If you read a lot about hair growth products, then you probably have noticed that Castor oil is one of the ingredients that gets mentioned quite often. It is also called “liquid gold” because of its benefits, like stimulating hair growth, moisturizing, and nourishing your hair. It is one of the top hair oils that you can use for your hair. Not just for the hair growth but also to get healthier, stronger hair. For the last few months I have been using hair care products with Castor oil and Castor oil in DIY hair masks and this is what happened…
My experience with Castor oil for hair growth
Like others, I have read a lot about Castor oil. About all the hair growth it can promote and all the other marvelous benefits you can get from it. So I tried it out to see if it really works and this is what I have to say:
Pros
- First, I was surprised that after the first time, I used these products, my hair was already silky, soft, and smooth;
- After a while, they were not falling out as much as before;
- I usually have frizzy hair but the fizziness was gone;
- They looked healthier and stronger;
- I colored my hair and I noticed that my roots had grown faster than usual.
Cons
- I need to admit that these products have a weird smell that I am not really keen on;
- Compared to other hair care products, these are pretty expensive (in my opinion they are still worth it);
- If you use Castor oil by itself, then I have to warn you that it is quite hard to fully wash it out, because as an oil it is pretty thick.
DIY hair masks with Castor oil
Here are some DIY hair masks that can be a solution to your problem. Just remember that DIY masks you have to use constantly to achieve the best results.
1. Castor Oil For Hair Growth
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Castor Oil
- 1/2 Tablespoon Virgin Coconut Oil
- 2-3 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
How To Use:
- Mix all the ingredients properly in a bowl.
- Apply it to your scalp and then to your hair strands.
- You can keep it overnight or you can rinse it off with a mild shampoo after an hour.
- Repeat it 2-3 times in a week.
2. Castor Oil For Hair Dandruff
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Castor Oil
- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2-3 Drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
How To Use:
- Mix all the ingredients properly in a bowl.
- Apply it to your scalp and then to your hair strands.
- You can keep it overnight or you can rinse it off with a mild shampoo after an hour.
- Repeat it 2-3 times in a week.
3. Castor Oil For Hair Split Ends
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Castor Oil
- 1 Egg
- 2 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
How To Use:
- Mix all the ingredients properly in a bowl.
- Apply it to your scalp and then to your hair strands.
- Keep the mask for 30-40 minutes and wash it off with shampoo.
- Repeat it at least once a week.
4. Castor Oil For Dry And Damaged Hair
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Castor Oil
- 2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 2-3 Egg Yolks
How To Use:
- Take two eggs and separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- Now add castor oil and coconut oil to the egg yolks.
- Mix the ingredients properly.
- Apply to your scalp and hair properly.
- Keep it for 30-40 minutes.
- Then rinse it off with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat it 2-3 times a week.
5. Castor Oil For Deep Conditioning
Ingredients:
- 1-2 Tablespoon Castor Oil, depending on the length of your hair
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
How To Use:
- Mix all the ingredients properly in a bowl.
- Warm the oil using a double boiler system.
- Now apply the warm oil mask to your scalp thoroughly first and then use it on your hair. Make sure you apply the mask to your hair from root to tip appropriately.
- Put your hair up in a bun or wear it in braids. Cover with a shower cap.
- Keep it for 30-40 minutes or overnight.
- Rinse out the mask with a mild shampoo.
- Repeat it 2-3 times a week.
If you have weak, thin hair as I do, then I recommend trying out products with Castor oil or Castor oil itself. It takes time for natural products to work, but be patient and use your Castor oil or Castor oil products regularly and you will see the results. If you are interested, then you can visit the SHOP NOW page and get your Castor oil products now or you can read more about tips and tricks for hair care on our blog.
