Castor Oil For Hair
Castor oil has long been considered a little known beauty secret. Many people know of the other more conventional uses of castor oil, such as a laxative. However, most people would be surprised that castor oil is a great for hair. If you would like to achieve strong, shiny hair you should try castor oil. Castor oil is a great moisturizer and hot oil treatment. It is a great, organic way to give your hair and your scalp some much needed rejuvenation.
Women would also be surprised to discover that many people have found that castor oil also helps women who suffer from hair damage and even hair loss. Hair damage generally results from using hot appliances like flat irons, blow dryers, and curling irons excessively but hair damage can also come about if you have permed, color-treated, relaxed, or re-bonded your hair excessively. These chemical services tend to make hair very dry and brittle. When hair is brittle and dry, the ends tend to split easily and breakage occurs. Needless to say, hair breakage can affect a person’s self-image because the hair becomes thinner over time and will not grow to its full potential. Castor oil is a natural emollient with penetrative properties, meaning that it will moisturize the hair from inside the hair shaft out, thus locking in moisture. This will stimulate hair growth and make the hair much more smooth, thicker, and silky to the touch. When hair is moisturized it is no longer brittle and this encourages hair growth. Additionally, it has cleansing properties that will remove any dirt and bacteria from the scalp that will clog the scalp and inhibits hair growth.
Along with helping to revitalize dry, damaged hair, castor oil for hair can also help with hair loss. Individuals who suffer from hair loss due to stress, non-genetic alopecia, and excessive styling techniques have found that applying castor oil directly to the scalp helps to facilitate the growth of new hair. Massaging the oil onto the scalp before and/or after a shampooing followed by a scalp massage has been shown to help “wake up” hair follicles. Also, because of its thickening properties, your hair is able to grow back a lot thicker thereby providing you with a much thicker crown. In order to maximize the benefits of castor oil, it should be used consistently at least once a week on the affected areas and massage the oil into the scalp for a few seconds.
Along with the aiding hair growth and combating hair damage, pure castor oil can also be used as a great hot oil treatment. This can be done once a month and you would simply warm up a small amount of castor oil and apply it to the hair from root to tips and place a shower cap on, allowing the oil to penetrate the hair for about 15-30 minutes. Shampoo and condition as you would normally do and you will find that your hair has more volume, bounce, and shine. It is an inexpensive way to get a great hair treatment.