Question 1

does castor oil help people with hair growth? i've seen many people use it and show before and after pictures. and it works.

Accepted Answer

Castor oil for hair: Castor oil has not been shown to cause hair growth.  There are some medications that may help but you have to be seen by your doctor to get these prescriptions.

Question 2

how do i increase the volume of my eyebrows? (to make them thicker)  does applying castor oil every night increase hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Minoxidil: You can buy Minoxidil solution and apply this to the eyebrows.  This will make them grow.

Question 3

i'm 21 with thick moustaches and chin facial hair. however, on my cheeks, i do have very little hair. does applying castor oil makes it thicker?

Accepted Answer

NO!!!: Genetic factors account for minor variations of male facial hair. So what??? Get on with your life and throw away the castor oil.

Question 4

i was born with a very light eyebrows and i want to grow them,so i tried putting castor oil it worked , but how long does it take the hair to grow?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil: has been proven to grow eyebrows.  You can use minoxidil, which is over-the-counter (in the U.S.) to grow your eyebrows.  Also Latisse (bimatoprost) will work for this, but you need a prescription for that.

Question 5

can i put castor oil on a 6 month old hair?

Accepted Answer

NO,itis toxic,: especially if it gets in the mouth of a baby.

Question 6

i used castor oil on my eyebrows and a part on my hair , i put it at night and leave it 2days , now i feel like my hair and eyebrows is falling , why?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss: Can't tell based on the very limited information you provided but I would start by suggesting you stop putting "castor oil" on your brows and scalp the reason for which remains a mystery.

Question 7

can mixing oils be bad for hair? i made hair oil w/ rosemary, lavendar, vanilla, and vit. e in castor oil. seems to work for me & my friends want to try it bc it smells great but i want to make sure it's safe since i'm not a professional?

Accepted Answer

: Only trying can test if OK in you.

Question 8

can i use jamaican black castor oil on my hair while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safe topically.
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Question 9

does castor oil regrowth hair on bald spots?

Accepted Answer

No: It won't help in any way. You didn't really believe this, did you? Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 10

i massage my scalp with castor oil for faster hair growth, but i'm noticing small zits on my face. is the oil causing this?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Castor oil is not going to make your hair grow faster. It is also not likely to be causing zits. Though washing your face with soap 2-3 times a day may help control zits.

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Does castor oil help people with hair growth? i've seen many people use it and show before and after pictures. and it works.

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How do i increase the volume of my eyebrows? (to make them thicker) does applying castor oil every night increase hair growth?

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I'm 21 with thick moustaches and chin facial hair. however, on my cheeks, i do have very little hair. does applying castor oil makes it thicker?

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I was born with a very light eyebrows and i want to grow them,so i tried putting castor oil it worked , but how long does it take the hair to grow?

A member asked:

Can i put castor oil on a 6 month old hair?

A member asked:

I used castor oil on my eyebrows and a part on my hair , i put it at night and leave it 2days , now i feel like my hair and eyebrows is falling , why?

A member asked:

Can mixing oils be bad for hair? i made hair oil w/ rosemary, lavendar, vanilla, and vit. e in castor oil. seems to work for me & my friends want to try it bc it smells great but i want to make sure it's safe since i'm not a professional?

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Can i use jamaican black castor oil on my hair while breastfeeding?

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Does castor oil regrowth hair on bald spots?

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I massage my scalp with castor oil for faster hair growth, but i'm noticing small zits on my face. is the oil causing this?

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