I haven’t been overwhelmed by my hair…I was mostly a straight natural till about 2 months ago..Now I feel overwhelmed by all of the natural products to choose from lol!!! My hair has pretty much in a protective style since I’ve started but can still tell its growing…I’m still going hard using it on my scalp and edges so bring it on baby!!!!

1. I have just been overwhelmed by how dry and how quickly my hair could get tangled up but since I introduced the LOC method I have been able to manage this to a certain extent. It is a work in progress.Also I have always thought my hair to be coarse, it was just of recent that I realised that I actually had fine strands that are densely packed and tightly coiled up (I have been natural a year and 6months). My hair care approach has definitely changed since this discovery.I don’t think I would be overwhelmed anymore.

2. I can’t say for now because since the beginning of the challenge my hair has been in a protective style (kinky twists) but I have noticed though that the roots are loose now. can we say growth?
3. Nahhhh… I didn’t lose momentum, still going hard as planned. I used a mix of castor oil and argan oil on my edges 3 times the third week and then plain castor oil for my scalp. I also used my shea butter mix which contains castor oil to seal after spraying with Aloe vera juice.it was a good week.

1. Since going natural have you ever felt really overwhelmed? If so, Why? If not, What have you done to make this journey run smoothly? Never felt overwhelmed. Just embracing it and influence people to appreciated it for what it is.

2. Do you see any change in your hair since using the castor oil?
My hair remains moisturized and shine
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
Not at all! I still use it full on my braided natural hair. Mix with grapeseed oil.

1. Since going natural have you ever felt really overwhelmed? If so, Why? If not, What have you done to make this journey run smoothly? I only seem to get overwhelmed when its time to do my hair lol
2. Do you see any change in your hair since using the castor oil? my roots feel softer, my hair feels smother
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I used it 3 times a week, I used it as a sealer, prepoo, and massaged my scalp with it

1. Not really sure if being overwhelmed is the right word to describe how I feel but I do have days where I wish my hair what do like it did the day before. The unknow from day to day can sometimes be frustrating.
2. My hair feels thicker in some areas and softer overall.
3. I used the oil 3x to oil my scalp and edges

Same answers I gave last week: 1. I did when I first moved to Florida and had to deal with the humidity, so I shaved my head. 2. My edges are growing in a record speed, but I am getting some shedding. 3. I used it as my LOC oil, my detangling mix, and for sealing my ends.

1. I’ve felt frustrated and impatient with my hair at times – just because it doesn’t look/respond to things the way I want it to but don’t think I’ve been “overwhelmed”. The only thing I’ve been overwhelmed by is how many products there are to chose from – I want to try them all!
2. This is my 2nd castor oil challenge, so I’ve been using castor oil for 4 months now. The growth I thought I was seeing around my edges has slowed down now but generally I think my hair has responded well (more moisturized/feels healthy) since I’ve been using castor oil.
3. Week 3 was good – still going hard! Still massaging JBCO onto my edges nightly, still using it as part of my daily LOC method and put it on my scalp x2.

1. I have never felt overwhelmed. I had a lot of support and did a lot of research before I started to go natural
2. I do think I am getting a little more length not a 100% sure. I also have a patch of hair that absolutely hates begin two strand twisted. Every time I do two strand twist my hair the ends are frizzy. They finally look tamed!! Yes!!
3. I used the castor oil on my scalp, edges, as a sealent and in my pre-poo. I am still going hard.

1) yes I’ve felt overwhelmed because I was expecting to quick results but the more blogs I read and the more videos I watched, I learned to be patient and that everyones hair grows differently.

2) I have noticed that it is a little thicker and I don’t shed as much as I use to YAY!!! =}

3) last week I mostly used when I did my twist outs at night which was everyday and I put it on the tips then went from the roots back down to the tips. I did start to lose momentum, but when I do I think about the growth I will achieve from using the castor oil and then it made me go harder

1. When I first began to explore going natural I watched LOTS of YouTube videos. They always say “find what works best for your hair”. That’s was an overwhelming task because there are sooooooo many products & concoctions to choose from. Where is a new naturalista supposed to begin? I immediately became a bit of a product junkie. That was short lived when I discovered the Curly Girl Method. Now, not only is my hair au natural, but my products are too. My only products are TreSEMME Naturals conditioner, castor oil (cold pressed), Eco Styler gel & organic coconut oil. I also combine EVOO (first cold pressed), jojoba, grapeseed & tea tree oils, & alternate between this combination of oils & coconut oil to seal in moisture. My current products & regimen work for me, my hair & my budget.
2. My hair seems to hold moisture very well, is soft to the touch & has a healthy sheen. None of that was true when I first went natural. My scalp still gets itchy sometimes. I’ve tried massaging my scalp with a variety of oils/combinations of oils. Castor oil has proven to be the perfect remedy for my itchy scalp.
3. I use castor every morning to oil my scalp & edges.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
Man I have sooooo many favorites… Lol But for me moisture is the biggest factor. If something makes my hair soft and supple for days usually it’s a keeper. I also love the smell and great or exotic ingredients!

