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Castor Oil Challenge Week 2 Check In

By Jenell — September 08, 2012
Castor Oil Challenge Week 2 Check In

Sept 8, 2012 – Sept 14, 2012

If you didn’t join the challenge in the beginning I’m sorry, it’s too late. Register for the Winter Challenge in November.

I’m having so much fun on this challenge – Are you ??

Our first official length check will take place during week 5–get ready.

Some of you may have noticed your scalp was excessively itchy this week – if this is the case, don’t be alarmed. The first time you start to use castor oil it has to detoxify your scalp. Once this is done, you shouldn’t have any more itching. However, if the itching is unbearable and you are scratching so much that you are causing your scalp to tear, blend your castor oil with another carrier oil (coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil) until your scalp gets accustom to the intensity of the castor oil.

Check In Questions:

1. Where do you live?

2. Are other members of your family naturals too?

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)

Do you Tweet? If so use hashtag #KCCM so we all can follow the convo. Feel free to include me in the convo @BlakIzBeautyful

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About Author

Jenell Stewart, formally known as BlakIzBeautyful is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Kinky Curly Coily Me. Jenell has a MS in special education and dedicates her time to educating and uplifting women with kinky, curly, coily hair. She big chopped on March 26, 2010 and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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  • http://twitter.com/NotTheSeaWitch Ursula✨

    1. I live in Columbia, SC (the capital city:) )
    2. I have two natural cousins that inspired me to start my journey.
    3. I used the oil on my scalp at night between my flat twists

  • antonia.addo84

    1. Houston, Tx
    2. Yes my sisters and a few cousins.
    3. I used it 2x a day for my edges and also for my weekly hot oil treatment.

  • http://www.facebook.com/keelii.addy Keelii Addy

    Hey Curly Girls! I’m Keelii From Woodbury, MN. My Mom, Sister, Aunts and my little Curly Girl (daughter) are all naturals!! I used Castor Oil in my hair last week on my edges and every other night as I did the GH method.

  • http://www.facebook.com/andrieahj Zelina Johnson

    I live in FL. My daughter and mother are natural as well.

    I used castor oil in my hot oil treatment and as I styled my wash and go. I also massaged it into my edges and on my scalp, throughout my hair.

  • Vanietra

    Good morning all!!
    1) I live in Severn, MD
    2) Everyone in my family are natural. My 3 girls are too young to consider having a relaxer but I pray once they get older they choose to stay natural. My husband and one of my sons have dreads. My mother and my 2 sisters are also natural.
    3) I oiled my scalp every other day and massaged my edges. Although its not visual my edges feel like they’re thinning so hopefully the castor oil helps

  • http://www.facebook.com/iamblurayne Cynthia Jowers

    1. STL
    2. Everyone is
    3. I use it on my scalp and my ends. I love the shine without the oily feel

    • Jasmyn

      Yay! Another St. Louisian :)

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147400669 Victoria Panita Farnum

        lol I was about to ask what is STL

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1363698471 Tiffany InspireMe Creatively

          hahaa me too !

    • Happiness!!

      Yay! hometown St. Louis! <3

    • amtate

      GO ST LOUIS!!!!!!!

    • Cherlyn

      <hometown

      • cherlyn

        I posted HOMETOWN lol

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

      WOW, everyone in your family is natural. How awesome is that? WOOWWW

    • Happiness!!

      St. Louis!!!!!!!! :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/trinice.johnson Trinice Trueblackbeauty Johnso

    I live in Virginia, I have one person 4 people in my immediate family that are naturals my sister, my 2 aunts, and my grandma, the first week of the challenge I used castor oil as a hot oil treatment and on my edges and scalp 5 x during that week and as a sealant everyday

  • http://www.facebook.com/erica.handy.5 Erica Handy

    I live in Jackson, MS. I have a few cousins who are natural. I used the castor oil in my crown area. I stopped using it because of the itching. I didn’t know that was suppose to happen. I thought I was having a bad reaction to it. Will try your suggestion next week.

  • Kristen

    1. Where do you live? – Detroit, MI

    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? – Yes

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1) – Pre-Poo and rubbed on scalp and edges. Put shower cap over and kept on for 30min

  • http://www.ChicReDecor.com/ Tiffany JO

    1. Where do you live? I live in Tampa, FL

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My Sister and I are the only naturals.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)? In week one I washed and oiled my scalp and edged 3 times in that week.

  • Lexi Nichols

    I live in Florida. I have a few naturals in my family. I used my castor oil as moisturizer mixed with shea butter, tea tree and coconut oil. I plan to add monistat 7 to my regimen in the coming week.

  • bettinajp

    1. I reside in Brooklyn, New York (born and raised).
    2. My mother is natural and I’m trying to get my sister to cut off her dead relaxed ends. My mother wears her hair natural but wears a wig because a few years back she began taking a medication that caused her hair to fall out.
    3. During the first I used castor oil in my prepoo by mixing conditioner, honey and castor oil. I sealed my hair with castor oil when moisturizing my hair. I also used castor oil on my edges and on my scalp at least 3 or 4 times.

  • Gail

    1. Where do you live? I live in Miramar Florida which is between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale if any of you all are familiar with those places.
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? YES!!! I was able to get 4 of my cousins to jump on board…3 live here in Florida and the other I’m converting lives in New York. I’m so excited they are embarking on this journey with me
    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1). Last week I used JBCO as part of my regimen and for extra moisturizing when necessary throughout the week. So it was used during my pre-poo and during my LOC and then if I felt me edges getting dry (I’m still transitioning so this part of my hair is usually drier than the permed ends) then I would slap some water on it and some JBCO…Whats interesting is that my permed ends although I’m planning to trim some of it off soon…is feeling much stronger now that I have been following KCCM and taking care of my natural roots…I’m thinking that when I was on the creamy crack I could have stretched out my perms to last longer than 4-5 weeks. But I guess I was a feen and thats whey its called creamy crack…lol

  • http://www.facebook.com/michelle.b.allen.12 Michelle Britt Allen

    Hi, I live in Upper Marlboro, Maryland which is a suburb outside of DC. Several family members are natural: my mom wears a tapered close cut since 1996, my oldest sister is loced, and my middle sister is natural and wears her hair straightened with a fly cut! My husband’s mother is also natural, both my sister in laws as well. This past week, I used the castor oil in my pre-poo conditioner which i left on for about 30 min. I also mixed it with my leave in conditioner, and put it on my edges, nape, and scalp. Im really looking forward to see if my edges will grow stronger (no i have don’t have hair loss but i’ve always had softer edges). Thanks for letting me join the challenge!!

  • NikkiB

    I live in Detroit, Michigan and yess! there are other naturals in my family! I’ve invited them to take this challenge as well! Last week I used the castor oil on my scalp every other day. I normally use olive oil; being that castor oil is much thicker, I had to get used to only applying just a little. Too much meant greasy hair. I also used it as a hot oil treatment. So far…love it! SN…I’ve also been using the castor oil in my husband’s beard and hair and also my son’s hair. Just looking to thicken the hair in some areas….I’m excited to see the results!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/SassyTXGal Ashley Rose

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Jacksonville, Florida

    2. Are other members of your family natural too?
    Yes actually; my mother has been natural all of her 62yrs, my aunt has been natural for over 10yrs now (she is the one that actually inspired me to go natural), my other aunt has always been natural all her life & so has 3 of my cousins. These are all people on my mothers side of the family. No one on my dads side except 3 people one one cousin & 2 of my aunts.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil last week?
    I used it 3x’s last week. Monday, Wednesday & Friday. I put it on at night as an overnight steam regimen. My scalp is just a little itchy not too much & that’s probably b/c I have some tee tree oil mixed in w/some of my other oils to prevent dry scalp b/c I had a real bad problem with dandruff growing up & every since my hair stylist back home started washing my hair w/a little tee tree oil I haven’t experienced that problem again, so I just continued to use it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/roxie.lewis1 Roxie Angel Lewis

    1. Where do you live? I live in Columbia, SC
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? No, no one else is natural in my family.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1) I used the castor oil to seal my ends. I also used it for my scalp and to put twist in my hair.

  • http://www.facebook.com/onikapascal Pascalle Onika Lewis

    1. I currently live in Germantown, Maryland…originally from Trinidad and raised in Brooklyn, NY raised

    2. My aunt is natural. And that’s about it. My mom was natural for 8 years and somehow ended back into the “perm effect”

    3.Last week i applied castor oil to my scalp after every morning shower. when I got home from work i sprayed my hair with my LOC method mix and sat with a foil cap until bed time. it will be my routine throughout the challenge.

    P.S. I haven’t experienced any dry/itchy scalp…so far

  • http://twitter.com/Tresies Tresies

    1. Where do you live?

    Current residing in Jacksonville FL

    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too?

    A few of my cousins are natural on in ATL and 2 in SC!!

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)

    Last week I did a pre-poo with my oil mix of castor, coconut, evoo, and added a diff oil mix of tea tree, lavender, and some other oils. Also when I did the infamous pampering session I used the JBCO for my sealing. I styled my hair in flat twists in the front and left a fro in the back… At night I would braid the back in chunky braids and in the morning would use the JCBO to re moisturize my scalp, edges, and hair as well as to oil my fingers to take the braids out!! 

    • http://twitter.com/Tresies Tresies

      Also I registered under LaTresa Craig and then connected with my twitter which is now tresies I’ll go repost the registration with my tresies name

  • http://www.facebook.com/shelrocksgirl Sophie Naturalista Briscoe

    Check In Questions:

    1. Where do you live?
    Baltimore, MD

    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too?
    My mom is natural

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)
    I applied it to my hair and scalp every night while I put in my chunky twists.

    • http://www.facebook.com/LisitaBlanco Lisita Blanco

      WOW!!! Another Bmore challenger…Baltimore is in the House…Hollla LOL!!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/mo.walker.3 Mo Walker

    1. Where do you live? – Baltimore, Maryland 2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? – Yes, my mom just went natural and my daughter is natural too! I also have a cousin who is natural!!! 3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1) – So for my daughter and I have been misting our hair with water and then using the JBCO with coconut oil on our scalp and as a sealant (am I doing this correctly?). I have been paying more attention to my edges since they are thin. Tonight will make it 3xs this week!

    • http://www.facebook.com/LisitaBlanco Lisita Blanco

      Hello fellow Bmore challenger….I’m from Baltimore Maryland also…nice to meet you

  • Wilkersl07

    1. Where do you live?
    Belle Chasse, Louisiana
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too?
    No.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week
    Scalp massages 1x, seal ends 3x, hot oil treatment 1x

  • http://www.facebook.com/Celei Celeste ItsbyGod’sGrace A-Pier

    1) I live in the Bronx NY. 2) I am the only natural in my family I have 3 sons. 3) I used castor oil on my scalp, edges & on the ends of my box braids 4x last week.

  • Tracey

    1. Where do you live? Brooklyn, NY

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)? I used it to “oil” my scalp and add some sheen to my hair.

  • http://www.facebook.com/fireseducer Kimberly Bernard

    1. Where do you live?
    Brooklyn, NY

    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? Yes my daughter, mother and grandmother

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)? I used it daily to seal my hair. To help with itching I mixed tea tree oil in it and as my oil in LOC

  • Reishal

    1. I live in Augusta Ga.
    2. My mom, sister, aunt and 2 cousins are natural.
    3. I use the oil on my scalp and to seal in moisture after I co wash or condition.

  • Greta Perry

    1.Albany, Ga
    2. Yes
    3. I co-washed with conditioner and applied castor oil to scalp and ends.

  • http://www.facebook.com/nstlouis Nancy Carmel St. Louis

    I live in Queens, NY. My sister is natural she has been natural for two years now. I however, am not natural I have been going back and forth about it for sometime now. I have been using jamaican black castor oil on my edges daily and my sister made an oil mixture with castor oil, coconut oil, etc…I am currently wearing a sew-in so i put it in between my tracks.

    • http://twitter.com/pmsshepptacular Samantha

      I’m from Queens also! :)

      • Crist

        same :)

    • mzTill

      yea me to im wearing sew-in, but didnt know how i was going to using the jbco for my hair im natural tho. so thanks for sharing. :D

    • Tishana Trainor

      I’m from Jamaica, Queens!:)

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

      Thank God for your sister helping you out on the mixtures. I believe if you decide to go natural, you will be pleased with your outcome of your hair health and beauty. Contrary to the popular myth, natural is more mainenance, but the benefits outweigh everything else. You may even become a product junkie like myself. :)

      • missdaniciahumphrey

        I can see why you say that natural hair is more maintenance; i think that when females use relaxer we can become more relaxed with the maintenance of our hair because its easier to maneuver through it. So its easy to say well I’m not wrapping it up tonight cause I can detangle it in like 2 minutes. While on the other hand, it could be 3 a.m. and we will take the extra 15 minutes to put in chunky twists to avoid 45min-1hr long detailing session. Would you agree?

        • Tazzee

          Totally agree. I was lazy with my hair when I was relaxed – I would pull it back into a ponytail in a heartbeat. Now I won’t go to sleep without twisting my hair. It’s nothing for me to start twisting it in a public place, LOL

          • kiandra

            I definitely agree! And that oil mixture sounds like a great way to seal the moisture in your hair! Good luck with your journey ladies!

          • missdaniciahumphrey

            Oh yeah, when I go out partying at night on my way home while my friends are driving I’m twisting my hair for bed! LOL!

          • http://www.facebook.com/sharon.garlick Sharon D. Garlick

            Thank God I see I am not the only one who does that. Lol

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

          I do agree. I was the lazy relaxed chick with all the hair. I threw my hair in a pony tail. I wore my hair in a pony the majority of the time and right after receiving a fresh perm, I would wear it down for a couple of days. I say that it is more maintenance because instead of the get up and go, I get up, refresh, moisturize, seal, and maybe even style depending on the previous nights preparation. So for me, natural is way more maintenance, however, I love my hair more than ever now.

  • Bonnyboo

    1. Columbus, OHIO
    2. My two daughters, my sister and mother-in-law are all naturals.
    3. 4 times a week!

  • Tai

    1. Where do you live?Brklyn, NY
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? Yes, I inspired my little sister to embrace her natural hair :)
    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1), I sealed my ends every night with castor oil, massaged my scalp and rubbed castor oil on my edges every night

  • http://www.facebook.com/zeena.sally Zeena Sally

    1. Where do I live?
    I live in GA.

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    I have a friend who is like family that is natural and she has been a great support. I have two other friends that are natural and they too have been great encourager. As far as I know I’m the only one that is going through the transition. I have gotten well wishes from family and I’m soooo looking forward to it.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)?
    I greased my scalp and the back of my neck. Looking forward to see what my hair will look in a month.

  • http://www.facebook.com/LisitaBlanco Lisita Blanco

    I live in Maryland
    My sister is natural…she has locks and my older sister says she will start to transition this winter.
    I used castor oil on my edges I’m really trying to get them to grow back..that is my main goal for this challenge

  • Jameil Nganga

    1. I live in Madison, AL
    2. Nope Im the only one in my family who is natural and my mother and grandmother hate it
    3. This week I oiled my scalp 3 times and since today is wash day I will prepoo with it

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hey, I live in Huntsville….. Good Luck with the challenge!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/tacara.ferguson Tacara Fergie Ferguson

    I live in west palm ,Florida. My sister and I are the only curly cuties in our family she’s been natural longer than so she helps me ALOT. I’ve used MY JBCO as my oil in the LOC method and also with my prepoo. Instead of scratching and irritating my scalp I I use the tips of my fingers to massage and soothe my scalp

  • http://www.facebook.com/karlene.joseph Karlene James Joseph

    1. West Hartford, CT
    2. Well, actually – no, now that I think about it.
    3. I blended with olive oil and used as moisturizer daily; also rubbed in the scalp in the middle of my head (shorter than rest of my fro).

    I feel great! I think for the first time ever I’m giving my hair the food it needs to thrive. I’ve been natural for over 10 years, but never tuned into how to take care of it. Thanks for your gift of information. I truly appreciate your teaching.

  • http://twitter.com/Takesha1 Curly Chocolate

    1. Where do you live?

    In North New Jersey

    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too?

    No but I try to convince them that natural hair is a healthier way to wear their hair

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)

    I pre-pooed with it on wash day & during the week I put it on my edges

  • http://www.facebook.com/georgina.tutt Georgina Tutt

    I live in Queens, NY
    My big sister has Locs…My moms doesn’t perm :)
    I’ve been using the castor oil on my edges and scalp…and I used it to pre-poo the other day after taking my braids out…

  • http://www.facebook.com/mssheree14 Essence Brooks

    I live in Rochester, NY. I am one of 3 naturals in my family. Last week I applied castor oil to my edges 3times within that week

  • http://twitter.com/Yaasmiyn_Co His Favorite

    I live in Brooklyn, NY. My Mom is natural as well. I used it at night on my scalp and ends

  • http://www.facebook.com/keisha.tysonjohnson Keisha Tyson-Johnson

    I live in Atlanta…my oldest has locks, and the other is growig his to loc. Since I have a protective braid style, I have been using it to oil my scalp.

    • http://www.facebook.com/danisty Danisty Johnson

      Hey girl

  • http://www.NuBeinCreations.com/ Shakazi Poole

    I live in Indianapolis IN. My sister is natural and has been for several years. I use castor oil in my water bottle every morning and evening it is a mix of evoo water castor oil.

    • http://www.facebook.com/NaturalShanese Shanese Plummer-Bandy

      Hello neighbor, I searched the feed until I found someone from Nap!! LOL

  • Alfreda

    I live in Charleston, SC aka Chucktown. I’m the first and only natural in my family. My mother was a little concern when I first told her that I was going natural. I was the “Relaxer Queen” my hair had to be bone straight at all times. Now my mother loves my hair, especially my twist outs. I did my bc August 6, 2011. This week I used my castor oil daily on my edges, and to seal in the moisture on my co-wash day

  • http://www.facebook.com/marquita.m.evans Marquita Mack Evans

    1. Where do you live? I live in Florence SC

    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? To my knowledge I have two cousins that are natural and they have locks and have been natural for some years now.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1). I used the JBCO conditioner for my cowash on shampoo day and I did the LOC method when I did my Bantu knots for this week. I massaged my scalp with the JBCO every other day.

  • http://twitter.com/kdh0522 Kimberly Holston

    I live in McLean, VA. My mom and one of my sisters finished transitioning recently and my other sister is currently transitioning with braids. This past week I used my JBCO to seal my leave-in when I twist my hair at night and to moisturize my scalp in the morning when I’m taking my twists out.

  • http://www.facebook.com/audrice.johnson Audrice Johnson

    1. I live in Chesterfield, VA.
    2. My niece and I are in the process of transitioning.
    3. This past week, I applied castor oil to my edges every other night and my entire scalp one night. I need to find another way to apply because since I am transitioning without doing the BC it is weighing down my hair. Help!!!

    • Happiness!!

      Dilute it with another oil or you can rub it together in your hands where it spreads easily then massage it in. Or you can use an applicator bottle :)

    • Happiness!!

      Also, you can add it to your conditioner/shampoo/moisturizer

  • Kk

    1. I live in Fairfield CT

    2. Yes, most of my family are natural

    3. I oiled my scalp castor oil 4 times in the week and did a hot oil treatment on the 5th day

  • Ebony Smith

    1. I am from Union, Sc
    2. My sister and close friend are natural
    3. I used castor oil on my edges, oiled my scalp, and in my spritz and Shea butter mixture I used on my two strand twist.

  • onyinyechi uwakwemdike

    I live in Lagos, Nigeria

    My mum and only sister are natural.

    I used castor oil on my edges 4 times that week and I used it while moisturising my hair 3 times.

  • Brittbratt

    I live in Springfield,MA. My mom is natural but always wears it blown out. I did the bc the first month of my pregnancy and stayed natural for 15 months but gave into the creamy crack when returning back to work. I’ve been using JBCO on my edges 5x a week since I just put in a turban bun lol

  • Brittney Sewell

    I live in Birmingham Alabama.
    My favorite granny is the only natural in my family!
    I used the castor oil as a LOC method and edges.

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural…. Good luck!!!

      • Brittney Sewell

        HELLO ( : GOOD luck to you as well!!!

  • Sharlene

    I live in rockland county, yes there are two other naturals in the family,I used the caster oil I’m my hair at night befor bed 3x for the week.

  • kinkykw

    I live in Opelika, Al.
    My mom is natural now we started our transition together. We’ve both recently did the bc.
    I used JBCO on my edges and on my scalp.

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural…. I am from Dadeville, I live in Huntsville now… My husband is from Loachapoka!

  • http://www.facebook.com/denise.cobbs.96 Denise Cobbs

    1. I live in Elizabethtown KY, I’m from St. Louis MO.

    2. Yes, I have 2 cousins and an aunt that are natural.

    3. I used castor oil on my scalp last week and also as a pre-poo on wash day. I put Castor oil in my leave in conditioner too.

    • Happiness!!

      St. Louis! <3 <3 <3 Home :D

  • Guest

    1. I reside in a suburb far west of Chicago, Illinois.
    2. The my sister is natural. I did the BC on August 15, 2012. Had to chop some more to get totally rid of the relaxer on top September 4, 2012.
    3. I use the JBCO at night to massage into my scalp. At first my scalp itched a lot but has since then calmed down. I’m a 4B-4C hair type and my hair is very dense. The JBCO has help to soften and is really growing out the side of my hair.

  • Sharon

    1. I live in Durham, NC
    2. My daughter is a natural too. My sister is now transitioning after see has seen the results of how healthy my hair has become since i went natural.
    3. I have been using it on my edges and as a sealant

  • http://profiles.google.com/ebayaholic2 Alisha Lampley

    I live in the Nashville, TN area. I along with my mom and 2 daughters are all natural. My girls are 3 and 10. lol I’ve been massaging it along my edges and throughout my scalp the last week and surprisingly not as much itching at the first time I tried the product. (JBCO)

  • Sandra

    I live in Miami, Florida. Yes I have several family members that are natural. Last week I used it on my scalp 3X a week.

  • LaQuesha Brinston

    I leave in Memphis, Tn. My mom and sister are natural also. My mom actually inspired me to go natural 2years ago and I shared the same inspiration with my sister!!! I am using the Jamician Black Castor Oil on my scalp and edges. I was experiencing a lot of itching but it has calm down some. Can’t wait till week 5 for length check!!!!

  • lmaesquire

    I live in Laurel, MD. My daughter is only 4 so she is of course still natural. If I have my way she’ll remain natural for life. :-) This past week I massaged a little castor oil into my scalp almost everyday. I also used it to seal my edges and in my prepoo.

  • Diamond

    I live in Anderson, SC . My mom, grandma, and aunt are all naturals. I use my applicator bottle mix the jbco with coconut oil and rub the oil in my scalp

  • http://www.facebook.com/helen.osorio Helen Osorio

    Check In ..1) I live in Southern New Jersey..2) My Daughter-In-Law is transitioning now..3)I used Castor Oil on my scalp especially on hairline and center of my head where I have thinning. I did this 4 times this week.

  • http://www.facebook.com/tanya.wright.12 Tanya Menefield Wright

    Tanya Wright from Stockbridge Ga checking in. Right now I am the only member of my family that is natural. My daughter has a texturizer but is letting it grow out. My sister has been wearing weaves for over 10 years and just did a BC because of damage. Right now I have Tree Braid and I am using the cator oil on my in between the braids and on my edges. I’m using a cold pressed castor oil and my scalp seems to like it.

  • Dawnee29

    1)Where do you live?

    Birmingham, Al.

    2) Are other members in your family naturals too?

    Yes, my mom, sister, aunt, and sister in-law are all natural and have been for years.

    3) How did you use castor oil your hair last week (week 1)

    I used it on my edges and scalp every other day and with my leave- in conditioner after my weekly shampoo.

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural!!

  • Yvonne Wallace

    1. I reside in the Far West Suburbs of Chicago, IL.
    2. My youngest sister is natural.
    3. In week 1, I used the JBCO to massage into my scalp. My scalp itched a lot but has since calmed down. I also had to cut additional hair off the top to rid the last remanent of relaxer. Now my hair is totally natural.

  • pam

    I live up state ny the hudson valley, I’ve been natural 1yr july of this year and this is my first challenge I’m very excited to see results also my whole family is natural my daughter is also doing the challenge off line and my husband has braids he has been natural as he says longer than me his whole life lol anyway for my first week I massaged the jbco into my scalp 3x a week and used it on my edges.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000681867376 Stacia S. Gordon

      I live in the Hudson valley too…. I thought I was the only only here from upstate NY ….

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1354260095 Madison C-Whip

    1. Where do you live?
    Brooklyn new york
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? My mother is natural but not on purpose lol she just hasn’t gotten around to getting a perm as yet

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)
    hot oil treatment and rub my edges and scalp

  • Mel

    Good morning everyone. I live in Milwaukee, WI. My mom and I are both natural. My mother due to health conditions. For this first week, I used the castor oil on my edges and to massage my scalp

  • Cara Butler

    1. Portland, Or
    2. My mom is natural too but i have a lot of really good girl friends who are like sisters to me, and now they’re all natural too. Thanks to my lovely influence :-)
    3. I used castor oil in my leave in conditioner, in my shea butter mixture and I’ll be doing a scalp massage.

    • http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

      That is great! a lot of my friends and family went natural after me too!

  • Kirstin McDuffie-Jones

    I live in Atlanta. My mom and brother have locs. Although their locs are beautiful I prefer to just wear my hair kinky/curly. I massaged pharmacy castor oil (mixed it with a little coconut oil) on my front edges and front right section of my scalp (this section doesn’t seem to be growing as fast as the rest of my hair). I used the castor/coconut oil mixture on wet hair 3 times this week (Mon., Wed., Fri.).

  • http://www.facebook.com/thickgirljazzy Jasmine Takira

    I live in Snellville, GA. My baby sister went natural right after I started so she is 19 months. I’ve been using the Castor oil right after I shampoo or cowash my hair n i would massasge it in.

  • Anita Givens

    I Live in Birmingham, AL.
    Yes. My daughter, mother , sister, and nieces.
    I used castor oil to seal after I washed. I applied to my edges and scalp 4 times this week. I applied castor oil to my daughters hair 3 times this week. Today is wash day.

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural!!

  • http://seiwaakoto.bigcartel.com/ MzFobi

    1. Where do you live?
    Montreal Metro Area in Quebec Canada

    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too?
    Yes, My mom, My aunt, My cousins (aunt’s daughters) have been for years, both of my grandmothers

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)
    I used it everyday, applying it to my chunky twists and my ends after I applied my daily leave-in conditioner. Using it everyday compared to what I used to do, every other day to every 3 days, now I definitely see a difference in moisturizing and applying castor oil everyday.

  • http://www.facebook.com/danisty Danisty Johnson

    1. I live in savannah, ga
    2. My mother, one aunt and a sister that are natural
    3. I used the oil this week on my scalp and edges, and put some in my hands and rubbed it through my hair

  • LoclessinBmore

    Good Morning Ladies!!

    I reside in Baltimore, home of “The Wire”and the RAVENS (woop woop!) Yes, other family members of mine are natural too. I guess you could say my mother sort of is, she uses a texturizer. My daughter,her aunt, great aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother on her father’s side are as well. This week I used JBCO to seal in my moisture. I did a protective flat twist, then rubbed it on my scalp between the parts and of course on the edges. I am glad you mentioned why I may be itching so freaking much! I was getting worried about things! Now I know to cut my daughter’s blend differently, poor baby.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Fionajean72 MomofAngels Colledge

    I live in Wilmington, Delaware, my mom has been natural for six years now. I use the JBCO on my edges and on my scalp oh yes on my ends. I apply it daily because I have been wearing a wash and go this week. I love how my hair is looking and feeling!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/dcabana Donny N’didi During

    i live in Phila. Pa. My cousin became natural approximately 2 years natural now. I have been using the pharmacy castor oil and used it every other day due to the thickness for the oil on my edges and the mostly the crown of my head. i also used it as my sealant for my twistout.

  • http://www.facebook.com/tracie.h.young Tracie Henson Young

    1. I live in Lithia Springs, Ga (just west of Atlanta)
    2. My mom and both grandmothers are natural
    3. Last week, I mixed JBCO in my conditioner for deep condish treatment followed by putting it on my edges and scalp (3x) when twisting for bedtime

  • Sylly80@gmail.com

    I live in Miami, Florida. My mother, 2 aunts and a cousin are natural. I used it for sealing in the moisture 2x this week and on my scalp on my wash day.

