Castor oil for hair growth?

**Lipbalmbabe** · February 25th, 2012, 10:12 AM

Can you use pharmacy castor oil?

**Viscountess** · February 25th, 2012, 10:45 AM

yes, totally. that's where I got mine! I lost half my hair over four months of intense stress, so I've started applying castor oil (from the pharmacy) mixed with coconut oil and a few drops of Rosemary EO mixed together. What I do, is the night before wash day I bend over at the waist with my hair loose. I dip my fingers in my castor mix and give myself a nice head massage. Then I deep oil my length, braid and sleep. Wash out the next morning!

I've only been doing this for a month so I can't comment on how well its going. I will report back.

**gazelle** · February 25th, 2012, 11:58 AM

Before the wash, my hair is dusty and dirty usually, since I work out. Can hair absorb the castor oil when dirty? Do you recommend oiling before the wash, or just after the wash ( so I will wash again) ??

**Cleopatra18** · February 25th, 2012, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by gazelle

Before the wash, my hair is dusty and dirty usually, since I work out. Can hair absorb the castor oil when dirty? Do you recommend oiling before the wash, or just after the wash ( so I will wash again) ??

I always apply the oil on dirty hair pre washing, so I don't think it will be a problem. if you want you can rinse your hair with water only before applying but I honestly don't think it's necessary.

**gazelle** · February 25th, 2012, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Cleopatra18

I always apply the oil on dirty hair pre washing, so I don't think it will be a problem. if you want you can rinse your hair with water only before applying but I honestly don't think it's necessary.

Thank you for your response. I will try it before washing

**maborosi** · February 25th, 2012, 07:57 PM

I could not use castor oil.

It made my hair miserable, sticky, and messy, and when I used it on my eyelashes, it gave me conjunctivitis (sp?). Back to the drawing board...Could emu oil have similar effects? I've heard it's really good for hair growth and eyelash growth.

~maborosi~

**Dragon Faery** · February 26th, 2012, 10:41 PM

Try it! Let us know if it works!

**Shepherdess** · February 26th, 2012, 11:15 PM

Ooh! This thread is interesting! I have never tried castor oil on my hair before. I usually use olive oil, coconut and almond

**autumnsdaughter** · February 26th, 2012, 11:40 PM

I have to report, I am LOVING castor oil! Again, last night I used castor oil and amla oil in my scalp, and a SMT on my length, and left it for several hours with a shower cap. When I got in the shower, I added a little water to the length, and massaged the SMT into the scalp. I added a bit more conditioner, and it rinsed out clean.

This morning my hair was gorgeous- shiny, soft, wavy. My scalp felt perfect- not itchy or oily, just right. Alleluia!

An unexpected benefit is that I can go much longer between washes- I used to need to wash every other night. I went a full 6 days between washing, and I didn't even really have to wash- I just wanted to. My scalp stays so clean and not oily, it's unbelievable! I'm hooked!

**B-L** · February 27th, 2012, 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by gazelle

I am surprised that most of you are able to remove the excess oil with CO or diluted shampoo. I can't do it. Always leave my hair greasy and mostly wash again

The trick is to put on conditioner on dry hair and leave it in for at least 20 min. Then shower and wash as usual. Conditioner will remove oil better than shampoo!