Castor oil for hair

A lot of information is written on the Internet about the benefits of various oils, with which you can prepare homemade cosmetics. Today we will tell you in detail about the most popular product - castor oil. It can be purchased at any pharmacy at a fairly reasonable price. However, this does not mean that it is less valuable for hair. And now about everything in order.

Why castor oil is good for hair

There are several known methods for obtaining this product. This is an important factor that you should pay attention to when buying it. Indeed, the most effective oil for hair is the oil that was extracted by cold pressing. It is impossible to say exactly how many centuries castor oil has been used for treatment. hair... However, its popularity only grows every year. The low price is due to the fact that its extraction is made from castor bean seeds.

This product helps not only take care of hair but also treat them. First, castor oil has been proven to have a positive effect on hair growth. Moreover, the hairs become thicker and denser, which is ideally reflected in the condition of the hairstyle as a whole.

Regular rubbing of oil into the roots will help nourish the hair with the necessary microelements, as a result of which the section of the hairs is sharply reduced, the dryness of the skin disappears, and dandruff disappears.

To people suffering from hair loss, treatment with castor oil is also recommended. It is able not only to prevent the process, as a preventive measure, but also to stop it. And even for those who do not have hair problems, rubbing oil into the hair roots will not hurt, but will make the hairstyle denser, voluminous, silky and give a natural shine.

You can use the oil for any hair type. However, if you have an oily type, this should be done with caution, as excess composition can add extra greasiness to the hair.

How to use castor oil for hair

There are several known uses for castor oil for medicinal purposes. Moreover, for dry curls, it is best suited. The most famous method is rubbing oil into the scalp. To do this, warm it up a little and apply it on the head using one of the following methods:

• rub the product into dry hair roots with a brush, and distribute it evenly, massage the head with your fingertips;
• dampen curls, collect excess water with a towel, and apply the composition to slightly damp roots.

Then distribute mass  by  the whole  hair and leave for a few hours. Do not forget to create the conditions necessary for hair treatment; for this, wrap your head with plastic and warm cloth.

In addition, numerous masks, rub-in compositions, added to shampoos or balms, etc. can be made on the basis of the oil.

It is possible to treat with oil not only curls of the head, but also eyebrows and cilia. With constant application of the composition to them, the hairs become dense, elastic, even, smooth and dark.

Castor oil for hair growth

Castor oil has a positive effect on the hair follicles by stimulating hair growth. At the same time, capillary nutrition of the scalp is significantly improved, the structure of weakened hairs is restored and their growth is accelerated. Several applications are known castor oil as a means, facilitating  growth hair. Which one suits you best, choose for yourself.

The best option is to rub the oil into the scalp. However, if you have oily hair, it is recommended that you dilute it with rubbing alcohol, lemon juice, or mustard. The resulting mixture can be simply applied to the hair for a few minutes, or you can make a mask by wrapping your head in plastic and a warm towel. Here are some helpful tips to help speed up the hair treatment process:

• Distribute warm oil on the dermis of the head, if it is necessary to warm it, do this only in a water bath.
• Distribute the composition on dirty, dry curls, water makes it difficult for the beneficial components to penetrate into the hairs.
• A warm environment enhances the effects of castor oil on the hair. Therefore, in addition to a warm towel, use a hairdryer.
• Apply the composition to the head with massaging movements, this will additionally warm the skin and allow the beneficial substances to be better absorbed.
• When removing the remnants of the composition, shampoo your hair at least twice, then the curls will not acquire an unnecessary oily sheen.
• If you don't like the specific smell of castor oil, add a few drops of any essential oil to it.

Castor oil for hair loss

Castor oil is ideal for preventing baldness. It can be applied to the hair roots in different ways. For example, as we mentioned above - rubbing in oil. It can also be added to shampoos or masks, some of which are recipes below.

However, as practice shows, in this case it is best to work with a pure product without diluting it. With regular rubbing of oil into the hair roots, the first result will be noticeable within 8-10 days. But it is necessary to apply oil daily.

Castor oil masks for hair

Numerous masks can be prepared based on castor oil. And the auxiliary natural ingredients that make up the mixture will bring an additional positive effect. Such masks must be done every 7-8 days. To achieve a visible effect, it is necessary to carry out 8-10 procedures.

Alcohol mask (for dry hair)

• 40 g castor oil;
• 40 g of vodka;
• 40 g lemon juice.

Mix castor oil and lemon juice well, heating the composition in a water bath, then add vodka and apply the mixture to your hair. Always keep your head warm by wrapping it in plastic and a towel.

Castor oil glycerin mask (for all hair types)

• 30 g of burdock oil;
• 30 g castor oil;
• 2 tbsp. l. glycerin;
• 1 yolk.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Please note that they must all be at room temperature. Apply to hair and leave on for 65-70 minutes.

Mask for all hair types with yeast castor oil

• 3 tbsp castor oil;
• 3 tbsp. l. yeast (preferably pressed);
• 1 yolk;
• 2 tsp natural honey.

Combine all ingredients, if necessary, heat the mixture slightly in a water bath to achieve the desired temperature. The mask is ready to be applied to your hair!

Castor oil reviews for hair

Numerous reviews on the Internet speak of castor oil as a miracle cure for hair. The only negative quality of the product is noted by the owners of oily hair. They do not like that after treatment an unpleasant greasy shine appears, although it also relieves them of problems with brittleness and section.

Many girls notice a significant reduction in hair loss after the first procedures, and within a month, hair growth has doubled. Moreover, it does not matter in what form the oil was used, in pure or in the form of a mixture, a positive effect is noted in any case.

Some applied oil to their eyelashes. Surprisingly, after several sessions the hairs straightened out, stretched out, became thicker and fluffier. But there is one inconvenience that must be observed when treating eyelashes. During the treatment period, you should abandon decorative cosmetics, namely mascara.