  • Natosha Hardy

    I live in Red Bank, New Jersey
    I have two aunts, a godmother, and three cousins that are natural also
    Last week I used the castor oil on my edges and in my scalp every other day!

  • http://www.facebook.com/alma.flippin Alma Flippin

    I live in Nashville, Tennessee. My two daughters ages 11 & 7 are natural as well. However, there many of my family members are natural. During week 1, I used JBCO on my edges nghtly and it was applied to my hair and scalp through my Kimmaytube leave.

  • KimberlyD

    1. Where do you live? I live in metro Atlanta.
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too? yes my sister has gone natural a cousin or two and some aunts.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)? I used it on my edges and put some in applicator bottle to get to my scalp while my hair is in a protective twist up-do.

  • Happiness!!

    I live in St. Louis, Missouri <3 but I am currently in my last semester of college in a small town in Missouri that is nothing but cornfields lol. Yes, there are other members in my family who are natural. My two older cousins (in their fifties) cut off their hair, one had locs but she cut those off. My younger cousin transitioned and is now natural and her mother now has locs. I think my mother is natural now as well. My cousin who does nursing in Saudi Arabia, my older aunt in her 70's, all natural, but this is all I can remember right now. I wore my hair in a protective style and massaged castor oil on my scalp frequently. I think I massaged my hair even more than I did putting on castor oil because my hair is fine and does not get dry too easily. To cut down applying everyday, I did two strand twist and applied castor oil and coconut oil to every single twist then did a protective style. My hair is still moisturized and very soft. I massage morning, night and throughout the day. I have also used castor oil on my eyelashes twice a day and they are growing so thick! The bottom lashes are beginning to look like the top! lol :) I think in week 2, I will amp up what I am already doing. Maybe I will focus on massaging really stubborn areas and put castor oil on that part more so than the others :) And maybe do more Greenhouse Effect. Oh, I have a photo of the twists. I tried to take a closer one today, but my camera isn't working. But the castor oil made it so supple, shiny and enhanced the little curls at the end. Don't give up, dearies! Castor oil will reward you in your own way! Oh ignore the cow, I found her in a box labeled free at the country store yesterday. ^_^ I am sorry the pic is so big :P

  • NeeB

    I live in Charlotte, NC. My mom and nieces are natural too. Last week, I used the JbCO on my edges, hoping they grow back in after braids thinned them.

  • Lovey

    Live – Cincinnati, OH
    Other naturals – my daughter is…she inspired me to go natural.
    How used last week – oiled scalp and edges daily and sealed in moisture with W&G

    • http://www.pearlsinpursuit.com/ InPursuit

      What is w and g?

      • http://www.facebook.com/brendaskid Kay-Megan Washington

        Wash and go

  • http://www.facebook.com/SheDel92 SheRea DelSol

    1. Where do you live?
    Winston-Salem, NC originally from St. Thomas, USVI
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too?
    Many of my family members have locs, so YUP!
    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)
    Pretty good! I surpassed my goals.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=573805453 Antoinette Andrews

    1. Where do you live?
    Clarksville,TN
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too?
    Nope, just me!
    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)
    I currently have kinky twists in my hair so I applied caster oil to my scalp every night and also seal in moisture on my hair.

  • ciera miller

    I live in Spartanburg Sc. both my mother and grandmother are now natural. this week I used the Castor oil as a scalp massage oil and to seal my ends.

  • http://www.pearlsinpursuit.com/ InPursuit

    I live in Maryland but am a lifetime NYer! My daughters (13 and 6) are natural. My 13 year old transitioned herself. My 6 year old has hair down her back and I am determined to keep it healthy. Last week I did a scalpp massage three days ans added JBCO to my leavein.

  • Vernell Lewis

    I live in Brooklyn, NY. I am the only member of my family who is natural unfortunately, they are into the permed look. I have been using the castor oil in my scalp and as a sealer 3X a week.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Kira0313 Shakira O’Garro

    1. Where do you live?
    I’m from The Bronx!!! But I’m currently in Plattsburgh NY for grad school!

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mother is but she has heat trained her hair. Lol My dad and brothers are as well. My dad likes to steal my hair products too. His fav is Shea Moisture!

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)?
    I did use it at least 3-6 times in an oil mix for a hot oil treatment and prepoo, to seal,a nd to oil my scalp. However I’ve discovered an awesome oil mix! I mix 1 part Rosemary JBCO (JBCO is the main ingredient), .5 part of Vatika Coconut Oil, .5 part of Grapeseed oil, and the rest is jojoba oil (I put this in a 2 oz applicator bottle)! I’ve been using it for a prepoo and my hair is shiny and softer! Today I added Rosemary JBCO, grapeseed, argan, and honey to my cassia treatment. ^.~

    • http://www.facebook.com/terrie.clarkebynum Terrie Clarke-Bynum

      where did you get the rosemary JBCO? Sounds like a good mix. I’d like to try it.

      • http://www.facebook.com/Kira0313 Shakira O’Garro

        I ordered on amazon initially, but you can also get it from oilsfromjamacia.com!

    • kinkykurlykat

      That mix does sound great. Where did you find the rosemary JBCO?

      • http://www.facebook.com/Kira0313 Shakira O’Garro

        I ordered on amazon initially, but you can also get it from oilsfromjamacia.com!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002309645211 Scriea LcEmpress Estephane

    I live in London, UK and all of my family (the immediate anyway) are natural. My brother and I have the tighter texture and my sister the looser type 3 going on type 4 hair. I have used the oil in my pre-poo, to oil my scalp on wash day and sealing especially on the ends and everyday on my nape which I spray with some water.

  • Rhonda

    1. I live in Texas 2. I’m the only natural for real. 3.i used my castor oil by parted my hair and rubes in scalp and my edges

  • F_Mlicious

    I live in Harvard, MA , which is a predominantly white suburbs 45 minutes away from Boston. My sister has been natural for two years, and I just joined her a year ago. We’re trying to get my mom on the bandwagon, but she loves her texturizer a little too much smh. For this week, I experimented with castor oil in the following ways:
    LOC method (Water/Sulfur 8 Spray, Lavender JBCO/ Hot Six Oil/Tea Tree Oil, Whipped Butter (mixed with Lavender JBCO, Shea butter, Coconut Oil, Hot Six Oil)/Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie.

    The only thing I hate right now is that a month post big-shave, my edges are struggling, and when I try to add JBCO, my acne-prone face doesn’t like it smh. On the upside, my hair’s finally growing back :)

    • Tiffany Hines

      Those really sound like wonderful mixes!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/green.cindyf Cindy Green Ferguson

    I live in Fayetteville/Spring Lake, NC
    There are no other members of my family that are natural.
    For week 1, I used JBCO on my scalp once during the week. I used it on my edges and hair daily.
    My hair feels very soft and seems a little thicker and filled in than it did prior to using the JBCO.

    • http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

      Castor Oil will have your hair softer than ever!!

    • Onikki Johnson

      Hello.I.am.from.Fay.as.well.

  • Positive change

    I live in Oklahoma City, OK. I have a sister-in-law who is transitioning and two nieces who just did the BC three months ago. I used Jamaican black castor oil on my edges and scalp.

  • Kimberlee Stevenson

    1. I live in Chesapeake, VA. 2. Two of my sisters and my aunt are natural. 3. I used it on my scalp and my edges 4 times this week.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=616849306 Torrie Jackson

    Hello Ladies
    1) I’m from Detroit, MI
    2) My youngest sister where’s her hair natural
    3) I used my JBCO 3 times a week and apply it to my scalp and edges. I also used JBCO in LOC method and loved the results.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=770144060 Keesha Kai Hampton

    1) I live in Atlanta, GA
    2) Only one family member other than me is natural. My aunt has been natural for at least 20+ years!
    3) I used on my scalp (mixed with jojoba oil) about 3 times per week and to seal my ends after co-wash and deep conditioner. My 4B hair loves this stuff! Its so soft!

  • Alyssa

    I live in Newark NJ my grandmother is natural and so is my cousin they wear twa. During week 1 I added the castor oil into my regimen three days a week I comb the oil through and twist my hair then grease my scalp with it

  • Roz

    I live in Chi-town. My mom and aunts are natural back in my hometown of Detroit. I love using castor oil all over my head. I put it on my scalp daily while massaging it in. I also coat all my curls with it daily. I just love it.

    Roz

  • http://www.facebook.com/brendaskid Kay-Megan Washington

    I live in Baltimore, Maryland. My sister and eldest niece both have locs (as does my niece’s dad, my brother — he’s had his since the mid-80′s!). I was inspired to go natural this time and let it grow out by my middle niece (aged four) who has the most adorable 3C (very C) corkscrew curls, that when pulled out are halfway down her back. We have length contests (she always wins :) ).

    This week, I used castor oil to seal and on my scalp. Question: has anyone noticed an increase in single strand knots while using JBCO? I have never been a person who gets a lot of SSK’s but I’ve had a LOT since starting the challenge. Getting a trim today so we’ll see if that helps.

    • kinkykurlykat

      I have noticed it and some shedding I think the shedding has more to do with the seasons changing soon.

  • Nana Adoo

    1. I live in lanham, MD. 2.No, I’m the only one who is natural in my family. 3. Last week, I prepoo my hair with castor oil and suave conditioner. I also oiled my scalp 3 times with the castor oil and sealed my hair with my shea butter mix, which has a good amount of castor oil in it

    • http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

      Don’t you just love prepoos!?

  • http://twitter.com/lovelytjg Taniesha Knight

    I live in Willingboro, NJ. My cousin is natural and she is the one that introduced me to you and your cite. She did the castor oil challenge during the summer. Last week I used castor oil after I washed my hair. I massaged it through my scalp and use to lock in my moisturizer before I did a protective micro sew-in syle.

    • http://www.facebook.com/cassandra.burrows.5 Cassandra Burrows

      Next town over! Yaay south Jersey!

    • http://twitter.com/CurlyCourtCourt Courtney

      Oh wow!! That’s where I’m from!!

  • Happiness!!

    I live in St. Louis, Missouri, but am currently attending school in a small country town in Missouri . Numerous family members are natural: my cousins, aunt and even my mother! I massaged castor oil all over my head in the beginning and massaged my scalp day and night and any time in between ^_^. I put my hair in two strand twists and coated each twist with castor oil and coconut oil which left them very supple :) I wore my hair in a protective style and massaged certain areas of my scalp. My protective style has been up six days out of seven so I feel motivated a little. I also did the Greenhouse Effect on my hair, but not as often as I should have. In week two I am going to amp up my GHE and massage for longer periods. I will apply more castor oil in areas that truly need it. And when I am not putting castor oil on my scalp, I just like smelling it in the bottle because it has such a comforting smell, like a warm hug. I put it on my eyelashes day and night and the bottoms are beginning to look like the top! I have to be careful not to get it in my eye though. Happy growing, dearies!

  • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

    I live in the big city of Huntsville, AL and I love it… Mysister is natural, but she wears wigs… I use Castor Oil on my scalp and ends, Idid scalps massages 4 nights last weeks… I used it when I cowashed and when Idid my DC last week… I love the way my hair feels and my husband loves how itfeels also… I have always used Castor Oil, just not as much… I am using it inmy 3 year old daughter’s hair also; I used it on her scalp and edges last week…
    Loving this challenge!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/primab Prima Burney

    I live in Winter Haven.

    Fl. My mother, both my sisters and two
    Daughters are natural. I massaged my castor oil into my scalp 4 nights and will be doing a hot oil treatment today.

  • http://www.facebook.com/melanie.robinson.7311 Melanie Robinson

    I’m from Cleveland. My mommy and daughter are also naturals. I used my castor oil in my deep conditionerand sShea mix S well as happy it to my scalp night

    • Happiness!!

      Melanieeeee :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/Cherika.Nataye Cherika Nataye Johnson

    1. Where do you live? New York

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Not immediate family, but yes.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)? On my scalp & ends 3x/wk

  • karen lyttle

    I live in kingston Jamaica. My mother is natural . I used the castor oil on my scal and edges once a day every day.I know have in afro twists so I really gonna be using it always

    • http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

      Hey love!!! All the way from Jamaica, thats awesome!!

      • Guest

        u still haven’t responded to my question I have been asking since yesterday regarding posting pics…

  • Jenn

    I live in New Jersey. My daughter just shaved her hair off this April. This week I have been using castor on every other night on my edges and every night on my ends with a mix with EVOO and coconut oil. I love the feel so far.

  • Analston

    1-New Jersey
    2-My Mother and my Niece are natural
    3-I used the CO to seal my ends and as a over night steam treatment

  • http://twitter.com/AFeistyOne White Whisper

    I reside in the windy city (Chicago,IL.) I was wondering why my scalp was so itchy, I thought I was doing something wrong. Well,would you consider my Mother being natural if she is going through Chemo? She has stated that she no longer wants a perm after therapy? She also use natural products? Any case, I’m the only one who has BC’d left the creamy crack alone in my family so far. I used JBCO,along with Pharmacy CO, as a hot oil treatment, on my edges, and my nightly massages 3x last week. Which made me think I was doing it wrong with all the itching.I can’t wait to see what my hair will look like in 5 weeks.

  • Lorre

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in the Bronx, NY!
    2. Ar other members of your family naturals too?
    My mother has locs..Other than that there are no other women in my household and my other family members are in another country.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1)
    After I washed my hair I coated my hair with it after using a moisturizer and then I used it on my scalp. It feels great so far!

  • Tarmika Shaw

    I live in Houston,tx. My cousin have been natural for about 2 years now. Last week I used my JBCO every other night on my scalp.

  • Gina

    I live in Sumter SC. No one else in my family is natural, but my bestie is! I used jbco to seal my hiar after the wash. I oiled my scalp with it. And a good amount is inside my shea buttr mix I used for my trwist out this week.

  • Rochelle Jones

    1. I live in Pembroke,KY
    2. My twin sister is natural and that is were I got the motivation to go natural.
    3.I use the castorl oil on my scalp and to seal 3 times a week. I noticed my hair is more moisturizes by using it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/terrie.clarkebynum Terrie Clarke-Bynum

    I live in Richmond, VA.
    Immediate family….we are all natural :) …mom, dad, sister (locks), and brother. LOL! My sister in law finally decided to let go and begin her natural journey last week! So proud of her.
    I used JBCO on my edges everyday this week. I spritzed my edges with water and massaged the oil in, lightly brushed back. Midweek, I wet my hair and massaged in my shea whip which contains JBCO and retwisted. Today is wash day and I am planning to seal with JBCO mixed with olive. JBCO is really thick so I mix it with other carrier oils.

  • nadia

    I am from Brooklyn, NY! Shout out to all Brooklyn heads:), but I’m now living in Buffalo, NY. I usually visit my family in BK yearly. My mom has always been natural but she keeps her hair blow dried straight never in its natural state. Other family members have jumped on the natural bandwagon:) so exciting! I have used castor oil on my scalp and massaged 3x a week. I did experience the itchies. But amazingly feel like something is working my scalp feels sort if different:)

    • http://www.facebook.com/tsimon2 Tya Simon

      Lol, I was experiencing the itchiness too, I was trying to be all discreet in public. Thinking to my self… damn, I just washed my hair, whats up with this itchy scalp. Lol

  • Kim Young

    I live in Fort lauderdale, fl
    Nope I am the only natural…but give me a couple of years and I can make them change their minds
    I massaged it in my scalp

  • Angel

    I live in Mississippi and my aunt is natural. She keeps hers short and tapered. She recently told me she wants to grow it out because I’ve inspired her! :) last week I used castor oil on my scalp which had me scratching. I also used it to seal my ends.

  • Kina

    I live in Plainfield NJ!!!!!! My daughter is natural(that’s who inspired me) I am using the black Jamaican castor oil, this week used 3x on edges, scalp, ends, and a sealer!!!!!!! Go me trying to stick to something and complete it!!! I now have a faux bun that I did last night following your you tube!!!!!! One word “FLY”. Only downfall is my hair is still a ill damp from the gel….. And I did it on dry hair!!!!!! (I have that don’t dry hair for some reason) oh well still cute will post pic on IG shortly!!!

  • Naturally Aki

    I am from Trinidad and Tobago, specifically Crown Point Tobago. My mom has natural hair and I have an aunt with locs also since I started my natural hair journey another aunt decided to big chop. In week one I used the JBCO mainly on my edges and my scalp. Also also after spritzing with water and leave in conditioner I used the JBCO to seal in the moisture.

  • Cheryl D

    Hello Curlfriends
    1) I live in Riverside, California
    2) only naturalista in my family (4 sons – no girls).
    3) I am using the castor oil on my scalp and edges -.3x wk. No itching YAY!!!

  • MsChocolate86

    1. I live in Atlanta, GA
    2. No I am the only natural in my family but I have several friends who are natural.
    3. I used Castor oil on my scalp, my edges, and as the oil for LOC moisturizing method to seal in the moisture.
    My computer is still in the shop but I have my pictures on my camera!

  • http://www.soshewritesbymissdre.com/ Dre Davis

    I live in Wilmington, NC. My daughter’s hair is natural and I’m actually using castor oil in her hair regimen as well. Last week, I used castor oil in my pre-poo and scalp massages.

  • Matilda Nanor

    I live in Southampton , united kingdom
    None of my family are naturals
    I currently have a sew in weave, so I apply the on my edges nd btn e tracks

  • Bethany

    Answers:

    1.
    I live in the DMV area—Washington, D.C.,
    Maryland, Virginia area.

    2.
    My mother is a White woman who has NO knowledge
    about ethnic hair other than that chemically treating ethnic hair is (mostly)
    not very healthy. All of my sisters only wear their natural hair, yes, but if
    anyone has any direct tips on how to care for little girl hair in particular,
    please let me know! My little sisters have very long hair, but I fear that
    their hair is also dry…How does your daughters’ and little sister’s hair react
    to Castor Oil—it’s not too messy/strong for them??? Thanks in advance…

    3.
    I’ve been using my Castor Oil as an ingredient
    in my overnight deep conditioning, which feels amazing!! I’ve been sealing my
    hair with my Castor Oil, as well as using my Castor Oil while giving myself
    loving scalp massages :-)

    • Keisha M

      Hi Bethany,

      My aunt has been using castor oil on my little cousin’s hair (who is about two years old) about two weeks before I joined the castor oil challenge. She told me that she was scratching about the first five to six days after she started using it (just like everyone else) but after that she doesn’t really scratch anymore. She is using the regular pharmacy castor oil and by it being so thick, so doesn’t have to apply much to get the benefits. Hope this helps some!

  • nadine

    I live Alabama. My daughters are naturals too. They inspired me to become natural and stay natural. I used castor on my scalp.

    • http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

      Awwww How sweet!

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural!! Which part?

  • Joy

    Happy Saturday everyone!! I live in the Bronx. During the first week I used the jbco to oil my scalp and hair after I cowashed. My mom, sister, cousin and a few aunts are natural.

  • http://www.facebook.com/ashley.n.robinson.71 Ashley Nicole Robinson

    I live in DC. I’m the only person in my family to go natural but I’m trying to convince others to join in with me. This week, I used the castor oil to seal my hair and as a hot oil treatment/pre poo with olive and coconut oils.

    • http://www.facebook.com/ashley.n.robinson.71 Ashley Nicole Robinson

      I also used it on my edges.

  • Carnelia

    1. Lousiana
    2. My mom is 9 months transitioning and my sister has been natural for two years.
    3. Every other day I massaged my scalp.

  • http://www.facebook.com/brenda.m.coleman Brenda Marshall Coleman

    1. Where do you live? I live in St Petersburg, Florida
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My oldest son wears locs and he is so happy I have started this journey.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I used it on my edges and to seal my hair every day last week.

  • Bethany

    Check out how soft my hair is looking…It feels even better! LOL

  • http://www.facebook.com/andria.clausell Andria Clausell

    I live in San Diego, CA. My cousin and I are the only ones in our family that’s natural. We’ve been sharing tips an helping each other out. For week 1, I used my castor oil in my pre-poo mix, on my edges, and as my oil when I did my LOC method. I’m thinking about adding a little to my conditioner when I DC my hair today.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000681867376 Stacia S. Gordon

    1.I live on Poughkeepsie, NY which is 1 hour outside NYC.

    2.My mother and sister became natural after I did.

    3.I use my oil as a pre- poo, a moisturizer as well as a sealant.

  • Bethany

    Photo:

    • http://www.facebook.com/NaturalShanese Shanese Plummer-Bandy

      I can’t see the photo!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/NaturalShanese Shanese Plummer-Bandy

    1. Where do you live?

    Avon, IN (right outside of Indianapolis)

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?

    I’m the only full natural. My sister and my mom are both transitioning because I wouldn’t let up. LOL!!!

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)

    I applied castor oil to my scalp at least 5-6 times a week. My hair is in crochet braids so I’m able to get to my scalp.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cassandra.burrows.5 Cassandra Burrows

    1. I live in Burlington, NJ
    2. Yes my sister is natural. She encouraged me to go natural and she’s also a part of this challenge.
    3. I’ve been using JBCO on my entire scalp everyday at night before bed. My main focus is my edges and I have noticed growth already. I just had kinky twists put in yesterday so I put the JBCO in between all my braids.

  • http://www.facebook.com/AshmadinicksPYT Ashley Blessed-Allen Madison

    I live reside in Gautier Ms by way of the N.O. Yes my whole family on my momma side is now natural YAY US!! I used the castor oil on my edges, scalp and ends I plan on using it in my deep condition sometime next weekendish

  • annie delsignore

    I live just outside of Boston, Ma. I’m adopted, the rest of my family is Italian, so there are no other naturals lol. I have been applying castor oil on my scalp before bed and massaging it in.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jotavia.faulk Jotavia Faulk

    1. Where do you live? Killeen, TX
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My daughter and I are the only naturals in my family right now, but I hope to convert my mom and sisters!!! :)
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)? I used castor oil to pre-poo before deep conditioning, to co- wash and to massage into my scalp through out the week (I didn’t do these all at the same time).

  • http://www.facebook.com/latoya.aka.tallbeautie LaToya Burrows

    1. I live in South Jersey
    2. My sister and I are the only naturals
    3. I used castor oil to seal my ends 3 times this week and I applied it to my scalp ever day this week.

    • http://www.facebook.com/cassandra.burrows.5 Cassandra Burrows

      Hey sis!

    • Denise Gadson

      What part of Jersey? I am originally from Cape May County bu tlive in Philly now.

  • taisha

    I live in Rapid City, South Dakota (I know!) but I’m originally from Queens.
    My mother and sister-in-law both have dreads. My sister big chopped a month before I did.
    During Week 1 I used Castor oil everyday on my edges.

  • Tasha

    I live in Michigan, my mom & sis are natural. I used castor oil to seal in moisture n loved it!

  • aminata

    1. New Carrollton, MD
    2. yes. My oldest sister . and My second oldest is currently transitioning.
    3. I currently have a protective style of braids. I greased my scalp with the oil and massaged my edges as well.

  • http://www.facebook.com/aviann.ferdinandcaterson Aviann Ferdinand-Caterson

    How much do we really have to use? i put it in my scalp after washing my hair, i mix it with a little coconut oil and my hair stays moist for the entire wk, so i am wondering what am i doin wrong if at all i am doin it wrong… but at night i use it on my edges and ends of my hair to battle the sun beating it took during the day… d same goes for my daughter’s hair… so do we have to use less, like two caps full or something???

    • HGswagitout

      I don’t think ur doing anything wrong.. my hair is pretty short (neck.length) so I find I only need 8-10 drops to smooth down the length of my hair but depending on how you use it,.less or more will be needed

    • Joelle

      Maybe it depends on yor hair texture? Mine stayed moisturized all week too.

  • Kinky Kurly Kat

    I live in Richmond, VA. Many of us are natural in my family. My mother, aunt, sister, my daughters and myself!!! This week I used Castor Oil several different ways. Once as a hot oil treatment, the second time to my ends and massage my scalp and later today as a hot oil treatment. OMGeee my scalp was so itchy this week I thought I was going to rip my scalp off! LOL. Now I know to use it with a carrier oil. Thanks for the information!!

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1363698471 Tiffany InspireMe Creatively

      girl you are so blessed to have a supportive family! treasure it darlin!

    • Jcb3wg

      VA in da house! Hey kinky kurly kat I had the creeped crawlers but it did stop and I just put it on my scalp with my fingertips

  • delmeshia

    I live in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I have a cousin that is natural. I used the Castor Oil on my edges, scalp and a sealant.

  • hbrighth

    I live in Atlanta, GA. I am from a family of 3 girls. My sisters, my mom and I are all natural. The most exciting thing we have full support from my father with the change. Last week I used castor oil to pre-poo, on my scalp, on my edges and as a sealer when I set my hair.

  • MiekaC

    I live in Shreveport, LA! My older cousin is natural and has been for several years. Eveytime I see her her hair is fab!! I have Senegalese twists right now (taking out today) so last week I only use the JBCO on my scalp and edges.

  • Connie

    Im in jacksonville, fl . My mom is natural as well, iv been doing scalp massages with JBCO

    • Keisha M

      It’s good to see another natural from Jacksonville!! Good Luck :)

  • LaNeshe Miller

    1. Where do you live? – I live in a suburb of the Philadelphia area
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? – My grandmother is. Because she was sick for a while she since hasn’t had a relaxer for a little over a year.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) – All scalp massages, with concentration on my edges. This week I’d like to also use it as a sealant.

    • Denise Gadson

      Yay Philly!! Lol what part?

  • http://twitter.com/drjslilbit EJ

    I live in Miami until I finish grad school in December. My mother and daughter are also natural. I have my hair in nubian twists so I have just been using the Jamaican black castor oil on my scalp until I take out my twists in a week or two.

  • Guest

    I live in a very small town called Midway Georgia. It is close to Hinesville Georgia (Fort Stewart, Ga.). My 7 year old daughter is Natural. I mainly used the Castor Oil on my edges last week.

    Thanks for the tips about the itching!!

    Tammy T.

    • Felicia Redding

      Hi Tammy
      Nice to see neighboring naturals in here because I live in Richmond Hill, Ga just minutes away!! Good luck!!

  • naturallynolly

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Germany
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    All of them
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    Every day on my scalp and my edges overnight

    • http://www.facebook.com/NaturalShanese Shanese Plummer-Bandy

      Hello, all the way from Germany!! Wow!

    • HGswagitout

      wow Germany!! this challenge is world wide!

    • Joelle

      In Germany? Very cool.

  • Felicia Redding

    I currently live in Richmond Hill, Ga. My niece who is 8 years old is natural and loves it. This week I used the olive oil on my scalp between the sections of my Nubian twists.

  • Tammy Bryant

    Hi,

    I live in Midway, Georgia. That is near Fort Stewart Ga. My 7 year old daughter is Natural too. Mainly, I use the Castor Oil on my edges last week.

    Thanks for the tips on the itching!!

    Tammy Thomas

  • Yeveshia

    I live in Raleigh NC. My older sister is natural. Since I just joined yesterday I just sectioned my hair and put the castor oil on it and did two strand twists

  • http://www.facebook.com/KimGodsChild Kim Hooks-Hooper

    Hello! I live in super sunny Northern San Bernardino.

    All the members of my family are natural except me. I am not 5 months into transition. It’s challenging to day the least :)

    Last week I used JBCO on my edges, scalp, nape, eyebrows and as a sealant. Mi must say I see my super kinky texture beginning to soften up into its natural curl:wave pattern more each day.

    • Denise Gadson

      I was saying the same thing! My hair is definitely softer since using it. Good luck with transitioning! It is def challenging but we’ve got your back!

  • Song_bird

    1. I live in Augusta, Ga.
    2. My sister and one of my aunts are natural.
    3. This past week, I used it mixed with jojoba and coconut oil as a pre-poo. I also used it on my scalp, my edges, and as a sealant. After I sealed with it, my hair was the most moisturized its ever been after a wash.

  • Dominique

    From Harvey ,IL yes I have four other people in my family that is natural. And I mostly used the castor oil around my edges and today im doing my hot oil treatment with it.

  • VGreen

    I live in Oakland, CA. I am the only person in my immediate family that is natural. Everyone else is relaxed. I use a mixture of regular castor oil and JBCO extra dark with bit of emu oil to thin it out just a bit. I use it as a scalp conditioner 3xweek and for my edges almost daily. When i oil my scalp I follow up with a 10 minute scalp massage. i am currently wearing a half wig so I remove it everyday and give my real hair attention. This challenge is so fun! I am more excited and anxious as the days go by.

