You’ve probably heard that castor oil is great for growing curls. Castor oil has a long history of being used in beauty treatments and has many health benefits. Most recently, it’s seen a resurgence among those with naturally curly hair. More women are using it to help foster a healthy scalp and grow their curls longer. Here’s how often to use castor oil on curls. Give this handy guide a try and let us know what you think.
Castor oil has a lot of amazing properties that make it so effective. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E, it’s full of protein, and also has omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. All of these create an environment for healthy scalp growth.
How Often To Use Castor Oil On Curls
Since castor oil can be very sticky, and therefore difficult to work into curls, creating a customized serum can help. This will allow you to make a formula that’s best suited for your own curly type. To create your own serum, follow these simple instructions:
Select a carrier oil that works for your curls. Good options include: coconut oil, black seed oil, jojoba oil, olive, and grapeseed oils.
Take 1 cup of the carrier oil and place in a bowl. Add in 1-2 tablespoons of castor oil. Many curly girls opt to use Jamaican Black castor oil, as they feel it’s the most effective.
Finally, select essential oils to add to the mixture. There are a lot of great choices that can help boost curl growth. Some choices include: rosemary, lavendar, cedarwood, and thyme. If you experience a lot of scalp itchiness or dryness, you might also consider adding tea tree or peppermint to help invigorate the scalp.
Mix the ingredients until fully blended. Detangle and separate curls into 6-8 even sections. Apply the castor oil directly to the scalp. Massage in slow circles, making sure to completely cover the surface of the scalp. Cover curls and allow to sit for 30 minutes before washing away with a gentle shampoo and warm water. You can do this every wash day to increase circulation, bust up product, and help maintain a healthy scalp.