Once I decided to get it together and start getting my hair to a healthy state, I started looking online for tips, products, and support. I found several on Facebook as well as through a plain old internet search. While browsing one site, something might catch my eye and it would lead me to another. One website I found is Kinky Curly Coily Me. A week or so ago I came across a castor oil challenge for the summer months.
Some problem areas I am working on are obtaining length, getting my edges back (they are ever so slowly disappearing), and keeping my scalp nice and moisturized. I seem to have issue with a flaky scalp. Castor oil is supposed to help in all of these areas! Go figure. Seems like I came across this challenge at just the right time.
According to Help Health, massaging castor oil into your scalp helps to stimulate it which improves the blood flow to your skin and hair follicles, thus improving hair growth. The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties also improve the quality of the scalp helping your hair to grow as well.
Kinky Curly Coily Me has several before and after photos of people who have used castor oil and saw results. Even though the challenge began June 1st, you have until June 7th to join and you can do that by going here.
June 1st was the start of the challenge. I have never used castor oil before, but I committed myself to using it at least 3 times a week for 3 months for this challenge. I started by oiling my scalp with Jamaican Black Castor Oil after twisting my hair before bed. I also plan on doing a hot oil treatment once per week. I plan to document each week, and below is my twist out the next morning. Eh, still a work in progress for that amazing twist out, but that is why I am here, right?
If you are unsure on how to use castor oil for your hair, eHow and Transitioning Movement offer options. Not sure where to buy? One site I frequent is curlmart.com, but I bought mine on Amazon.
Well, I am signing off for the night. Thanks for reading, and please feel free to leave a comment with any feedback.
Happy Healthy Hair!
~Millah Sirhea
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