    • http://www.facebook.com/cathy.faisonheard Cathy Faison-Heard

      Hey Oakland, it’s good to see another Bay Area Beauty! Good luck with the challenge.

      • VGreen

        Yes, so nice to be acquainted with you Cathy. Good Luck to you as well. do keep in touch.

    • HGswagitout

      heeeyyy! bay area in the house! I’m from Richmond! :)

      • VGreen

        Hey Ms.Swag, nice to meet you. Good Luck to you on your challenge. Do keep in touch.

  • Denise Gadson

    I live in Philadelphia,PA. Other naturals in my family are my mom and my sister. My nieces are as well but I’m not sure if they count since they are little kids and don’t do their own hair yet ;-) . I used the castor oil from Whole Foods which I freakin love! Its thick – in a good way – and doesn’t smell. I have been cornrowing my hair and such so i have been massaging the oil into my scalp, on my edges and in my hair. I noticed that my hair is MUCH softer with this oil than others. I don’t know ladies, but I think I might be in love !!!

  • lori924

    1. Where do you live? I live in Queens, Ny

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes my mom is natural but she texturizes her hair like twice a year

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I applied my castor oil to my scalp 4 times last week and my front edges

  • Shanita

    I live in covington,GA. One of my aunts has been natural for a little over a year. I used castor oil mixed with other oils as a prepoo and i have also been massaging around my edges and on my scalp.

    • http://twitter.com/TeacherMrsAllen Mrs. Allen

      Hey Shanita! I used to live in Covington for 5 years. I moved to McDonough almost 2 years ago. Nice to meet you!

  • http://www.facebook.com/connie.mcnair1 Connie McNair

    Hi,
    I live in Charleston, SC. My 14 yr. old daughter is natural, I didn’t sign her up but she uses it also. I used the JBCO on my scalp and edges.

  • halloun

    I live in Georgia.My daughter and I are natural.I have been natural for two years.I used the castor oil on my edges and a preepo.

  • http://www.facebook.com/michelle.bellevilla Michelle Belle-Villa

    Hi Curly Sistas!
    I reside in Yorktown, VA. Everyone in my household is natural. I used JBCO on my edges & scalp 5 times this week. I’m enjoying the shine my hair has.

    • http://www.facebook.com/michelle.bellevilla Michelle Belle-Villa

      Oh I’m also Chellebelle59

    • Nish Wallace

      Whoop Whoop Hampton, VA here. HHJ

  • http://www.facebook.com/aryka.griffin Aryka Griffin

    1. I Live in a random town in California :)

    2. Yes! My mom is natural (she has her hair straightened with a hot comb still though) My sister has been natural her whole life, and I have lots of natural cousins!

    3. I used castor Oil in my deep conditioner and to seal my hair when I used the LOC method. Also i used castor oil on my edges, scalp and at the end of twists. I have been using my Coconut Black Castor Oil this week.

  • Kiki

    1. Where do you live?

    Los Angeles, CA

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?

    My four year old daughter

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)

    Pre-poo, sealing, on my scalp and edges :)

    • HGswagitout

      shout out to.Cali! lol

  • tamblk

    1. Where do you live? I live in Atlanta, GA

    2. Are other members of your family naturals
    too? maybe 4 cousins. It’s not a lot of us.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last
    week (week 1) Used it on my scalp and on my ends to seal. I also used Grapeseed and Tea Tree Oil as the essentials.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Nicholle.R.Diaz Nicholle-Rayenell Diaz

    1. I live in San Antonio, TX.

    2. My mom has decided to stay natural after completing her chemo treatment. I keep her updated on what I do and she loves her curly twa. recently my Aunt and little cuzzo came to visit and because of my big curly fro they have both decided to go natural too. I’m so excited!! My granny refuses to go natural. Her hair is waist length so I don’t blame her.

    3. Last week I used my Pharmacy Castor oil 3 times, on my edges, and scalp. It itched like crazy for some reason but I decided to stick with it because there was no damage to the skin. woo hoo. on to week 2.

  • Symone Michelle

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in New Jersey! =]
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    No one else in my family is natural, but my best friend is and she’s like a sister to me, does that count? Lol
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used my castor oil and coconut oil mix to do my scalp massages nightly, I also applied castor oil directy to my edges nightly, and on wash days I seal my hair with my shea butter mix that includes castor oil ;-]

  • http://www.facebook.com/maggie.jerome Maggie Jerome

    I live in Florida. And nope, I’m the only natural one. Ive aplied it twice. I signed up for the change on the late end.

  • MsFabulous13

    I live in Chicago and my mom has locs! Last week I put my castor oil in my hair 3xs and I just did a hot oil treatment! My hair feels amazing!

  • Yolanda Wells

    I live in Fayetteville, NC and there is only one other member in my family who is natural to my knowledge, my niece. She actually wears her hair in dreadlocks. Last week all I did was go through my scalp and hair line with the JBCO and massaged for about three minutes. I did this in the evenings.

    • Onikki Johnson

      hello.i.live.in.Fay.as.well.

  • shajk66

    I live in Annapolis, MD. My cousin is natural, not sure how long. I’ve been using JBCO on my front edges and crown about 2-3 times per week.

  • Nish Wallace

    I live in Virginia. My mother is natural and my sister says she wants natural hair but she just cant see herself putting the time in. SMH I used Lavendar JBCO on my edges, Scalp, and on my eye lashes 3 times last week.

    • Nish Wallace

      My hair has been ITCHINGGGGG like crazy, but its ok because I dont scratch much I just massage. “DETOXIFY ALREADY”. LOL

  • Special

    I live in Euclid, OH no one on my family is natural I use JBCO three times a week on scalp and regular castor oil in a spritz other days on my wash and go.

  • Barbie

    I live in Macon, GA. My neice is also natural. I use have been using castor oil every other day on my scalp and edges. Over the weekend I have mixed some with other oils and my favorite conditioner for an overnight wearing.

  • Nia_J

    I live in Birmingham, AL. My youngest sister and my niece are the only naturals in my family. Last week, I applied the castor oil to my scalp & edges. I love how soft it makes my roots feel, so I’ll start applying it to the length of my hair as well!

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural!!

      • Nia_J

        HEY!

  • http://twitter.com/afroballerina The AfroBallerina

    I live in Atlanta, GA. My sister & cousins are natural. I think I used JBCO 3 or 4 times this week, alternating days between scalp + edges and sealing ends. Oh! I also did a hot oil treatment on Sunday with it.

    • http://twitter.com/TeacherMrsAllen Mrs. Allen

      Nice to meet you! I am in Atlanta too and I was wondering how you did the hot oil treatment.

      • http://twitter.com/afroballerina The AfroBallerina

        I really thought I had already replied to this comment. I’m so sorry. I typically apply the oil to my hair when it’s damp. I make sure it’s well saturated and then I get under the steamer to let it penetrate into my hair. That’s it. Jenell does a great job of breaking it down in her video on hot oil treatments.

  • https://www.facebook.com/cutiepie.kay Kay_Dubb

    1. Where do you live? Ypsilanti, Michigan
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes my sister
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) Yes I spritz it on everyday lightly but rub on my edges

  • http://twitter.com/FeistyFirstLady Feisty First Lady

    I live in Hammond, La. My 2 daughters are also natural. I’ve includes them in the challenge as well. I didn’t get to do anything last week because I was displaced becauae of the hurricane.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cathy.faisonheard Cathy Faison-Heard

    I live in Danville, CA near S.F. I am the only one in my family transitioning to my natural hair. I have been applying castor oil to my scalp daily trying to avoid my hair since it is so fine. On the night before wash day I apply it all over focusing on my ends, so I can get an all night oil treatment.

  • chakkia gayle

    Hello, I live in Amityville, Long Island….besides my younger nieces and cousins, I am the only one in my family of my age and older that is natural….everyone is afraid and stuck on creamy crack…hopefully as time passes I can inspire them…Last week I used the castor oil on my scalp, as a sealant, and on my edges.

  • Rovonne Horton

    1. Virginia Beach, VA
    2. None of my immediate family is natural
    3. I used castor oil as a sealant after cowashing underneath Eco Styler gel during wash and goes

  • ALLY

    1. I live in Nashville, TN
    2. My sister is Natural and so are some of my cousins
    3. I been massaging it in my scalp and rubbing it in my hair. Even have some in my spray bottle, mixed with aloe vera, water, glycerin, and a tad bit of vitamin e oil

  • Shakir

    1. I live in Long Island, NY.
    2. Currently, my sister is natural however, she doesn’t wear her hair scurly she opts for the straight look majority of the time. My mother is currently transitioning. I have numerous college friends of which are majority naturals and we all began our first journey natural together and I went back straight and am now natural again and loving it.
    3. This week I rubbed the castor oil mixed with coconut oil on my edges every morning and evening. I just the castor oil 2 times this week when I sealed my hair.

  • Kittykatu

    I live in Columbus ohio and my sister and niece are natural. I have used the heritage castor oil have times this week on my scalp and edges!

    • http://twitter.com/TeacherMrsAllen Mrs. Allen

      My sister lives in Columbus, OH. My husband and I just dropped our son off at OSU last month. He’s a freshman there and loving the campus so far. Nice to meet you.

  • HGswagitout

    hey ladies! I live in Richmond,CA (aka the Bay Area) and both my mom (she has locs) and best friend of three years are natural..so far , I’m loving the challenge! I could only find Black Haitian castor oil but it’s doing me fine so far..no itching at all.. I used it last week to set my mini twists and twice a day I rub it on the length of my twists.. this morning I also massaged it into my scalp.. frizz free moisturized twists!

    • faithglam2010

      Hey! Quit a few of you Bay area ladies here.

  • http://twitter.com/TeacherMrsAllen Mrs. Allen

    I live in Atlanta, GA and my 14 year old daughter has never had her hair relaxed. The other naturals in my immediate family are my 2 sisters and one cousin. I used the castor oil to seal my ends and I also massaged it into my edges and made a mixture for my spray bottle and used it to refresh my wash and go. I also sprayed the mixture on my daughter’s ends since she’s currently wearing 2-strand twists.

  • http://www.facebook.com/marie.forbin.9 Marie Forbin

    1. I live in Lindenwold, NJ.
    2. My mother and 3 sisters are all natural!
    3. On my wash day I used JBCO to seal in moisture. Then I did a braid out, which came out perfect for the first time since I’ve natural thanks the BlakIzBeautyful youtube tutorial! At night when I set my hair I massaged the JBCO into my scalp.

  • http://twitter.com/sexyfluffymel Melissa Weaver

    I live in the lovely Caribbean island of Antigua. My mom is natural, well she has locs. I massaged the oil into my scalp and applied it to my edges and also in a spray bottle with water to help with moisture

  • Joelle

    I live in Florida. My mom is natural, though by necessity. Two of my aunts are natural as well. I used JBCO on my edges and during my pre-poo as well as my post-wash LOC routine. I had planned on using it again during the week, but my hair stayed so moisturized this week that I didn’t need to.

  • http://www.facebook.com/samantha.major.96 Samantha Major

    i live in the bahamas, scalp massage and only me and my mom is natural

  • Royal Mel J

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Brooklyn, New York

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Myself and and my great aunt are the only naturals in our large family.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I rubbed it on my scalp.

  • Ms. Dean

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Chicago, IL
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    None of my family members are natural
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I did a scalp massage with castor oil 3 times and spritzed my hair with water and sealed with the oil and some shea butter one morning.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1674532644 Arvetta LordtouchRenee’ Moore

    1. Where do you live?
    California the Bay Area:)

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Since becoming natural my Journey has inspired several of my family members & friends—My Sister Tashia, I take care of her hair basically. She pimps me every week… My Cousin Kyoshia is now natural:) My Friends— Trishawn, Krista, Latoyia, Marian E, Afryka, Cavontay and several more.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I applied it to my scalp 4 times and my edges every night…

    • http://twitter.com/pmsshepptacular Samantha

      that’s so awesome to be an inspiration to your family..my brothers girlfriend told me she “didn’t have the hair to go natural” …whatever that means

    • faithglam2010

      Hello fellow Californian

  • Valerie Smith

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in the London, England, United Kingdom

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Yes, my daughter, she is natural too.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    My castor oil is mixed with aloe vera gel.

  • http://www.facebook.com/tsimon2 Tya Simon

    1. I live in Maryland
    2. My son has stop cutting his hair and now has a head full of curls
    3. I used my castor oil mixed with rosrnary and grapeseed oil on my scalp, edges and nape.

    • VGreen

      Hello Tya, I wanted to know what the grapeseed oil is doing for you? Is it so that your have easier absorption? I’m currently using a castor/emu mix just to thin it out because I beleive that just the JBCO alone would sufficate my scalp with the numerous applications. I know grape seed oil is great for the face..just curious.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001620724381 Kandis Richardson

    1. I live in Richmond, VA. 2. All the women in my immediate family are natural except one. 3. I used my JBCO for scalp massages this week. I also spiked my conditioner and shampoo with it.

  • http://twitter.com/pmsshepptacular Samantha

    I am from Queens NY but I currently live on Roosevelt Island which is right next to Manhattan. My mother has been naturally for her entire life but has always worn her hair in a very short TWA since she was a teenager. Within the past 5 years she started growing her hair and always wears it in a coiled style. I used the castor oil around my edges because I have an area that appears to be patchy on my edges. I also put it around the nape of my neck and on my ends sometimes at nights. I’m using the castor oil with coconut so I find it a little less thick than the usual JBCO that I use but I’m enjoying it!

  • Patreace Miller

    I live in Bowie, MD. There are a few naturals in my family. My sisters are both natural as where as my mom. I used the castor oil every other day as a sealant and on my scalp. I’m loving it so far.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507262761 Giselle Crouch

    I live in Montreal, Canada. I have been natural on and off for a while but I officially BC’d in 2005. My daughters are also natural, ages 9 and 5. I have been sealing my ends and hair with castor oil. I was wondering why my head was so itchy!! I thought it was the shaver at the barber shop!! Thanks for clearing that up. So far, my hair feels great and I am enjoying this challenge. See you next week!!!

  • Bev

    Oooohhhh girl! I’m so glad I read the post above….My scalp has been itching like crazy in certain spots (specifically my edges and right in the middle of the back of my head…I thought maybe I was having a reaction! I’m glad its normal! I live in Albany, GA but I’m orginally from Boston, Mass. Me, my 2 daughters, my sister and my sister in law are all natural! woop woop! This past week I used castor oil with my deep conditioner (ORS replenishing pak) and on my scalp and edges every day.

    • Onikki Johnson

      I.thought.i.was.having.a.reaction.also.

  • Keisha M

    Hey EVERYBODY!!!!! I live in Jacksonville, Florida. My mother is natural and has been for the last 11 years and two of my cousins are also natural. My best friend and two of my closest friends are natural as well. Last week when I shampooed I applied the castor oil to my scalp, later in the week I sealed my ends and I applied and massaged the castor oil into my edges twice during that time. I’m liking it so far and glad the itching is over!!

  • Zeek R

    I live in Philly, all three of my sisters and I wear different styles of natural hair, and I just used it on edges and scalp between my braids.

  • Laurie

    I live in Crestview fl
    My sister is natural but she currently is not doing the challenge and wearing. Protective style. I was in a protective style and would spray my scalp with JBCO. But now that I have just taken them down I now use it as my detangling moisturizing spray.

  • Onikki Johnson

    1. Where do you live?Fayetteville,NC

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?yes.my.mom.and.aunt.and.my.daughter

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)I.oiled.my.scalp.and.edges

  • http://www.facebook.com/challer Faith Haller

    1. Where do you live? I live in Houston Texase
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) The first week I applied the JBCO directly to my scalp massaging it in and I also moisturized and sealed my hair with it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/elona.n.smith Elona NaChay Smith

    1. I live in Prince George,VA
    2. My mom and sister are both natural.
    3. During week 1 I used castor on my edges, scalp, and as a means to seal my ends. I also used it to moisturize my hair prior to putting large box braids in my hair.

  • http://www.facebook.com/trisanne.springer Trisanne Springer

    Hello, I live in Newport News, Virginia, my mother and sister are naturals, and I have using a castor oil mix (with other essential oils) for daily conditioner/deep conditioner.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=73601245 Kennitha Allahar

    I live in Brooklyn, NY. There are no other members of my family who are natural. Since I have a protective style in at the moment, I’ve been using Jamaican Black castor Oil to oil my edges and scalp.

  • Ori Ochai

    I live in Steubenville Ohio. I have one family member who is natural and she is a distant cousin. I am currently using regular castor oil as a sealant and on my scalp. So far so good : ).

  • Krystal Ferguson

    Hello. I live in Rialto, CA, which is near west of San Bernardino, north of Riverside, and about 45 miles east of LA. My niece is a natural little girl, and I just convinced my mother to go natural (she hasn’t been since the 60′s). But, it’s harder for her because she lives in Grambling, Louisiana, which is layered in humidity. Last week, I used castor oil as a pre-poo/ hot oil treatment and a scalp moisturizer, which is how I will continue to use it seeing as how it is super thick.

    • faithglam2010

      You’re near me :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/lesa.anne Lesa Anne

    Greetings Mrs. J: I live in Chandler, AZ. My daughter is a natural girl however,
    she wears a lot of extensions, flat iron styles. I’ve been using my JBCO with every deep conditioner treatment. I sit under a dryer for 10 mins and allow my mixture to sit on my hair for an hour.

  • Desiree Green

    Hi all, I live in New Jersey. My nine year twins are natural but they want perms. I have a cousin and an aunt that is also natural. This week I used the castor oil to seal my twists and I also used it on my edges.

  • Chelle

    I live in VA, Yes my sister and lil nice are naturals too. I share a lot of info from this site with them. This week is used the castor mostly in my LoC spray and moisturizer daily.

  • Rosemary

    I live in philadelpia PA both my mom and my younger sis is natural i massaged my scalp with jbco three days this week

  • http://twitter.com/KaitlinMillie Kaitlin Walker

    I live in Williamsburg, VA. My cousin and my aunt are also natural. I have been placing the castor oil on my scalp and edges.

  • faithglam2010

    I live in Southern Cali.
    My mother & I are both natural, as well as my aunts.
    The way that I used the JBCO was that after I washed my hair last week, I sealed my hair & ends really good. Then throughout the week I applied the oil on my edges. I wear half wigs most of the time, with my hair under the wig/cap it’s in a protective style. So the leave out I usually gel down & wash it out each day & then apply a moisturizer then the JBCO & bam I’m done.
    I can say that you don’t need to use a lot of this oil, it’s very thick, & somewhat more difficult to apply on wet hair lol.
    Ps. I haven’t noticed any itching out of the ordinary that I usually have. I tend to get dandruff now that I’m getting older (for whatever reason).

    • http://www.facebook.com/geri.hawthorne.12 Geri Hawthorne

      What part of Southern Cali do you live in I am from San Diego

  • elliott1980

    .I live in Central Florida. . My toddler daughter is also natural. Since I have sisterlock and live where its humid I literally have to oil my hair everyday or every other day. Since the oils is so thick I use a little of it on my scalp and massage it in. For my daughter I place it on her scalp and also massage it in.

  • Coretta Campbell

    Hello Kinkys!!! I live in San Antonio, TX. My sister, daughter, niece and my mom are natural!!! I used my castor oil on my scalp and edges.

  • cm290012

    1. Where do you live? Winterville, NC
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My mom and my daughter are natural and love it!
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I used my black castor oil on my scalp and to seal.

  • http://www.facebook.com/sheneca Sheneca Ward

    1. Where do you live? Oklahoma

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My mom & daughter decided to go natural after I did a year ago

    3. How did you use Castor Oil your hair last week (week 1) scalp 3x’s this week

  • newtonaturalhair

    I live in Texas but im from Louisiana. I have a couple ppl that are natural. I usw the castor oil on my scalp and as a sealant. Thank you for clearing up the itching phase.

  • http://www.facebook.com/drea.pryor Drea constantchange Pryor

    I currently live in Nashville, TN although San Francisco, Ca is my home..I am currently the only Natural one in my home…although majority of my friends have natural hair. This week I applied the castor oil to my scalp and ends section by section.

  • Someday007

    1. I live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (in Canada…)

    2. For the women in my immediate family: My mum and I are natural, and my sister has a relaxer

    3. I didn’t end up putting it on my scalp (cause I didn’t wash my hair!), but I applied it on my edges and ends. I noticed that my ends were softer (which makes sense).

  • http://www.facebook.com/msashleyljones Ashley Jones

    Hello Ladies!!! I live in Goldsboro, NC and as of right now it’s just me that is natural. This week I used the oil on my front edges and throughout my scalp. I just have to get use to the smell!!

  • lajuana1

    1. Where do you live? Marietta, GA
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? No
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) on my edges,scalp and hair 5x Week

    • http://www.facebook.com/LuvleeLucie Courtney-LivingMylife LikeIts

      Yay! Someone else from GA!

  • http://twitter.com/MizCamp Jennifer

    I’m in Virginia. My mother and sister are natural. My mother for years, and my sister started her sistah locs when I went natural,2 years ago. I used castor oil on my scalp every other day and on the ends daily as a sealant. I mixed my castor oil with peppermint essential oils.

  • NatashaP

    1. I live in New Brunswick, NJ
    2. My mother, sister and both grandmothers are natural.
    3. I used JBCO on my edges and scalp every other day.

  • dori

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in New Jersey
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    I am not natural nor is anyone in my family.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used the castor oil to grease my scalp, but really concentrated on my edges.

  • http://twitter.com/1BoldBella Bold Bella

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Houston, TX!
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My sister and cousin are natural. Our hair is thick and healthy now.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used it three times, 2x on my scalp and ends, and 1 time as a deep treatment. I had itching only once last week, but I am finishing my second bottle of JBCO, i love this stuff.

  • http://www.facebook.com/JenJenThaDon Jennifer Moss

    I live in London, England, and I’m the only one in my family who is natural… unless my brothers and father count, who regularly cut their hair down at the barber’s. n my first week, I’ve been applying the oil to my edges studiously, although I haven’t been able to scalp massage because my shampoo ran out and I’m scared of oily hair.

  • http://www.facebook.com/geri.hawthorne.12 Geri Hawthorne

    1. I Live in San Diego, Ca
    2. I am the only one in my family that is natural
    3. Week 1 I used Castor Oil to seal my hair

  • http://www.facebook.com/michele.wallace.129 Michele Wallace

    1. Where do you live?
    Indianapolis, IN

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, my sister

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    massaged into temples nightly

  • Ayesha

    I live in Baltimore.
    My sisters, Grandmother are natural.
    I use castor oil 3 times a week on many scalp love the softness, I think I will add more days.
    Thanks for explaining the itchy scalp I strated using peppermint oil it helped the itching.

  • http://www.facebook.com/vene.artis Vene’ Payton Artis

    I live in the Orange, VA (about 20 miles from Charlottesville, 89 from DC!!! My older sister is natural (sista locks) my grandmother and my two daugthers (2,10). I used the baggy method 3 times this week overnight and I did use a little castor oil as a lite sealant over my EcoStyler Gel. I am pleased…my hair is becoming so much softer. I cannot wait to see how much length I have achieved in week 5!!! God Bless you all!

    • http://www.facebook.com/daniela.st.hilaire Daniela MsAmbitious St Hilaire

      what is the baggy method?

      • http://august-bloom.blogspot.com/ August Bloom

        http://www.curlynikki.com/2011/06/what-is-baggy-method.html

        I’ve tried this method before on my ends because they were super dry last winter
        ! I would lighty spritz the last inch inch or so with water. Apply a leave in
        and seal with an oil- evoo or castor oil.Then, I would secure with sandwich bag and ouchless band overnight.

        I hope the article is helpful.

  • Tameka

    Hello ladies, I live in the England. My two older sisters and one of my younger sisters are natural also. My mum has natural hair at well but she keeps it cut short all the time. I used Castor Oil on my scalp as well as to seal my hair this week

  • MyNaturalBlyss

    I live in Cincinnati, OH. My sister has been natural for 10+ yrs. My mom is natural as well as my God given sister, who started her journey with me. This week I have been massaging my scalp every other night with my JBCO. I’ve also used it to seal my ends. on my wash day I used it from root to tip to seal in my moisture before styling. I have already seen a difference in my hair!!!

    • http://www.facebook.com/chaneal.monique Chaneal Monique

      I live in Cincy too. I was looking for somebody else on the challenge from the same city.

      • MyNaturalBlyss

        Hey Chaneal!!!! It’s me, Keisha. I’m glad I know someone in my city doing the challenge. We still need our hair date!!

        • http://www.facebook.com/chaneal.monique Chaneal Monique

          Hey girl. Lol. I thought that name looked familiar. Im glad your doing this challenge too. I need to give you my number so we can hook up!

  • http://www.facebook.com/umoja.spencer Umoja Spencer

    I live in the boogie down Bronx. I kinda bullied my daughter into going natural…I tolt her im not paying for her weaves, perms, ect…lol she is going along with me for now and seems to love and embracing her natural hair. i have braided extensions so I used the castor oil by doing scalp massages and on my edges nightly.

  • Sexy S

    1. Where do you live?
    Bronx, NY
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mom has locks so I guess that counts
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I actually managed to use it 5 times this week (twice to seal and three scalp massages)
    **I dont think my scalp has ever been this itchy**

  • deliciousnrsd

    Hey curly girlies! I live in Detroit, My sister and my mother are both naturals..Last week I used my Jbco for a pree poo, sealant and on my edges. I used it three times

    • angela cobb

      Wonderful!!!! I am from Detroit also!!!!!

      • deliciousnrsd

        heeey there! I beleive you and I have a “mutual” friend… Tammy Ship??? she and I both attended ML King High School

  • Ladynappy

    I live in Virginia. No other family members are natural. I use JBCO onmy edges, eyebrows, and massage my scalp with it I had to add olive oil to it because it was itching. First challenge but loving the challenge

  • Kandy O.

    I live in Central Florida and almost all of my closest family are natural which includes my mom, two sisters, aunt grandma and dad…lol! Last week I used jbco to seal my ends twice and then i used it a third time to do a overnight “hot oil” treatment. I mixed it with olive, coconut, sunflower and lavender oils. I REALLY liked the results!
    P.s. I’m so happy u mentioned about the itching b/c I was concerned about that!

    • elliott1980

      Where do you get your jbco oil from in Orlando?

  • http://www.facebook.com/rachael.odugbela Rachael Odugbela

    I’m from lil Rhode Island…. Providence. I’m actually the only girl so therefore no family members on the natural end but I have close friends I call my sisters that are natural!! This past week I rubbed JBCO on my scalp and edges 4 days…

    • MsPerfect513

      Hey RI. I love Providence. I went to school there. Good luck with the challenge.

      • http://www.facebook.com/rachael.odugbela Rachael Odugbela

        Do you really?! It’s ok if you’ve been here your whole life! Lol… What school did you go to, if you don’t mind me asking? P.s. Good luck to you as well with this challenge!!

        • MsPerfect513

          I graduated from Brown in ’06. I havent been back since but hopefully I will be able to visit the area soon.

          • http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

            I grew up in Woonsocket! Graduated from URI in 07′

          • MsPerfect513

            Really its such a small world.

          • http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

            It sure is!

  • http://www.facebook.com/kandi.cowan Kandi Cowan

    I live in Trinidad & Tobago…Tobago to be precise. No other member of my family are naturals just me. Soon they will be, ive convinced them enough..lol! I used Castor oil in my hair last week everyday around my edges, sealing and at the ends wen i did a twist out. my scalp was a bit itchy than usual but nothing alarming so i didnt really pay attention to it
    So far i am LOVING this challenge!!!

    • http://www.facebook.com/daniela.st.hilaire Daniela MsAmbitious St Hilaire

      Sweet Sweet T&T my mother is a Trinidad native. I am the only child she had that was born in the states.

      • http://www.facebook.com/kandi.cowan Kandi Cowan

        Niccce :-)

  • angela cobb

    1. I live in Detroit, MI
    2. I am the only natural in my family besides my daughters. My girls are 7 & 5, I felt like I couldn’t teach my girls to love their kinky curly coils if I could’nt love my own.
    3. I used JBCO along with my SM deep masque contioner to deep conditon my hair. I massaged my temples & scalp, my last application was to seal my flat twist. I used 3x last week!!! My hair feels incredible!!!

