Thick luxurious hair is the dream of every person of the fair sex, sometimes seeming simply unattainable. Frequent shampooing, blow-drying, styling, dyeing - all these manipulations, aimed at “being beautiful”, often act completely opposite.
Negativity is reinforced by external factors: a gassed atmosphere, “dusting” the hair and blocking the normal respiration of the skin. You should also consider diets aimed at getting rid of extra pounds, but capable of negatively affecting the condition of the hair.
What is castor oil?
One of the life-saving remedies that can really help your hair is castor oil - an excellent analogue of expensive masks and miraculous shampoos, on which a woman has great hopes to help her hair. What is castor oil?
The natural product is made from castor oil plants - plants with large palmate leaves and racemose inflorescences located in their sinuses. Garden palm is grown on all continents and is widely used for technical and medicinal purposes. Castor oil, the healing properties of which the ancient Egyptians were the first to use, is produced from the seeds of the plant by hot and cold pressing.
Natural Product Description
Castor, the use of which is popular in home cosmetology, is easily recognizable by:
- specific smell;
- a peculiar, slightly unpleasant taste;
- slightly yellowish color;
- thick viscous structure.
Castor oil is unique due to the optimal combination of several types of acids that make up the product:
- monounsaturated fatty (ricinoleic and oleic);
- fatty polyunsaturated (linoleic);
- saturated fatty (stearic and palmitic).
The balanced composition of the product does not cause allergic manifestations, which allows the use of castor oil daily, providing complete hair care.
Castor in cosmetology
Castor oil is widely used in cosmetology and, thanks to its unique properties, deserves to be the contents of every ladies' cosmetic bag. Natural remedy:
- perfectly nourishes and softens sensitive skin;
- eliminates age spots;
- smoothes fine wrinkles;
- accelerates the growth of cilia and strengthens the hairs, preventing their fragility and loss;
- helps in the care of the skin of the eyelids, neck and décolleté.
Castor is a component of a number of ointments and balms, including a universal antiseptic for external use - Vishnevsky ointment.
Castor for hair
A natural product is valued for its beneficial effects on both hair and scalp. Penetrating into the hair follicle, oil from castor oil seeds fills the hair with nutrients, glues dry scales, gives the curls a silky and natural shine. The product is optimally suitable for split, dyed, bleached hair and is able to heal the skin from peeling and relieve dandruff.
Castor oil for hair at home is effective both in pure form and in combination with various components of a similar action.
Pure use
Castor hair oil, the method of application of which is understandable to any representative of the fair sex, needs to be slightly warmed up. This action will slightly reduce its viscosity. Then the product must be applied to the head, gradually distributed through the hair with a comb. To create a greenhouse effect that enhances the effect of oil, you need to wrap your head with a film, and cover with a terry towel on top. After about 1.5 hours, the oil can be washed off.
To enhance the positive effect, it is recommended to rinse with warm water with the addition of a decoction of herbs or lemon juice. It is better to dry hair naturally, without using a hair dryer. Or use gentle drying mode - with cold air.
Castor for hair: recipes
When diluting castor oil with various vegetable oils (burdock, camphor, grape, jojoba), its viscosity decreases, which facilitates the distribution of the product along the length of the curls and facilitates its washing off.
Castor oil is no less effective in combination with essential oils. So, rosemary ether affects the growth activity, and lavender gives the curls silky and shiny (3 drops of ether per 1 tbsp. Castor oil).
To make the curls shine, it is recommended to make a spray: 30 grams of castor oil and 2-3 drops of rosemary oil are combined with a glass of mineral water. Pour liquid into a spray bottle. Spray hair every day.
A mixture of almond, peach and castor oils, taken in equal amounts, will help get rid of the cross section of hair and their fragility. Apply a quarter of an hour before shampooing on dry locks.
Castor with vodka for hair is used to strengthen curls and accelerate their growth. Combine the ingredients in equal parts, rub with gentle movements into the head, leave for 2-2.5 hours. It is recommended to apply twice a week.
Get rid of dandruff
Calendula tincture mixed with castor oil in equal proportions is guaranteed to relieve dandruff. Rub the solution into the scalp and hold for half an hour. Wash off with shampoo. To obtain the desired result, a treatment course is recommended for 1-2 months twice a week.
You can solve problems with dandruff by applying a mask based on olive oil, a teaspoon of which you want to combine with the same amount of castor oil and half lemon juice.
For hair growth
You can activate hair growth effectively using the following mask: take 1 tbsp. teaspoon of ordinary onion juice, 1 teaspoon of castor oil and burdock root oil, 2 tbsp. tablespoons of yeast dissolved in water. Combine the ingredients, apply on curls. Then the head should be wrapped in plastic wrap and a towel on top. Leave on for 1.5-2 hours.
Castor for hair loss
With rapid hair loss, a castor oil mask and hot pepper tincture are effective. Tincture can be purchased ready-made or prepared at home. In half a glass of vodka, it is required to insist a pod of hot pepper during the day. Then mix the liquids in equal proportions, warm up. The finished composition with a comb to distribute through the hair, leave overnight, and then rinse in the morning. Healing mask is preferably done twice a week for 2-2.5 months. If you feel discomfort (burning or itching), the composition must be immediately washed off and in future use apply a lower dose of pepper tincture.
For damaged hair, a mask from a decoction of medicinal herbs (chamomile, sage, linden) is useful, in 200 ml of which you should soak a slice of black bread (without crust). Add 2 teaspoons of castor oil and 1 egg yolk here. Rub the resulting mass with light massage into the ears and leave for 1 hour.
