Is having long, silky threads your princess dream? If the answer is yes, you can rest assured that this is not such a difficult thing to achieve, as long as you invest in the right products. And when we say that, it doesn’t mean you have to invest a lot of money in super expensive products, see? An example of an excellent cost-benefit ratio for yarns is castor oil.
WHAT IS CASTOR OIL?
This is an oil that is extracted from the seeds of a plant called “Ricinus communis”, popularly known as castor bean. As it can also be made castor oil, which is used in the manufacture of plastics, paintings and cosmetics (in the production of false eyelashes).
However, castor oil can not only be used to manufacture these products. It is also famous for helping the growth of hair fibres. In what way? Relax, that’s exactly what we’re going to explain to you now!
What happens is that the oil is rich in antioxidant properties, omega 6 and omega 9, and vitamin E. These nutrients are responsible for strengthening and helping hair grow healthy and strong.
And an extra tip: even the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes can benefit from those oils, you know?
BENEFITS OF CASTOR OIL FOR THE HAIR
- Strengthens the hair, helping to prevent hair breakage;
- It helps to fight the hair quada, because it strengthens the follicles;
- Contains vitamins and minerals that help hair growth;
- Contains anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that keep the scalp healthy;
- It hydrates and recovers the wires deeply as it penetrates the hair shaft;
- Excellent for curly hair treatment;
- Helps to treat dandruff and itchy scalp;
- Seals the cuticles of the threads, helping to give shine and maintain moisture in the hair.
HOW TO USE CASTOR OIL IN YOUR HAIR
1. To enhance your hair treatment mask
Add three scoops of castor oil to your treatment mask. Apply to the washed threads with shampoo only and let it act for 30 minutes, then rinse well and finish as usual.
2. Capillary Humectation
Place some of the oil in a container and leave for 15 seconds in the microwave, then apply with your fingertips to your scalp in a circular motion. Leave for 2 hours all night.
3. Castor oil in shampoo
Put 5 spoons of your castor oil in the shampoo and use it every time you wash the threads.