    • Amber

      Yay, Michigan! I’m in Grand Rapids.

  • http://www.facebook.com/daniela.st.hilaire Daniela MsAmbitious St Hilaire

    I live in Tallahassee, although I am originally from Miami. As far as I know my grandmother and I are the only two naturals in the family. I just got my Jamaican castor oil finally today. I used it on my scalp, edges, and as a sealant after I washed my hair with tea tree shampoo and did a leave in conditioner with provitamins from aphogee.

  • ladykb

    Hello all! I live in Clinton, MD. My mother is natural, she wears her hair in dreads. I have two daughters age 10 & 8 who are also natural. This week I used JBCO on my scalp a well as to seal my hair.

  • http://www.facebook.com/nikki.j.perez Nikki Jones Perez

    I live in McKinney TX near Dallas
    I’m the only one natural in my house
    Last week, I used castor oil to seal my hair. Put it in a spray bottle

  • Natasha Jones

    Hi, I’m the only one that’s natural in the fam. I live in Texas. I have the castor oil mixed with jojoba oil in a squeeze bottle. I squeezed on my edges and scalp.

  • FireMama_x3

    1. arlington, va
    2. yes, all 3 of my daughters are natural…and of course my hubby :)
    3. i used castor oil as a hot oil treatment, overnite baggy method, and just oiling my scalp. i def prefer the hot oil & baggy method…i think i’ll stick 2 that.

  • http://www.facebook.com/LuvleeLucie Courtney-LivingMylife LikeIts

    I live in Macon, Ga… I’ve convinced both of my sisters to go natural but our mother, not so much… Lol! I use the pharmacy castor oil brand but I’m going to try to make my own black castor oil (wish me luck!)… I use the castor oil mixed in just about everything I use leave-in, deep conditioning, co- wash, mist mixture, daily moisturizer literally EVERYTHING!

  • Erica Royster

    Hello I live in Maryland. I have a couple of cousins who are natural, one that has been since college I believe 10-12 years and the other for about 2.5 years. This week I used JBCO mixed with my leave-in conditioner, added to my DC Shea Moisture and apply directly to my scalp especially my crown area.

  • Chloe22

    1. Miami, FL 2.my aunt and cousin who live in England, but no one near me here 3. I mostly used it for sealing in twist outs but I Also have a daily spritz with castor and other oils mixed

  • http://www.facebook.com/jjarrett1018 Jennifer Robinson Jarrett

    I live in Griffith, IN. My mother and sister are transitioning to natural. I have been using jamaican black castor oil on my scalp three times a weeks.

  • naturalNbeauty

    I am from Charlotte, NC but currently live in Winston-Salem, NC. I have been natural for 5+ years. My mom, my aunts, cousins, and grandmother are all natural. As you can see my family is all about natural hair. I used castor oil this week on my scalp and edges twice a day and as a sealant daily. Can’t wait for my length check during week 5. I couldn’t really give a measurement since my hair is so short but hopefully I’ll have something to work with by then ;-)

    • http://www.facebook.com/temisha.anderson Temisha Fitabulous Anderson

      I’m in the Boro (Gboro).

      • naturalNbeauty

        Hey neighbor!!!

  • Jasmine

    I currently stay in Rockford Illinois but I am getting ready to move to Atlanta Georgia soon.
    I am the first natural in my family.
    I have been using store bought castor oil for sealing and for my scalp. : )

    • Tiffany Hines

      Sending an early WELCOME TO HOT-LANTA!

  • NaturallyStellar

    I live in Raleigh, NC. My mother & a few cousins of mine are naturals. After I co-wash I’ve been applying it pure to my scalp liberaly while its still damp. Then after applying my moisturizer (which has some JBCO in it) I seal my edges and ends with pure JBCO. Throughout the week I reapply to my edges after a quick spritz of water. My scalp does itch but its not unbearable, I know it’s doing its thing. I’m still trying to get used to the smell though…it smells like ashes :D

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey to another North Carolinian Natural!

      Yes, it does smell, but you can mix it EVOO, grapeseed, rosemary, or any other oil of your choice and get the same benefit. :-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/teegaskin Tuesdai Lenore Castro

    I live in staten island New York, I have one natural sister. I use jbco to seal ans around my edges mixed with other oils.

  • Sheri Morris

    I live in the Pacific Northwest (Tacoma, Wa)

    As for other family members going natural…. My mother and my twin sister have converted to natural in the last 2-3 year… So we are all happily Napturale;-()

    This past week I have been using jbco on my scalp, as a hot oil treatment, and on the ends of my hair with my twist outs!!! Love the way the jbco softens my hair and locks in the moisture;-()!!! Can’t wait til week 5 to check the hair length!!;-()

  • Paulette Kelly

    I live in Brooklyn ny and my mom and older sister have locs. Last week I wore my hair in two flat twist protective style and twist out using carol daughters healthy hair butter and applying castor oil to my scalp 3x this week

  • http://www.facebook.com/ymhicks Yvonne Macklin Hicks

    Live in Richmond, VA
    No, I have cousins who are hair stylists but they believe in the perms :)
    Used on the scalp and edges 3x

  • Noni P

    1. Where do you live? I live in Maryland, outside of the Baltimore area
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, my niece, who is also doing the challenge
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I used the castor oil on my edges 4 times this week and also to seal my hair. I also have my mother doing the challenge on her edges although she is not natural ;-)

  • catherine1990

    i live in Boston,MA. all 3 of my sisters are natural my mom was natural for about a year but went back to the creamy crack,(she had a moment of weakness lol) now she is transitioning again. i used the oil to do the loc method, my edges, and scalp.

  • Shanice Donkor

    1. Where do you live? Answer: I live in Toronto, Ontario Canada. :)
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Answer: Yes, my little 4 year old sister and I are both natural. :) 3.) How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) Answer: I used it as a sealant 2-3x, as a hot oil treatment 1x and on the scalp 3x. :)

  • Amber

    I live in Grand Rapids, MI
    I am the only one in my family that is natural, but I’m excited that two of my friends are going natural. I used the castor oil on my edges and scalp. Thanks for the info, my scalp has been extremely itchy and it was driving me a little crazy! I thought I was having some type of bad reaction to the oil. Glad to know it’s a natural reaction!

  • http://twitter.com/nyeshalicia nyesha russell

    I live in Charleston, SC. My sister is also natural and she has been for 2 years. I have been natural only for a year. I have been using castor oil on my edges and to seal after washing.

  • Jean

    1. Where do you live? I live in Orlando, Florida

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My daughter is natural for three months and my other daughter transition to natural for a year.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I used my castor oil to seal in the moisture and mixed in with a leave-in conditioner.

  • http://twitter.com/kdww81 Karen W

    I live near New Orleans, LA. My daughter and I went natural together a little over two years ago. It’s been fun doing it together. Last week I applied the castor oil to my scalp every other night.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001105132424 ProverbsThirtyone Sista

    1. Where do you live? I live in New York Citayyyyy!

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? – Other than a cousin of mine, nope.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I oiled my scalp twice so far. I plan to do it again this Sunday. I also used it in my leave in conditioner as well as my detangler, though I didn’t really like the consistency for my detangler and will omit it in the future. Love it in my leave in conditioners though. My scalp has was noticeably sore the first week. I don’t think it has had that kind of stimulation in a while.

  • http://www.facebook.com/chaneal.monique Chaneal Monique

    I live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nobody else in my family is natural but my sister it starting to express some interest in going natural. This week I used the castle oil on my scalp every night.

  • Charmin Smart

    I live in London, UK. It’s just me (and my boyfriend), at home who’s natural.
    I used JBCO on my edges and ends last week. So far so good.
    I’m enjoying the massages my scalp is getting ;0

  • http://www.facebook.com/mseels Maureen Seels

    I Live in Charleston SC. My sister and daughter-in-law are natural. I used the castor oil on my edges. My scalp was very itchy, I thoughtI did something wrong so this wk I will mix it with coconut oil.

  • shidagirl

    1. I live in Atlanta! (by way of Chattanooga, TN)
    2. My mom is natural but she generally rocks wigs and just recently, sew-ins. She’s still in the mindset of “good” & “bad” hair and doesn’t seem to fully embrace it…which I’ve been guilty of myself lately.
    3. I oiled my scalp/edges and sealed with it 4x this week :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/kimberly.yorkcunningham Kimberly York- Cunningham

    1. Where do you live?
    Houston, TX
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Yes, My mother,66 she just has naturally good hair..
    My daughter 13, because her hair was damaged by me putting “kiddy perms on it, then a hairstyles put a texturizer on her hair and it broke her hair nearly to the scalp. She has had braids for the last 3 years. Now her hair is past her shoulder. she will only wear braids and flat iron some times.
    My Aunt 62 natural. good texture of hair, but is hard to grow. told her to do the castor oil.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    this week was a little lazy, but I would put it on my hair when I would wet it and add oil to it with my Shea Moisturizer. No co wash this week. also rubbing on my edges front and back. 3 times this week

  • Danielle Thibeadeaux

    I live in California

    Yes my mom and grandmother are naturals also

    For week one I used my JBCO as a sealant and moisturizer and did a hot oil treatment

  • Bee Bargain

    I live in PA, my mom and my 3 daughters are natural (the two younger ones by my choice not theirs~ages 8 & 15). This week I applied to my scalp 3x – I mixed my castor oil with coconut oil.

    • Guest

      I should say Pocono, PA ~ there are so many people from all over.

  • Umaymah

    I live in Fresno, CA. All members of my family are natural (no perms) however, I am the only one on a defined health hair journey.

    This week, I used a bottle with a narrow stem to apply JBCO at least 3x this week, to my scalp, concentrating on the edges of my hair, from temple to nape.I also applied a Castor Oil/Coconut Oil mix to my entire hair shaft twice this week.

  • Andrea Terry

    Hello I live in Columbus Ohio as well as my daughter. Yes there are other members of my family that are natural. My daughter who has been natural for 17 years ( she is 17) and one of my younger sisters is also natural. I used the castor oil on my edges and ends of my hair. My daughter used on scalp and edges.

  • C. H.

    1. Oklahoma City, OK
    2. Everyone
    3. Pre-poo, scalp, sealant

  • http://www.facebook.com/tracee.thomas.16 Tracee Thomas

    I live in New Orleans, La. My daughter and cousin are natural. I have been transitioning for 7 months now. I used it to massage my scalp and edges 3 times last week. I also have it mixed with my other oils that I used every night.

  • http://www.facebook.com/temisha.anderson Temisha Fitabulous Anderson

    1. I live in Greensboro, NC

    2. I have a first and second cousin who is natural too.

    3. I used castor oil on my scalp and in my shea moisture mixture that I apply to my hair as after a wash.

    • http://www.facebook.com/temisha.anderson Temisha Fitabulous Anderson

      Orignally from Queens, NY

  • Richelle Thomas

    1. Barbados
    2. Only myself and my mother
    3. I used castor oil to seal my hair and on my scalp

  • nitamonet

    I live in Richmond, VA. I have a few cousins that are natural/locs, and my best friend (who is like my sister) is a few months natural, & doing this challenge also. Last week I applied my JBCO directly to my scalp and massaged it in every other day. I think I amgoing to mix it with coconut oil this coming week, because I did have some itching.

  • http://www.facebook.com/lulu.holt Lola Holt

    1. Where do you live? Kingston Jamaica
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Just ma grandma
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) all over, mostly on my edges

  • LaToya Taylor

    1. I live in St Louis, MO.
    2. Yes my sister, my mom and a few of my cousins are natural.
    3. I used it as my hot oil treatment, on my edges in the front and sides of
    my hair and on my scalp in the middle of my hair.

    • amtate

      Hi there St Louis!

      • LaToya Taylor

        Hi there. :o )

    • Happiness!!

      St. Louis! :D

      • LaToya Taylor

        Hi!! :o )

        • Happiness!!

          Hello :)

  • ~Butterfly~

    I live in Florida. My mother, sister, and niece are all natural. For the first week I used JBCO on my scalp and as a sealer.

  • http://www.facebook.com/Ettamarie Ettamarie Richards

    I live in New Rochelle, Ny. Some of my family members are natural too. I use the castor oil to oil my scalp.

  • http://twitter.com/humbly4real Stanethia R. Miller

    1. I live in Hammond, IN.
    2. My grandmother is natural (not by choice), my sister is natural, I have a few aunts, and cousins who are natural! If I can just get my mom to go natural, I’d be even happier!
    3. Last week I used my castor oil on my edges, as a moisturizer, and on my scalp. I just finished a set of yarn braids on my hair so I will thin out my castor oil with some olive oil so I can use it on my scalp!

  • http://august-bloom.blogspot.com/ August Bloom

    1. I currently live in Albany, N.Y. However, I am a Brooklyn girl, born and raised!

    2. NO, I stand alone. I’m working on it. My sister has been stretching her relaxers more and implementing protective styling. I also have a seven year old sister- I want her to know that her texture is beautiful too. When I did my BC, she said I looked like a boy and long hair is prettier. I want length but wont sacrifice health for it. Thankfully, my mom has stopped putting kiddie relaxers in her hair.

    3. I applied castor to my edges 3 times this week. On wash day, it was my main oil in the LOC method and sealed my ends with it. I applied some to my scalp before doing a Marley bun. Right now, I am pre-pooing with a 80/20 mix of castor and grapeseed oil before I wash!

  • rising empress

    I live in Houston Texas. My daughter is also natural. She wore her hair curly all summer but pressed it for school last month. I have been massaging my edges with my jbco and rosemary oil mix. Feels good!

  • http://www.facebook.com/kara.whittington.92 Kara Whittington

    I live in Baltimore, MD. My mother is natural. I wish I had natural sisters to share in this experience with me.

    This week, I massaged the castor oil into my scalp before bed. I did notice a little itching at first. But, that subsided after a few days.

  • LaTeeka

    Hello all!

    My husband and I moved to Richmond, VA area about 4 months ago from the Bay Area (Cali). I have several people in my family that are naturals also but they all have sisterlocks. I’m the only one in my family that rocks the natural hair outside of locks. This past week, I oiled my scalp with Castor oil three times. My hair is currently in yarn braids so I’m pretty limited on what to do with it compared to when I don’t have my hair in a protective hair style.

  • Trell

    I live in Columbus Ohio! I am the only natural in my Family, but I was inspired by my best friend Erika, she is like my sister known her all my life. I use it as part 3 of my oil reg..grapeseed, coconut, and finish with the castor, messaging it into my scalp with a focus on my edges.

  • TrueNP

    I live in NJ, I’m the only natural in my house, I am using the castor oil from cvs and the cold pressed castor oil but starting next week Im going to start using Jamaican black castor oil extra black. Question… I checked in earlier on twitter at 10:14am is that ok that I just check in on there or do I have to check in on this web site?

  • Jakiha

    I live Baltimore, Maryland.
    My have lots of family members who are natural, about 4 of them.
    Last week, I sealed with castor oil

  • Shekeya Council

    Hi Ladies!! I reside in North Carolina. I have an aunt that has been natural for about 1 1/2 years. She started her journey with locing around the same time of my last relaxer (May 2011). I applied the castor oil to my scalp and edges. For the upcoming week I think I am going to start sealing my twists.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Another North Carolinian Natural!

  • Rozelle

    I’m a south Georgia girl-Valdosta GA
    I’m the only natural female in my family
    I did a sealing after my deep conditioning and did twists, during the week I used it daily on my edges and 3 days I oiled my entire scalp. I did experience so itching but not bad.

  • http://afroniquelyyou.com/ afroniquely | shae

    NYC chica, my mom is au natural as well, and I used castor oil on my edges last week :)

  • Sandra Franklin

    I live in Phoenix, Arizona. Everyone in my family is relaxed. My grandmother is a retired hairdresser and she has encouraged me to go natural. I used the JBCO on my edges only.

  • http://www.facebook.com/briquelle Briquelle Backeberg

    I live in Northern Illinois. Im the only natural at home. I venture to say that my little sis who is a sophomore in high school is natural too. During week 1 I used the Castor Oil on my scalp and ends (sealing).

  • http://twitter.com/MrsKLynn KB

    I Live in Toledo, Ohio. I am natural as well as my cousin. I used my castor oil every other day on my scalp and hair. At first I thought my hair would feel sticky, but now its so soft! Can’t wait for our first length check. I’ve also been experiencing itchy scalp. So happy its normal.

  • DawnieMich

    I live in Raleigh, NC. My Mom, Mom-in-law and Sister-in-law are all natural. The women who I consider sisters are natural as well. I used jamaican black castor oil several times last week as a sealant. I also used it today on my edges to see if they will thicken out.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey DawnieMich! I was born in Raleigh and lived there for majority of my life. *919*

  • AJDJMJOJ

    We live in Charlotte NC. Besides my girls and myself, all five of my sisters, my mother and my mother-in-law are all natural. DJ: I used CO for scalp massages and sealing. AJ: used it for a scalp massage on Sunday and sealing the rest of the week. MJ: used it as a sealant everyday bcuz she wore her hair out all week. Our hair is so soft and fluffy!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/FayeV6g Faye Venable

    I live in Yonkers, NY.

    There are quite a few of use that are natural sprinkled in my family, cousins and nieces.

    I used my castor oil as a pre-poo, messaged my scalp three times and I also do my eyebrows, trying to get them thicker

    • http://www.facebook.com/MoCheri36 Monique Bezear

      I also live in Yonkers. Good to someone else from YO here.

  • Carolyn Blair

    I live in Brooklyn, NY. I’m the only one in my immediate family that is natural. Recently, I did my hair in kinky twists so I am putting the castor oil on my scalp, between my twists, and on my edges.

    • Clarel

      BROOKLYN!!! LOL

      • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

        #BOOM… BK all the wayyyy!!!

  • amtate

    I live in St Louis MO. My youngest daughter (13) is natural. My oldest daughter (16) is transtioning. If I knew back when they were younger what I know now about natural hair I would have NEVER relaxed either of their hair – but you live and you learn! I used castor oil on my scalp and my edges this week. I used it 6 out of 7 days and put it in between the parts of my flat twist updo. Looking forward to week 5 length check!

  • Crist

    I live in New York and my sister and mother are natural but both dont even consider wearing their hair out, its sewn/glued weaves and wigs all the way for my mom and sis. I just apply the castor oil straight to my scalp

    • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

      I hope they see your success and become encouraged to give their tresses a breather!! All the best!!

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

        I agree with you Courtney. But they probably do experience more growth. For this challenge, I’m going to wear protective styles to see if I experience better growth.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147400669 Victoria Panita Farnum

      Do you find that their hair has bettter growth since they rearely wear it out? I’m thinking about braiding for a few months becasue my hair keeps breaking.

      • Erica Floyd

        When you wear styles that allow your hair to rest and requires little manipulation you should experience good growth. I know my hair grows really fast when I have in braids or sow ins

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147400669 Victoria Panita Farnum

          I have corn rows in now… just got it done a week ago but I feel like she may have pulled on my edges a little to hard…. guess I will see when I take it out.

  • KVal

    I live in South Florida… My mom is also natural, and has been for a lot longer than me… I am definitely looking forward to the length check in week 5! this past week I used it on my scalp (4 times) and edges (every night). So far I luv it!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=555974457 Alicia Godfrey-White

    1. I live in Georgia
    2. I am the only natural in my family
    3. I used in water bottle, also to seal my hair after moisturizing

    • Clarel

      How is the natural scene in Georgia?

  • http://www.facebook.com/KeshiaGoldingCooper Keshia Golding Cooper

    I live in New Jersey (Central Jersey) Besides my 7 month old daughter, I’m the only natural in my house. I have 2 cousins whom are natural. I apply JBCO to my scalp and edges 3 nights this week. I plan on increasing the frequency. I also have some castor oil from Jamaica that I’m going to start alternating with.

  • Justjoslynn

    1. I live in Chelsea, MA
    2. No
    3. I used castor oil on my edges and on a short spot in my hair. I also spread it sparingly through out my hair. I used do it about every other day.
    s/n – for some reason it wont allow me to add a picture of my hair but so far no noticeable changes since I started.

  • http://www.facebook.com/VallarieJones Vallarie Jones

    I live in Mobile, Alabama. I’m the only Naturalista in my immediate family, but do have a few cousins on both sides of the family that are Natural. This past week I used my JBCO on my scalp and in my water bottle with other oils as a spritz before doing my twistouts.

  • http://www.facebook.com/iris.wilkins Iris Wilkins

    I live in Southern Cali… My daughter is going natural with me… I currently am using the castor oil w/pimento oil … W/ a lil coconut oil :)

  • Faith Edwards

    I currently live in Birmingham al I’m originally from the biggie Down (The Bronx ) I’m using the Jamaican black castor oil I order off line I put Castrol on my scaple 4x last week before twisting my hair and going to bed with satin bonnet

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural…. :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/MoCheri36 Monique Bezear

    I live in NY and my Mimi’s also natural, she has locs. I use my JBCO on my edges twice a day and directly on my scalp 3 times last week and mixed with other oils on my scalp twice last week. 1 of those times as a prepoo.

  • Faith Edwards

    There are no other members in family that are natural

  • Clarel

    I live in BROOKLY!!!!
    I have a few cousins who are natural and i have a few friends who i have inspired to become natural.
    I used castor oil on my edges last week. I mixed it with coconut oil and applied on wash day and 2 other days in the week.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1363698471 Tiffany InspireMe Creatively

      glad to see a new yorker! have a great challenge sis! do you go to the meetups?

      • Clarel

        yes i went to Naturals Night Out this past Thusday and im going to september Dinner with Curlfriends

      • http://twitter.com/pmsshepptacular Samantha

        For some reason I always learn about events after they have passed :(

  • PhreshMocha

    1. Where do you live? I live in Brooklyn, NY.

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? No. I am the only natural, but trying to convince my Mom to do the BC!

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I am currently using a cold compressed castor oil mixed with peppermint oil. I may switch to the JBCO, but so far I have seen amazing growth and thickness!

  • Melissa Houseal

    I live in Marietta, GA. I am the only natural in my immediate family, though my cousin is also natural. I love sharing our journey together. I have been using Jamaican black castor oil on my edges daily, on my scalp every other day, and in my pre-wash detangling process last night.

  • ThikNKinkyRa

    Where I live: I live in Charlotte, NC (just moved here a month ago)
    Other natural family members: I have several family members that are natural (My grandmother, mother, myself and my daughter)
    Last weeks castor oil use: I used it on my scalp and edges.

    • naturalNbeauty

      I am from Charlotte too. I hope you are liking the city!!!

      • ThikNKinkyRa

        I love it here so far! I am learning the different areas. Just trying to find some urban/cultural events!

  • PhreshMocha

    Forgot to mention, I applied the castor oil about 3 times last week along with massaging my scalp.

  • http://www.facebook.com/MoCheri36 Monique Bezear

    I live in NY & my mom has locs. I used my JBCO on my edges twice a day, directly on my scalp 3x & mixed with other oils twice last week. Once as a prepoo & my scalp was itching like crazy.

  • MsPerfect513

    Hi curlies, my name is Toya and I reside in Cleveland, OH. My aunt and two of my young cousins are natural. Last week I used JBCO for my scalp and edges every other day.

  • http://www.facebook.com/KeishHarrell Lakeisha Harrell

    I am a Houstonian, born and raised!!! There is no one in my family that I know of that is natural. Last week, I used it primarily on my edges and scalp.

  • Aridenwill

    1) I live in Queens NY
    2) My mother and are the only two in the house going natural, for my mother it’s her 4th time
    3) I use it atleast 4times a week for my scalp, roots twist outs basically everything.

  • melissa

    Hey I am from Canada!!!!! I’m the only natural in family and almost everywhere :)
    I used castor oil on my scalp and edges 3x /w. Hope the challenge is going great for all u natural ladies!

    • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

      I love it so far!! Wish u all the best with these next 3 months!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1453269886 Keeva CaribWifie Homer

    I live in MD. Everyone close to me is natural… Mom, Sis in law, BFF. I used the castor oil on my scalp and hair after I moisturized my hair for bed. I thought I was going crazy with the scratching… lol… After I read your post, I was like… OHHHH!!! LMBO

  • http://www.facebook.com/stephanie.nelson.129 Stephanie Nelson

    1. Where do you live?
    Brooklyn2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Four out of five of my sisters are natural. my younger sister and I actually started transitioning together and my sister with relaxed hair is actually thinking about becoming natural. My mother hasnt gotten a perm in years because her hair was thinning and falling out.3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)?
    i used it on my edges five days out of the seven and the rest of my scalp maybe three times this week.

  • MyraElise

    I live in Tacoma Wa. I am the only natural in my house my mom and sister have Asian hair texture. Last week I massaged the castor oil in my hair 3 times a week and on my edges.

  • http://www.facebook.com/krystina.johnson.31 Krystina Johnson

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Chicago, IL.
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mom, younger cousin, and niece are naturals. My mom transitioned for 9 months and cut her relaxed ends off every month until she was completely natural two months ago. My niece has been natural all her life but she prefers to wear her hair straightened. My younger cousin and I big chopped four months a part from each other.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used it each day for sealing, on my edges, and I used it on Wednesday for a steam treatment. I tried it on my scalp but I think I accidentally used too much so I’m learning to be light handed with the oil.

  • PrettybrownRN

    1. Where do you live? I live in Dallas, Texas 2. Are other members of your family naturals too? A few of my cousins and aunts 3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)? I used it as a hot-oil treatment once and the other 3-4 days I used it along my front side edges and massaged for several minutes.

  • TashD

    1. Where do you live?
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I live in Illinois and my daughter is also natural and has been all young 15 years of her life. She went through the phase of wanting a relaxer when she was 12 or so but has been really content with her natural hair for about the last two years and noticeably more since my journey :-)
    Last week I sealed my ends with Castor Oil as I did braid outs all week.

  • Katrina

    I live in Orlando, Florida, the Sunshine State! I do have other family members that are natural and I’m so proud of them! My mom, my aunt and my 2 older sisters are all natural, and all of them were part of my inspiration. :-) I used the Jamaican Black Castor Oil on my edges every night before I went to bed.

    • Kam

      I’m from Ft. Lauderdale :-)

  • MyraElise

    I live in Tacoma Wa and I am somewhat the only natural in my family and I put castor oil on my edges and scalps 3 times a week and wrap my hair with plastic wrap before bed.

  • http://www.facebook.com/amera.m.burks Amera M Burks

    I live in MN, My sons are natural and my mom is natural.I did the L.O.C. method and used castor oil as my oil. I ued it on my scalp and on my ends.

  • http://www.facebook.com/MoCheri36 Monique Bezear

    I live in NY and my mom has locs. Last week i used my JBCO twice a day on my edges, twice last week mixed with other essential oils on my scalp and hair and massaged it in as a prepoo and 3 times directly on my scalp massaged in. My scalp was itching like crazy and i didn’t know why, now I do.

  • melissa and meliyah

    I live in fayetteville, nc. Both of my daughters and i are natural as well as my sister. We have been using castor oil on our hair and scalp during pre-poo and when doing the loc method.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kimberly.palmer2 Kimberly Palmer

    I live in Chicago, IL. I am the only natural (Currently transitioning) in my immediate family. I have 3 cousins who are natural. I used cold pressed castor oil on my edges and scalp. I used it 3x.

  • Yonishaw

    I live in Las Vegas,NV I am the only natural in my house, I used JBCO as a hot oil treatment, and a leave in using the L.O.C method and on my edges.

  • http://www.facebook.com/aoyewole2586 Alwina Oyewoleturner

    I live in Brooklyn, NY. I have an older sister and plenty of cousins that are natural. I mostly massage castor oil in my hair 3-4x a week at night. I also put in mini-twists and the kimmaytube leave-in that I make has castor oil in it. I did notice my scalp was itching but i’ve been using JBCO for a couple weeks now, so I think the itching was a combination of a dry scalp and/or sweat from working out. I do put tea tree oil after my workouts.

    • bettinajp

      I mixed my JBCO with tea tree oil and I realized that I didn’t get any itching. I primarily did this because tea tree has amazing healing qualities, but to not get any itching is a plus.

