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Published 19:15 IST, October 4th 2019

Castor oil for hair: Benefits for hair growth and scalp ailments

Castor oil acts as a natural conditioner for all hair types. It boosts hair growth and helps fight scaly scalp issues too. Here are some benefits of castor oil.

Reported by: Alifiya Shaiwala
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Taking good care of hair and treating them regularly has probably become a routine for most of the people today. If you are facing hair fall problems or feel an itching sensation in your scalp, do not fret! Here is the perfect solution for your hair problems. Using castor oil works as a natural remedy to boost your hair growth and also fight scalp issues. Here is how you can use castor oil at home to improve your hair quality.

Benefits of Castor oil for hair

Generally, castor oil is the vegetable oil extracted from castor beans. Castor oil is sticky in texture and has a thicker consistency. It is known to have anti-dandruff properties that soothe your scalp and hair problems. It has ricinoleic acid, omega-6 and vitamin E that proves to be very helpful for enhancing hair growth. You often come across people sharing that vitamin E capsules work well with hair, who knew castor oil had this element hidden in it? Castor oil is highly rich in minerals that noticeably strengthen your hair roots. The bottom line is, Castor oil is an all in one solution to fight hair fall and scalp problems and richly boost your hair growth.

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How to use castor oil for faster hair growth

Castor oil is readily available in the market. Some stylists suggest applying warm castor oil on your hair before shampooing them. Here is a quick guide of how to use castor oil for your hair - Pour sufficient amount of oil in a container, and heat it mildly. Make sure you can insert your finger in the oil. Do not overheat it. Add two tablespoons of coconut oil or almond oil in it to smoothen its consistency. Take this oil and massage it into your scalp for ten to fifteen minutes. Allow the oil to penetrate into your scalp thoroughly. Apply little on the tips of your hair too. Use your regular shampoo and rinse with cold water. Make sure you rinse twice so that no oil is left on your hair. Try using this oil at least twice a week for better results.

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