Castor Oil Hair Mask to Grow Your Hair Faster and Thicker
Castor oil helps increase scalp circulation, bringing nutrients to the hair roots. Plus, it’s very healing for your scalp. Regular use of castor oil may encourage hair growth.
Castor oil has gained so much popularity, mainly for its hair growing benefits. It has, in fact, got a ‘hair saviour’ status in the natural hair care domain.
When I was growing up in India, the castor plant was just another roadside plant. It didn’t get much admiration.
Although it was used for hair, then the most popular oils for hair were coconut oil, sesame oil and mustard oil. Also, that time women’s and men’s hair just grew without any extra effort. I guess it was because of a healthy, non-processed, low-sugar diet, fresh air and more physical activity.
Coming back to castor oil, it has remarkable healing properties, and has been traditionally used to treat many health issues such as joint pain, muscles sprain, skin conditions, fungal infections, and so on.
And its ability to remove waste from the scalp and nourish the hair follicles makes castor oil very beneficial for hair growth.
It also helps reduce hair loss and encourages stronger, thicker and shinier hair. If you have ever touched castor oil you would know that it’s unusually thick and viscous. That is why you always mix it with other carrier oils like coconut oil, almond oil or olive oil, or in a hair mask before applying on your hair.
Why Use Castor oil for Hair Growth: 4 Top Benefits
1. Castor oil is very healing:
Castor oil contains a unique ingredient called Ricinoleic acid– this is the star ingredient of the oil, and it’s what makes the oil thick and sticky. It offers great healing benefits thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal effects. A regular massage with castor oil could help with dandruff and other scalp conditions quickly.
And when your scalp is healthy, your hair will thrive and grow thicker.
2. Castor oil promotes hair growth
Castor oil promotes hair growth by boosts scalp circulation. This brings more nourishment to the hair follicles and thus aid in the repair and renewal of hair cells. So the new hair that grows out is stronger, healthier and more resilient.
3. Castor oil cleans the scalp of toxins and waste
Castor oil works two ways in getting rid of waste.
Firstly, as it boosts scalp circulation, it also helps clear out the waste build up from the scalp that could potentially damage hair and slow growth.
And secondly, castor oil unclogs the pores and removes the dirt and grease which is sitting inside the hair follicles, making it cleansing oil for your scalp.
4. Castor oil moisturises hair and makes it soft and shiny
Castor oil is a superb moisturiser. It has a special ability to draw moisture from the air into your hair. This is especially useful if your hair is dry and damaged. It will coat the hair shaft and seal in moisture, leaving the hair soft, smooth and glossy.
Applying castor oil treatment before shampoo will also reduces split ends and hair breakage.
Castor oil Hair Mask for Thicker, Fuller Hair Growth
The hair mask we will prepare has only two ingredients. Castor oil, of course, and the other is olive oil.
Olive oil is a very nutritious oil for hair. It contains vitamin E, squalene, and tone of polyphenols, which work as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. These compounds can help reduce hair loss and promote healthier hair.
To make this mask you will need:
- 1 teaspoon Castor Oil
- 3 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 5 drops Peppermint Oil (optional, adds minty fragrance and stimulates growth)
Place the castor oil, olive oil (and peppermint oil) in a bowl and stir them until combined.
This hair mask is enough for shoulder length hair, if you have longer hair double or triple the quantity
How to use
Massage the mixture into your scalp and hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap or you can wrap a cloth around your head, and leave it on for 30 to 60 minutes. Next, wash and style as usual.
Do this mask once a week to rejuvenate and maintain your hair. Enjoy your beautiful hair!
Buying Castor oil: Which is Best for Hair?
Pure castor oil is pale yellow in colour and doesn’t have any smell. When you buy castor oil, look for one that is cold pressed, unrefined and hexane free. Such type of oil will be rich in nutrients and free from any artificial chemicals.
Cold pressed means that oil is extracted at low temperature, without the use of heat. This way the oil retains most of the nutrients, while heat extraction can destroy some of goodness of the oil. And unrefined means that the oil is not bleached to obtain a uniform looking oil with no colour or smell every time you buy.
You can Buy cold pressed, unrefined Castor oil here.
Jamaican Black Castor Oil: Black castor oil is obtained after roasting the castor beans. Thus this oil has a darker colour and slightly smoky smell. This oil is said to offer more moisturising benefits, so it will be more suitable for people with dry, coarse hair.
You can buy black castor oil here.
Which is your favorite DIY Hair Mask? Let me know in the comment box below…
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I’ve been using the honey, egg yoke, and castor oil mask once a week for over 2 months. My hair has become very wavy and I let it air dry. My hair before using the mask was very straight. Has this happened to others?
I will used the Castor oile thank you so much
What can I substitute egg with?? I’m allergic
You could use just plain coconut oil.
Can I use it on my Daughter’s Hair.
She is 5years old.
How can we get rid of smell of egg after applying egg hair mask ?
You can use a herbal hair rinseafter shampoo
Can I use it on the coloured hair ?
Thanks
Yes you can.
Going to use thid hair treatment. How long should you use the castor oil egg and hiney?
Hi minaz…can i use egg yolk nd coconut mask…instead of castor oil nd egg mask
Hi Deepika, please do. Let me know how it works for you.
Hi, will honey not turn your hair grey
Can I use the whole egg with castor oil or just the yolk is to be used? I have very oily scalp but dry damaged hairs at the end.
Yes you can use the whole egg. But I like just the yolk and that’s why the above recipe.
This looks great and it works
How long before you can see results? how fast acting is this hair mask?
my hair started thinning after I had my kids, I found this mask and I wanted to try it I have done it 3 times now and at first my hair was looking nice but I noticed after the third time it is getting very dry. I put the mask on for an hour with a shower cap can you recommend anything to help?