      • http://www.facebook.com/aoyewole2586 Alwina Oyewoleturner

        Thank you for your comment. I use tea tree oil with Aloe Vera/lavender witch hazel and water in spray bottle after my workouts to minimize any bacteria from forming. I generally don’t get a lot of itching but yesterday my scalp was on fire from sweating, which may be the real cause of the itching. I will see as time goes on.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000806676164 Kimberly Renee

    I live in Texas. My daughter and I are nationals. Last week I used castor oil on my scalp and as a sealant.

  • Tessa

    Greeting fellow naturalista! I live in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC via Brooklyn. Most of my family are natural. This week I used it a few different ways, I rubbed it on my scalp, on my ends, to keep my baby hair down, and even as lotion. This stuff is great. But I do see that I need to cleanse my scalp.

  • songbird

    Ga…I have Aunts and cousins who are natural. I did a prepoo with castor oil. I use it on my edges, scalp, and to seal.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

    I live in Bklyn, NY! And in my immediate family, my mum is natural and has been for 26 yrs since she was ordered to be on bed rest with my older brother! She is the only advocate in my family for natural hair and she doesn’t even KNOW IT because she actually hates my obsession with what she calls “this fad”… Ask her! She only uses one product to style/moisturize her hair and that’s old fashioned Dax!

    Anyway, for this first week, i think i over did it a bit! I used the C.O. with my Leave-in after freshly co-washing w/ a cheapy Con. (VO5′s green clarifying Con.)… I coated the strands, the ends, and the edges w/ C.O. but chose to put my other oil mixture onto my scalp… Maybe that is why i haven’t experienced this this “itching sensation”???

    As a start to week 2 i just separated my jumbo plaits into smaller sections and did bantu knots. They will not be undone. They’ll instead be tucked under a turban for this week…

    The C.O. strangely gives my hair the same feeling that Dax did… Its a bit sticky but it coats and seals amazingly just like Dax did! So much so that my hair is still damp after 24hrs of my co-wash…*shrugs*… And the shine is too brilliant. Picture included… And my apologies for the novel ^_^

  • http://www.facebook.com/sheenafamu LaSheena Vaughn

    I live in the hot and humid state of GA. Four of my seven aunts are natural, and a bunch of my cousins as well. I just had a blow-out Thursday, so I haven’t oiled my scalp just yet, but i have used it on my edges three times in the last week and used it in my hot oit treatment just before my blow-out.

  • LaKesta Puckett

    I live in Louisiana. My mother, both my sisters and my daughter are natural, too. When I decided to go natural my daughter and my baby sis said we will transition with you for six months. At the seventh month, I decided to big chop. I came home from the salon in tears (lol), my sis grabbed the scissors and said “Cut mine, too, I’m ready.” The next weekend, my daughter handed me the scissors and said, “Cut this perm off for me.” I can’t tell you how much its meant for me to have that kind of support.

    I used castor oil on my scalp and to seal with.

    • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

      You’re definitely blessed! Many other women dont have such support as an immediate response ^_^ All the best to you on this challenge!

      • LaKesta Puckett

        Thank you! May we both see thicker longer hair at the completion of this thing. If so…lets be the first to sign up for the nest one :)

    • Truladi

      WOW!!!! for them to support you like that is awesome…some people don’t understand why I’m transitioning they thing being natural is bad I have even heard people say it’s better to have the creamy crack than to be a Q tip…sad when people make those comments because they don’t understand

      • LaKesta Puckett

        I used to be one of those folks thinking crazy mess like that, too. All for lack of understanding. I didn’t understand that natural hair could be beautiful. Where I’m from there are aren’t many natural girls and you would be surprised at what folks say. A friend of mine was in line a Big Lots and the guy behind her said that he is tired of these nappy head hoes running round like they look good. Wow! This journey is more than just changing your hair. Its changing your thinking and being strong in the face of adversity.

        • Truladi

          yes you are so right I remember when my sister first BC’d and we had a get together at my house and we were talking about men and what they want and one young lady directed a comment to my sister and said no man wants a natural woman…WOW!!! that was a looong time ago and I will never forget it…but I soon found out that she was so wrong

      • http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

        Wow! That’s crazy! I’ve never heard the Q tip thing before. I did sit in class one time where my teacher discussed natural hair and the guys in the class described it as unkempt and dirty. Or they said they like good hair but not the nappy stuff. That was hurtful because I was the only natural in the class (other than my professor who had locs). And when I left, I found paper scraps in my hair because people spent class time throwing balled up paper into my puff.

        • Truladi

          Yes Q tip…this is my second time going natural the first time I was not educated about how to help my hair be healthy and I was ashamed of my hair because it was dry and brittle and just unhealthy but now thanks to all of the youtube transitioners and naturals with their great advice I feel liberated transitioning back to natural the healthy hair way

          • http://youtube.com/jambeauty098280 Lorre

            I’m working towards that. I hope to get to where you are in your journey soon!

          • Truladi

            Thanks and the thing is I’m only 5 months into my journey of transitioning and being without a perm but I’m loving it :-)

      • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

        wow, girl you better keep your head up and dont even worry about what others think! when you come into your natural self they will be the one who are wishing that had gone natural right along with you!

    • Cherlyn

      That is so awesome. My sister was pissed at me and demand that I send her pictures. I didn’t. Its been 2 months for my BC. She’ll get over it.

      • LaKesta Puckett

        I think she will once she sees how well you are doing! Its only hair. If you’re on facebook join Ask a Natural or Naturally Happy. Ask a natural is a closed group but I will send you and invite if you message me. On this natural journey, we gotta have some support. I get a lot of ideas and support from these groups. Congrats on your natural journey. I big chopped in July, too! :)

      • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

        lol you sound like me! I was like you will see it when you see it..

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147400669 Victoria Panita Farnum

      Amazing to have such great suppoprt. Wish you guys luck on your journey!

      • LaKesta Puckett

        Thank you!

    • Jcb3wg

      Ok that made me fill up with emotions…..that is sooooo awesome! My daughter was like y u gone do that! My boyfriend was like oh no u not! But after everybody saw I was serious and how thick and healthy my hair was getting they jumped on the bandwagon! And my daughter big chopped and I’m still transitioning!lol go figure!

      • LaKesta Puckett

        Lol. I think we are all scared of change because we have been taught to straighten our hair so early. Big chopping was the best decision I ever made :)

        • http://twitter.com/v_s_williams Vannessa Williams

          I so wish I had the courage to BC!

          • ejjulien

            me too…I transitioned for a while before I cut off the permed ends

          • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

            you can do it! Just believe that when you are ready to you will or you can just take your time and transition… either way, you are headed in the right direction..

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

      I’m loving the support system that you have. It is so much better to be going through this transition in lifestyle (yes being natural has its on thing of it own) and hair with your most beloved ones

    • Gwenda King

      It is awesome to see how your family supported ou with going natural! Such a great support system!

    • T Smith

      wow! I wish I had some family members who was natural…that support would be awesome!

    • http://www.facebook.com/SabrinaBoissiere Sabrina Boissiere

      That is awesome, especially from your daughter… Glad to see they realize beauty is not defined by silky, long hair!

    • ejjulien

      Don’t you just love sisters? Great support system…are they doing the challenge with you?

    • Lorre

      That was an awesome story! I’m glad you had that level of support when you needed it the most!

  • http://www.facebook.com/tanika.b.lopez Tanika Benjamin Lopez

    Check In Questions:
    1. Where do you live?
    Los Angeles area

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mom, sisters, and of course all the men

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    Scalp and rub a little on the hair shaft and ends. Did this every 3 days.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003363349091 Reann Sommersell

    1. I live in Brooklyn
    2. Yes, my mom and some cousins
    3. hot oil treatment as my pre-poo and on my scalp and edges

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=548934518 Katrina Pittman

    I live in Georgia.
    My mother (transitioning) and a few cousins are natural.
    I used the Castor oil on my scalp (4x this week) and sealed my ends.

  • Vickey Jackson

    I live in Asheboro, NC.. I am the only natural in my family. I oil and massage my scalp with it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stacy-Lackey/1225947900 Stacy Lackey

    I live in Kentucky. My daughter is also natural. I used jbco on my scalp, on my edges & as a sealant. I also used it on my eyebrows.

  • http://kinkycoils76.blogspot.com/ Fredia Quick

    1. I live in Cheraw, South Carolina.
    2. Yes my mom, aunts, granny, sister-in-law, and my niece are all natural sisters.
    3. Castor Oil Challenge (week 1) I used the castor oil in my hair by sealing my ends, on my
    scalp and for massaging, overnight steaming, on my edges.

  • http://www.facebook.com/char.young.14 Char Young

    1. Atlanta; 2. My cousin big chopped last month and my stepdaughter just began her transition; 3. Scalp, edges, sealed ends.

  • Jasmyn

    1. St. Louis, MO
    2. I am the only natural in my family
    3. I used the castor oil on my scalp three times this week as well as a sealant
    **I was definitely experiencing an itchy scalp this week!!! I added a bit of EVOO, I’ll be using the mix for week 2!

  • Ms.Lovely V

    1. Where do you live? I live in South Florida
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My Two Moms my sister my niece , 5 cousin and my daughter are all natural.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I use it as a moisturizer before after shampooing. I did the big chop after 5 months of new growth and the response has been amazing especially from the opposite sex they love it.

  • Dora

    I live in Towson. My sister is natural also. I actually start the challenge 2 weeks ago and I dont feel like doing it by myself. I start with a mixture of coconut and castor oil. However, I noticed that coconut oil gives me acne. So I had to remove that from my regimen. Last week, i used it every other after spraying glycowater(water+glycerine)

  • Elizabeth Madison

    I live in Texas but I’m from Louisiana. My daughter and granddaughter are natural, too. I use Castor oil this weeek on my scalp, to seal with and also for my hot oil treatment.

  • Cherlyn

    1. Where do you live?
    Aurora, Co
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    no
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    As a sealant every other day

    • disqus_b4iLfVdqLf

      hi cherlyn, my name is Ta’Shara i live in aurora , co to i was beginning to think i was the only one in Co doing this challenge, do you know of any natural get togethers that we might have here in Co

  • Danie

    Hey I live in Barbados, both my mother and grandmother are natural.I used the castor oil for my scalp as well as my edges every other day :)

  • peppermint1913

    1. I live in North Little Rock, AR
    2. Yes, my mom is Natural as well
    3. I used the castor oil as a sealer and as well in my shea butter mixture.

  • Ricka

    I live Maryland, my Sister and a few of my Cousins are Natural too. I was using it throughout my entire scalp and my hair, massaging my edges and nape with it also. I’m really glad I joined this challenge.

  • nadira3472

    I live in Maplewood, New Jersey. My sister is also natural. Last week I applied the Castor Oil directly on my scalp then massaged it into my scalp after shampooing my hair. I reapply the Castor Oil to my scalp and throughout my hair twice a week.

  • http://www.facebook.com/vmaghaven Veggie Maghaven

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    No. no one in my family is natural. the women in my life either wear weaves, extensions, relax, or do all of those things. so most of them think i’m crazy for going on a natural hair journey, but oh well, it’s my head; i do what i like.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    i simply rubbed it on my edges morning and night (when i do remember to do so) and go on with my day, or simply to bed.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/DBJCSB5CW3IG56RQCHETGTVD6M GrandDiva

    This is the second time I have missed signing up for the Challenge.I bought & have been using JBCO since August, and have seen some progress. But I won’t miss the next one, that’s for sure!! I guess I have a head start for November ;)

  • http://twitter.com/Netta__love92 Netta

    I currently live in Denver. My aunt, the lovely Chicago stylist AfrosNBabyHair and BabyHairJr (my niece) are the only other naturals in my family. I used castor oil on my scalp every other day since I just put yarn braids in my hair. I also used it to seal in coconut oil after I washed it.

  • Katrina Merkerson

    I live in Alabama. my sister and cousins and aunts are natural as well. I used castor oil on my scalp and around my edges.

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural, I live in Huntsville …

  • Rashidah

    I live in Baltimore, MD. I have three sisters and all of them are natural. I decided to go natural about 2 months after my older sister went natural. I transitioned for about 3 months and I just got tired of the two textures, I wanted a change so I started cutting my own hair and I let my father finish it because he is a master barber. I used the castor oil mainly in my scalp and on the ends of my hair to seal in the moisture.

  • http://www.facebook.com/brandi.richardson.54 Brandi Richardson

    1. I live in Arlington, Texas, right next to Dallas. 2. My mom went natural after she saw me go natural. My two daughters are natural of course…you know how they say ” Don’t put no chemicals in them baby’s hair!!” 3. I used castor oil last week by oiling mine and my daughter’s scalp and putting some on the ends of hair and edges of scalp.

    See you at Check-In #3!

    • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

      I know thats right! I dont put any chems in my girls hair either!!

  • Tyrena

    I live in Greensboro NC. One of my daughters are natural. I use castor oil on my scalp and to seal my hair, I am loving the softness on my hair.

  • http://www.facebook.com/AshB484 Ashley Mook Bennett

    1. Where do you live?
    right outside of Atlanta, GA in Norcross, GA
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    my sister (we BC’d together 2 years ago), mother, aunt, and cousin
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used castor oil on my edges and between tracks as I too am wearing a sew in

  • Rinae EgyptianPryncess

    I live in New York…unfortunately I am the only natural in my family. I can’t get anyone else in my family to let go of the creamy crack. Just yesterday I tried to convince my mom…she’s like,”I can’t do natural, I like the straight look”. I’m like “ma, you can flat iron natural hair sometimes”. She goes, “Nah, that’s not for me”. Yet her hair is thinning and I know its from perms. Oh well…I’ll keep trying. I mainly use JBCO on my edges. For years I wore wigs and weaves, so my edges are poor. Now that I’ve embraced being natural, I’m taking even better care of my hair and looking forward to thick long healthy edges!

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147400669 Victoria Panita Farnum

      lol @ I like the straight look.

    • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

      Wait until she sees how much your hair prospers!!!!

    • Tiffany Hines

      The JBCO will help your edges. I can tell a difference.Try Vitamin E oil and a multivitamin for that extra boost.

  • Nicola

    I live in London (UK).
    My sister has been natural for about 10 years (she’s also doing the
    challenge) and my mum is transitioning.
    My grandma and aunt and quite a few of my cousins and a handful of
    friends are natural also.

    I applied the castor oil every other night directly to my scalp and
    on my edges. The itching at the
    beginning of the week was crazy, so thank you for the info if it doesn’t settle
    then at least I know now that I can mix it with another oil :) I love the way it makes my hair shine.

  • Maunee

    Hi!!

    I just want to mention that my scalp was itching, but no excessive flaking like I had before. I do have some tangles, but have used @BlakIzBeautyful’s method for washing and sealing in moisture and like the way my hair is responding.

    I live in Ferndale, MI a suburb of Detroit.

    Actually, my mom had been natural since the 1970s, but now wears press n. curl/blow dry n curl hairstyles. My younger sister did the BC in summer of 2011 and now has her hair relaxed, she may return to natural hair at some point, but don’t know when.

    • maunee

      I forgot to mention that I apply castor oil directly to my scalp in the evening and have used it to seal in moisture when retwisting my hair. I’m beginning to reevaluate whether using castor oil 5x per week is excessive??

      Looking for feedback…

      • Tiffany Hines

        No 5x a week is not excessive, however it depends on the amount you are using. I try to use it everday, whether on my edges by massaging on on my twists when I’m sealing them.

  • Tameka Robinson

    1. Where do you live?
    Richmond, VA
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mom but she does not wear it in it’s natural state. She blow dries and straighntens it weekly. Surprisingly she does not have ANY heat damge.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    It was a good week. I used JBCO at least 4 times.

  • http://www.facebook.com/miriamnicoleh Miriam-Nicole Huffman

    I live in Houston. My mom, sister, 2 aunts, and a cousin are natural. I mixed it equally with Coconut oil and 12 drops per ounces of mix with peppermint essential oil and used it as a pre-poo/hot oil treatment and three days last week as a daily moisturizer.

    • http://www.facebook.com/miriamnicoleh Miriam-Nicole Huffman

      I also used on scalp and edges.

    • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

      another Houston natural! yay! good luck on the challange! Im going to try the pre-poo you made.. sounds good!

      • http://www.facebook.com/miriamnicoleh Miriam-Nicole Huffman

        Hi Helen! I don’t know how to use this system too well and just got this notification. How is the challenge going for you? How is your hair routine? I’m starting to develop a really good schedule.

        • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

          lol I know I had a hard time with it too.. lol.. I doing good and I am so excited that I fianlly completed something that i started. I did youtube videos to keep me on task so that I held myself accountable for actually keeping up with my castor oil massages and hot oil treatments.. you should check them out.. warning, I make myself laugh so you will too.. aroundtheclockmom is my youtube name.. Hope all is well with you as well

  • http://www.facebook.com/susan.hamilton.395454 Susan Hamilton

    I live in Yorktown, Virginia. Since I am the only female (husband & son), they have always been natural, but for this event I am the only one in the family in this natural journey. This week I used JBCO on my scalp and edges three times. I did have itching and wondered why, thanks for the info. I hope it ends soon! My hair has stayed very moisturized and feels really good. Enjoying the challenge!!

  • Marjorye

    I live in Houston, Tx. All of my immediate family members are natural now. I have used JBCO on my scalp 2x a week and sealed my ends with regular CO. It really kept my hair moisturized!

  • Katrina Merkerson

    I live in Alabama. Most all of my female family members are natural. I used castor oil on my scalp and edges last week.

  • http://www.facebook.com/julie.bee.824 Julie Bee

    1. NJ
    2. Just my cousin but she recently locked her hair
    3. I used JBCO as a hot oil treatment on wash day and use it ion my edges on most days.

  • http://www.facebook.com/samantha.daley.1253 Samantha Daley

    Hey everyone!!!! I’m Samantha I’m from Ft. Lauderdale Florida and currently residing in Orlando fl for school. My mom and one of my older sisters are natural, and during this week I applied castor oil to my edges used it in my leave in and used it when I was adding water to my hair to seal.

    • Chiquita

      Hey Samantha! Im from Florida too! Born in Miami and I lived in Pompano, Ft.Lauderdale, Miami…all over south florida! lol I miss it :( Good Luck on your challenge!

      • Kam

        Hey Chiquita! It’s nice to see another South Floridian participating in the challenge.

        • Chiquita

          Kam!! Hey my fellow floridian…lol How are you!? Good luck in the challenge and k.i.t :)

    • Kam

      Hi Samantha! My name is Kamye and I’m also from Ft. Lauderdale! It’s nice to see someone else from South Florida doing the challenge. What school do you attend in Orlando?

  • http://twitter.com/MsKia22 Tenesha

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in New Jersey, but I’m originally from New York
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mom is a natural
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used it along my edges and scalp.

  • http://www.facebook.com/toniwill.melvin ToniWill Melvin

    Hi all, I live in GA. I am the only one in my family that is natural. I have been trying to get my sister to stay natural but she keeps going back to the perm, maybe one day. I used the castor oil this week on my scalp. Can’t wait to see the results in the end.

  • http://www.facebook.com/SabrinaFernandez Sabrina Fernandez

    Sorry, I’m a day late with checking in……
    I live in New York. I am the only one in my family that has to deal with “natural” hair as I am half Dominican and half Black. Being raised with the Dominican side, they never had to deal with hair issues (i.e., relaxers, etc.) because they have fine, cornsilk type hair LOL. So, yes they are natural, but have no worries regarding relaxers, weaves, etc. Last week I used the castor oil on my scalp. I gave myself scalp massages.

  • http://twitter.com/Cleopatra_Sloan Erica Sloan

    1. I live in South Jersey.
    2. Everyone in my family including me get relaxers. My sister she tex- laxs and I relax every three months.
    3. I applied my castor oil to my scalp and edges and then I baggied my hair over night and the other day i applied it my scalp and used it as a pre poo.

    • http://twitter.com/Cleopatra_Sloan Erica Sloan

      btw my first post I put on here I put it under Glen Coco. too avoid any confusion

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=147400669 Victoria Panita Farnum

    1. I live in
    Brooklyn, NY! lol (Why are brooklynites always excited to represent?)

    2. None of
    my close family members are natural. Actually my aunts HATE my hair and tell me
    if I lived in Panama I would not even be allowed to teach as I would be a bad
    influence on the students. At first I would get very upset but then I realized
    that is just a result of the time place they were raised. So I just let it be. I
    have 2 younger cousins in college who are natural. We are not that close but I
    enjoy watching their journey and how times have changed.

    3. Ugh… the first week was very rough for me!
    As I DO NOT have a routine I would forget to use it. I rubbed it in my scalp
    Monday and Wednesday before going to work and the smell was very strong (Tropic
    Isle Living JBCO). Right now, Saturday, I mixed it with my deep conditioner and
    will be leaving it for 20 minutes. I plan on getting braids today hopefully it will make it easier for me to use
    the CO.

  • Anne

    Hello, I live in Dallas, GA.
    Yes, my lovely daughter is natural.
    This week I ha been using the castor oil on my scalp.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=697955933 Undine NapturalBeauti Hunt

    I live in Maryland… My cousin has been natural for years, during week one, I massaged the castor oil in my scalp every other day. Today I’m using it as a pre-poo today, along with coconut oil and almond oil as well. Can’t wait for the length check :)

  • julla

    hi,
    I live in manchester, UK. I have three sisters and only one of them isn’t natural. I use it on my edges, scalp and to seal

  • carnelia

    I live in Louisiana, My mother has been transitioning for 9 months and my sister has been natural for 2 years. This week I use the castor oil 3 times by massaging it in.

  • http://twitter.com/jacutie2007 JaCutie

    1. Where do you live? I live in Maryland

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? One cousin just did her big crop

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) On my scalp and edges 2x last week. Also have some in my Kimmaytube leave in.

  • Erica Floyd

    1) I live in Augusta, GA.

    2) My twin sister is also natural. she big chopped back in 2002, I didn’t come around until 2006.

    3) I have kinky twists in right now so I filled my spray bottle with braid sheen spray, jbco, and sprayed my scalp and edges with the two.

  • http://www.facebook.com/IamYolanda Yolanda R. Arrington

    1. Bowie, MD
    2. My Mom is natural, she’s maybe a 3a-b, very fine hair. Mine is more of a 4a-b.
    3. I used the castor oil (Simply Organic Oil brand) all over my hair, which is currently stretched in a blow out and I concentrated it on my hairline/edges.

  • Chiley Holder

    1. Queens, NY

    2. My mom has locs.

    3. Used JBCO for oiling the scalp & sealing the ends after washing.

  • nasimiyumakali

    i live in Nairobi, kenya.
    i was the only natural until my mom big chopped 2 weeks ago.
    i used it on my scalp and as a sealant. my scalp is itchy as hell but i do not think it is thee castor oil because i use it frequently and all has been good. i just had protective afro kinky twists installed and they itch. i normally use the other usual kanekalon braids and had no issues. has anyone experienced this before with kinky twists?

  • urbanbushwoman

    Hi there…..1. Where do you live? Memphis, TN——2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, my sister and her three daughters and my great niece.—-3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)?. I used it daily to oil my scalp and treat my edges.

  • http://twitter.com/Afro_Geisha Danielle

    1. DC
    2. yes. My sister and her 2 daughters.

    3. I use it on my scalp 3x a week and my edges twice a day.

  • relfblack

    I live in Montgomery Al. My sister is natural, my 14 year old twins are natural and I have 4 cousins that have been natural for years. I used castor oil on my scalp this week.

  • Damaris

    1. Where do you live?
    I currently living in Northern VA

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Yes, there is my sister, aunt, mom, me and my two daughters. My two nieces are currently transitioning. My oldest daughter has had to resort to being natural after two failed perms broke off her hair terribly. Thank goodness her hair appears to grow like a weed. I have kept it in protective styles for a year and it has grown back very healthy. Needless to say, she will now ALWAYS remain a natural gal…my youngest will never get a perm…NEVER!!!

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    This week I just used it sparingly on my edges and in my scalp. I currently have braids (which I have just redone…and am not sure how I am going to do this challenge)..I need help??? the build up is uggh to say the least…

    I am hoping to use it at least 3 days per week (at night) and moisturize daily with a cream. I did mix some black castor oil with jojoba oil and hope that this will be a good mix. I didn’t notice any more itching than usual.
    I do have to ask…with braids how will we or I be doing a length check????
    HHHHEEEELLLLPPP!!!

    • Jcb3wg

      I know right I have braids too I do take down one or two in the back just to check length because I have had them in for 19 months to transition.

  • KayC

    I live in Atlanta, Georgia.
    There are SEVERAL naturals in my family—all with different journeys & joys!
    This week, I did daily scalp manipulations with a mixture of castor, carrot, jajoba and coconut oils.
    I use it a bit more intensely due to workouts.
    I am also co-washing with As I Am Coconut CoWash—love it!

  • http://twitter.com/KeBrad Ke’Ana Bradley

    I live in Dallas Tx
    Nope I’m the only natural … For now :)
    I used it on my edges and ends .

  • PatAnn

    I live in Dallas, GA, yes there is a Dallas, GA, it is small but growing. Both my daughters and I are naturals. This past week I mssage the oil in my scalp and rubbed it thur my hair. Looking forward to this week’s routine

  • Bethany

    @Keisha M: Thanks for your reply, chica! Very kind of you :-)
    My little sisters are now going to be attacked with the Castor Oil :-)
    Thanks again…

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=550908073 Yolanda Beatty

    I live in Georgia. Oooh my scalp is so itchy around the crown area so I added it to my Shikaikai oil. Im the only natural in the family unfortunately and Ive been oiling my scalp every other day and using the castor oil mix as a sealer and my shaved areas have gotten so thick.

  • Bethany

    @Shanese Plummer-Bandy: visible now???

  • Sonja Corley-Brown

    I live in South Carolina & all 3 of my daughters are natural & I used the oil by applying it directly to my scalp last week. At least 3 times.

  • Patsy Ann Pearson

    1. ATLANTA, GA
    2. I HAVE LOCKS AND DAUGHTER BEEN NATURAL OVER A YEAR
    3. MASSAGE IN SCALP

  • Brenayday

    1. I live in London, UK
    2. Yes, my mum and sisters
    3. I used it on my scalp twice and to seal my ends about four times

  • http://www.facebook.com/trinidadianempress Abigail Abby Pope

    I live in Georgia, but born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. My mother and sister are naturals. Last week I used Castor oil 2x that week. I used it to seal my edges and scalp on Sunday night and on Friday when I co-washed I did a hot oil treatment with the castor oil.

  • Chiquita

    Since we move around a lot, Im residing at the moment at Seymour Johnson AFB in North Carolina. Besides both of my girls being natural since birth, my two sisters are also newly natural. Since I started using the castor oil about a month ago, I use it on my scalp about 2-3x’s a week.

  • Annette

    I live in Ohio. A few of my family members are natural. My husband is, my sister has locs and my two daughters are. My youngest is actually who told me about the castor oil challenge. Last week i used a squirt bottle to massage it in my scalp.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jennifer.r.lee.12 Jennifer Robinson Lee

    1. I live in Plano, TX
    2. My mother and two daughters are natural
    3. I signed up pretty late, so, I will be washing my hair today and sealing with castor oil. I will use it later in the week on my scalp. I will also be doing the same for my daughters.

  • Martha

    I live in Ohio. My mother is also part of this challenge, posted right before me. My sister and my father are natural as well. Last week I used it on my scalp and as a sealer on my ends.

  • Guest

    I live in Macon,GA. My sister and my two cousin are also natural I used my castor oil on all of my scalp and also on the areas of my hair where it is thin

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

      I’m actually 30 minutes from macon. I live in Milledgeville. I’m currently working at GMC.

  • Sandy Amady

    I live in Macon, GA. Me and my mom are natural. Through week 1, I have used my castor oil on all of my scalp and on the areas of my hair that are thin.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey Sandy! I’m not sure if you are doing this, but make sure you rub the JBCO on your edges and vitamin E pills if you can find them. I wear my fro out a lot with headbands and they made my edges thin out.

  • terese86

    I live in Philadelphia Pennsylvannia. My aunt and myself are natural, but she doesn’t wear her hair out too often. I used castor oil to seal a couple days ago. Today I will be washing my hair and will be sealing with JBCO. It will be my first time using JBCO instead of my cold pressed castor oil.

  • Elissa F

    Sorry I’m checking in late, couldn’t get a chance to yesterday but here goes…
    1. Where do you live?
    Trinidad and Tobago/ Jamaica.
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My younger sister is natural and has never relaxed as well as several other extended family members.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I applied to my scalp every night and used it as a hot-oil treatment pre-poo on Saturday (yesterday) .

