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• Part 1 of 2: Preparing the oil
• Part 2 of 2: Using the castor oil
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Castor oil has long been used as a remedy for hair loss and thinning hair. You can also use it for many other purposes, such as moisturizing dry hair, treating frizzy hair and detangling tangles. It can also make your hair stronger and thicker. However, the process involves more than just putting castor oil into your hair; the way you prepare the oil determines how easily you can apply it. This article will show you how to prepare the oil and how to apply it to your hair.

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Part 1 of 2: Preparing the oil

1. Gather your supplies. It may seem easy to put castor oil on your hair, but there are some things you can do to make it more effective and easier to apply. This is what you need:
   • Castor oil (also called castor oil)
   • Other oil (e.g. argan, avocado, coconut, jojoba, or sweet almond oil)
   • Hot water
   • Come on
   • Pot
   • Shower cap
   • Towel
   • Old shirt (recommended)
2. Dilute the castor oil with another oil. Castor oil is very thick, making it difficult to apply at times. Use one part castor oil and one part other oil, such as argan, avocado, coconut, jojoba, or sweet almond oil. These oils are all good for your hair. You can also try the following combination:
   • Three tablespoons of castor oil
   • A tablespoon of jojoba oil
   • A tablespoon of coconut oil
3. Consider adding a few drops of essential oil to cover up the smell. Castor oil can smell bad. If you don't like that, add two or three drops of an essential oil with a fresh scent, such as rosemary, peppermint, or tea tree oil.
4. Pour all the oils into a small jar and shake the jar to mix everything together. Tighten the lid and shake the jar for a few minutes. Remove the lid when you're done.
5. Fill a bowl with very hot water. Make sure the bowl is big enough for the jar to fit. You are now going to heat the oil. This way you can work more effectively and more easily with it.Do not try to heat the oil in the microwave.
6. Place the jar in the water and leave it there for two to four minutes. Make sure the water in the bowl is the same level as the oil in the pot. Also make sure that no water can get into the pot, otherwise the oil will get wet.
7. When heated, pour the oil into a small bowl. This makes it easier to dip your fingers when you apply the oil to your hair.
   • Consider pouring the oil into a small bottle with a pipette. This way you can use the dropper to drip the oil onto your scalp.

Part 2 of 2: Using the castor oil

1. Start with damp hair, not wet hair. This way your hair can absorb the oil better. A quick way to moisturize your hair is to fill an atomizer with water and spray it on your scalp.
2. Cover your shoulders with a towel. This way you protect your clothes against the oil. It may also be a good idea to wear old clothes that don't mind getting dirty, in case the oil drips down the towel.
3. Dip your fingers in the oil and massage your scalp for three to five minutes. Do not use too much oil. A little bit is enough for you. Use your fingers to spread the oil between your roots and over your scalp. Massage your head with your fingertips, making small, circular movements.
   • You can also use an eyedropper to drip the oil onto different areas of your scalp. This may be easier for you and also less messy. Make sure to massage the oil into your scalp for about five minutes.
4. Apply oil to the rest of your hair. Grab a little more oil with your fingers and rub it between your palms. Then run your hands through your hair. Use your fingers to comb your hair. This will help spread the oil on your hair. Also use a small amount now. You don't need a lot of oil.
5. Cover your hair with a shower cap. Place all of your hair loosely on top of your head. If necessary, you can keep it in place with a hair clip. Put a shower cap over your hair. The shower cap traps the heat inside and prevents your hair from drying out.
6. Wrap a warm towel around your head and the shower cap. Warm up a towel by soaking it in very hot water. Wring out the towel to remove the excess water, then wrap it around your head. You can tuck the end of the towel under your "turban", or secure it with a large hair clip. The heat from the towel makes the oil work more effectively.
7. Wait half an hour to three hours before washing the oil from your hair. You can also leave it in your hair overnight, but there is little evidence that this is really more effective. Know that it will take a while to wash all the oil out of your hair. According to some people, it is better to use conditioner only when washing and to skip shampoo than to use shampoo alone.
8. Perform this treatment once or twice a week for best results. However, keep in mind that you probably won't see any results the next day. Try to perform the castor oil treatment for four weeks before switching to something else.

Tips

• You can buy castor oil at the drugstore. It usually also contains other ingredients and can be used as is, without having to heat it up.
• Try to buy cold-pressed, unpurified castor oil. This will work more effectively and contain the most nutrients. Do not use purified or diluted castor oil. This oil contains very few nutrients and will not be nearly as effective.
• Castor oil has a moisturizing effect, which makes it a good remedy for dry hair. It also helps with frizz.
• If tangles get into your hair quickly, you may notice that your hair is smoother and easier to comb after this treatment.
• Castor oil can also help soothe an itchy scalp and reduce dandruff.
• Castor oil can make your hair stronger and thicker. It can also be used as a remedy for hair loss.

Warnings

• Do not use castor oil if you are pregnant or have had digestive problems for a long time.
• If you've never used castor oil and have sensitive skin, consider testing it on a small area first. Dab a little castor oil on the inside of your arm and wait a few hours. If you do not suffer from skin irritation or an allergic reaction, then you can use the castor oil safely.
• Because castor oil is so thick, it can darken light-colored hair. This is not very noticeable and is only temporary.
• Castor oil can make certain conditions such as hair loss and itching less severe, but it can also make them worse.

Necessities

• Castor oil
• Other oil (e.g. argan, avocado, coconut, jojoba, or sweet almond oil)
• Hot water
• Come on
• Pot
• Shower cap
• Towel
• Old shirt (recommended)