Castor oil is VERY THICK. It makes my hair fall out, too, unless it's diluted a whole bunch. I don't know the ratios.
However, don't panic! Most likely, the hairs that fell out were ready to go, anyway, being at the end of their telogen phase. Meaning, they've awakened from hibernation & re-entered anagen phase. So expect to see new little baby hairs sprouting from those same follicles. It's part of the process of how castor oil works. 30 hairs = not bad at all!
Oops. You said 20-30 hairs is normal for you. Using 2 Tblsp. castor oil made a lot more fall out, you said. Well, still don't worry; but I think I use like 1/4 tsp. castor oil or maybe just 1/8, mixed into about a cup of other oils & other ingredients. (I don't usually measure, so my numbers aren't precise.)
But still, don't worry. What you've done is very healthy, just a little too much healthy all at once. But really, it's not a problem.
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