Thursday 2 August 2012

How to Apply Castor Oil for Hair


How to Apply Castor Oil for HairCastor oil has many uses. It's often ingested as a laxative but is also thought to benefit the hair when applied as a mask or wash. Carefair.com suggests a weekly treatment of castor oil for the hair to maintain smoothness and softness. Castor oil is sometimes used as a natural home remedy for hair loss. The application of this oil, whether effective in preventing hair loss or not, is like any other oil and can provide extra moisture to hair. Castor oil is odorless, unlike many other oil products suitable for hair.

Step 1

Mix 1/4 cup castor oil with 1/4 cup water directly before hair treatment.

Step 2

Massage the scalp and hair down to the ends with the mixture.

Step 3

Rinse the hair with warm water. When possible, wrap the hair with a towel and leave it overnight for intensive 

Step 4

Shampoo the hair with your regular product to remove the castor oil.

Tips and Warnings

  • Warm the oil for a homemade hot oil treatment. Do this by placing the container of castor oil in a glass of warm water. Never microwave or boil the oil; this could cause serious burn injuries. Pour warm oil over the hair and scalp, and allow it to set for 20 to 30 minutes before shampooing. For the treatment of dandruff or eczema, use a comb and gently comb the scalp while the oil is setting. This loosens flaky skin and provides extra hydration to a dry scalp.

Things You'll Need

  • 1/4 cup castor oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Towel
  • Shampoo
hydration treatment.

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