*~*CASTOR OIL CHALLENGE 2012*~*

What type of Castor Oil will you be using:
I will be using JBCO and regular cold-pressed castor oil.

Tell us a bit about your hair:
I am a 4a natural with extremely dry ends. I also have thin edges and a trouble spot in my nape.

How will you be using your Castor Oil:
The plan is to use the oil on my scalp 3x a week and on the nape/edges daily. I will seal with it daily as well.

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I'm in!

I will be using JCBO I'm the bottle and the cream/oil in the jar. As well as castor oil that I bought from the health food store, brand is called "now"

My Hair is 4a/b mix and im currently transitioning. I'm at APL length right now. My goal is BSL

I will be using my castor oil in the following ways.
- to oil rinse
- with my steamer
- directly on my scalp mixed with either MN or MT
- the JCBO car version will go on my scalp when I dont have the oil handy as well as to seal my ends.

I will post a staring pic before my next install

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Here is my starting pic ! Will be trimming soon..
 
I would like to join. I have been having a hard time with my coconut oil this winter and was actually thinking of using either castor oil or olive oil for my daily sealing. Well...in light of this challenge, I think I will go with castor oil.

What type of Castor Oil will you be using: regular castor oil

Tell us a bit about your hair: natural, APL stretched, tight dry curls in the back except for the small nape section which is just wavy (very weird, I know), loose waves at the crown and tight curls everywhere else that hold moisture well. In other words, just too much going on.

How will you be using your Castor Oil: On scalp 3x a week and daily sealing 2x a day or as needed.
 

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Is anyone using just Castor Oil (or their oil mix) as their moisturiser?
For the past couple of days i have skipped using my moisturiser and just used my oil mix on my ends and edges. My ends feel really good.
 
After washing and conditioning, I sealed with JBCO. I then twisted my hair. My hair is very soft already, I'm thinking it will be very nice once it's completely dry.

ETA: Evallusion, my starting pic is in my siggy! :)
 
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Applied my castor mix to my scalp before shampooing last night. Then applied it again before DCing


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I would like to join this challenge...

What type of Castor Oil will you be using:
I will be alternating JBCO and Home Health cold pressed/cold processed castor oil.

Tell us a bit about your hair:
I am most concerned about filling in the front of my hairline. (My starting photo shows the spaces where I am missing hair.) I am also looking for all around thickening and moisturizing.

How will you be using your Castor Oil:
I will be massaging the Castor Oil into my scalp at least 3 times per week, concentrating on the front section of my hairline. I will also seal the ends of my twists.

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Did a quick and dirty scalp massage earlier today. About to do a full fledge one now before covering in my baggy for bed


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@Bublin ... mmmh no hair is always damp before putting oil.

My roots and the rest of my hair are soooo soft, noone can't tell me nuthin right now :lachen:. My hair is in big plaits hidden under a satin cap and i wear a beret when i go out.
I have been applying my Castor Oil mix on my scalp and hair (mainly ends) twice a day (no wait sometimes up to 3 times a day - i'm going haaard :spinning:) for the past 4 days. I have no oily residue and my normally brittle hair is butter soft. The Oil has been absorbing nicely.

I think i have spritzed with a water/leave-in mix just twice in the last 4 days - only because i thought i ought to!
 
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Is it too late to join? Well if not officially, from the sidelines at least. :)

I ordered some JBCO from Amazon a couple weeks ago and forgot about it until I saw this tread. So excited to start using it as my left temple area is looking a little sparse. :look:

Follow the other ladies as a guideline, I plan on massaging it into my scalp, concentrating on the side temples at night, at least 3x week. I will add some lavender or peppermint oil to it.

Thanks!
 
Rubbed a little castor oil threw the first few inches of Kinky Twists, plastic, scarf, in for the night!
 
Is it too late to join? Well if not officially, from the sidelines at least. :)

I ordered some JBCO from Amazon a couple weeks ago and forgot about it until I saw this tread. So excited to start using it as my left temple area is looking a little sparse. :look:

Follow the other ladies as a guideline, I plan on massaging it into my scalp, concentrating on the side temples at night, at least 3x week. I will add some lavender or peppermint oil to it.

Thanks!

Its not too late. But if you want to be eligible for the prize, don't forget to post your start pic by tomorrow (DEC 31st MIDNIGHT). Welcome!
 
Did a Co-Wash with Tresemme in a rush and wore a Wash and Go with ends sealed in Castor Oil...hair felt great to the touch! Will post starting pic tomorrow!
 
Evallusion, girl, how do you stand it? I mean the JBCO is stinky enough by itself (smells like ashes to me). I have some sublime sulfur powder, and I'm trying to will myself to use it. Peeeewww...:nono:

Ms_CoCo37 : Ashes... :lol: Add some lemon and lavender oil to it. It will help with that smell :yep:

Evallusion: My starting pic is in post number 64. I am now using it as my avatar. Plus may I add, I used my JBCO today!
 
I am using organic Castor Oil from the whole food store. I Love it, my once dry brittle ends look mended and great. This is really gonna help me with my stretching. I am getting a trim for the new year so I will add my pic tomorrow.
 
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^^Just reminding you ladies that in order to be eligible for the prize, I'm gonna need a beginning photo by midnight tonight. I just want to make sure everyone has a chance to win. If you already posted a pic, please PM me and tell which post number it is so that I can add you to the list.


If you don't want to participate in the giveaway you CAN STILL be in the challenge. All are welcome. :grouphug3:
 
I would like to join, please!! I just bought some castor oil too...

What type of Castor Oil will you be using:
Regular Castor Oil.

Tell us a bit about your hair:
10 months natural 4b. Will wear my hair mainly in twists. My hair is currently five and a half inches long.

How will you be using your Castor Oil:
I will be using s-curl and/or hawaian silky to moisturize and sealing with castor oil. I will apply lightly to scalp and edges as needed.:grin:

My hair today:
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My length check pics:

Excuse my roughness lol, tired from the New Year's party... but this will be my starting point. I don't want to predict what length I hope to gain from this challenge, but we'll see. Happy New Year everyone.
 

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I want in on this challenge. Starting pic below.

What type of Castor Oil will you be using: I will be using NOW solutions 100% pure castor oil.

Tell us a bit about your hair: I am 4a/b relaxed, currently 11 weeks post. I usually touch up every 12 weeks, but I'm tying to stretch this one 26 weeks. We'll see...

How will you be using your Castor Oil: I will be massaging the castor oil into my scalp at least 3 times per week and applying to length of my hair at least 24 hours prior to wash day.
 

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Here's my start photo and nope, I'm not eligible for the prize, :rolleyes:
 

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I hope this one will be ok. It's one from Nov.2011. If not I'll just participate and not be eligible for the prize. My hair is braided up right now.before.after.jpg
 
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