*~*CASTOR OIL CHALLENGE 2012*~*
- Thread starter Evallusion
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Mmmm i think i made my new Castor Oil Mix batch too diluted. I usually eyeball about 80% Castor/20% Jojoba and add eo oils but this time i did 50/50 and it doesn't seem to have the same 'heavy sealing' effect.
I will be adding more CO to my applicator bottle this evening.
I will be adding more CO to my applicator bottle this evening.
LimitedEdition
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Bublin I thought I was the only one that noticed the "heavy" sealing of castor oil. Plenty of people talk about how thick the oil is initially, which to me is still a plus. It doesn't run and I can tell where I've put it. But I just love how my hair feels the next day.
Castor oil makes my hair feels thicker and stronger and moisturized! Other moisturizers make my hair feel air dried the next day no matter what oil I use to seal, except for castor oil. I don't get that air dried feeling. I think it must lay down the cuticle or something. Or atleast that's my e-chemist unscientific conclusion
Castor oil makes my hair feels thicker and stronger and moisturized! Other moisturizers make my hair feel air dried the next day no matter what oil I use to seal, except for castor oil. I don't get that air dried feeling. I think it must lay down the cuticle or something. Or atleast that's my e-chemist unscientific conclusion
amazingbae
Active Member
Has anyone tried the NOW brand of castor oil? Just wondering if it's any good cause they sell it at GNC along with other essential oils.
@Bublin I thought I was the only one that noticed the "heavy" sealing of castor oil. Plenty of people talk about how thick the oil is initially, which to me is still a plus. It doesn't run and I can tell where I've put it. But I just love how my hair feels the next day.
Castor oil makes my hair feels thicker and stronger and moisturized! Other moisturizers make my hair feel air dried the next day no matter what oil I use to seal, except for castor oil. I don't get that air dried feeling. I think it must lay down the cuticle or something. Or atleast that's my e-chemist unscientific conclusion
LimitedEdition i started this thread a while ago, check it out Heavy Sealing with Castor Oil or hair grease!!!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=559813&highlight=heavy+sealing
Brittster Why not dilute it with a lighter oil ie Jojoba. I am natural and don't like to use it straight as i have fine strands.
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
I am relaxed and I apply CO the same way I did when I was natural. I use it on my scalp and to seal my hair. But then again, my "relaxed" hair is pretty much identical to a blow out/banded hair so I'm probably not the best person to answer this question...
glamchick84
New Member
Cowash today and applied JBCO to my temple/edges and ends.
FindingMe
Well-Known Member
Ok, guys...I am switching to JBCO (just ordered and should arrive tomorrow) for my scalp and sealing. I am thinking I am going to do mini-twists over the course of this weekend and that should help with being able to apply to the roots 3X a week. I also plan to do hot oil treatments using JBCO... I might even try with the twists in or I might just wait until I take them out to do a protein rich DC and then oil treatment with JBCO...
Anyone in mini twists right now doing the challenge?
Anyone in mini twists right now doing the challenge?
LimitedEdition
Well-Known Member
Im not in minis but I was last month. Although we hadnt officially started the challenge I was still using CO for scalp massages and on my ends. It seemed to be easier than loose hair. I got more access to my scalp with twists.
ChocLitDoll
New Member
Hello Ladies! I'm new on this forum making my very first posts TODAY!!!Having a little trouble navigating the site but will keep at it until I figure out how it's arranged. I also use castor oil on my scalp. Will be trying it out to seal next time. I'm 4a/4b 6months into a 12 month stretch. APL with a goal of WL. Happy New Year ALL!!!
ChocLitDoll
New Member
Ladies what is the best/least expensive site to order JBCO? I normally use the regular one from Walmart but I wanna kick it up a notch for the challenge. I figure I'm a little late but was hoping you Ladies would let me tag along. 6months into a 12month stretch. Not washing as much as I should. Not dealing with the 2 textures very well. Gonna do what I can with it...I'm open to ALL suggestions. Thanks in Advance!
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
Welcome to the site!
Its not too late for you to join, I will add you to the challenge. I order my JBCO from amazon. Or I get it from my local BSS.
Philippians413
Well-Known Member
Last night, I washed my hair with KC Come Clean, conditioned with CJ Smoothing Condish, moisturized with CJ Smoothing Lotion, sealed with Castor Oil, and braided my hair. I took down the braids this morning and my hair is soft, shiny, and oh so moisturized! 
Philippians413
Well-Known Member
I forgot to add...I added "Cherries and Cream" fragrence oil to my CO and it smells yummy 
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LimitedEdition
Well-Known Member
I forgot to add...I added "Cherries and Cream" fragrence oil to my CO and it smells yummy
OMG! I love cherry scented stuff! I wish I could find an "almond cherry" fragrance oil to mix in my CO (if you've ever smelled Jergens lotion, you know the scent)
FindingMe
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LimitedEdition: Thanks! I agree- I have mini-twists in right now and its SO easy to get to my scalp and ends. LOVING IT. I just purchased 'Creta Girl' and Outre 'Polly' wigs, so I am looking forward to oiling my scalp and ends for this challenge and giving my hair a rest...
I forgot to add...I added "Cherries and Cream" fragrence oil to my CO and it smells yummy
I added Lavender EO to my JBCO and I like it
So far, I am really liking the JBCO better than the home health brand I was using before. Apparently my hair likes it too, bc I put it on and it disappears, even as heavy as it is...
Royalq
Well-Known Member
LimitedEdition, i used to have a fragrance oil that smelled exactly like the jergens lotion. It was from Camden grey, but the shipping rates are outrageous for such small amounts, here it is
http://www.camdengrey.com/essential-oils/Raw-Materials-Fragrance-Oils-A-G/almond-fragrance.html
NewHairWOWeave
New Member
I am waiting on my JBCO and Coconut Oil from Amazon.
chelseatiara
Well-Known Member
Used Hairveda's almond glaze on my twists last night with includes castor (seed) oil. Giving my hair/scalp a little break today and will be back to using my oil tomorrow..
Evallusion
LiloLombardi
Philippians413
Well-Known Member
I've never smelled Jergen's lotion, but not it's on my "to buy" list next time I'm at Walmart or Target
Adonia1987
Well-Known Member
Massaged JBCO on my scalp. I put it on my edges and ends yesterday after co-washing. I noticed that when I use it on wet hair, the smell of the JBCO goes away once it dries, and it smoothes my hair better. I am really liking JBCO so far.
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