  • Shai

    Heeey! Shai Checking in again :)

    1. Where do you live? I reside in Detroit and Chicago

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, majority of my family is natural.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I primarily used JBCO on my edges, combined with EVOO to massage my scalp, and on damp hair for twist outs.

  • Lekesia

    I live in Georgia right outside Atlanta
    My sis n law is natural
    I have been using jbco mixed with jojoba oil and a few essential oils every night . I do a scalp massage every night

  • Una

    I live in Virginia but I’m from Brooklyn and visit often. My mother is natural but our textures differ. However, I do find that we use similar products; and like them. I used the Castor Oil 3 times this week. I massaged it on my scalp.

  • Albie

    I live in Baltimore, MD. I am not natural but I use products for natural hair only (carol’s daughter etc). I went natural for about 7months and became frustrated because I did not know how else to style my hair. I don’t like weave, I braid but I like my hair to ‘breathe’ every now and then. I have cousins who are natural and my mother is natural.
    I use Castor oil to grease my scalp and when I’m styling my hair.

  • Tansby

    I’m originally from New Orleans, LA but currently reside at Minot AFB, ND. My hubby is in the Air Force. I don’t have any family members that are natural other than my two little girls. I used castor oil on my scalp after my daily co washes and to seal.

  • am_natural

    I live in Wilmington, DE. My mother & sister are naturals but I’m the 1st lol! I used the castor oil on my edges and as a sealant.

  • http://www.facebook.com/shante.sanders1 Shante Sanders

    I currently reside in the BEAUTIFUL
    Jacksonville, Florida as the C.E.O. & Founder of El Divine: Motivational
    Modeling Agency! To the best of my knowledge, I am the only naturalista within
    my immediate family. During the first week of the
    Fall Castor Oil Challenge, I used castor oil 3 days out of the week on my scalp and edges then
    massaged the oil from the scalp thoroughly into my hair from root to ends.
    Finally, I sealed my hair with flat twists for 4 days out of my week, last week.
    I had a banging twist-out until Friday morning prior to a fundraiser in which I
    was required to rock a thoroughly cleansed and untamed natural fro. JUST TO MENTION: My fingernails has also benefited from this natural transition in growth…

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1363698471 Tiffany InspireMe Creatively

      Have you participated in the previous castor oil challeneges?

      • http://www.facebook.com/shante.sanders1 Shante Sanders

        No, I haven’t. I just heard of the Challenge for this Fall 2012. But will continue the challenge as long as I can. Just praying that Tyra will allow me to rock the natural for Cycle 20 of ANTM.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

      Wow C.E.O! Wonderful. I always wanted to do modeling just for fun. Not professionally. That’s way too much pressure. :)

      • http://www.facebook.com/shante.sanders1 Shante Sanders

        I, myself, is still in the WOW factor, lol. Thank you, Tiffany Williams! Modeling is a full time hit or miss job. Modeling for fun is what I used to do but, has been blessed with the opportunity to create models. My agency’s concept is the same as other agencies but, my agency runs by three concepts: MOTIVATE/INSPIRE – PURPOSE – MODEL! We work with all sorts of girls and women who isn’t the typical model or has potential and build them up into more than just models… we create entreprenaurs.

  • http://www.facebook.com/shantel.s.robinson Shantel Sharné

    Hey! :)
    I live in Newark, New Jersey. I am the only one out of my family that is natural. For the first week, I used the castor oil 3 times a week (Sunday- prepooed before I cowashed; Tuesday and Thursday- I soaked my hair overnight with it). All those times, I massaged it throughout my scalp and concentrated on my hairline and edges.

  • http://www.facebook.com/brittany.washington.988 Brittany Washington

    I’m from Davenport, Iowa. My mom is natural too, she hasn’t embraced her curl yet since there are no natural hair stylist here, so she gets her hair deep conditioned and flat ironed every two weeks.I did that for a month right after I big chopped because I was clueless what to do with my hair. I ended up with a fro on accident one week it was really humid and my hair just went from flat ironed to huge overnight. I’m not great with styling my hair but sites like this give me ideas, and things to try as I get accustomed to my curls. Last week I used the castor oil for everything lol I might have went overboard because I felt the itching and just used some tea tree oil and it helps. I massage castor oil into my edges daily, I started out the week using it a pre-treatment before shampooing my hair. I also mixed a few tablespoons into my curl milk, and used it on the ends when it twisted my hair while it was wet.

  • http://www.facebook.com/sarita.smith.18 Sarita Smith

    1. I live in Chicago – CHI Town!
    2. My mother and aunt are natural but I am the only one who wears my hair w/out weave or not straightened.
    3. I have JBCO and I put it in an application bottle and used it on my scalp, edges and the ends of my twist.

    *My scalp has been itching like crazy so thanks for the above information.

    • Gwenda King

      My scalp has been itching from the CO too! That info above is super helpful!

    • http://twitter.com/v_s_williams Vannessa Williams

      I just stopped wearing weaves, also. I would leave them in for up to 2 months so my scalp was always dry and dirty. I *hope* we will have faster results by leaving weaves/heat straightening to the mix.. :)

  • http://twitter.com/CurlyCourtCourt Courtney

    Since I’m in school at the moment, I live in New Brunswick, NJ. I do have other naturals in my family like my aunts, my sister, and my mother (mom and sis are on/off naturals). Last week, I used it 5x a week for my edges and a hot oil treatment

  • http://www.facebook.com/michele.liburd Michele Liburd

    1. Where do you live? I live in Canada
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, everyone in my household is natural and several other family members.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I applied it to my ends nightly, I moisturized my scalp 2x with it and I added it to my leave-in and shea butter moisturizer.

  • Alyssa

    I live in California. My mom & my cousin (who’s participating in this challenge) are natural as well. My mom’s last hair stylist basically killed the back of her head with relaxer & so she just transitioned for a year & some months & then I cut off the rest of her relaxed ends this past Christmas. Me & my cousin have been natural all our lives, but we both suffered from heat damage, though I didn’t know that at the time. She had extreme heat damage so now she’s just trying to grow her hair longer. I’m doing this for my hair’s health…wouldn’t mind some length either. ;p I applied the castor oil on my scalp last week, but I only did it once. I was slacking I know, but i couldn’t catch a break for myself!

  • victoria e

    1. Mesquite,Tx
    2. Yep, every woman in my house
    3. To grease my scalp

  • Laquilla/Natrlcapricornbeauty

    I live in Little Rock, Ar. My mother has been natural about 2yrs and my grandmother has been natural for several years. Last week I used castor oil to massage in my scalp and to seal doing the LOC method. Im so excited about the outcome!!! I rarely tweet but will try to more often. :-)

  • Paulina Blackman

    Been Natural seven years now. Braided for a while and the hair grew by leaps and bounds. Took out the braids and did not know how to manage the hair and when I shampoo I combed it out with a lot of breakage.I live in Scotland and where I am I can hardly get products for my hair and I have to get it outside. I stopped using a comb for almost a year and used my hand to detangle and my hair started growing again using Organic Root Stimulator products. But thanks to your site I now know how to manage my hair now and it is very healthy. However because i work nights When I shampoo my hair and twist it I cannot get it to dry by night time to do a proper comb out. Any suggestions?

    • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

      Hello!! Many well wishes to you on this challenge! I used to have that same problem. Though I know you are asking Jenell, I thought I’d share what I used to do. I was given a great tip that 100% cotton t-shirts soak up moisture quicker than towels do. When I was in your position I would take a cotton T and after washing, I would dab my hair with the shirt. from tips to roots. And I would also do this after I applied my leave-in seeing as how that assisted with keeping my hair moist. After that process, my hair would still be damp, so I would do it in a loose style (since tight styles tend to lock in the moisture as well) and would leave my satin scarf off for as long as I could. This insured my hair was about 90% dry by the time I had to get ready for work. I do hope this is helpful!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1363698471 Tiffany InspireMe Creatively

    1. I live in New Yorkkkkk babyyyy !!

    2. I am the first one to go natural and BOY am I getting a hard time about it! But time will tell :)

    3. I used the castor oil in a number of ways. I put it in my hot oil treatment along with coconut oil, I sealed my ends witht he same mixture, and it was in my LOC method. So far, it looks like it is getting my hair to be a bit softer. I’m glad I did research about the castor oil first so I recognized the itchy scalp LOL.

  • http://www.facebook.com/t.washingtonmccoy T Washington McCoy

    I live in Tyler, Tx, my daugther is also natural. I greased my scalp 3 timess this week and once I found out what it was, sealed my ends also.

  • http://www.facebook.com/t.washingtonmccoy T Washington McCoy

    My daugther didnt sign up for this, however she is doing it with me. I was wondering where to buy the black castor oil in this small town. I know I can get it thru the mail, I just want to get it and go. Dont want to wait on the mail. For now I’m using the regular castor oil.

    • Truladi

      Hello you can buy the Jamacian black castor oil at your local beauty supply store…also I got mine from a carribean grocery store you can try that also

  • NeLLeBeLLe

    I’m a day late to check-in ooopppssss!!

    1. I’m in Brooklyn, NY
    2. I am the only one in my family that has their natural hair and it’s been a struggle these past couple months but my mom is coming around slowly….not without making comments that my hair would look even better if I permed it.
    3. I am currently using JBCO which I applied directly to my scalp and since it’s wash day today I plan on using it as a pre-poo to see what happens.

    • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

      Yes!! Found another Brooklynite! You sure your mum is comin around? With that description, doesn’t sound like she is =/…but no worries! Give it time! Iused the castor oil in my pre-poo last week and now my hair loves me!! LOL

      • NeLLeBeLLe

        Woot brooklyn in the house! LOL yeah that’s her coming around. She admitted that she likes to touch my hair because it so soft which is a big step up from her not even looking me in the eye when I big chopped haha.

  • http://www.facebook.com/brittany.washington.988 Brittany Washington

    I was terrified, I cried, I called me mom in tears. That was one of the worst things and then to hear that someone else went through it, it made so much more sense. It’s not as bad having people to share that have went through it too. I love you for sharing your story!!

  • Courtney G

    1. I live in St. Louis
    2. A majority of the women in my family are natural
    3. I use JBCO with the LOC method, then I use a little more on my scalp and to twist my hair.

    • Happiness!!

      :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=737774918 Marquiessa Whitaker-Black

    1. I live in Owings Mills Md.
    2. My step-daughter is natural (she just did the big chop!), my sister and a whole bunch of my friends.
    3. I used castor oil in my pre-poo, moisturizing routine (scalp and hair), and oil on my hair.

  • Whit

    1. I live in Philadelphia
    2. My mom, grandmother and sister are natural.
    3. I used castor oil for my edges and sealing this past week. I’m considering using for my scalp in the future.

  • Nlsparks

    SOrry, my computer was acting ridiculous yesterday!

    1. Where do you live? Hello everyone! Im from Maryland!
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?YES! I have three sisters and they all inspired me to go natural and also to join this challenge!
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1). I put the castor oil in my scalp three times a week. Put a little on my ends! First time using it and honestly this helps my dry hair scalp. My hair is soo soft with the castor oil.

  • http://twitter.com/no2nonsense Monique B.

    1.) I live in Tampa, FL. 2.) My mother is natural and has been for 10 years. 3.) I used castor oil on my scalp and edges 3 times last week.

  • Deanna H.

    I live in Atlanta GA. My mom is natural and so is my sister. My mom went natural before me due to a scalp condition (folliculitis). My sister went natural after receiving chemotherapy. In the 1st week, I used the castor oil as step 2 in my pre-poo, as a scalp massage agent, and I applied it to my edges. I haven’t used my castor oil without the assistance of a carrier oil. I mix it with EVOO, EVCO, Grapeseed Oil, and Avocado Oil. I have experienced the itchy sensation before even with it in the mix.

  • Ayanna

    1. I live in Houston
    2. At first it was just me, then my sister decided to stop perming and continue getting sew ins and now a year later my mom is now transitioning.
    3. I used castor oil on my scalp and edges nightly.

    • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

      yay! someone from Htown! thats cool that your sis and mom are going natural!

  • Tammie Blalock

    1. I live on the outskirts of Charlotte NC.
    2. My mom, sisters, and nieces are natural (locs)
    3. I used my castor oil around my edges, on my scalp and as a sealer. (alternating)

  • Laetitia Lukanda

    1. I live in Northern Virginia
    2. Two of my sisters are also natural. One technically isn’t, but she hasn’t gotten a relaxer in over a year. She keeps her hair in weaves.
    3. I used castor oil around my edges.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000428629075 Jenica Johnson

    I live in Georgia!!
    My 9 years is natural as well as my 2 sister n laws.
    I used JBCO as a hot oil treatment and applied around the edges.

  • kinkyash

    1. I live in Central Georgia
    2. My sister and I are natural
    3. I used Castor oil on my edges and on my scalp 3-4 times a week. I also try to concentrate in the areas where my hair grows the slowest

  • http://www.facebook.com/adria.williams.33 Adria Williams

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Indiana
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    I’m the only natural
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I did pretty well with the castor. I used it on my scalp and sealing

  • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

    I live in Missouri City Texas subs of Houston
    all 5 of us are natural, Me, my 2 daughters age 6&7, and my 2 sons age 15mos and 12 years.
    Well for the first week I massaged my scalp with the castor oil mixture that I made nightly. I made an 8oz bottle with castor oil, Rosemarry essential oil, EVOO, and vitamin E oil. I noticed by day 4 I was itching like crazy! all around the base of my neck and at the crown of my head.. Felt like I was wearing a cheap weave. I tried my best to pat and not scratch! but its getting better now. im focusing on my bald spot in the front of my head so nightly massages are a must!

    • Tiffany Hines

      I’m sorry Helen, you are better than me, because I was scratching like crazy! I mix my JBCO with EVOO and it still itches.

  • http://twitter.com/IHRTVINTAGE Ms. Ambition

    1. I currently live in Valdosta, GA but am from Auburn, AL
    2. My mother, grandmother, and I are the only naturals in my family. I try to get my aunt to cross over but she is not trying to hear it. LOL
    3. I used castor oil every other day to moisturize and massage into my scalp. My hair is currently braided with twists at the top. I just put the castor oil in-between the rows of braids and on the twists. I will be taking down the style this weekend and will be doing a hot oil treatment with the castor oil before the braids go back in. There is no weave in my hair.

    • http://www.facebook.com/Feron.Rose Feron Floyd

      lol no weave in your hair!! Yeah your Aunt is gonna be a hard one to convert! I tried to get my cousin but she was not hearing it either

      • http://twitter.com/IHRTVINTAGE Ms. Ambition

        Yes….I’m not going to give up. She will convert! Haha

    • Tiffany Hines

      Auburn, AL in the house! Hopefully WAR EAGLE :-)

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

      Awww you live in Valdosta. I recently received my Masters from VSU. I lived in Moultrie forever with my parents. Hope you can stand Valdookie. It’s alright for the most.

  • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

    the castor oil has my hair so soft I did a blow out over the weekend! I loved it all for about 5min until I walked outside into the Hot Humid Houston sun!

    • Tiffany Hines

      I think it looks nice! When I wash my hair and let it air dry, people think it’s a blowout! I’m like NO, my hair is just two different textures, lol!

      • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

        Thanks Tiffany! girl its a tangles mess.. but I have 3 textures and I never know what my hair is going to look like from one day to the next!

  • Seria A.

    1. I live in Brooklyn
    2. My mother and sister are natural but my sis wear hers in a weave 99.9% of the time. My going natural has inspired my mom, sis and BFFs.
    3. Ive been alternating between JBCO and Coldpressed Castor Oil. I’ve put them both in a separate application bottle and diluted it with a little coconut oil. I use the castor oil in my deep conditioner and I’ve also been sealing ends with it about 5 days out of the week.

    • Tiffany Hines

      I have a younger sister who SWEARS by weave. I’m like can you really say your natural, lol?? I’m like when is this last time you had your hair out. :-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/Feron.Rose Feron Floyd

    1. I live in Auburn, Al
    2. My sisters in law are natural as well as my mother :)
    3. I used JBCO to deep condition my hair by doing the green house effect over night and then I used regular cold pressed castor oil through out the week to oil my scalp and seal my ends on days I had to re-moisturize my hair.

    • Tiffany Hines

      You should add your bestie/Sawrah since I’m kinda like family. :-)

    • missdaniciahumphrey

      I usually do an over night pre poo using a plastic cap, which is basically the same thing as the green house effect I’m assuming. But during this did you use anything besides the JBCO? Did you saturate your hair with it? How did it feel before and after you rinsed it out?

    • Gwenda King

      You are from around my neck of the woods! Did you by your JBCO/CPCO from a store or online?

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural, I am from Dadeville, I live in Huntsville now…My husband is from Loachapoka

      • http://www.facebook.com/Feron.Rose Feron Floyd

        Oh wow hello!! Sorry for the late response just figured out how to see my notifications lol My mom used to teach at Loachapoka High School!! Small World she was the keyboarding teacher!

        • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

          wow very small world….. what year did she teach? He graduated in 1995… Cedric is his name…..

          • http://www.facebook.com/Feron.Rose Feron Floyd

            Oh no she wasn’t there then not until 98.

  • http://www.facebook.com/mecredi.cruder Mecredi Cruder

    1. I live in Ewabeach ,hi
    2. My mom is natural
    3. I miz alittle castor oil with my Shea butter curling moisturizer as a daily moisturizer

  • http://www.facebook.com/AmazinglyKinky Kim AmaHzing Patterson

    1. Wisconsin
    2. Yes
    3. Edges and scalp

  • Chakayla

    1. I am currently in Winston-Salem, NC, but I am from Charlotte, NC.
    2. In my immediate family, I am the only one who is natural. But a lot of my aunts and cousins have went natural.
    3. I mixed it in my pre-poo hair mix, applying it directly to my scalp and ends. My hair is so much softer now! I am loving this !

    • Tiffany Hines

      Another 919 Natural Beauty!

  • Kam

    1. I live in sunny South Florida (more specifically, Coral Springs, FL)!

    2. I’m the only person in my family with natural hair.

    3. I used Jamaican Black Castor Oil on my hair and scalp three times last week, including a pre-poo treatment. After the pre-poo treatment, I mixed it with my conditioner and did the LOC method with it. My hair was so soft! I love it!!

    • http://www.facebook.com/KimGodsChild Kim Hooks-Hooper

      Hi, what is the pre-poo treatment?

      • Kam

        A pre-poo treatment is just you putting oil in your hair (and letting it sit for any lenght of time you like) prior to washing your.
        Here is a link to an article about it: http://www.essence.com/2012/01/04/reader-q-and-a-curlynikkis-top-tips-for-pre-pooing-natural-hair
        I hope this helps!

      • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

        It’s a great way of helping you detangle and moisturize your hair before you shampoo it…since shampoos tend to strip the hair. A pre-poo can be done the night before you wash and slept on or even an hour before you wash. You basically part your hair in sections and with each section, wet your hair slightly, lather in the conditioner of your choice, and then coat that section with an oil of your choice. Then detangle using your tool of choice, two strand twist that section and move on to the next. After your pre-poo has soaked in for an extended amount of time, you can proceed with your regular wash regimine

    • Jcb3wg

      What is the LOC. method

      • Zekia Brunson

        The LOC method is great for helping your hair stay moisturized. You use a Liquid, Oil, and Cream (in that order) on your hair however often you feel like you need to in order to help your hair retain moisture. As an example, for Liquid I use plain water to wet a section of my hair, I seal it with my coconut, castor, jojoba Oil mixture, and use Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie as my Cream. Then I flat-twist or braid each section. This gives me awesome results everytime.

      • Kam

        LOC is a method to moisturize hair. It stands for:

        L – Liquid
        O – Oil
        C – Cream

        First, you put a liquid (e.g., water) on your hair. Then, you seal the liquid with an oil. Lastly, put a cream on your hair.

        Here’s more info. about it – http://www.curlynikki.com/2012/05/loc-method.html

        I hope this helps :-)

  • WHITNEY HUDSON

    HELLO LADIES…SORRY FOR TYPING IN ALL CAPS BUT I’M USE TO IT AND I LIKE IT BETTER…ANYWHO I CURRENTLY LIVE IN KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN.. I HAVE A FEW FRIENDS THAT I LOOK AT AS BIG SISTERS THAT ARE NATURALS AND THEY ARE DOING THE CASTOR OIL CHALLENGE AS WELL.. I ALSO HAVE A FEW AUNTS THAT ARE NATURALS BUT I DON’T COMMUNICATE WITH THEM.. MY 2 SOON TO BE 3 YEAR OLD IS A NATURAL AND WILL BE UNTIL SHE TURNS 18… DURING OUR FIRST WEEK OF THE CASTOR OIL CHALLENGE WE USED IT ON OUR SCALPS AND TO SEAL MOISTURE IN OUR HAIR..I USE IT JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER DAY…I’M LOVING THE WAY THAT IT’S MAKING MY HAIR FEEL, I LIKE IT EVEN BETTER THEN COCONUT OIL…LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THE RESULTS..

  • http://twitter.com/MyCreativeGenes ~ShortyThickums~

    1. I live in Cleveland,Ohio
    2. Me,My mom And my granny.. idk about the rest.
    3. I used Jamaican Black castor oil on my scalp 4 times last week

    • Happiness!!

      I used to go to college in Cleveland <3 I miss it so much!

  • Jen W

    1. I’m in St. Louis too! I saw a few more of us on here!
    2. My 15 y/o daughter is natural so is my Mom. My sister in law is also natural.
    3. I used pharmacy CO on my edges and nape area. I did some sealing as well.

  • Kaila P

    I live in the beautiful island of St. Kitts ( IREPSKN!!!!!)

    Yes, my cousins, aunts, tryin got get my mother to go back ( working on it lolol)

    Used it on my scalp three times a week and also put it on my edges everyday, and I don’t know if this counts but I put it into my shea butter mix.

    And why isn’t my scalp itching?

  • http://www.facebook.com/connie.b.alexander.9 Connie Boss Alexander

    1. I live in Phoenix, AZ.
    2. I have several cousins and aunts who are natural.
    3. I have the JBCO and use it on my edges daily and the ends as a sealant; I have also mixed it with coconut oil and use this on my scalp 2 to 3x per week.

  • Bri Rose

    1. Chicago born and raised.
    2. Yes I have a good amount of relatives that are natural, which is a good thing.
    3. I seal my ends with the castor oil that is it.

    much love,
    Bri

  • disqus_b4iLfVdqLf

    I live in Aurora, Colorado but i was a military brat growing up
    I have 3 family members that i know of that are natural as of this time
    Last week i applied the cator oil to my scalp because i have kinky twist in my hair my scalp is so itchy and i thought it was because of the type of hair that i used for my twist help what can i do i have already added oil to my castor oil.

    • Tiffany Hines

      I mix mine with EVOO. But, some other ladies have said Vitamin E and Rosemary or lavender oils. The itching shouldn’t last too much longer.

      • Ta’Shara Toombs

        Thank you so much dor advice i already have the Rosemary in my castor oil i will try the EVOO and the Vitamin E. I hope it stops soon

  • todjadavis

    1. Where do you live?
    Southern California
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Yes
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I oiled my slap and edges 3 times last week :)

  • Tamika

    1. Houston,TX
    2. I am the only person that is natural in my family.
    3. I use Tropical Isle 2x day on my scalp and edges.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey Tamika, what is Tropical Isle?

  • Banika

    I live in South Carolina
    My mom
    I use it in a spray bottle mixed with water

  • Stellie

    1) Western Massachusetts (Longmeadow)
    2) As far as I know I’m the only one. My mother no longer wants to perm her hair (she hasn’t in a long time), so she’s kind of transitioning right now. But she doesn’t want to be natural because she thinks her hair is too coarse.
    3) I’ve put JBCO in an application bottle to use on my scalp, edges, and to seal my hair.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Tell your mother that their are so many products in stores and on-line that will work to soften her hair. You can Google things on the Web and make your own deep conditioner and moisturizers. :-)

  • Bee Bargain

    Its so great to see all the different areas that everyone is from. A great question Jenell, I was hoping to find some naturals close to me to network with when I saw it. Thanks for doing the challenge and providing the motivation and support.

  • Ludy Wooten

    I live in Pikesville MD. My sister is also natural. I used the oil in my scalp and on the tip of my hair. It was a little itchy at first, but not too bad.

  • Sinoe Naji

    1) I live in Philadelphia
    2) I am the only natural…I am usually braided down with a sew-in & occasionally pressed out..but I Love being free!
    3) I have used as steam treatment and on my scalp, edges and twist…I believe I over oiled initally but have been able to adjust…castor oil is very viscous a small amout goes a long way!!!

    • Tiffany Hines

      Boy does it! I learned the hard way. It’s so thick and sticky.

    • http://www.facebook.com/cdbmj Courtney D James

      I love the consistency!! and so does my hair. It use to drink EVOO like crazy but now that I’m using C.O., my hair will stay bouncy, light, moisturized, and sleek for days on end!! Not crispy like it just went through a drought! LOL

  • Mznik114

    1. I live in Columbus, OH
    2. Yes, I have a 3 yr. old daughter and of course my hubby is! I have a cousin that is natural but most of my family is relaxed.
    3. Yes; I used Castor Oil 3 times last week but only twice on my scalp. The rest of the time I sealed with it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/naturalbeautiqueen NaturalBeauti Hester

    I live in Montgomery, AL
    Two of my sisters are natural
    I will be using jbco to moisturize my scalp and edges. I have micros again so thats the best I can do at this point

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural, I live in Huntsville….. Went to Alabama State

      • Tiffany Hines

        One of my younger sisters is at State now, but nothing BEATS Auburn University!

        • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

          LOL, my husband is from Loachapoka and a huge Tiger fan, but for me it’s all about the TIDE!!!!

          • Tiffany Hines

            Alright Poka in the house, lol! I attended a church their while I was in school.

          • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

            Cool…..

  • mrsdavis0311

    1.) I live in Youngstown, OH
    2.) The only other person in my family that is 100% natural is my mother, I recently did her big chop and she is loving her natural hair Yay!!!! I do have a cousin and an aunt who are starting their transitioning process.
    3.) Last weeek i applied the castor oil to my hair as if it was a grease. i sectioned my hair and parted it and applied the oil to my scalp.

  • Tiffany Hines

    1. Where do you live? I live in Atlanta, GA.

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Two of my younger sisters are natural. One by choice, she wore a lot of weaves and changed up her hair a lot, so she decided to BC and then she put another weave in. The other has never had a relaxer, she has naturally curly hair. But, as of late she has been embracing it, like her BIG sister and doing fun styles.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) Last week I used JBCO everyday. At night I would twist my hair and seal it with a JBCO/EVOO mixture. In the morning I would rub the JBCO around my neck and temple areas. Sometimes I get lazy and I’m too tired, so if not twice a day at LEAST once. Oh, I recently found out about the greenhouse effect so I did that TWICE after twisting my hair at night.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

      What exactly is the greenhouse effect? Please explain.

      • Tiffany Hines

        Hey Tiffany! I’m new to this technique. But, when your hair is either damp or dry you coat it with the JBCO making sure to get the ends. Then place a shower cap or plastic bag over your hair. This locks in your hairs natural oils and creates steam/moisture which promotes hair growth while you sleep. Then you place a scarf, bonnet, or head wrap on your head before bed. When you make you will find your hair more moisturized and softer.

      • phil467sam

        Yes, please explain

  • Jae Gee

    1. Where do you live? Kansas
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes 4 sisters and 5 neices
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) On my edges, scald and ends 4 times

  • Tahirah Brewer

    I live in Connecticut.
    my cousin,and aunt are also natural.
    I used my castor oil to seal my hair and also on my scalp.

  • Ronalda

    Hi… I live in Jamaica, I am the only one in my immediate family Natural. I use it on my it on my scalp and edges 3 times a week.

  • ladichel

    1.
    Where do you live?

    I live in Durham, NC.

    2.
    Are other members of your family
    naturals too?

    My entire immediate family is natural. My Mom, my sister, my daughter and my two sons.

    3.
    How did you use Castor Oil in your
    hair last week (week 1)

    I used the Jamaican Black Castor Oil all around my
    edges and on my scalp each night. Occasionally,
    I would rub castor oil in the palm of my hands and coat the ends of my hair.

