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How to Use Castor Oil on Relaxed Hair


By Lydia King, eHow Contributor


Castor oil can bring back moisture to dry hair.

Chemically straightened hair needs regular deep conditioning treatments to restore moisture and shine lost during the relaxing
process. The essential fatty acids in castor oil condition your hair by
making it more supple and lustrous after hot oil treatments. You can
also use castor oil when you massage your scalp and on your ends to
prevent breaking and splitting. The best time to do castor oil
treatments is at night before bed, but you can also use a little castor
oil in the morning to seal in moisture on wet or dry hair.

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Things You’ll Need

  • Castor oil
  • Small heat-safe container
  • Large heat-safe glass bowl
  • Silk scarf
  • Small glass container (optional)
  • Lavender essential oil
  • Hair moisturizer

Instructions

    • 1
      Add 1 or 2 tbsp. of castor oil to a small heat-safe glass
      container. Place the container in a larger heat-safe bowl of hot water
      for five minutes to warm the oil. Divide your hair
      into four sections. Apply the oil along the length of your strands from
      the roots to the ends. Pile your hair on top of your head if it is
      long. Tie your hair in a silk scarf and allow the oil to penetrate
      overnight. Shampoo and condition hair in the morning.
    • 2
      Mix two or three drops of lavender essential oil with 2 or 3
      tsp. of castor oil in a small glass container. Massage the warm oil
      into your scalp using the pads of your fingers. Apply gentle pressure to
      your scalp to promote stimulation. Cover your hair with a silk scarf. Repeat the process twice per week.
    • 3
      Pour approximately 1 tbsp. of castor oil into a small glass
      container. Apply a small amount of the oil approximately 1 inch at the
      ends of your hair. Tuck the oiled ends of your hair into a bun style to
      protect them. Repeat the process twice a week or as needed.
    • 4
      Work a cream or liquid moisturizer through your wet or dry hair.
      Pour three or four drops of castor oil into the palm of your hand. Rub
      your hands together, and then run them through your hair. Style your
      hair as desired.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can warm castor
    oil for scalp massages and application to your ends if desired. If your
    hair is not long enough to make a bun, apply a little castor oil to
    your ends at night.
  • If pure castor oil is too thick for your scalp, blend it with light oils such as grapeseed or sunflower oil.
  • Carefully test warmed oil with a fingertip to make sure it’s not too hot for your skin.
  • Don’t use too much oil on your scalp or hair. Too much oil will weigh down your hair and cause scalp irritation.
  • Consult with a physician before using castor or essential oils if you are pregnant or nursing.

Read more: How to Use Castor Oil on Relaxed Hair | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7690042_use-castor-oil-relaxed-hair.html#ixzz2LH1lBoU9

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3 Comments

  1. admin
    May 29, 2013 / 5:55 pm

    thank you so much for the information..i will try this..but what type of moisturizer do you prefer?

  2. Sarah Boxer
    July 14, 2013 / 10:22 pm

    I have relaxed African-American hair. I have been experimenting with other products and forgot how much I love the SHielo Restoration Oil.

    I use the Shielo Oil on my hair for conditioning every few days (depending on hair dullness). My hair looks amazingly shiny and more manageable. It also helps me prevent split ends. Recently I was in a wedding and we used it as a finisher for my upsweep. The hair stylist was amazed, she commented she had never seen African-American hair with so much sheen.

  3. admin
    July 15, 2013 / 12:11 am

    @Sarah – I have never heard of this oil before. I want to try it and hopefully write a review.

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