How to Use Castor Oil to Thicken Hair


By Adele Hibiscus, eHow Contributor

Castor oil may help thicken your hair.

Castor
oil may not necessarily thicken your hair. However, it does condition
it, which may make it appear thicker. Containing Omega-6 fatty acids and
vitamin E, castor oil is extracted from castor beThans and has been
used medically for centuries. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt and
Rome and is approved by the U.S. Federal Department of Agriculture for
topical use. Using natural castor oil as a hair treatment may give you the results of thicker and healthier hair.

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Things You’ll Need

  • Jamaican black castor oil or other organic castor oil
  • Jojoba oil
  • Measuring spoon
  • Plastic hair cap
  • Towel

Instructions

    • 1
      Select a high-quality castor oil that is suitable for
      cosmetic or therapeutic use. Jamaican black castor oil is a type of
      castor oil chosen often because it has a lighter consistency than the
      other types. It is also a “raw” and unrefined, so it has been
      processed less and has retained more of the nutrients that help hair health. Organic castor oil should provide the quality desired as well.
    • 2
      Pour 1 tbsp. of the castor oil into the palm of your hand.
      Using your fingertips, massage the oil into your scalp, the roots of
      your hair and all the way down the length of your hair. Make sure the
      oil is evenly distributed on the entire surface of your scalp.
    • 3
      Pour 1 tbsp. of jojoba oil into the palm of your hand and
      distribute it evenly throughout your hair. The thick consistency of
      the castor oil may make proper distribution difficult and using jojoba
      oil helps to spread the oil easier.
    • 4
      Place the plastic hair cap on your head then wrap your head
      in towel. The plastic cap will hold in the heat generated by your body
      and the heat helps the oils to penetrate deeper. Allow the oil to
      saturate your hair and scalp for at least 15 to 20 minutes, or
      overnight.
    • 5
      Wash the castor and jojoba oils out of your hair after the 15 to 20 minutes or overnight period with a mild shampoo, making sure the oils are completely removed.
    • 6
      Towel or air dry your hair and style as usual. Repeat this castor oil treatment once a week for between six and eight weeks.

Read more: How to Use Castor Oil to Thicken Hair | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7681301_use-castor-oil-thicken-hair.html#ixzz2LGuyfID8

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2 Comments

  1. Fola H-S
    March 1, 2013 / 2:31 pm

    I knew I was right in deciding to get castor oil! I think my left front hairline is quite scanty, due to tight braids in the past, so I am hoping this oil helps with that.
    Great blog by the way-I can tell you are a very happy, fulfilled person!

  2. March 1, 2013 / 6:18 pm

    Thank you for stopping by. "very happy, fulfilled person" You got that right! Lol. It can only happen when you let go and let God. Thank you!

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