Burdock-castor mask
Hair masks with castor oil from loss are effective with the use of oil from burdock root (otherwise burdock). You need to take a tablespoon of each, to enhance the effect, the healing mixture can be enriched with Aevit liquid vitamins (4-5 capsules), which are a multivitamin preparation that improves skin elasticity, restores damaged cells and strengthens the hair roots.
Rub the finished mask into the scalp with light massaging, distribute evenly through the hair and leave it under the film for 2-3 hours. Wash off with any shampoo.
Winter hair protection
In winter, it is effective to use a mask of 4 oils: coconut and castor - 1 tbsp. spoon, sweet almond and grape seed - 1 teaspoon each. The components should be combined, slightly warmed, gently rubbed into the roots with a further transition to the hair. Leave on for 1.5-2 hours. Wash your head with shampoo.
Castor oil for hair, the method of application of which is not particularly difficult, is effective in combination with aloe, especially in winter. Mix well 2 tbsp. tablespoons of gruel from the leaves of a plant with 1 tbsp. a spoonful of oil. Leave on hair for 1 hour, rinse.
Masks for oily hair
An oil mask with kefir and egg yolk is useful for high-fat hair. It is recommended to heat a half cup of low-fat kefir, then add 1 yolk and 4 tbsp. tablespoons castor oil, mix. Soak on the hair for 1 hour.
By its consistency, the mask is liquid and can drain from the hair, which creates a certain discomfort. Therefore, it is recommended to collect the hair in a bun, and during the action of the mask, you can take a relaxing bath.
Against oily hair, a mask of 1 tbsp. tablespoons of alcohol or vodka, 3 tbsp. tablespoons parsley (chopped) and 1 tbsp. tablespoons castor oil. On the hair you need to hold for 30 minutes.
The recipe for a mask with cognac in the composition will appeal to more than one dreamer of luxurious thick curls. It is required to combine 2 teaspoons of castor oil with 2 teaspoons of cognac and chicken yolk. Lubricate the hair roots with the composition. After 20-30 minutes, rinse with shampoo.
You can reduce the fat content of curls by applying a mask of the following components: 150 ml of vodka, 15 g of tar and 2 tbsp. tablespoons of oil from castor oil seeds. The aging time of the mixture is 1 hour.
Honey egg mask
To give a well-groomed look to owners of oily hair, a honey-egg mask will help. It is required to combine the egg yolk with castor oil and honey, taken in a tablespoon. Distribute the resulting composition over the hair, paying particular attention to their root part. Wrap the head with foil, wrap a towel over it, soak for 2-3 hours, then rinse. Castor for oily hair with the regularity of the useful procedure (twice a week for 2-3 months) will provide the hairstyle with density, give grooming, and give it a natural shine.
For dry hair
The mask for dry hair contains glycerin, which is characterized by moisturizing properties.
Recipe:
- castor oil - 4 tsp (in warm form);
- glycerin - 1 tsp;
- chicken yolk - 1 pc.,
- table vinegar - 1 tsp.
Combine the components, apply to the hair. Wash off with shampoo after 40-50 minutes. Dry naturally without using a hairdryer.
Revitalize the ends of the hair
For treatment and revitalization of the tips ends, castor for hair helps at night. Healing fluid requires lubricating the ends, collecting hair in a bun and wrapping it with a film so as not to stain the pillow. Wash off in the morning. As a rule, the effect becomes noticeable literally after 2-3 applications.
Extra virgin olive oil helps damaged hair. In combination with castor oil with regular use, it will give the curls a natural shine and elasticity.
Mask with avocado
Castor for hair is a unique tool that, in combination with fruits and honey, has a positive effect on hair: strengthens, nourishes, accelerates growth.
To prepare a healthy mask, you need to stir the avocado pulp, a teaspoon of honey and 2 teaspoons of castor oil until smooth. Apply to hair, rinse after half an hour.
Mask with seaweed
It will accelerate hair growth, give them shine and silkiness castor oil in combination with seaweed, which is sold in dry form in pharmacies.
50 grams of the product must be ground in a coffee grinder to a powder state, mixed with warm water in a thick slurry. Add 1-2 tbsp to the prepared mixture. tablespoons of castor seed oil. Soak on the hair for 30-40 minutes.
How to rinse castor oil
Castor for hair due to increased viscosity and fat content is very difficult to wash off, especially when used in its pure form. A few little secrets will help you deal with this problem easily:
- the yolk present in the mask will reduce castor oil, which will greatly facilitate the washing process;
- castor oil is recommended to be diluted with other oils to reduce fat content.
Castor for home use
Castor for hair is a relatively inexpensive product, so it is recommended for women who control the condition of their hair to always have 5-6 bottles of such a universal remedy in stock.
Negative reviews about the use of castor oil are practically not found. Unless the difficulty is washing the castor from the hair. But with that amount of beneficial effects on the skin and curls, this problem should not spoil the impression of castor oil. With the right shampoo, the issue is resolved easily and quickly.
To achieve a beneficial effect, the use of castor oil should be carried out in courses from 1 month to six months.
Thick eyelashes thanks to castor
Castor oil is one of the first tools to help make eyelashes and eyebrows thick. To do this, a natural product every day should lubricate the cilia. To help, it is advisable to use a special brush (for example, the usual one left after the old carcass). An hour after application, the remnants of the product should be removed with a cotton swab. Apply to the middle of the eyelashes and their tips.
Castor oil is recommended to lubricate eyebrows daily. A positive result will appear 2-3 weeks after application.