Hairlista Castor Oil Challenge Check-in | 1 Month

Friday, February 27, 2015


It's been 1 month since the Castor Oil Challenge began (January 25th) on Hairlista.com. I entered the challenge at the extreme level which requires you to:
  • Apply Castor Oil to your scalp every other day
  • Add 1-2 tsps of Castor Oil to your deep conditioners
  • Seal with Castor Oil, after moisturizing (optional)
My success: I must say, I'm very proud at how consistent I've been with applying my JBCO to my scalp every other night and adding it to my deep conditioners. I tend to apply my oil in the night so that my hair can absorb it while I sleep. However, at the end of the day, when I'm so exhausted, it's such a fight to pull myself into my bathroom and get it done. It's definitely a challenge. So I'm proud of myself for that.



My struggles: The shedding! Though I'm not too concerned with it, I have noticed that it has increased over the weeks. Since I've been participating in the Castor Oil Challenge (dating back years), shedding has always been a symptom of mine. I never get alarmed. I just monitor it and if it happens to get out of control, 99% of the time it doesn't, I'll do a quick Black Tea Rinse and it will begin to decrease. Since I don't remove shed hairs often, that could also contribute to the increased amount of hair I see. I'll keep an eye on it!

Overall thoughts: I'm very pleased with the amount of new growth I'm seeing thus far. It's so soft and fluffy. I haven't run out of any product - thank God! My stash (2 bottles) is still going strong. I think it should last me until the end of the challenge (April). Also, my hair is retaining much more moisture too!! Based on my new growth, I may have to move up my relaxer date :)

Are you in the Castor Oil Challenge? If so, what level? How's your hair doing?

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7 comments

  1. Hey Val, I saw a Youtube vid about the wonders castor oil offers for keloid types of scars and other scars that involve a lot of hardened scar tissue. This is presumably due to its ability for deep penetration through multiple skin layers? I have problems with this and just wanted to know your opinion.Also, can I buy any brand or is there something special about black castor oil?

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    1. Hi Victoria, Castor oil does wonders for all types of issues, scaring included. Are you worried about it penetrating into the skin? I don't think you should be concerned. Castor oil is a natural oil that won't do any harm to your body. I add it to my skin lotion for extra softness and moisture. As for the brand, you can get any type of Castor Oil that is 100% Pure. I prefer Jamaican Black Castor Oil due to its purification process.

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  2. Hi! I'm in the Castor Oil Challenge and I'm doing the Intermediate Level! I just join 2 weeks ago (February 9th) and I must admit I'm doing great! I think my hair grew since I started and my hair does feel thicker. I have 4 more weeks to go before I relax my hair. So I'll know for sure if I retained length. I'll still be doing this even after the challenge!

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    1. Yay!! Congrats on joining the Challenge :) I'm happy to hear your staying on top of your castor oil regimen and already noticing a difference in your hair. That's the best part! Thanks for sharing :)

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  3. Hi Sunshyne, I just joined the challenge about 2 weeks now. I don't always remember to oil my scalp during the week but I prepoo with black castor oil (I'm a Jamaican living in Jamaica so I get the real home grown product no chemicals added), and add it to my deep conditioner - my hair always feels full, soft and fluffy when I'm done. I just started my hair journey in January and am only 4 weeks post relaxer so I'm not quite ready to do a growth check yet....I'm hoping to go at least 10 weeks before my next relaxer and am looking forward to great results.

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  4. I started the health hair journey 5months ago n bcz of d jbco my hair is getting long fast n thick. I started journey cz my hair used to break sooo much n after 5months theres minimum breakage and im so happy with my regiment. Thank u

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  5. THIS CHALLENGE IS GREAT!
    I started my HHJ in february so i started this challenge late, maybe a 2-3 weeks after it started, but I can honestly say that there is a change with my roots. I relaxed in February 19 and I just feel like my roots have like volume or have raised .. iunno how to describe it but i love it. I oil my scalp with this daily, seal my hair with this and add this to my deep conditioner. Im trying to relax again by May and expecting a CHANNNGGE !! Definitely will continue this even after the challange is done. but I do have a question for you if you dont mind me asking :) ** my name is Naomie by the way, don't know how to display my name aha :)

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