Castor Oil for Hair Growth
We'll show you how to use castor oil in a simple recipe for DIY hair growth serum made with a blend of essential oils.
Yield: 1 cup
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Small glass jar with lid
Materials
- ½ cup castor oil
- 7 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops clary sage essential oil
- 12 drops rosemary essential oil
- Heat-safe glass jar with lid
- Small bowl with hot water
- Spray bottle
- Shower cap
Instructions
- Combine castor oil and essential oils in a small glass bottle.
- Using a spray bottle, lightly wet your hair (damp is better than sopping wet).
- Place the glass bottle of oil in a bowl of hot water, and wait a few minutes for the oil to heat.
- Apply a nickel-sized amount to damp hair, from root to ends, and massage into scalp.
- Cover with a shower cap and leave on for 15 minutes.
- To remove, shampoo as usual.
Notes
For the ultimate hair boost, leave it in your hair as long as possible. It’s the perfect thing to do for a lazy day at home—you can even make a whole spa day of it!
If you need extra clarifying power, add a bit of baking soda to your shampoo.
Repeat 1–2 times a week until hair is soft and split ends appear less noticeable.