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The Benefits of Castor Oil Hair Treatment

Posted on Dec 20, 2010 10:47:19 AM

Women have come up with unique and interesting beauty treatments over the years. Some of them have worked and some didn’t. Many of those treatments have become famous through trial and error, while few others are still not known to many. Various oils and ointments have been tried and tested for hair treatment and even today many are being still tested. One item that has increased in popularity for providing a healthy scalp is castor oil.

Castor oil is extracted from the castor bean. It has been long used for cooking and also has many medicinal properties. More recently it has been found that castor oil can do wonders for your hair. Lot of people are using it to make their hair look healthier,younger,and shinier. It is also helpful in prevention and treatment of baldness. The oil is odorless so does not leave you with a weird smell like other oils even if you use it often.

The best way to use castor oil for hair is to directly apply the oil on the scalp and massage it gently. You can then use a comb to spread it to the rest of your hair. Though not mandatory, you can cover your hair with a plastic wrap and leave it for some time. You can also leave it overnight and wash your hair in the morning. You can use lukewarm water and a mild shampoo to wash it off. Make sure to lather twice to remove any residue which can weight it down.

Castor oil is widely available and easy to get. It can be bought in health stores and drug stores. Even some grocery stores and department stores sell them. Castor oil is very cheap and you needn’t worry about spending a lot on your beauty treatment. But it works just as well as any other expensive hair treatment.