*~*CASTOR OIL CHALLENGE 2012*~*

[choctaw]

Made infusion with neem powder in almond and castor oils.

 

[Bublin]

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.

 

[LimitedEdition]

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

 

[amazingbae]

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]

@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

 

[dede1129]

COwashed my hair last night, Sealed with Castor Oil, Air dried using scarf method and bunned this morning for work. I absolutely love how my hair feels the next morning and how it smotths down my new growth. I am in week 9 of my stretch and this helps alot!

 

[Britt]

It seems most ppl in this thread are natural. How are the relaxed ladies using castor oil? It's so thick and gooy, how are you all oiling your scalp with this several times a week?

 

[Bublin]

It seems most ppl in this thread are natural. How are the relaxed ladies using castor oil? It's so thick and gooy, how are you all oiling your scalp with this several times a week?

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.

 

[Britt]

@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.

Bublin... yes, it's too heavy for my hair. I could prob only use it on my edges. I'd def have to mix it with something.

 

[Evallusion]

It seems most ppl in this thread are natural. How are the relaxed ladies using castor oil? It's so thick and gooy, how are you all oiling your scalp with this several times a week?

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]

Cowash today and applied JBCO to my temple/edges and ends.

 

[FindingMe]

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?

 

[LimitedEdition]

Anyone in mini twists right now doing the challenge?

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]

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]

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!

 

[cutenss]

Just Wen'd and used my argan/castor oil mixture on my hair. I will be ordering more castor oil from Ebay. I like free shipping

 

[Evallusion]

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!!!

Welcome to the site!

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!

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]

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]

I forgot to add...I added "Cherries and Cream" fragrence oil to my CO and it smells yummy !!!

 

[GIJane]

I am about to massage my scalp with castor oil and seal my ends with aloe vera and castor. Then baggy for a few hours.

 

[LimitedEdition]

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]

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.

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]

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)

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

 

[faithVA]

Applied castor oil blend to my scalp last night with a light scalp massage. I baggied and then sat under my heat cap for 30 minutes.

 

[TopShelf]

applied castor and apricot oil to my scalp this morning

 

[NewHairWOWeave]

I am waiting on my JBCO and Coconut Oil from Amazon.

 

[chelseatiara]

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]

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)

I love the smell of that lotion.

 

[Philippians413]

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)

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]

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.