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QuestionCan you use castor oil on curly hair?Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade. Her services include hair conditioning treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, extensions, and makeup application. Shun has experience working with, coaching, training, and mentoring beauty professionals from multiple companies including L'Oréal, Wella, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Big Sexy Hair, and Toni & Guy. She is also a host for national and local media outlets and her work has been featured in The Washingtonian, The Cheddar Network, and WJLA Good Morning Washington's Beauty and Fashion Police segments. Shun is the author of “50 Things Your Hairdresser Wants YOU to Know (and a few things we don’t...)".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.
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QuestionCan we use castor oil for hair daily?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.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.
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QuestionHow does castor oil stimulate hair growth?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.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.
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QuestionHow often should you put castor oil on your hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.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.
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QuestionCan castor oil regrow hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.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.
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QuestionCan I use castor oil directly on my scalp?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.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.
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QuestionCan you use castor oil as a leave in product?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.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.
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QuestionI have inflammation of the scalp according to my dermatologist and she wanted me to put this prescription stuff on my head that has lots of bad side effects. Will the castor oil work instead?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIn 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.
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QuestionIdeally, how often should I do this treatment?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerStart 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.
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QuestionBest to do castor oil hot treatment on clean hair?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes! 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.
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QuestionMust I wash away the castor oil?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou don't strictly have to, but washing it out removes any excess oil from your scalp that may cause discomfort or acne.
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QuestionI don't have any oils at home other than castor oil and olive oil. Can I mix them?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerOlive oil makes a great castor oil mixture! Mix an equal amount of each together before applying it to your scalp.
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QuestionDoes castor oil help with hair fall?Community AnswerYes. It strengthens your roots, follicles and split ends.
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QuestionWill it help my hair grow longer?Community AnswerYes. Castor oil strengthens your roots and keeps the scalp from getting dry.
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QuestionWhich is more effective? More coconut oil in the mixture or more castor oil?Community AnswerCastor oil should be the major constituent in the mixture, as it has better effects .
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QuestionCan castor oil cure hair loss in girls?Community AnswerYes! Applying it for a month or two can result in the hairs growing back thicker and faster than ever before.
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QuestionWill the castor oil help to permanently thicken my hair?Community AnswerYes, as it will make your hair thick, silky, and longer.
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QuestionWhat is the best and easy way to remove castor oil?Community AnswerUse 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.
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QuestionI need to regrow hair I have lost. Most every internet article I read is only for how to thicken hair a person already has. Please help.Community AnswerCastor 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.
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QuestionWill this help with bald spots?Community AnswerYes, it may help with bald spots.
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QuestionCan castor oil mixed with olive oil be applied to hair?Community AnswerYes, castor oil can be mixed with olive oil, or any other oil, for applying to hair.
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QuestionCan castor oil straighten my hair?Community AnswerYes, applying castor oil can make your hair straighter over time.
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QuestionCan I use it for daily and keep it on overnight?Asande slayqueenCommunity AnswerUsing 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.
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QuestionWhat if you don't have a shower cap, is it fine to leave it as it is or do you have to have one?Community AnswerIt 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.
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QuestionWill the oiliness go away if I wash my hair?Community AnswerApplying 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.
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QuestionCan I use caster oil every day?Community AnswerUsing it daily might damage your hair and make it oily, it's better to use it twice a week.
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QuestionWhich castor oil pomade can I use for my hair?Community AnswerA pure castor oil from your pharmacy or health food store is the best one to use.
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QuestionWhat about mixing it with olive oil and coconut oil?Community AnswerWhile 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.
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QuestionCan I use raw castor oil directly on my scalp? Is there any problem?Community AnswerThere is no problem with doing this.
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QuestionI've shaved and have very short hair. Can I apply castor oil as my daily hair care?Community AnswerYes, and you'll get good length over a period of time.
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