Let’s talk about one of my favorite oils, castor oil
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This oil is enriched with benefits-especially vitamin E
How to use castor oil
- Use oil moderately: Castor oil
is extremely thick. Thick products can at times work against natural hair. You’ll end up with excessively oily and sticky hair. “Less is more.”
- Oil is used for sealing in moisture and not for moisturizing hair. Before using castor oil, make sure your hair is moisturized. Perhaps use a spray bottle to apply some water to hair prior to applying castor oil
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What should I do about the scent?
- In addition to using castor oil
moderately, you can also mix this oil with another oil. Any scented oil will work perfectly with castor oil and there is no harm in mixing emollients!
What can I do about the thick consistency?
- This oil is very thick! So thick that even after co-washing hair, there will be remnants of the oil. When I first started using castor oil, I would simply apply it to my edges, because I disliked the way the oil weighed down my hair. Now, I apply the oil to my entire head after co-washing, then I rinse! (Do not shampoo) Weird method, but it works perfectly for me. I get the benefits of the oil without the mess.
Benefits of castor oil
- Promotes Growth
- Treats and prevents thinning and hair loss
- Great for skin too!
- Prevents dry scalp
Do you prefer Jamaican Black Castor oil or clear castor oil
I prefer the black caster oil. Love it. I use it by itself or i throw few drops of rosemary. U can use tea tree with it i think. I dont have any fragrance oils need to get some. Either way, love black caster oil.
I use clear Castor oil and see growth. I have used Castor oil for about 8 months now.
Castor oil is my absolutely favorite oil. Being Jamaican I love black castor oil and was quite surprised the first time I saw the clear version. I also love products with castor oil. Oyin Handmade’s Burnt Sugar Pomade is one such product that I just think is absolutely fantastic.
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I use the Jamaican Black Castor Oil on my scalp mostly, I love love love it.
Is there a difference between the two? (Besides color)
Jamaican Black Castor Oil is super thick and it has more of a smell than clear castor oil. It doesn’t stink necessarily but it doesn’t smell like roses either.
I literally use Jamaican black castor oil in my conditioner each wash and rinse with cold water. I feel like my tresses have thanked me.