    • Tiffany Hines

      919 representing!

  • MissNettaboo

    1. Where do you live?
    Maryland
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My daugher is natural but she is only 7 :) . My mom is natural and my sister has Locs. All of my close friends are natural
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used it on the scalp and temples 2 times and Sunday I mixed it with cayenne pepper while I deep conditioned.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Oh wow, cayenne pepper??!?!!?!?! What does that do for your hair and scalp?

    • missdaniciahumphrey

      Did the cayenne pepper give a tingling sensation or leave a smell?

  • MissNettaboo

    Soo excited that I found JBCO locally!!!

  • Hillary Huyghue

    1. I live in CT
    2. I have a sister that’s been natural for over 20 years. My other sister became natural within the last year and her daughter has never relaxed her hair. My mother has also been natural for about 20 years and presses her hair.
    3. I have the JBCO in an application bottle and use it daily on my scalp and edges. It’s also in my leave in conditioner mix.

    • Jcb3wg

      U use it daily how did ur scalp feel? How long have u been doing that?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1637301206 Jeanette Perry

    I live in Elmont, New York (Strong Island), My daughter is also a natural, however she wears her hair in braids most of the time. Last week i used the castor oil as a moisturizer and as a sealant ever other day (3 times per week).

  • Jcb3wg

    Hi I live in Virginia the other member in my family that is natural is my daughter. This week I used BJCO on my scalp and the Pharmeceutical one as a sealant on the end. I spray my braids with water or braid spray then seal with the castor oil. I don’t really care for the smell but my braids are getting looser! I kind of notice dry scalp has anyone else?

    • Tiffany Hines

      I haven’t noticed a dry scalp, but it does itch.

      • Jcb3wg

        Ok thanks mine has itched too but it is not as bad today I am glad I learned it was detoxifying my scalp! Lol hhj

        • ladiejai

          Me too i have always used co on my hair but not always on my whole scalp and I was wondering y my scalp would itch.. I never thought to research the answer lol.

          • Jcb3wg

            My head was not only itching it was crawling…..YES like I had bugs but I. Looked it up on hair lists and they said its from fast growth…….lol I was. Scared and freaked out has that happened to anyone else?

        • T Smith

          I had the same “itchy” problem too! Glad I wasn’t the only one!! :-)

    • mgatewood

      Not the driness, but definitely iching!

  • http://www.facebook.com/darealmrs.michaelmagee Deyannie Still Standing Magee

    The great state of ms no i’m the only one natural and i did hot oil treatment and my edges

  • Tishana Trainor

    Hello, Everyone!
    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Atlanta, GA.
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Yes, my sister, daughter, sister in laws (more than one), are all natural.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used it to seal every night along with coconut oil.

  • CinderellaTaylor

    I live in Atlanta Ga. My oldest and my youngest daughters are natural. My middle daughter was transitioning and decided she couldn’t handle the two textures and relaxed her beautiful hair. I massaged my scalp and edges this past week and uses as a hot oil treatment.

  • http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart

    Hi all.
    1. I live in London, UK.
    2. My Mum is natural. She has been for many many years. From time to time she experiments with braids and twists but mostly she rocks bantu knot outs with headbands/accessories. She doesn’t know anything about the ‘new-age’ natural terms, nicknames and regimes though. She’s old school ;)
    3. I’ll be honest – last week wasn’t a great start for me as I was away on vacation and busy doing other things, therefore not concentrating on my hair routine. I rocked a protective style but still moisturised every other day. I also used JBCO on my edges daily. This week I plan to get back on track and use JCBO for sealing, my edges and also on the scalp x3.

  • Zekia Brunson

    1. Augusta, GA
    2. I am the only natural
    3. I used it as part of my prepoo, as my sealer, to oil my scalp (with a massage), and on my edges.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey Zekia! I’m an Augusta native as well.

      • Zekia Brunson

        Hi Tiffany! Great to know there is someone from the Augusta area doing the challenge!

    • phil467sam

      Please explain a Prepoo. Thanks

      • Tiffany Hines

        It’s short for pre-shampoo treatment. You use the oils of your choice and put them on your head with a shower cap and kinda go on with your daily routine and then rinse it out, before you shampoo. Or you deep condition with a regular conditioner on your dry hair before shampooing.

        • Zekia Brunson

          Great answer Tiffany! I put my hair in sections, spray each section with water, use the oil mixture that I like, and a condiitoner on top, detangle twist and put a plastic cap on for about 30 minutes then proceed to my wash routine.

  • Shudiara

    I live in North Carolina, My daughter and i are the only ones who are natural in our immediate family, I use castor oil on my scalp and edges and on my ends last week. I don’t tweet.

  • mgatewood

    1. East Orange, NJ
    2. My mom and her three sisters are all natural. They were natural for YEARS, my mom and I just jumped on the bangwagon :-)
    3. I used on my scalp, swaped for EVOO & Coconut oil in my deep conditioner, and sealed during my moisture routine.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=46211978 Tiffany Williams

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Milledgeville, GA. Yes, the pretty woman Milledgeville or the place where the nuts are committed. :)
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Yes! My stepmom went natural after me and I older sister has been longer than myself.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    Last week I used my JBCO to seal in my moisture after I washed my hair and I applied it to my scalp every other day.

  • Gwenda King

    Check In Questions:

    1. Where do you live?
    I love in good ole Alabama! :)

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My sister, mom, and me are Au Naturale!

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used it on my scalp and as a sealant for my ends. 

    • Tiffany Hines

      War Eagle Gwenda!

      • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

        Roll Tide

        • Tiffany Hines

          Aww here we go!!!!! :-D

          • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

            LOL, you know it!!!

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural, I live in Huntsville…..

  • Tamora Smoots

    I am from Texas (Dallas, Texas to be exact). There is no other people in my family that are natural. I am the only one in the family that will try or do anything to my hair! LOL. I applied the castro oil to my scalp just using my finger as if it was hair grease.

  • Beverly Jefferson

    1. I live in Gaithersburg, MD (DC Metro Area)
    2. Yes, My daughter and two granddaughters are all natural and doing the challenge, but not submitting the information.
    3. I apply JBCO to my scalp and massage…as well as use in my spray bottle for moisturizing.
    I have experienced about 1/8″ growth over the past two weeks. Yah!!!!

  • Brittany

    1. I live in Newark, NJ
    2. Yes my mom became natural a year after me and i have two cousins that are natural as well. One is transitioning and the other did a BC.
    3. I have had box braids in my hair since the castor oil challenge started and I put the castor oil throughout my whole head five days straight.

  • DeAnna Simone

    1. Boston!
    2. No one in my immediate family

    3. Sealed on freshly cowashed hair using a grapeseed & castor
    oil mix, otherwise, sealed with either a castor oil & avocado oil mix or Qhmete’s
    Castor & Moringa Softening Serum which I also used to massage my scalp &
    edges. Twisted with Oyin’s Burnt Sugar Pomade which has castor oil as the first
    ingredient.

  • Marissa D

    1. Doraville, GA
    2. Natural is relative as many of the folks in my clan do not have the hair texture that would prompt then to perm anyway….so in regard to the folks like me…none. I will say all the close friends around me are. (if that counts)
    3. I used it on my scalp, edges, and a little sealing…now that I know what that means..

  • phil467sam

    1. Where do you live? I live in Chicago, by way of Jersey.

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? No family, but a friend who turned me on to the challenge. Bless you Ayo! I also have two friends that are doing it with me unofficially. They didn’t want to have to post online and check in.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) Well, week one I did a castor oil hot oil treatment (used a little too much) and then I sealed with it nightly. Over all i think it went well. I definitely was itchy!

  • http://www.facebook.com/dbizune Destani Bizune

    1. I live in Durham, NC. (Bull City!!!!!!!)
    2. My little sisters are all natural. One is 21 and she’s been natural since high school and she has amazing hair (don’t tell her I said that lol). She’s really the one who inspired me. My baby sister is 16 and she just big chopped. She has a twa and she loves it.
    3. Last week I used NOW castor oil mixed with MegaTek and put that directly on my scalp (my hair’s still in braids). Then I sealed that in with a little JBCO, making sure to pay extra attention to my edges! Actually since using castor oil I’ve noticed a decrease in scalp itching, but that might be because having my hair in braids makes it extra itchy to begin with!

    • Tiffany Hines

      919, Ruff Raleigh in the HOUSE!

  • Christal Williams

    Hello, I live in MD. I don’t have any other naturals in my family…I’m working on that. LOL. Last week, I used castor oil as a pre poo on the first day of the challenge (9/1) and then on the 4th and 6th, I used it to moisturize my hair for my twist out. Last night, I did the same thing after I rinsed out my dc from my weekly wash. I love how soft my hair is. It’s very well moisturized. Won’t have to do anything but spritz with water and retwist tonight. Thanks for the tip on the itching. It had started itching like crazy and I wondered where it was coming from..it’s subsided a bit now since.

  • Afro_nique Amex Naptural

    1. I live in Bronx, New York
    2. All of my sisters are natural. They became napsters after seeing my hairstyles n healthy hair
    3. During week 1 i used the oil to seal my hair

    • Tazzee

      napsters – I love it!

    • Gwenda King

      That’s such a pretty color you have in your hair!

  • iamdivinne

    Hey loves!!!
    It’s Divinne again checking in for the first time. Here are my responses:
    (1) I live in humid Florida
    (2) My mother is natural but she hates it. Her hair is cropped. In my culture, long hair equates to beauty. And short hair … DOES NOT!!!
    (3) I’m using castor oil as a pre-poo, sealant and every three days on my scalp.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey Divinne! You said in your culture, where are you from?

  • Ronnie

    1. Where do you live?

    I live in Philly; the city of “Brotherly Love”.

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?

    My daughter is a little natural curly diva, but the
    discipline of the following woman is crazy:

    My mother has fine hair, so she never taken the risk
    of chemically treating her hair. (She thinks it will be on the bathroom
    floor). Aunt has dreadlocks that come
    past her behind and she been natural since I was born; that’s over 27 years.
    Last but not least I have an aunt with long natural hair.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week
    (week 1)

    I did a hot oil treatment and I sealed with it.

  • Amex Naptural

    1: Bronx New york
    2. Yes my two sisters and myself
    3. Castor oil on the scalp and to seal my hair

  • MsKay

    Hey I’m from New Ro, NY. My sis is natural

    and since the challenge started I got Senegalese twists put in. I have been using JBCO on my edges mostly. I’ve seemed to develop matching bald spots over the summer so I am in the recovery process :-)

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey Ms. Kay! I’m not sure where you hair loss is but rub the JBCO and some Vitamin E oil on the spots. Also, check out Biotin and Hair Infinity pills to jump start the growth.

      • MsKay

        Thanks for the suggestions. The bald spots are on either side of my forehead and I think it’s due to the fact that for 90% of July & August I was brushing my hair into a puff everyday. I have been using Castor Oil on the pots every night. My grandmother brought me some CO straight from Jamaica. I will also try the Vitamin E oil. I am not too keen on taking pills though but I will check them out.

      • Jcb3wg

        Hey tiffany have you tried hair finite bits? Did you see any results? My hair is in the ultra grow slow club so I picked up 4 bottles after the last bottle I guess a month or so I will measure to see what they did.

        • Tiffany Hines

          A friend recommended them to me. I haven’t tried them as of yet. I’m going to finish this challenge before I start a new regimen. She said that it’s better to take them at night b/c they will be more effective while your body is at rest.

  • Tonya

    I live in NY. My mom and two of my cousins are natural. I apply it to my scalp three times a week.

  • Tiffani C

    I live in Savannah, GA and I am the only natural in my family that is concern about healthy natural hair. I massaged with Castor oil three time this week and used it in a twist out.

  • TK

    1.
    Where do you live?

    I currently live in Orlando, Fl but I’m relocating
    to Queen, NY

    2.
    Are other members of
    your family naturals too?

    My mom, my aunt, my grandmother and a couple of
    cousins are natural

    3.
    How did you use Castor
    Oil in your hair last week (week 1)

    I used it on my edges and to seal my ends

  • Naturallyme39

    I’m enjoying this challenge it’s fun! I live in hayward ca. Since going natural so have my 2 daughters, 2 nieces, sister and mom.
    Last week I sealed my hair with castor oil after cowashing twice and I also rubbed it on my edges and throughout my scalp twice..twice meaning on separate occasions during that week.

  • disqus_aqvSPfEnqI

    This La Virden. Sorry, I am so late in checking in… I live in San Francisco, California. Wow, there are 6 naturals in my family: daughter, sister, mother, niece, aunt and myself. I used jbco on my edges, crown and eyebrows!

    • Jcb3wg

      Eyebrows? Soooooo spill the beans does it work? Don’t have me all grease up! Eyebrows lashes Everythang! Lol

  • missdaniciahumphrey

    I’m originally from the Bronx but I now reside in Suffolk, Va. I have two step sisters that are natural and for awhile I was thinking about helping my baby sister transition but at the moment right now she’s not really “into” hair, lol remember those days. However she gets her hair styled in box braids, which I make sure she keeps moisturize. The reason I didn’t push her into completing her transition is because she has to do what she likes to her hair and not what she sees other doing.

    Getting back to the subject, for the first week of my hair I applied my castor oil to my scalp and massaged the scalp with special attention to the edges and the crown area where my hair is thinner.

    QUESTION…I know that castor will make the scalp itch, this isn’t the first time that I’v been using castor oil, but my scalp is itching me to high heaven..I think it may be that EcoStyler Argan Oil gel. This is the first time I’ve used the Argan Oil kind I usually use the Olive Oil one. I might have to switch back.

  • Nitad80

    1. VA
    2. Yes all of my immediate family members are natural
    3. I used JBCO on my scalp & edges- mainly edges

  • http://dirtyprettythangs.com/ The Pretty Brown Girl

    1. Where do you live?
    I was born & raised in DC, and that’s where I live now.
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    I come from a family of naturals.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used my Castor Oil on my scalp, concentrating on my edges & temple areas. Also used it to seal after co-washing.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=14308341 Anthonia Kuti

    1. Where do you live? Providence, RI
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My mom
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I use it as a sealant and massage my temples

  • shanna augustin

    I love in brooklyn ny. My mom is also natural. I used my castor in my scalp and edges.

  • Darlene

    Hi, I live in Michigan. I am the only natural in my family. I used castor oil for as pre-poo, as a sealant, and for my hot oil treatment. I also apply it to my hair a couple times when I thought it looked dry.

  • http://www.facebook.com/sirabe76 Sha Springfield

    1. Where do you live? central alabama
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? yes a few
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) as a sealant

    • http://www.facebook.com/deccie.turk Deccie Canady Turk

      Hello my fellow Alabama natural, I am from Dadeville, I live in Huntsville now…

      • Gwenda King

        I live in Lower Alabama. I stay in Brewton!

        • Tiffany Hines

          Hey Gwenda, where is Brewton?

          • Gwenda King

            Girl, in the middle of BFE! Lol, it is right smack dab between Evergreen and Atmore. It’s a small town.

      • Tiffany Hines

        War Eagle Deccie! I’m not from AL but I graduated from the BEST Auburn University!

  • Ivory Brown

    1 I live in Jackson ga
    2. My sister is transitioning
    3. Last week I massaged the castor oil on my scalp and my edges

    And I have noticed more itching but it’s not unbearable

  • ladiejai

    1. Where do you live?I Live In Dallas, Texas 2. Are other members of your family naturals too?Yes On my mothers side there are only like 1 other person who is natural but on my daddy’s side of the family almost everyone is its kind of funny that I kinda sparked the movement when I was in the 9th grade. I was sick of getting perms 5 years was long enough for me to have perms. 3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) For week 1 all I did was oil and massage my scalp and my temples for a few mins, I made sure I did it 3 times. So far this week I have only done it once.

  • http://www.facebook.com/sherita.noel Sherita Noel

    i live in new jersey. Me and my daughter both are natural. i use castor oil as a leave in with water.

  • Laila

    I live in Upper Marlboro, Md. I have a couple of family members that are natural. I used the oil on my scalp during the week. I had 2strand twists done on Friday so I’ve been using it nightly since then to oil my scalp.

  • Tomeka

    Hello, I live in Georgia. My two daughters (ages 11 & 13) are also natural.Last week I used the castor oil on my scalp and on my edges.

  • Monica Hicks

    Hello, I am in in VA. I am the only natural in my household. Trying to persuade my 16yr old daughter. I used JBCO to do a hot oil treatment as well as around my edges.

  • Marie

    I live in Georgia and i’m the only natural one in my family… they love my hair but can’t bear the thought of giving up the creamy crack lol. I used on scalp and edges and i’m glad you said something about the itching because i was about to call it quits LOL thanks for the info i will mix with coconut oil this week.

  • yardie_chick

    Hello Ladies,
    1. I live in Norfolk, Virginia
    2. My mom is natural and has been for years. She has really bad shedding and has worn wigs for over 7 years. I went home to visit her in July and brought her a bottle of JBCO and encourage her to use it on her scalp. I have also been encouraging her to moistuize more often and I am planning to send her a care pack filled with staple natural hair care products. I would love to see her hair grow helathy so she can ditch the wigs but that may be another challenge all together :-)
    3. I used JBCO in my pre-poo, as well as to seal in moisture after washing and moisturizing. I also have JBCO and cold pressed castor oil mixed with water and leave in cond. inside a spray bottle that I use to freshen my ponytail during the week. I will try to use JBCO on my scalp this week.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey Yardie_Chick! I would encourage your mother to massage the JBCO on her edges and use it on her twists or braids underneath her wigs. Also, maybe apply some Vitamin E on her edges and take Biotin or pills like Hair Infinity.

      • yardie_chick

        She has reported some thickening! She wears a very low cut that she says is fluffing. She is still working on the edges. I will be taking the biotin pills and incorporating Vitamin E oil as soon as I get my hands on some. I am her guinea pig so I have to try them out first before she gives it a try lol.

        • Tiffany Hines

          That’s great that she’s seeing results already!

          About you being a guinea pig, at least products are natural and healthy. :-)

  • Sade Bruce

    1. Im from Brooklyn but I recently moved to Seattle. 2. My sis, my cousins & daughter are all natural as well. 3. I used JBCO to seal my twists, on my scalp & edges as well.

  • Bambi

    1. Savannah, Ga
    2. Mom, sister, daughter & grandmother
    3. Scape and the ends of my twist.

  • chentash

    I live in Colchester, Essex England. My daughter is transitioning. I put the castor oil in an applicator bottle and apply it 3-4 times a week. I notice that my hair is darkening and growing thick and so as my daughters.

  • natgran

    I live in Texas. My daughter has been natural for 6 years. I massaged my scalp with castor oil 3 times. I also used it in my leave-in conditioner.

  • Share Harmony

    I live in Bklyn, NY
    Im the ONLY natrual in my family. They are having a hard time accepting the fact that i decided to go natural :/
    My hair is currently in a braided up do. This is week 2 and im taking them out saturday. I have been putting the castor oil on my edges, nape and in the parts. the itching has been intense but i thought it was just me because i do suffer from dry, itchy scalp. Glad to here that it might be the castor oil. Cant wait to wash my hair saturday!!!!!!

  • SteviiLaLa

    1. I live way-out-west in the San Francisco Bay Area.

    2. My mother and hair stylist both are natural.
    3. Week 1: on the 1st day of the challenge I used a combination of Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO), virgin coconut oil and cayenne pepper as an overnight pre-step to my Organic Root Stimulator – Hair & Scalp Restoration System and Just Natural (JN) – Hair Loss Treatment. Twice during the week, I applied a mixture of JBCO, JN Damaged & Extreme Dry Hair Treatment and JN Serum to my badly damaged edges. On the 7th day of the challenge, I applied JBCO and JN Hair Protein & Vitamin through-out my hair and edges.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Oh wow! You have a lot of ingredients for growth. Good luck on your hair journey. :-)

      • SteviiLaLa

        Thank you. Same to you. I tell you, it really jump-started the circulation in my scalp.

  • MarieT

    1. I currently live in Houston, Texas
    2. Yes, my mother and 2 older sisters are natural
    3. Unfortunately my Jamaican black castor oil came in the mail late in week 1, so I simply did a quick prepoo/hot oil treatment and have been sealing my ends and applying it to my edges nightly. I’m so anxious to see results!! :]

  • Tazzee

    1. I live in Atlanta
    2. My older sister went natural recently. She lives in San Antonio and didn’t have any support so she let her stylist convince her to put in a texturizer. She grew that out and started all over again.
    3. I did my normal scalp and edges application, but I also used the JBCO to seal my ends when I twisted my hair. That was my first time doing that and I loved the results.

  • Kara

    1. I live in Michigan! Motor City!
    2. I’m the only one in my family natural – my mom & sis look at me crazy sometimes. It’s difficult trying to explain things to them.
    3. I have JBCO and I applied it to my scalp, edges and nape.

    My scalp has been itching like crazy, I’m going to add coconut oil or olive oil during my next application

  • http://www.facebook.com/markeeta.price Markeeta Price

    Where do you live? pennsylvania PA…..
    Are other members of your family naturals too? yes my sister whos 11 yrs old….
    How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week? i used it on my scalp, edges, and as a sealant, and daily moisturizer

  • yaninoodles:]

    I live in central florida. My ma, gma,2 sisters and niece are natural.
    I massaged the oil omy Scalp every night, as a sealant on my strands every other day. Then as a pre poo on my scalp but infused with black tea leaves and cayanne pepper

    • Tiffany Hines

      You are the 2nd person who have said they use cayenne pepper, but you add tea leaves. What are the benefits?

      • Jcb3wg

        I heard cayenne pepper stimulates the scalp for growth and black tea keeps your hair from excessive shedding…..it’s what I heard.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Cecilia-Walcott/671326735 Cecilia Walcott

    1. Where do you live? Barbados, West Indies

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? No just me and it can be difficult sometimes then my Mum and Sisters see me doing something with my hair and questioning why it is necessary

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) LOC and on the edges and scalp daily.

  • Kiandra

    1) Where do you live? California!
    2) Are other members of your family natural? No, unfortunately I’m flying solo on this journey.
    3)How did you use castor oil on your hair last week? I deep conditioned and massaged my edges with it everyday!

    • Tiffany Hines

      Good luck, you CAN DO IT! I know it can be hard in Cali, but maybe you can start a new trend. :-)

      • Jcb3wg

        Hard inCali? Hummmm every trend every new law everything that’s everything! Happened in Cali First! I say…..Go for it and go hard! Hhj

    • SteviiLaLa

      Hi Kiandra, where in Cali are you located? I am in NorCali.

    • T Smith

      Do you find that the heat/dry/humidity does damage to your hair?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38904073 Natalie Gore

    1. Where do you live?
    ~Memphis, TN
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    ~ My lil sister, my neice, two of aunts and about 3 cousins that i know of. but what even more helpful is that two of best friends are natural and a number of my church members have joined in on the natural journey. Support is awesome!
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)?
    ~i applied to my edges just about everyday, also pre poo-ed this week as well as my DC treatment. currently in a PS of a faux bun w/faux bangs but still applying JBCO to my edges.

  • T Smith

    Hey gals!!! I live in Central New Jersey! I am the only one in my family that is natural! My whole family loves it but the females always say, “I couldn’t do it!” but anywho…I’m the only one, for now! ;-) I used JBCO in my hair last week as a sealant and also in a scalp massage 4 days last week.
    p.s.- Thank you for telling me that my scalp would be a little itchy for a while! B/c I was wondering what was going on! Now I know ;-) Question though, what does causing your scalp to tear mean? An acutal sore or an acute tear that we can’t see but feel? what?

    • Jcb3wg

      It means digging so hard into your scalp from scratching that you cause a sore. You can see it and feel it if it’s bad.

  • Mikeal C

    1. Where do you live? — I live in Atlanta, but was born and raised in Memphis, tn !
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? — everyone in my household is team natural, WOOT WOOT !!
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) — on wash day i sealed my hair with the castor oil. i braided it in cornrows and greased my scalp with castor oil every other day until the next wash day (sundays)

  • Kels

    1. United Kingdom
    2.My mum recently went natural
    3. I used castor oil mixed with coconut oil for hot oil treatment. Used to seal and for edges and scalp(wk1)

  • http://www.facebook.com/shaunda.nay Shaunda Nay

    I Live in ft lee, va. I’m currently the only natural in my fam but I think my sis is close to converting. Last week I used jbco to oil my scalp and to seal my ends.

    • Jcb3wg

      Are you in the army? If so thank you for your. Service

  • Mrz. Garne!!

    1. California
    2. I am the only natural in my family.
    3. I replace my castor oil cap with an applicator top and pour a small amount on the tip of my finger then run on my scalp.

  • http://twitter.com/lovelytjg Taniesha Knight

    Was finally able to load my pics for the challenge.

    • yardie_chick

      I need to try to load my pics up again!

      • http://www.facebook.com/althearocks Althea Robinson

        I just tried and it worked!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/Kissyface22 Kris Kissyface Jenkins

    1. Where do you live?
    I am located in the DMV area
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    I do have cousins and friends who are naturals. I love their hair!
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I explained in the last week post that I used it on my scalp as I did my twist outs. I am now using it mixed in a spray bottle with a little water as a spray for my curly afro….it’s working as a hydration spray….pretty nice!

  • cheeks

    1. where do you live? Albuquerque, NM
    2. Are other members in your family natural too? Yes. I have many members in my family that are natural
    3. How did you use Castor oil in your hair last week? I used it on my scalp and edges

  • JoyLuvB

    1. Where do you live?

    Mount Vernon, NY

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?

    Both my mom and sister are naturals

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)?

    I started off applying the JBCO to my scalp and added a drop of rosemary in my applicator bottle to enhance the smell a bit. My hair is currently pinned up in flat twist so I just apply the JBCO to each part and on my edges at night. Once my twists are out I”ll be applying the JBCO as a hot oil treatment as well as a sealer.

  • peaeye

    Hi!…I’m Linda,and I live in Alabama…I have a niece that recently did the “Big Chop”…she loves her natural self!! During the first week,I washed,conditioned,and plaited/double twisted my hair after applying castor oil to the scalp really well.I love the way that it helps hold moisture in my hair! I also applied the oil w/shea butter to the ends if I did not wash my hair.Loving my natural self!! Thnx!!

    • Tiffany Hines

      War Eagle Linda!

  • Crystal

    Hi everyone, I am sooo glad you mentioned the ichy scalp. My scalp has been very ichy this last week. So bad to where I ended up washing it 2 extra times this week. I really couldn’t understand what was going on, and did not even think that it could have been the castor oil. I will have to try mixing it with another oil to see if that helps. Good thing is that it really hasn’t been too bad this week. Thank goodness!!
    1. I currently live in Arizona. However, I will be relocating to Dallas at the end of this month. Looking forward to the moisture in the air for my hair :o )
    2. Yes, my mom and 2 sisters finally decided to go natural. They did give me a hard time about it in the beginning, but eventually joined in.
    3. I used the castor oil on my scalps and also to seal my ends!

  • Karemel

    1. Where do you live?
    Hi. I’m from Connecticut. Not that far from New York, as a matter of fact. I’ve got to keep up on what’s going on so I can make it to one of the dinner meet-ups.

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mother is a natural.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I applied Castor Oil to my scalp and ends after I washed and shingled. At night, I put it on my edges, and in the morning I massaged my edges and scalp. It’s been a good week.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=23912151 Kelicia Cooks

    1. Where do you live? I live in Dallas, Texas
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? No, most of my family is relaxed. My soon to be in-laws though are all about it! Mother in-law has long dreads down her back, sister in-law just big chopped for a second time, so I feel “hair comfortable” around them:)
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I used it on my edges every night. I also re-moisturized with it mixed with water and peppermint oil during the week. I wore a puff all week so not much else.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Carnella-Coco-Natural-Harvey/582175240 Carnella Coco Natural Harvey

    I live in Atlanta Georgia. There are more of my family members that are becoming naturals Including my mom who is participating in this challenge with me! last week I used castor oil in my moisturizer and I massaged my scalp 5 times with JBCO when I was twisting my hair at night. My hair stays greasy with the castor oil, i leave grease stains everywhere but I love that it is never looks ashy anymore! Lol!

    • Tiffany Hines

      LOL @ your hair not looking ashy anymore! But, with the JBCO you really don’t have to use a lot, just a little on your fingertips and it will go a LONG way.

