Castor Oil Challenge

I use the JBCO in lavendar and it smells just fine, but mostly works miracles for my scalp and hair ! Love it. Def gonna be a staple for me past this challenge, ecspecially in the cold months. In the summer I will probably use it on my ends.

Still going strong, a bit heavy handed with the shea butta on my twist for the past 2 sets, but my hair is lovin the moisture

I think I will DC with it next week instead of using it in my sets, the weather is getting warmer.

I'm still in, loving the results so far. Especially after getting my hair shaped last week; my hair is making a helluva rebound. I'll be making castor oil a regular part of my regimen from now on. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I've gotta get in on this challenge on principle alone. I grew up in Jamaica and had no idea it could grow your hair. My granny only kept giving me this stuff to drink once a week. Why? Why? Why? LOL

What is your participation time frame: May 3 - June 3

What brand you will be using: Walgreens/Home Health (when other runs out)

How will you or will you mix: Undecided

When and how will you apply: In the morning & before I go to bed

What is your overall goal for this challenge: To get my Super TWA to grow and to have a healthy scalp

It's my first time ever posting and my first challenge ever! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Welcome to CN SweetRitzy!!!

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Thanks so much! I'm soo excited to grow my hair out strong and healthy. I BC'd a month ago. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Now focusing on how to get my 1/4 in of hair longer.

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I know that I am late joining in. But I want to try it. I just got my TWA a month ago and I am having certain problems areas of my head - hairline in the front and a patch in the back. I am also in the TWA challenge too!

What is your participation time frame: May 3 - July 3

What brand you will be using: Castor Oil from Whole foods

How will you or will you mix: just put it in 1x a week and add it to my deep condition regimen

When and how will you apply: Add to my deep condition (1x a week)

What is your overall goal for this challenge: To help my problem areas - hairline in front and the back

I am adding a picture of my nape as a baseline. I first used castor oil today along with my everyday moisturizer.

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@LadyMika: Thanks! You're sweet. Btw...been meaning to tell you that I enjoy reading your blog. I thought I was all alone with my love of metal. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I first used my castor oil as a part of the deep condition today.

I used the Palma Christi castor oil and mixed it with the aubrey organics honeysuckle rose moisturizing conditioner. I left it in my hair with a cap for about an hour and rinsed. My hair felt very moisturized!

well today is officially the ending day of my castor oil challenge and praise the lord my ends are back and healthier than ever!my hair has grown about an inch within 3weeks so i'm definitely thankful

how's everyone's castor oil challenge going by the way?

2nd week of using castor oil as a part of my deep conditioning. I noticed that my hair is definitely thicker. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]


I am still just going to use it once a week. I read the whole thread and I noticed that people use it more often, but I remember from my perm days that my scalp does not like to be oiled! I would get dandruff flakes outside this world. Castor oil is very thick and I am afraid of using it daily.

I am going to post a follow up pic in June of my nape. It looks that the back of my hair is growing in [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I have learned so much from all of you. The challenges definitely help you pay attention to your hair [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Hey ladies! Changed my mind, I have been adding castor oil to my hairline on and off during the week. I think I will add that to the routine along with the deep condition

This is my first time checking out the challenge section and I see a lot of great benefits to doing this challenge, however, I'm thinking castor oil will be too much for the summer months!

Would it be a good start to use it when I deep condition?? Should I at least try to apply it to my scalp maybe once a week to see how it goes with the heat?? Once I get feedback I will then come back and say what my plan is.

I'm open to any suggestions!
Thanks!

I am new and oh so late here.

I am wondering if I use the castor oil/olive oil/joboa oil is that a good mix or better yet just the castor oil and olive oil?

I just wanted to come back and post. I purchased some home health castor oil yesterday and I mixed it with some tea tree oil and some hair fertilizer for moisture. I sprayed a lil water on it while I was braiding it up and this morning I opened the braids and it looks so good. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I know this might be hard to believe, but I am not kidding my hair feels totally different today. I mean it seems to be softer and more manageable. I am not believing how my hair looks. The castor oil is a lil greasy but my head definitely needed it. That castor oil works wonders on my hair. My hair is thick and I am telling you it feels so good.

Thank you all for the helpful hints about the castor oil on natural hair.

Welcome to the challenge naturalgirl & kdenise! With Castor Oil, just play around and see what works! I have been using it as a part of deep conditioning and I noticed that my hair is definitely thicker! I have been wearing headbands a lot recently, so I have been putting it on 2-3X a week around my hairline and base.

Here is a follow up pick of my base - just had a hair cut, but I noticed a difference.


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Anyways, back to the point. I decided that I was going to mix it with
another oil because I did a lot of research and found that castor oil
can be irritating to the skin when used on its own. The last thing I
need to be doing is putting something irritating on my scalp. While
researching I found a lot of sites that said mixtures of castor oil and
sweet almond oil had been used in the past for hair growth. I also had
read previously that sweet almond oil was very good for the scalp. So I
decided to add sweet almond oil to my castor oil. I thinks its about
30:70. Its only been a couple of weeks so I haven't noticed any growth
but I have noticed changes in my scalp. Its much smoother and I am
seeing so much less flakes. After this challenge is over I think I
might try to incorporate both oils into my routine just so I can
continue to have a healthier scalp. We'll see what happens!
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Just wanted to say that I love Castor Oil!!!!! It is really doing me and my daughter's hair well.

I am so late but I am joining in!

What is your participation time frame: June 29 - July 29

What brand
you will be using: Home Health Castor Oil from Whole Foods

How will you or
will you mix: I will mix it with EVOO.

When and how will you apply: Apply it a few times a week and add it to my deep conditioner (1 - 2X per week)
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What is your overall goal for this challenge: Help my hairline and obtain thicker hair and faster growth.

I don't believe that my castor oil challenge is almost over (July 3rd)! I must say that my hair is definitely thicker in the back and I am definitely going to keep DC'ing with it in my routine. I will send a follow up pic later!

Hi Curly Nattie,
I am really impressed with your results. I have a bald spot in the back of my head and thinning edges. Have you been using castor oil along with your DC or are you using it daily as a moisturizer as well?

Hi Ashima,

I have been using castor oil everytime I deep condition and leave it in for 1 -2 hours in my hair. I use it occasionally on the hair line 2-3 times a week when I am wearing headbands.