Q&A for How to Apply Castor Oil for Hair

Yes, it works great for really curly hair types. It can help lubricate the hair and weigh down the curl pattern so the curls are longer.

Castor oil is too heavy for most hair types to use on a daily basis. However, if you have very dry hair you may be able to add a few drops to your ends every day.

Castor oil contains many beneficial nutrients and hydrating oils. If your hair is already healthy, using castor oil probably won't increase its rate of growth. But if your hair is damaged, nutrient deficient, or dry, castor oil can help correct these imbalances and increase growth. When combined with scalp massage it also increases blood flow to the follicles, encouraging growth.

Castor oil will provide the greatest benefits when used regularly once or twice a week. Applying more than that could lead to limp or greasy hair.

Castor oil hydrates and fortifies hair, making it less susceptible to damage. When applied regularly to fragile or damaged hair it can help provide an ideal environment for growth.

Yes, castor oil is safe to apply directly to the scalp, as well as to the hair. On the scalp, castor oil works against dandruff, strengthens the roots, and promotes hair growth.

Yes, castor oil can be used as a leave-in product. It's only oil and does not not have to be washed out immediately after applying it.

In this case, it's best to defer to your dermatologist, or speak to her about using castor oil as a treatment before you try it.

Start by doing the treatment once a week, then increase to twice a week if your hair still feels dry. Or, decrease to about once a month if your hair starts to feel overly oily.

Yes! Castor oil is best applied to a clean scalp, which will help it to absorb into your follicles. Don't forget to wash it out afterward, too.

You don't strictly have to, but washing it out removes any excess oil from your scalp that may cause discomfort or acne.

Olive oil makes a great castor oil mixture! Mix an equal amount of each together before applying it to your scalp.

Yes. It strengthens your roots, follicles and split ends.

Yes. Castor oil strengthens your roots and keeps the scalp from getting dry.

Castor oil should be the major constituent in the mixture, as it has better effects .

Yes! Applying it for a month or two can result in the hairs growing back thicker and faster than ever before.

Yes, as it will make your hair thick, silky, and longer.

Use a regular shampoo but make sure to wash your hair with warm water. Also, it's better to use soft (boiled) water instead of tap water.

Castor oil can be used to help regrow hair you have lost, so you can use the method in this article. If it doesn't help you, you could try buying a product made for regrowing hair, or see a dermatologist, who can best assess your specific situation and recommend the right product/treatment for you.

Yes, it may help with bald spots.

Yes, castor oil can be mixed with olive oil, or any other oil, for applying to hair.

Yes, applying castor oil can make your hair straighter over time.

Using it daily might damage your hair and make it too oily -- it's better to use it twice a week. Ten hours maximum is recommended. You could leave it on for longer, but you risk damaging your hair, which defeats the purpose of using this treatment anyway.

It doesn't matter if you have one or not. But you will want to have a cloth on your head, wrapped so that the oil's warmth can penetrate your hair.

Applying apple vinegar diluted with water can assist with taking the oils away. (The apple cider vinegar has a horrid smell which can be alleviated with essential oils.) This mixture also helps reduce dandruff or oil build up from unwashed shampoo.

Using it daily might damage your hair and make it oily, it's better to use it twice a week.

A pure castor oil from your pharmacy or health food store is the best one to use.

While doing this is okay, follow the instructions as above, namely: 3 tablespoons of castor oil to 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.

There is no problem with doing this.

Yes, and you'll get good length over a period of time.