Castor oil for hair growth?

**McFearless** · February 19th, 2011, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by WickedLady

where can i buy caster and avacado oil?

You can find castor oil at a pharmacy in the laxative section.

**SlightlySoprano** · February 19th, 2011, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by krissykins

Do you find that 1:1 ratio with almond oil makes the mixture less sticky? I could never put 50/50 castor/coconut oil on my length

It's definitely LESS sticky, but it doesn't totally eliminate the stickyness.

**krissykins** · February 19th, 2011, 06:12 PM

Thank you, Roscata and SlightlySoprano! I've been reluctant to put castor oil on my length because getting it off my scalp is enough of a workout for my fingers. Lol

**SlightlySoprano** · February 19th, 2011, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by krissykins

Thank you, Roscata and SlightlySoprano! I've been reluctant to put castor oil on my length because getting it off my scalp is enough of a workout for my fingers. Lol

Have you tried CWC? for me, that one round of CWC and there's NO oil left what so ever

**krissykins** · February 19th, 2011, 07:18 PM

I have yet to try CWC after castor oil as I'm sulfate free right now.

Usually I apply a light conditioner while I shower, rinse that out, apply a heavier conditioner and wear that for a half hour, then rinse that out. It works for me

But if I try oiling the length with castor oil, I'll definitely give CWC a shot! Thanks!

**CareBear** · February 19th, 2011, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by WickedLady

where can i buy caster and avacado oil?

Someone already answered the castor question, as far as avacado oil goes, do you have any asian food stores in your town? I have found it locally at Uwajimayas, but I don't think they're a national chain.
The best place I've found online is wholesale supplies plus. They have shipping included in all their prices so you don't have check out shock.

**owlathena** · February 19th, 2011, 11:01 PM

CareBear, I love Uwajimaya! I think they're just in Washington and Oregon.

**RadiantNeedle** · February 20th, 2011, 02:00 AM

Has anyone successfully washed castor oil off with soapnuts?

**brunette** · February 20th, 2011, 02:53 AM

I only do a light castor oiling (undiluted) at my temples/widows peak and only wash twice a week so some gets pushed into my hair - but I find my Indian herbs get it out. I currently only use Shikakai as I found Aritha/soapnut too harsh. I'd say your Soapnuts would remove it!

**RadiantNeedle** · February 20th, 2011, 03:35 AM

Woo! Hoping I can get a bunch of new growth with castor oil and I've been testing out some soapnuts of late! Not entirely sure if they're suitable, but we'll see!