Castor oil for hair growth?

**Feral_** · January 24th, 2021, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by LadyStardust

I originally tried castor oil with coconut oil, but I think my hair doesn't agree with coconut oil. It makes it seem pretty hydrated, but it gives it a crunchier texture.

I used castor oil with almond oil yesterday (and few drops peppermint and rosemary), and today it was soft and airy. Time to figure out what to do with a jar of coconut oil.

It’s good as a body moisturiser on damp skin, as a make up remover, a cleanser (wash off with hot flannel). If you don’t like the coconut smell on your skin then resign it to the kitchen and cook with it.

**stardust lady** · February 2nd, 2021, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Feral_

It’s good as a body moisturiser on damp skin, as a make up remover, a cleanser (wash off with hot flannel). If you don’t like the coconut smell on your skin then resign it to the kitchen and cook with it.

Yeah I think it's going to the kitchen for sure, but I must admit it's amazing as a lip balm.

**Sammich** · February 5th, 2021, 06:00 AM

I’ve been using this oil along in conjunction with the hair burst shampoo for hair growth and I’m excited for results. I’m going to be massaging my head daily along with using the oil once after hair washing and before hair washing. This stuff looks amazing because it’s got no nasties in it and has castor oil and all the oils that promote hair growth (scientifically) so I’m excited haha.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/5603...f=yr_purchases

it’s also got stuff to help with seborrheic dermatitis in it so that’s a plus!

**momof3mary** · February 5th, 2021, 09:44 AM

I'm loving the castor oil. I haven't been doing it very long but I'm seeing good results. I'm thinking about blending castor oil and miconazole 4% together to use. I've used miconazole in the past to help with itchy scalp and hair growth with decent results. I only used the 2% back then though. The castor oil I know for a fact is helping with my scalp and my hair looks better/thicker/a little longer.

**Kathie** · July 11th, 2021, 07:07 PM

I'm trying castor oil to my routine.

I like to do a pre-shampoo oiling with coconut oil so I mixed castor and coconut oil at about 1:3 ratio. I made sure to massage my scalp, but my lengths and ends got a good dose of it too. I'll let it sit for an hour before washing it out.

I'm keen to give this a go for a couple of months

Edit: happy to say that the oil washed out easily.

**cowgirllong** · May 15th, 2022, 11:20 PM

Is using castor oil better than using a shampoo with castor oil in it? I am trying to decide between trying Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil shampoo or just buying some castor oil.

**SandyBottom** · May 21st, 2022, 08:19 PM

I've been wondering too. Or what about just adding castor oil to your regular shampoo?

**cowgirllong** · June 8th, 2022, 03:41 PM

That has crossed my mind. Or just massaging some into my scalp.

**SleeplessDreamr** · June 8th, 2022, 06:35 PM

castor oil does work for awhile I find -- although I would say it does take some time to clean out of your hair and can leave it very greasy even if it's been washed out.
But I also have finer hair.

I personally prefer to use rosemary and mint oil as well as leave in conditioners and keratin spray for my hair, and take vitamins that include Biotin. I find it helps.