastfeeding period, or should I exclude the cerdarwood essential oil?
Namaste
Author
Hi ana, its best to avoid essential oils when breastfeeding. Castor oil works on its own for hair growth so you could just use that with jojoba oil!
Thanks Eve!
I love everything you do.
Blessings
Terry
Author
thanks Terry for the kind words, hope it inspires you to make your own 🙂