Love this mask! It made my hair thick and new baby hairs growing.
I found that mask the best one. And habas mask also vary good. Can i use it every day?
You can use castor oil mask once a week and black seed mask once a week.
Hey I was just wondering if I could skip the honey ingredients?
Yes you can.
For the castor oil, honey, and egg mask, can I leave it in overnight and wash it the next morning?
No, wash after an hour.
Hi. Do i have to wet my hair first before i put this mask or just dry hair and put mask?
You can apply on dry hair.
Hi..
Love your blog. Are all these Ayurveda remedies from a specialist? Can you please suggest a home made remedy for split ends on top of the head for dry, frizzy and wavy hair?
Do you over style your hair using heat?
To prevent further split ends use one of these masks weekly.
No..never styled them.During my last trip to India the hair stylist did use a heating iron without my consent and it made my hair even worse.
Use this castor oil mask and other masks that I have suggested. It will definitely help.
how much is it really? for hair growth
Can I leave it on for more than 30 mins? I do use castor oil mixed with olive oil and I leave it for hours. This will be my first time using an egg with it
Hi. I found that my hair was breaking a lot, so i started using Argan Oil. while using this for 2 weeks i noticed i start having some fungus in my scalp it is really bad i tried using anit- biotics for it but it doesn’t seem any better. It is very painful and smelly. I really want this to end so i am asking what do you recommend me to use to get rid of this. Thank you. hoping for a favorable reply.
Was it pure argan oil?
You don’t take antibiotics for fungal infection.
I suggest you visit your doctor to see what is wrong.
Well i bought the Argan Oil from the grocery store
Try onion juice and massage it into scalp. I’ve heard that it cleans the scalp and its anti fungul too
Can I use coconut oil or almond oil instead of olive oil?
Yes of course
Hello my hair breaks easyily and it is very dry please what do you think I can do to it thank you
Can I leave it out in room temperature or do I have to leave it in the fridge? If I have to leave it in the fridge then can I warm it up a bit to knock the cold off?
Please make fresh for every use.
In my area black castor oil is not available. .I am using dabur castor oil. .does it work in the same way? ?
Is it helping your hair growth?
Is the castor oil is gud for grey hair
Olive oil and coconut oil is better for grey hair.
Can you use coconut oil instead of olive oil? Thanks
Yes
Yes, I started using the mask and I’ve started to see results but I’m concerned if it’s bad for my grey hair please respond back as to this situation.
Why will it be bad for grey hair?
I have a question about this mask and the “Miracle Hair Mask” (with yoghurt and fenugreek): you’re asking us to use “natural shampoo” after using the mask. I stopped using any kind of shampoo about 12 months ago because no matter which one I used – cheap, expensive, from salons, health stores, organic, natural – I ended up getting v-e-r-y greasy hair within 24 hours of washing, and it also gave me seborrhoea, a non-dangerous but very annoying rash on the scalp which could only be treated with a special shampoo from the pharmacist. Can I use any of these masks and NOT do shampoo afterwards? Can I for example use baking soda instead? Thank you in advance for your help.
Yes absolutely, use a homemade shampoo.
This is my favourite.
What natural shampoo r u recommending since castor oil makes it oily and flat?
My hair has always been my pride and joy. I figured since it is pretty damn healthy, it could deal with some bleach damage. And I figured the master stylist who did all the color-corrections would know how much would be too much. I was wrong, and now I want to burst into tears every time I look at my hair or touch it. I just don’t know what to do. my hair has also NEVER been shorter than this and it breaks and falls out. What should i do to regrow hair?
Juicing of fresh fruits and vegetables should help, like carrots, kale greens, ginger, lemon. You can add watercress, which has iodine, if you are deficient. Juicing should improve overall health also. Also, get some organic vinegar (Bragg’s) mix it with cayenne pepper and massage your scalp regularly. Apply Jamaican Castor oil to your scalp regularly. You can get it with essential oil of lavender or perhaps add your own to reduce the smokey smell. Also, take a high potency multiple vitamin daily and take at least 2 tablespoons of purified cod liver oil daily. The omega 3’s will help with the growth. A good brand that is without the strong smell and after taste is Carlson Norweigan cod liver oil. Drink plenty of purified water to improve your circulation to the scalp and absorption of your body of the vitamins and minerals. Get a picture of yourself with plenty of hair and focus on it, as you verbalize that your hair is growing back. Imagine yourself with the full hair of head that you want. This is law of attraction at work which is rooted in biblical principles. Don’t fret about it. Pray also to God and ask him to restore your hair. You also need to consume high quality protein.
Jonyx- what are the amounts of Braggs and cayenne pepper and how often should it be applied and how long should it stay on? Thanks!
You can use the regular castor oil.
Thank you.
I know you said black castor oil is more moisturizing but; as far as re-growing hair is black castor oil better or is the regular castor oil better does it make a difference?
Thank you
Hello, in Poland you can buy castor oil only in pharmacies and I read that this one causes dryness and may be used only for scalp, so I put your mask onto hair with flax seed gel on and it feels nice and shiny. My complex problem is very oily scalp, dry ends, very thin and soft hair (like baby’s) and constant frizziness. It is never bouncy. A couple weeks ago I gave up commercial haircare and your great blog is very helpful. Sometimes my hair looks nice and sometimes not but it is never worse than it was with chemicals, so I am giving it time. My purpose is to wash it less, to balance scalp and hair and not be addicted to particular sets of shop-bought products.
Hi Marrus, I am so happy that you are exploring natural hair care. You will get there with trial and error. Best wishes
I’ll try it on the weekend