Can You Put Castor Oil in Your Hair Every Day?

Castor oil is a traditional remedy that has been used medicinally, but it is also an ingredient used in many industrial lubricants and pharmaceutical processes. It is a common additive in skin care products and is even found in some foods.

Ask an older member of your family, and they will probably recount stories of being fed spoonfuls of castor oil to help relieve constipation when they were children — yes, that used to be a thing.

So, as you can see, castor oil has a range of uses to support your health. You may have even heard that it can help make your hair healthier.

Many wonder, can you put castor oil in your hair every day? Will it get too greasy? The answer is that every day is too much for castor oil.

Read on to discover what we found out.

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Can You Put Castor Oil in Your Hair Every Day?

Using castor oil as a hair treatment  to promote growth has taken beauty enthusiasts who prefer a more natural way to do things. Castor oil is also used to moisturize the scalp, help calm itching and flaking, and leave the hair feeling strong and full of shine.

Originating from the castor bean, the oil is rich in fatty acids that fight inflammation, and it has antifungal and antibacterial properties. When it’s applied to the scalp, many claim that castor oil promotes healthy hair growth, and that it also stops hair loss, due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

This is why some people even use castor oil on their eyelashes. The increased blood flow it provides is also thought to be the cause of this. And the omega-6 fatty acids contained in castor oil promote healthy hair follicles that can result in better hair growth.

Castor oil is also used for treating dandruff, and some commercial treatments for the condition even include it as an active ingredient. It may sound contradictory, but using this oil will help to get rid of dry and flaky skin on your scalp, as well as calm down any inflammation.

Castor oil is also used for treating dandruff, and some commercial treatments for the condition even include it as an active ingredient.

Saying all that though, most hairdressers don’t recommend using castor oil every day. In fact, because of the oil’s thickness and stickiness, it shouldn’t be used more than once a week, because it can build up thick and cause matting.

Most stylists don’t recommend using castor oil every day. In fact, because of the oil’s thickness and stickiness, it shouldn’t be used more than once a week, because it can build up thick and cause matting.

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How to Use Castor Oil on Hair

If you want to try using castor oil on your hair to help boost hair growth or get rid of a dandruff problem, then you can start by simply rubbing a few drops on your scalp, and massaging the oil into it to cover it.

As long as your hair isn’t too thin and prone to breakage, you can also massage a few drops into your hair at the middle and ends. This will coat the hair shaft and may prevent breakage and improve the texture of your hair.

If your hair is thin and you want the same benefits, then it would be best to mix the castor oil with a carrier oil like olive or coconut oil, which also has antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties. That is because castor oil is very thick and sticky, so it can break hair that isn’t strong enough.

There are no rules as to how long you need to leave castor oil on your scalp and in your hair. It is advised that you don’t leave it on for more than two hours, otherwise if it’s allowed to dry out, it can also dry out your scalp and hair.

Make sure that the castor oil you use is cold pressed, which means it will be free of chemical solvents, as well as be richer in the nutrients you want to help heal your scalp and hair. A popular castor oil is Pura Dor's Organic Jamaican Black Castor Oil , which is made with roasted castor beans and the ash from the roasting process.

This Jamaican black castor oil works especially well for thick, dry, and/or coarse hair when used alone, and its vitamin E and minerals help to nourish and hydrate dull, dry, flat and thinning hair, as well as thicken eyelashes.

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Eyes Wide Open

As with anything, there are a few things to consider when using castor oil as a hair treatment. For example, some fine hair may felt, which means it can get tangled and matted into a sort of dreadlock. If this happens, your only solution would be to cut off the hair that’s affected.

Some people may also react to castor oil, even though this is a rare occurrence. So, if you’re trying castor oil for the first time to put on your hair, do a patch test on your inner arm to see how your body reacts to it beforehand. If your skin becomes irritated or reacts, then don’t use castor oil as a hair treatment.

Some people may also react to castor oil, even though this is a rare occurrence. So, if you’re trying castor oil for the first time to put on your hair, do a patch test on your inner arm to see how your body reacts to it beforehand.

Castor oil will also stain towels and clothes, so use an old towel or t-shirt to cover your shoulders when you’re using it, and before you wash your hair to prevent it from dripping. And you might need to perform two shampoos to completely remove the castor oil from your hair.

If you want to use castor oil to help with hair loss, make sure that you talk with your doctor before doing so. That’s because hair loss could be due to an underlying health issue, so make sure to find out the cause before trying castor oil.

And just like with any oil, castor oil can turn rancid. Therefore, make sure that the castor oil you use has a long shelf life, and is kept away from damp areas with the lid on tight. Once it’s opened, castor oil should last for about another year without contamination.

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Back to the Roots

As you now know, castor oil is used by many, because they claim that doing so will result in shinier and healthier hair, as well as accelerated growth from the way it provides increased blood flow to the scalp area.

Castor oil is used by many, because they claim that doing so will result in shinier and healthier hair, as well as accelerated growth from the way it provides increased blood flow to the scalp area.

And although there is no science available that prove these claims, using this natural oil can benefit, because of the antioxidants and fatty acids it contains, which have been proven to be beneficial.

Just be mindful of the frequency you use castor oil on your hair, which will depend on its natural texture.