Wanting to grow your hair? We hear you, the struggle is real but there is good news, you don't need to spend much money in order to grow your hair. We tend to forget that natural remedies are better for our overall health, are cheaper and easy to get.
All you'll be needing for this homemade remedy is good old castor oil and that's it! This age-old remedy long used in traditional medicine, castor oil is also said to moisturize the scalp, ease dandruff, and leave your hair smooth and shiny.
And though according to experts castor oil on it's own does not make your hair grow, it can provide the fertile ground for new locks to be born. Since castor oil has become so popular, researches did their thing and say this thick oil does not have any harmful effects and most importantly can "enhance and increase the absorption and effectiveness of other products" -thus making your hair healthier and ready to be replenished.
So what is it about castor oil? it’s incredibly moisturizing. Castor oil is loaded with fatty acids and antioxidants, which makes it a great treatment for dry or brittle strands. Well-conditioned strands equal more flexibility, and more flexibility means your hair will be less likely to snag or split. The extra shine is an added bonus.
It also has naturally antibacterial and anti fungal properties that can help soothe an itchy scalp and reduce dandruff; especially when paired with a nice in-shower massage to boost circulation. The most distinguishing characteristic of castor oil is, its dense and slightly sticky texture. By far the thickest of the bunch, a little dab of castor oil goes a much longer way than its counterparts.
Castor oil is also rich in ricin oleic acid—a type of fatty acid found to fight inflammation. When applied to the scalp, it’s purported to enhance the health of the hair follicles and, in turn, promote hair growth.
Take some oil in your palm and rub it well or dab a cotton ball in the oil, make partitions in your hair.
Apply the oil through the hair strands starting from the roots.
Make sure roots and scalp are well covered in castor oil. Do not use too much of this castor oil as it is thicker in density.
Leave it for 20 minutes.
Before you wash, massage gently and use warm water and mild shampoo to rinse
thoroughly.
Ingredients
Directions
Take some oil in your palm and rub it well or dab a cotton ball in the oil, make partitions in your hair.
Apply the oil through the hair strands starting from the roots.
Make sure roots and scalp are well covered in castor oil. Do not use too much of this castor oil as it is thicker in density.
Leave it for 20 minutes.
Before you wash, massage gently and use warm water and mild shampoo to rinse
thoroughly.