  • Banika

    Seemslike my hair is taking 4eva to grow and the shrinkage is a “BEAST” but i guess patience is a virtue and it will pay off in the long run

    • Tiffany Hines

      I feel you. I’ve been relaxer free for 2 years and I’m constantly comparing myself to others. But, our hair grows it’s just can we maintain the growth. My hair broke off, b/c I was using a scarf to tie it up and night and I wear headbands alot so my edges grew thin.

      • Truladi

        What about satin headbands? Are they ok because I wear them all the time my edges are thin and I don’t want. To show them til they get thicker. I use JBCO on them 2X a day.

        • Tiffany Hines

          I’m not sure about satin headbands. I’ve been using the hard, plastic ones that “slick” your hair back in the front. :-(

      • http://twitter.com/v_s_williams Vannessa Williams

        Imagine being in a classroom full of women as a newly natural, I spend more time looking at womens heads than my lecture…hmmm I hope my hair envy stops soon

    • SteviLaLa

      I understand your frustration, please be patient. In the end, it is worth the wait for healthy-long hair. J For shrinkage, try Jane Carter Solutions, Curl Defining Cream (at Target or JCS site). I have 4a hair texture and it works wonders. Many Blessings!

      • http://twitter.com/v_s_williams Vannessa Williams

        Yess…so happy we are getting Targets in Ontario soon! Stocking up on my products once they arrive! :D

    • yardie_chick

      Trust me, you are not alone, shrinkage will never leave us naturals. I have come to embrace it as a part of my hair journey. I would love the free flowing hair but that’s not what God designed for me. It was so funny, I blew out my hair a month ago and did a flat twist, tied it down, woke up and my hair was about the same length as if I didn’t try stretching. I just laughed and kept it moving.

    • Emerald

      The feeling is mutual. I did my bc on 7/28 and I doesn’t seem like its growing but everyone around me tells me it is.

  • http://www.facebook.com/toddandelsie Elsie Feairheller

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in a little town called pottstown pa its like almost everyone knows each other…i moved in here 2 years ago when i got married…its an ok place.

    2. Are other members of my family natural?
    ooh yeah…my brother i inspired him thank you ;) ,three cousins and aunt.

    3. How did you use castor oil last week (week 1)?

    Since i kinky braided my hair i used it on my scalp and edges and i have noticed my scalp was itchy but i know why know…i’m just excited about the challenge woohoo!

  • houston2b

    1. Where do you live? I live in beautiful sunny California
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes there is 7 immediate relative family members that I know of my 2 daughters( one if bi-racial) my mom to cousins and myex-sister in law…
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I used JBCO 3 times last week as a seal and massaged my front temples

  • missdaniciahumphrey

    I’m still trying to upload my hair length.

  • missdaniciahumphrey

    Finally ! I was able to upload my pics!

    • Tiffany Hines

      Nice length even with shrinkage!

  • FioreJosy

    Hello,
    1)- I live in Italy
    2)- I’m currently the only natural in my family. But i hope at the end of this JBCO challenge, to convince people around me (family and friends) or switch to natural or to take care of their hair.
    3)- I applied castor oil to my scalp (2 times) and massage my edges (every night). I also used it as prepoo before washing my hair.

    • YARDIE_CHICK

      Greetings to you in ITALY!!!!

      • FioreJosy

        OOhh thank you Yardie…how are you???
        Are you natural or relax? where do you live?
        How…..????????? (too many questions…lol)
        I wish you many beautiful things.
        Have a great challenge!!!

    • T Smith

      Wow!! Italy!! I plan to visit in 2014! Do they sell a lot of natural products there or do you mainly use the internet to purchase? Just curious. Hope I am not offending. :-)

    • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

      Italy! wow its amazing how far this has grown! I was the only natural in my fav 5 years ago and now it seems like everyone from my grandparents on down to the great grand children in my family are natural… so hang in there and give them a min, it takes a while for people to come around… you know its life changing and you have to be ready.. glad to see you are on board! yay!

      • FioreJosy

        Hi Helen,
        It’s very kind of you, thanks for advice and encouragement. I hope the miracle is realized around me. So my dream will come true.
        You lived in Italy?
        Good week-end!!!

        • http://www.facebook.com/helen.henton.58 Helen Henton

          no maam, I wish! But I once was a flight attendant for Continental Airlines so I have been there before for a short trip. I know that its beautiful and one day I plan to take my children there to experience it. I live in Houston Texas.. the HOT city.. lol Just know that one day everyone will want the hair that you have and will be asking you “how did you get your hair like that” lol

  • http://www.facebook.com/karin.abagail Karin Bookie Abagail

    1. I live in Plainfield, NJ
    2. Me (1 yr), daughter (5 months) and my mom (3 yrs)
    3. I alternated using the castor oil around my edges one day and scalp the next. I also put it in my shea butter mix and i put that in my hair every 3 days.

  • Jae

    1. Where do you live?
    St. Louis, MO

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Most of my family is natural now. All of my sisters, my mom, and cousin.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    During week 1, I used castor oil 4 different ways: I sealed my ends on wash-day, pre-poo’ed on wash day with it, I did a scalp massage one day focusing on my kitchen corners which are shorter than the rest of my hair and lastly, I baggied my ends for a quick moisture treatment. I think the baggying was my fave way to use it so far.

    • Happiness!!

      <3 <3 St. Louis!

      • Jae

        It does have it’s moments. :-)

  • Nathalie Valentin

    1. Where do you live? I live in Charlotte, NC
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, I do have other family members who are natural.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1). Last week I used JBCO on my scalp.

  • Davita

    1. Where do you live? Charlotte nc

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes my mom and sister! I inspired them

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) wash and mixed with Shea butter and applied to hair

  • http://www.facebook.com/EYANANICHOLS Eyana Nichols

    1)I live on the Eastern Shore Of Maryland!!!
    2)I am the the head natural in my house however I am teaching my three daughter to embrace their hair as well.
    3)I have been using JBCO mixed with peppermint oil,coconut oil, and the questionable MN daily as a sealer.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Oohhh, I bet that mix smells good!

  • Nubian Queen

    I live in Florida where it’s always wet or really hot, I’m not sure what to do to stop it from being so frizzy and the ends being so dry, my hair is bewteen a 4a and 4b. I do have other family and ftiends that are natural. I started using Jamaican black castor oil this past Sunday 9/9/12, I washed my hair with shea moisture conditioned it and applied the castor oil while wet, I will continue to apply it every other day!

  • Emerald

    1. I live in Brooklyn, New York.
    2. My 9 year old daughter and I are both natural.
    3. I uses the jamaican black castor oil in my scalp. I also used it in my homemade mister.

  • http://www.facebook.com/zumbalovingsophia Sophia Meaning Wisdom Jones

    1) I live in London, England
    2) Both my daughter’s have natural hair (5 & 7), I have Mizani relaxed hair!
    3) I used Caster mixed with Olive Oil x5 evening around the edges and on the hair itself x2 My hair has already outgrown its haircut :) )

  • http://www.facebook.com/zumbalovingsophia Sophia Meaning Wisdom Jones

    @Tiffany Hines: Wow Thank you, you lovely women you!! I didn’t even know I had a comment until I was wondering why there was an orange mark on the tab “My Disqus” Loool, Methinks I’m a bit slow at this! Have to find out how to have discussions on here!!!

    • Tiffany Hines

      You are very welcome! I think this posting thing is foreign to us all. I still haven’t been able to upload my pictures.

  • http://www.facebook.com/aviance.mason1 Aviance Mason

    1. Where do you live?
    In Aurora, Colorado

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    I am natural. both of my daughters are natural, my sister-in-law, my niece, and a few of my cousins.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I used it on my edges mostly and I also used it to oil my scalp. Its too heavy to apply to my hair.

  • TamarusS

    Greetings!

    I live in Dayton, Ohio.

    Since my very first big chop (more than 10 years ago, my mom and my daughter have both joined me and gone natural.

    I used my castor oil on my temples ~ i love that it is helping my hair grow back there after years of my glasses rubbing those areas bare. Also, I finally did my version of a hot oil treatment using JCBO, coconut oil, a bit of mineral oil, and then added some condish by Pantene. I covered my head with a plastic bag, wrapped it in a t-shirt and slept overnight with the concoction still in my hair. The next morning, it was soooo soft and manageable!

  • http://www.facebook.com/SabrinaBoissiere Sabrina Boissiere

    1. Live in the Bronx
    2. I have 3 sons – LOL; they are natural…
    3. Last week and continuing this week I DC w/ SM masque and slather regular Castor Oil on my hair and massaged my scalp and then put shower cap on and sat under hooded dryer for 30mns and then left cap on for another 2hrs while I did chores. When I 2 strand twisted my hair I put JBCO on scalp (parts) and put some in hair w/ Argan Oil. Every other day I put JBCO on scalp.

  • http://twitter.com/iSimplyCare iSimplyCare

    1. Where do you live? I live in RVA/NoVA

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, my cousin and her daughters are natural. Another one of my cousins has dreads.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I used Castor oil mostly as a leave-in spritz and massage it since I still have spring twists in.

  • Mo_au_Naturale

    1. Where do you live? The Livest Borough ….BROOOKLYN!…lol

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes my oldest sister went natural about 4 years ago and i thought she was out right crazy when she BC’d and it inspired me to do so as well. My journey inspired my other sister to go natural and even my mom who stopped perming her hair for about a year now.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) Yes i did, i sealed when doing the LOC method and also massage the oil into my scalp as well as my edges and nape although i said i would be using it 3x’s a week i’m aiming for about 4-5 times a week.

  • KinkyBeauty

    I live in NJ. Everyone in my family is natural and last week I used castor oil on my scalp and hair.

  • jamila williams

    Hello :)

    1. Where do you live? Richmond, VA
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? My mother and my cousins are.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I did the GHE for two evenings ( massaged castor oil mixed with a little olive oil for spreadability :) into my scalp and wore a shower cap and a knit cap for a few hours then took it off before bed)
    I also twisted my hair with the mix one day and used it on my edges most days. I didn’t use it from Fri-Sun. I may have used too much, My hair felt really coated but i did some research and Castor Oil is a humectant and we had a record HUMID week.. soo that made sense.. I used the castor oil in my prepoo and washed my hair and applied the castor oil to my scalp after and will now try to use the oil every other day vs everyday bc i don’t need it.. But i LOVE the way it’s making my hair feel stronger and shinier and while i can’t tell if it’s contributing to growth I can definitely feel the itch. I’m glad it was mentioned in the check in email because my scalp had begun to itch like crazy midweek and I didn’t know what was causing it to feel that way.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003363349091 Reann Sommersell

    1. Brooklyn, NY
    2. My mom and 3 of my cousins
    3. I used castor oil as a pre-poo(hot oil treatment) and on my edges and scalp

  • MissJB

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Queens, NY

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Me my mother and my granny are all natural. Grams wears her wig but mom n I wear ours out

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week?
    I did pretty good, applied 3 times to my edges. Plan to switch it up next wk

  • Mrz. Garnet!!

    Hope everyone got off to a great start.
    1. I live in CA
    2. I am the only natural female in my family
    3. I changed my castor oil cap with an application cal and apply a small amount on my fingertip then rub onto my scalp 4X’s a week and daily to my edges.

  • Banika

    Williston,SC
    My mom
    DC and sealer
    The challenge has been going well i can see a difference in my hair already esp with the thickness. My mom hair is also doing well. Looking forward to seeing some good results for the next few weeks.

    • Patty Barnes

      Nice to see another SC in the challenge. I’m from Columbia. Good Luck 2 u!!!

  • Banika

    South Carolina
    My mom and 2 of my aunts
    I used the castor oil as a sealer and a deep conditioner

    • Patty Barnes

      Hi South Carolina……I’m from SC as well….Columbia….what part of SC r u from? Good luck on the challenge and your natural hair journey. I’m loving it!!

  • Curls and Mo

    1. Where do you live? I live in New
    York City.

    2. Are other members of your family
    naturals too? No, I’m the only natural in my family. Although, my journey has
    pushed my mom and younger sister to transition as well.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in
    your hair last week (week 1). Week 1 I used the Castor Oil to seal my hair and
    applied it to my scalp.

  • MissIris2121

    So glad you posted that comment! I was wondering if it was just me with the itching. Although I haven’t had much of that this week.

    I live in O-h-i-o. Cool, but I wish we would have more Natural Hair events hosted here.

    My two daughters are just beginning to learn about their hair. They haven’t relaxed in over a year, but applied flat irons and blow dryers quite frequently.

    Last week, I got my castor oil on my scalp and sealing ends three times. That was my goal. This week, only once so far. :-(

  • http://www.facebook.com/mwareskinner Michelle Ware Skinner

    1) I live in Chicago, IL
    2) My mom is also natural. She has been natural her entire life.
    3) I used castor oil last week as a hot oil treatment before shampooing. I also used it twice as the oil in L.O.C. method. I concentrated on my temples because my hair is thinning there.

  • missdaniciahumphrey

    Okay so I just wanted to share my experience in this challenge thus far. This isn’t the first time that I’ve used pharmacy castor oil or JBCO. I use it in my leave in condish mix, and every now and then I would use it lightly on my scalp.

    Recently a few weeks before the challenge started I started massaging my scalp and edges using castor oil. About 2 weeks I did an over night rod set and the next morning I lightly used the blow dryer and afterwards I started to feel “scabs” in my hair. So I thought that my scalp and become sensitive to direct heat because I haven’t used a blow dryer in 2 years. Then I noticed that my scalp was unusually dry and I never have dry scalp and it was flaking. So I CoWashed my hair (which I might do over the spread of this challenge) to avoid using shampoo that can add to dryness of scalp.

    Anyway after I CoWashed my hair and added the leave in condish, the castor oil and moisturizer I noticed my hair was still flaking and having a scab like feeling. But what I am believing happening is that the castor oil is basically EXFOLIATING MY SCALP and peeling away the dead skin. Thats all I can think of because my scalp still lis itchy, but still looks healthy, theres not bad smell to it, no signs of an infection.

    What do you guys think?

    • Jewel Berry

      Have you had a significant change in your diet? Or have you colored your hair recently? It could be an allergic reaction.

      • missdaniciahumphrey

        No Jewel I haven’t had a change in my diet nor have I ever added color to my hair. I think it may be what Jenell and Nadine are referring to its “detoxifying” my scalp.

        • Shakeyla Ingram

          My scalp has been peeling with scabs and icting a lot too

    • http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart

      Definitely worth reading what Jenell wrote above in this very post. Sounds like you’re experiencing exactly what she wrote about. Your scalp is detoxifying whilst getting used to the castor oil. Scroll up and read Jenell’s post, it’ll make more sense!

      • missdaniciahumphrey

        Nadine I did see that post yesterday and when I read that it made me want to share my experience. At first I was in somewhat disbelief because I use castor oil in my leave in mixture but I realized I never used it to the extent that I am now. So this is new for me. But thanks for looking out!

        • http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart

          Hope it gets better!

      • missdaniciahumphrey

        But you know it is annoying because it feels like a chemical burn and I use all natural products in my hair so I know its not a chemical burn. What I will do is take a wash cloth with warm water and gently remove the dead skin.

    • ejjulien

      I have “scabs” in my hair too…..and the itching (HELL-a-FIED). Hopefully the itching stops soon and the scabs are no longer. Please give us an update next week.

      • missdaniciahumphrey

        I will do…this is crazy. The only reason why I’m not panicking is because my scalp doesn’t seem infected. But I have noticed that in the areas of my crown and temple have the most scabs but thats where I put most of the castor oil because these areas of my hair are thinner than the rest so I particularly concentrate on them. So i will be sure to pay attention.

    • Lorre

      I have actually had the opposite. I’m not sure why. For a while I had these ridiculous scabs on my scalp. especially along my front hairline. Since I started the challenge, I haven’t seen it. I’m not sure if I am just paying closer attention to my hair or if the castor oil is helping. I hope that your scalp gets back to normal soon though! I hope it can also exfoliate mine so that the scabs never come back!

      • missdaniciahumphrey

        Thank you very much Lorre.

  • Jewel Berry

    1. Where do you live? I live in Lewisville, TX about 15 miles from downtown Dallas, TX.
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, I transitioned my sister about a year ago. She’s rocking her kinky-curly-coily hair!
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) Last week, I mixed castor oil with olive and almond oil and used it daily around my edges and the nap of my neck. Once, I used the oil mix on my scalp.

  • Suga

    1.)I live in Ohio
    2.) In my house everyone is natural. My two young daughters ages 13 and 12 are natural and joining me in this challenge. My husband and two sons all have dreads.
    3.) I applied castor oil to my edges, used as a sealer as well as oiling my scalp for the GHE.

  • Raya

    1. I live in Springfield, Ohio. 2.) Me and my sister and mom are natural. oh yeah my dad and brothers are too. :) 3.) My mom oiled my scalp and massaged the CO on my scalp and I slept with in with a bag on my head under my bonnet.

  • Amy

    1. I live in Ohio.2. My mom and sister are natural as well. 3. I oiled my scalp and hair and used it on my edges which I call my “parsnips” Ha Ha my parsnips are growing!

  • Patty Barnes

    Hi all I live in South Carolina. My daughter and I are both natural . She has always wanted to get her hair relaxed but now that I am on the natural journey and I compliment her on how beautiful her natural hair is she has gotten off of that kick and wants to wear her hair in a puff….lol. I sealed my hair with castor oil on wash day and I oiled my scalp 3x this week and put it on my edges every night.

  • Shakeyla Ingram

    Are we allowed to wash our hair during this challenge?

    • http://twitter.com/IamNads Nadine Stewart

      Yes, definitely allowed to wash our hair. We clean, moisturise and treat our hair as we usually do but we just bring castor oil into the equation. You can use the castor oil however you wish but yes, definitely allowed to wash our hair!

      • Shakeyla Ingram

        Thank you

    • http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful

      You can do anything you want to your hair. The only requirement is that you use castor oil in your regimen at least 3x a week.

  • Funkystarkitty50

    Where do you live? Atlanta, GA

    Are other members of your family naturals too? No one in my immediate family is natural. I have some distant cousins who are according to the pics on their FB pages.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I use the Castor oil as a hot oil treatment after I wash my hair and I use it nightly as a massage treatment for my scalp, a conditioner and protection for my ends and mixed in with rosemary oil/water and covered with a plastic bag on my baggie method nights.

  • AngieYuuup

    1. Where do you live?

    Ft. Lauderdale, FL

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?

    Yes.

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)

    I used it on my scalp after showers.

  • Robin Thomas

    Hi
    1. I live in New York!! BK
    2. I have 1 cousin that is natural, but noone in my household is currently natural.
    3. I applied castor oil to my scalp 3-4x and used it as a prepoo before washing.

  • Vannessa

    Heyy Everyone!!
    1. I live in Canada–about 40 mins from Toronto.
    2. I am definately not the only natural in my family. My mother is half Jamaican half Irish so she has loooong curly hair that she has straightened maybe once in her life. I am using her as my hair inspiration!
    3. During Week 1 (and probably the remainder of the challenge) I will be applying Castor Oil to my scalp, edges and sometimes heating up between my palms and using on my ends. My scalp is starting to feel very nourished!
    Excited to start comparing pictures and seeing result!!

  • http://twitter.com/v_s_williams Vannessa Williams

    Heyy Everyone!!
    1. I live in Canada–about 40 mins from Toronto.
    2. I am definately not the only natural in my family. My mother is half Jamaican half Irish so she has loooong curly hair that she has straightened maybe once in her life. I am using her as my hair inspiration!
    3. During Week 1 (and probably the remainder of the challenge) I will be applying Castor Oil to my scalp, edges and sometimes heating up between my palms and using on my ends. My scalp is starting to feel very nourished!
    Excited to start comparing pictures and seeing result!!

  • Katrina

    I live in Orlando, Florida. My mom, 2 older sisters, aunt, and grandmother (I forgot to mention her last time, sorry grandma!) are all natural. YAY! :-) I used my JBCO on my edges every night. I also mixed it with my coconut oil for my pre-poo regimen before I washed my hair. I let it sit for 30 mins. to an hour under a plastic shower cap, then I washed and deep conditioned wiht my staple products as I normally do.

  • ejjulien

    Hello all,
    I live in near Atlanta, Georgia. A good chunk of my family members are natural. My mother, my oldest sister has been natural for 15 years, my older sister (the middle child) just did the big chop last week. I also have several cousins and an aunt who have natural hair. Sadly, I am the only one doing the “official” Castor Oil Challenge. My sisters and mom are doing the “unofficial” challenge (this consists of me calling them and reminding them to put some castor oil on their hair) LOL. I used the castor oil as a pre-poo, applied a castor/jojoba oil blend to my scalp (the itching was driving me CRAZY), applied castor to my thining areas and sealed with the castor oil.
    Just took off my crochet braids and I am now able to download my hair length pictures!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/althearocks Althea Robinson

    Here are my pics that I was trying to load last week…

  • http://www.facebook.com/althearocks Althea Robinson

    Here are my pics from today.. =)) Exactly 2 months since I big chopped.. Haven’t relaxed since 1-1-2012

  • http://twitter.com/iniccetta Niccetta

    My 2nd Check-in…. yay!!
    I am also very excited to be a part of this challenge
    THANK YOU so much for the explanation of why my scalp was itching so much, I thought it was caused by something else, I am so glad to be detoxed :)
    1. I live on the beautiful island of Barbados, the most eastern of all the Caribbean islands
    2. Unfortunately the majority of the females in my family are all bearers of chemically relaxed hair. I only have 1 cousin who is also natural, but she lives in another country. Over the years I have received many negative comments about my hair and my choice not to use chemicals, and honestly hearing these things would discourage someone who was weak and didn’t have conviction for what they were doing. I have been battling with my own mother who has done more big chops than anyone I know, she tries natural for a while then when she gets a little length , she uses chemicals, then when her hair starts to break badly…..big chop once again. Her latest attempts are now with texturisers .
    3. In week 1, I used the castor oil sadly only twice. But both those times placed around the key areas, the front edges and the top of my head where my hair was not growing satisfactorily. I followed up both applications by massaging the scalp. That took a while. I have a home-made butter made with shea butter whipped with the same castor oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and argon oil, that I used to seal my ends when I apply moisture.
    I am also trying to get used to the smell of the Black Castor Oil i’m using and that was one of the reasons I didn’t repeat the application a third time. The hair was still oily and had that strong natural :) smell.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey Niccetta! Yes that JBCO is a smell you don’t want to get use to, however try mixing it with other oils to get the same benefit and to mask the scent.

  • JontaeP

    I live in Palm Beach County, FL. My cousin and I wear our hair natural. For the first week, I used my favorite shampoo by Phyto, then I moisturized my hair and scalp with Castor Oil. I have dry, flaky scalp. I noticed my hair didn’t dry out. My hair absorbed the oil nicely. there is a little itch, but I don’t mind.

  • cicely blaise

    1.New York City
    2. My brother is natural but everyone else is relaxed.
    3. I used it to twist my hair and I used it on my edges, scalp and ends.

  • http://www.facebook.com/jonette2 Jonette GodsChick Pearson

    I live in Savannah, Georgia and my daughter is natural too! She’s currently rocking a protective style of micro-braids. In my first week of the Challenge I applied the castor oil to my scalp and massage it thoroughly.I also used it as a hot-oil treatment and it felt wonderful. I noticed someone else has experienced some itching and so did I, but I’m going to contribute it to growth. I cant wait til next week to start over again!

    • Tiffany Hines

      The castor oil is exfoliating your scalp and that’s why it itches. It should stop after like a week.

  • PatAnn

    The first week, my scalp stopped itching, but this week it started back and there are spot in the front of my head that are sore to the touch. Going to keep up using the oil and maybe next week this will a thing of fhe past.

    • Tiffany Hines

      Hey PatAnn, have you tried mixing it with other oils like lavender, rosemary, or jojoba oil?

  • Cassandra

    I live in Dallas, Tx. My sister is also natural and in this challenge with me. I used my Castor Oil on my scalp and sealed in my moisture with it this week!!

    • Cassandra

      Should be last week.

  • Mrz. Garnet!!

    Hope everyone got off to a great start!
    1.I live in CA
    2. I am the only female in my family that is natural
    3. I replaced my castor oil cap with an application cap and I pour a small amount on my fingertip and apply to my scalp at least 4X’s a week and daily to my edges.
    If my pics are hard to see the front of my hair is 5 inches and both the sides and back are 5 1.2.

  • Didi

    Hi alln I live in Toronto, technically, my mom is natural, but she wears wigsanytime she’s not at the gym, lol, and she doesn’t take care of it like it’s natural. One of my sisters is natural and she is loving it. Last week, I used CO on my edges and as a sealant on my daughter’s hair and edges on mine.

  • Patsy Ann Pearson

    My computer skills leave alot to be desired. Takes alot to post I guess I need a step by step instruction . Now for my hair, the first week my scalp topped itching, this week there are some sore spots on the crown of my head. Going to stay with the process.

  • http://www.believebeautonomy.com/ Asia Monique Mays

    I live in the South burbs of Chicago. My oldest sister is a new natural and is experimenting with strong regiments for her hair. I did pin-ups this past week, so I applied it to the exposed scalp every other day before bed.

  • http://www.facebook.com/reneeasamoah Renee Opoku Asamoah

    I checked in on the registration page because I did not know that this post existed :( But I found it now so I hope it is still alright to respond.
    1. Where do you live?
    My home is in Charleston, South Carolina. My heart is in California where I grew up, and my education is taking place in Columbia, South Carolina. :)
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mom is natural however my sisters have texturizers.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    During week one I applied the oil to my scalp and paid close attention to my edges because I want to see how much they will grow from this challenge. I also mixed it with shea butter and vitamin E oil.
    This was my original post before I found the week 2 questions
    Checking in numero uno!
    I am loving the challenge, my hair has been itching like crazy :O I have it in an updo style now and I am applying my oil directly to my scalp. I cannot wait to see my final results! Here is a picture of my hair before i pinned it up last night. The second picture is the first style that I wore which were mini twists on the bottom a big pony tail in the back and pinned back fatter twists. The last picture is the finished product. My hair is all pinned up and I am loving it.

  • http://www.facebook.com/belinda.morrow.12 Belinda Morrow

    1. Where do you live? Dallas, Texas
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? No
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I massaged the castor oil on my scalp. I spent extra time on my edges. 5 mins during each time.

  • http://www.facebook.com/maggie.jerome Maggie Jerome

    I currently live in Orlando, Florida.
    I am the only natural in my family right now although my little sister is transitioning and has been forever….she cant quite convince herself to cut it all off.
    I have been mainly using the jbco on my edges after I moisturize daily and about once or twice a week as an all over scalp massage..

  • http://www.facebook.com/anthea.roach Anthea Roach

    1. Where do you live?

    I live in the Caribbean (reppin’ 264-Anguilla)

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?

    Yes, my Mom & nieces

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)

    I used it in my kimmaytube leave in mix & also in an oil mix with jojoba & sweet almost oil to massage my crown area.

  • http://twitter.com/BigAchieverDoc Clarice N Doctor

    1. Where do you live? I live in New Jersey more east central Jersey then anything else.
    2. Are other family member natural too? Yes my mom is now, my daughter is, and lastly couple of cousin are.
    3. How did you use the castor oil last week (1)? I used it in my daily moisturizer, I used it on my edges and lastly I used it when I was conditioning my hair.

  • Cookiesncream

    1. I live in Mississippi
    2.yes several members natural in my fam
    3. Massage it through out my hair and sealed my ends with it

  • Citaluv

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Philly.
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    I’m the only one in my family immediate family that is natural but i have many friends that are natural.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I applied it to my edges.

  • Brittany

    1. Where do you live?
    I live in Newark, NJ

    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    My mom and three of my cousins are natural

    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)
    I rubbed it throughout my whole head and edges

  • Ilovemyhair43

    1. Where do you live? I Live in Ellenwood, GA
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too? Yes, I have 2 sisters that’s natural
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1) I Used it on my scalp and edges

  • http://www.facebook.com/sharon.garlick Sharon D. Garlick

    1. Where do you live?
    Bronx, New York
    2. Are other members of your family naturals too?
    Not my blood family but I have several church sisters that are natural.
    3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 1)

    On my scalp, edges, ends and as a hot oil treatment.

  • http://www.facebook.com/sharon.garlick Sharon D. Garlick

    oops wrong challenge lol

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