The Benefits of Castor Oil For YOUR HAIR

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Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). Honey Vera uses this wonderful oil in our 100% Organic Vanilla Castor-Coconut Hair Oil and here are some of its magnificent benefits:

Castor oil for hair growth
How to make your hair grow faster? Use castor oil! Massage slightly warmed up castor oil into your hair and scalp and it will improve the blood circulation to your follicles, promoting faster hair growth. The oil also contains omega-6 fatty acids, so it will nourish your hair as well. For a really deep effect, after massaging the oil into your roots and spreading all over your hair (up to the ends), make a bun and cover your hair with a cap, leave the oil on overnight and wash out the next day (you might need to wash your hair a couple of times to get rid of the greasy feel). If you find that the consistency of castor oil is too thick and it’s hard to work with it, then mix castor oil with coconut oil or sweet almond oil in proportion 1:1 and use as described above. Your hair will be shiny and silky and will grow faster.

Treats dandruff and other scalp conditions
Amongst its many properties, castor oil also has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Massaged into the scalp it will help to clear up dandruff and other scalp conditions quickly and if you use it regularly, it will stop the conditions from taking hold in the first place.

If you have dry hair and dandruff, try doing this hair mask: mix 1 tablespoon of castor oil with one tablespoon of olive oil and add juice of half a lemon. If you have oily hair and dandruff, then mix one tablespoon of each of these ingredients: castor oil, honey and aloe vera gel, then add juice of half a lemon. Apply the mask on the roots of your hair for about 30 minutes before shampooing and conditioning your hair. This mask will not only help you get rid of dandruff, but will also nourish and condition your hair, making it healthier and shinier.

Thickens hair
Castor oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, both of which are useful for encouraging healthy hair growth. With regular use, castor oil will encourage new growth and thicken existing strands to give you a beautiful and shiny head of thicker hair.

Conditions hair
You don’t need expensive, manufactured conditioners to condition your hair, simply mix a couple of drops of castor oil with your leave-in conditioner and apply evenly to your hair; your locks will become softer and healthier.

It brings the shine back into your hair
Warm up some castor oil and massage it into your hair, wrap your hair in a towel and leave for half an hour or so (or leave it overnight), then wash off;  it will lock the moisture in your hair, condition it and leave you with the beautiful glossy look to your locks.

How to get rid of split ends? Use castor oil
Apply castor oil on the ends of your hair for half an hour before shampooing. If you do it regularly, you’ll soon forget about dry, split ends and your hair will look healthier and shinier.

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Here are some additional things that you should know about Castor Oil:

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Castor oil is very thick. Applying it undiluted can be problematic – you should either get your scalp/hair wet before using the oil or mix (50/50) castor oil together with a different oil such as coconut, avocado or almond. This will make it easier to spread the oil out nicely and should help to prevent buildup.

Castor oil doesn’t smell nice. Add a few drops of rosemary, peppermint or a similar essential oil to help with the smell.

Use very little oil. When applying castor oil to your scalp you should avoid overuse to prevent having to deal with greasy hair afterwards. Plus, if you put too much of it on your head, it can be very difficult to wash out!

Spread it evenly. While many people like to use a dropper bottle to drop oil directly onto the scalp, I prefer using my fingers instead. Put your castor oil mix into a small bowl, dip your fingers in the oil and then apply it gently to your scalp. This may not seem like a big deal, but it does help to reduce problems with greasy/oily hair post-treatment.

Warm it up. If the oil feels extremely thick you can warm it up a little to make it more fluid. Don’t microwave it though – fill up a bowl with hot water, then add a smaller bowl with some castor oil into it and wait 2-4 minutes.

Shampoo or conditioner? If you find that your regular shampoo just doesn’t get all of the oil out of your head, try using a conditioner instead (and skip the shampoo). Apply some conditioner to your head/hair, wait for 10-20 minutes and then wash it out.

