Type 4 ladies especially do not sleep on Black Castor Oil

czyfaith77

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LondonDiva said:
This applies to all other hair types also,but I know type 4 like myself have a hard time with dryness due to the tighter curl patterns and hair texture....anyway. I've NEVER added an oil to my conditioner before because I couldn't even see the point. But one day I was thinking how am I gonna use up all of this castor oil when I'm religiously using MTG, so I thought of adding it to my conditioner for a DC treatment. I swear my hair has changed for the better. It dries so soft and even the new growth feels super soft. Just mix up all those conditioners you think are pure and utter crap add a few tablespoons of black castor oil to it mix it up and you have a super conditioner. I mixed up about 5 conditioners that needed 'throwing out' and added the oil. I really think I could stretch a relaxer for longer by using BCO.


Thanks for Saying this. I have been sharing this same tip for a while just not with castor oil.. I just told someone yesterday that they may consider adding it to Lekair's Cholesterol, since they said that it was making their hair hard. I learned this trick from a hair stylist that I used to go to. I liked how she cared for hair, I just didn't like the fact that she didn't know the diffrence between a trim and a cut. But it is a great tip makes a world of a difference with Type 4 hair. I use Aphogee EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) oil which is alot like Nexxus Botanioil. Love it, love it, love it!
 

divinefavor

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Thanks so much for this information on the BCO. I purchased a bottle earlier this afternoon. I can't wait to try it! :)
 

LondonDiva

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czyfaith77 said:
Thanks for Saying this. I have been sharing this same tip for a while just not with castor oil.. I just told someone yesterday that they may consider adding it to Lekair's Cholesterol, since they said that it was making their hair hard. I learned this trick from a hair stylist that I used to go to. I liked how she cared for hair, I just didn't like the fact that she didn't know the diffrence between a trim and a cut. But it is a great tip makes a world of a difference with Type 4 hair. I use Aphogee EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) oil which is alot like Nexxus Botanioil. Love it, love it, love it!

I have this and couldn't figure out the best way to use it. Gonna whip up a storm tonight.
 

lolacurl

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LondonDiva said:
Girl you better whip that all up like you making some sweet potato pie.

I used

Affirm 5 in 1 reconstructor
Motions CPR
Motions Silk Protein
Le Kair Cholestorol
Profectiv Hair Masque
Mane N Tail Conditioner
Porosity Control

Yep all of those and added the CO. I added enough to make a difference. It sounds like a lot but I was able to get a little blob out of most of these conditioners. I've used CO since on a smaller conditioner batch and it still yields the same fabulous results. I'm going to wash out my empty Affirm 5lb relaxer tub and make a VAT of this conditioner. It's heaven :lol:

:lol: Girl, soon as I get mine, I am gonna be mixin it up like Chef!!! I've got some V05 conditioner, some mane n tail, and a host of dominican cons that Ima blend in there!

What's the main difference that u notice between the black and the clear castor oil?

Thanks, Chica!


~lola~
 
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LaNecia

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Thanks LD for the tip, I've had mine for a minute but haven't quite used it w/any satisfaction...will give this a try tonight!
 

czyfaith77

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LondonDiva said:
I have this and couldn't figure out the best way to use it. Gonna whip up a storm tonight.

Glad I could help. Let me know how it works for you. I also use it on my ends at night (Just a little of the oil by itself).
 
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angellazette

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I have it!

I have it mixed with other oils though in my sulfur oil mix...no complaints here! My hair is very soft. I'm half way through my bottle.
 
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tuffCOOKiE

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Wait, so LD... you mix it with your conditioners after the wash and make it a deep conditioning treatment? And you sit under the dryer? I'm just trying to get all this right because I have been battling dry hair lately. If this does what you say it does you're my new best friend :lol:
 

CLASSYEBONYGIRL

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I mixed mine with my deep conditioner. After I shampoo and condition my hair I apply the deep conditioner mixed with the black castor oil and I sit under the dryer for 15-20 minutes with a plastic cap. End results= soft, bouncy, strong and shiny hair.:shocked::love::yep:
 

Britt

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Londondiva and those who have used regular unrefined castor oil, how would you compare this to regular unrefined castor oil? Is it more moisturizing? I've been using Home Health unrefined castor oil for a while now and I do like it, but im curious to know whether there really is a difference in how your hair feels after using Black Jamaican Castor oil. I just bought a big bottle of unrefined castor oil yesterday and im wondering would the black castor oil be better ....
 
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LaNecia

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LD and Czyfaith77,

:notworthy: This is probably the 2nd best recommendation to hit the board for me this year!

I did this last night as a prepoo treatment, then decided not to poo at all. I used the BCO along w/a conditioner I've been wanting to get rid of cause I hate it (Jason's Sea Kelp Conditioner). I mixed probabably three tablespoons worth in about a half cup of conditioner, heated it in the microwave for 20 seconds and slathered it on my DRY hair using an applicator brush to ensure adequate coverage per section. I could immediately feel my hair softening upon application (I think cause it was warmed). I then used a plastic cap and sat under my dryer (medium heat) for 15 minutes. Rinsed, as I rinsed my hair felt like BUTTA. I was :shocked:

To aid in detangling, (8 weeks post relaxer retouch) I used my Herbal Essences Dry/Permed Conditioner (2 minutes) as a rinse. In all honesty, this last step could have been omitted.

In short, my hair came out VERY moisturized and silky soft, even my rebellious new growth (which, if you've seen my photo album, you KNOW my natural texture ain't nuttin' nice).

So ladies, if you've got this in your arsenal, you should give it a try if not....it's definitely worth the consideration. Besides, if you don't like the BCO, SOMEONE will buy it from ya! (Overt hint!) :lol:

HHG!
 

Britt

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LondonDiva said:
Britt

I can honestly say that I only used the refined castor oil on my scalp. I never thought back then to add it to my conditioner. I know that all of the 'goodness' shall we say is extracted out of the BCO and it's heated to high temperature. Why they do all of this is beyond me. The black castor oil is the same thick consistency, it's brown in colour and has a nutty smell to it. I posted a while back the difference between the oils. Lemme see if I can dig this up for you and re-post here.



Thanks!
I guess I will stick with my unrefined castor oil for awhile
:D
 

EssentialGrowth

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Ladies in New York: Where can I find Black Castor Oil?? I'm in Brooklyn, and can't seem to find any BSS that sells this stuff. And I can't trek to Sams, its all the way in Hempstead! :(
 

ryanshope

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Castor oil...be it white or black is excellent for dry hair and 4a/b hair. I have used castor for hot oil treatments since the "yahoo hair board days" and it is still a stable. A little goes a long way and this was more effective then shea butter and coconut oil.Warm up a little, and give it a try...well worth it...
 

BBabe

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EssentialGrowth said:
Ladies in New York: Where can I find Black Castor Oil?? I'm in Brooklyn, and can't seem to find any BSS that sells this stuff. And I can't trek to Sams, its all the way in Hempstead! :(
Finally found some today - I checked all BSS on Fulton Mall in Downtown BK and no luck BUT in same area I went to a Health food store and they had it. The store about a block away from 141 Livingston on Livingston. Across the street from the Macy's back entrance. So I guess we should be checking our Health food stores instead. HTH
 
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