How often? Just 1-2 treatments per week should be enough to see good results. Give it about four weeks your should feel an improvement in how your scalp or hair feels.

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What to do About Stubborn Gray Hairs

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Tired of those stubborn gray hairs you know should not be showing just yet? Want to hide or get rid of them? Well, let's help you by sharing with you some natural remedies. 

CURRY LEAVES

Boil a handful of fresh curry leaves in a tablespoon of coconut oil and strain. Massage the mixture into your hair and rinse after 30-40 minutes. Use this treatment 1-2 times per week.

INDIAN GOOSEBERRY 

(in Jamaica they are called Cherry-meanah)

It is rich in vitamin C and has lots of anti-aging benefits. Boil a few pieces of gooseberry with some coconut oil and allow them to cool. Apply the oil to your scalp and leave on for 1-2 hours then rinse.

COCONUT OIL AND LEMON JUICE

Mix 3 teaspoons of lemon with some coconut oil, enough for the length of your hair and apply it to your scalp and massage it in. Leave it on for at least an hour then rinse and shampoo as usual.

HENNA

Works wonders for darkening hair and strengthens while leaving shine. Using henna powder, or grinding henna leaves into a powder, form a paste and add 3 tpsns of Indian gooseberry powder, one teaspoon of coffee powder and a touch of plan yogurt then spread on your hair. When it’s dry, rinse it out and shampoo as usual. Repeat every 2-4 weeks.

ONION JUICE

Apply juice directly to scalp and leave on for 30 mins then rinse. Repeat daily for 2-3 weeks.

BLACK TEA

Helps darken hair and leaves shine. Boil 2 teaspoons of black tea in a cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. After cooling, rinse your hair with the mixture 2-3 times and let the last rinse sit on your hair for 20 mins. Wash your hair with cold water but do not use shampoo to follow.

ROSEMARY & SAGE

Boil 1/2 cup of each in 2 cups of water and let sit for 2-3 hours, then strain. Use it to rinse hair after your shampoo and let it sit for 15-20 mins then rinse with water.

AMARANTH

Combats hair loss and helps retain the color of you natural hair. Shampoo your hair then use the juice squeezed from the amaranth leaves to your scalp and rinse.

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Your Hair NEEDS PROTEIN

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The easiest way for me to explain the benefit of protein treatments without scientific jargon is this: our hair is made up of over 90 percent of the protein best known as keratin. When our hair gets damaged by normal weathering, chemical treatments, sun exposure, pollution, washing, drying, combing, and styling heat use, it can be only temporarily mended by protein. A protein treatment works by filling in gaps present on your hair strand and forming a temporary bond. In order for a protein treatment to be effective it must contain hydrolyzed proteins, which just means the size of the protein must be small enough to attach to the hair shaft. Because the mending of your hair is only temporary, you can’t do just one protein treatment a year. Your hair will thrive if you regularly incorporate protein treatments in your hair regimen. I suggest anywhere from 1-6 weeks depending on your hair and the type of protein treatment you are using. I’ll delve further into this momentarily.

Protein treatments are good for your hair, so there is no harm done is using them as a part of your hair regimen. In fact, I encourage everyone to give them a try, especially if you are a naturalista who frequently uses heat or is color treated. Protein enriched products help to strengthen the hair follicle. 

How does it work?

A protein treatment has different protein properties that attach directly to the hair follicle and harden the cuticle layer. This places a barrier around the follicle, which protects it from further damage. I’ve noticed four main types of protein conditioner treatments: protein packs, reconstructors, deep penetrating treatments, and light protein treatments. The hair's current condition will decide the type of protein conditioner needed for treatment. Use a reconstructor for severely damaged hair. For moderately damaged hair, use a deep penetrating treatment. For slight damage and routine treatments, use protein packs or light treatments.

Evaluate the type of damage you have and select the appropriate protein treatment that is suitable for your hair and then come back and share your results with us!

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