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
I don’t really use it on my hair lengths (unless I’m pre pooing or doing a hot oil treatment) but I use it on my scalp more regularly. Lately I don’t see the softening effect because I’ve been using up products I don’t like so I can break out the ones I love for the winter. These products tend to make my hair dry… *cough* Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter *cough*

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I’m still using it at least 3 times a week! I’ve even doctored an old leave in I hated with Rosemary JBCO, Vatika CO, Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil, and Aloe Vera. I even add Cake Batter Ice Cream fragrance because I hated the smell. I hope it’s useable now. ~.~ But I’m still going strong!

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
This is such a tough question., but right now I’m loving Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Hairveda Strinillah Deep Masque, Hairveda Vatika Oil, and Curls Unleashed Curl Boosting Jelly. My fav products must be super moisturizing and offer long-lasting styles.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
I have been using castor oil since the spring challenge, so my hair has been super moisturized!
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I used it 5 times, but I prefer using it twice a day so I need to get back on my ‘A’ game.

1. There are so many products on the
market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to
have in order to become one of your favorites?
My fave is Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque. I have been using it since I’ve been natural. There are other products that work like it but I love Shea Moisture because it’s cheaper than the others. The qualities that I look for is a nice smell, moisturizes without leaving flakes, and a decent price.

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
My hair has been doing great with maintaining moisture especially with braids in my hair.

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your
hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are
you still going hard?
I massaged it through my whole scalp and rubbed it on the braids for shine. I feel like I am losing momentum a little bit because before I would add it 7 days now I minimized it to 5 days.

Hey all! Happy to be back for another check-in! So let me jump right into it! .

-1- THERE ARE SO MANY PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET? WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITES?
So yesterday was my wash day and I decided it was time I buckled down to find some staples….Since the winter months are slowly approaching and all. A few weeks ago, I attended the Fashion Week natural hair meet-up at Marx on the UES and was one of the raffle winners. My prize was from the Sofn’ Free GroHealthy line and I received the “Nothing But…Intense Healing Mask and the “Nothing But…Curly Wake Up Spray.” To top it off, our gift bags came with sample sizes of the line’s Shampoo, Conditioner, and Pure Pudding as well! I was a bit hesitant but I figured why not try the line out. And I must say that I LOVE this product line!! I mean my regular faves include the Creme of Nature Argan Oil line, an occasional cheapy conditioner, Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie, and an oil mixture. But THIS LINE!! PLUS the use of my Castor Oil has topped all expectations! And on the first try too?!? Usually it takes 2 to 3 washes for my hair to “succumb”, like, or love a product, but even before I washed out the final step–the mask–I had the MOST silky soft hair. So soft that I even let my hair air dry like 90% of the way with NO product. And I still have leftovers of the samples. That’s how THICK and light the products are. So this is now my FAVORITE product line. And I haven’t even used their pudding or spray as yet but I’m expecting good results!

-2- WHAT QUALITIES DOES A PRODUCT NEED TO HAVE IN ORDER FOR IT TO BECOME ONE OF YOUR FAVORITES?
Besides the shocker quality, my favorite product needs to be at my disposal, it’s price range should equate the integrity of its ingredients, it should leave my hair feeling moisturized for longer than 2-3 days and it shouldn’t weigh my hair down (without my permission). And the Sofn’ Free products definitely passed this criteria!

-3- SINCE USING CASTOR OIL, HAS YOUR HAIR BEEN MAINTAINING MOISTURE?
I believe castor oil is the REASON for my light, free, feathery, wind blown, soft, silky, hair. LOL. I swear, before this, my hair felt like barbed wire. It was thick but in a matted tangle-y way. Now I can use Castor Oil, do a twist up and wake up the next morning looking like I just got a light blow out. I don’t know about length because I’m not good with my own judgement, but as for feel and moisture, Castor Oil definitely gets my vote!

My favorite products tend to be oils; olive oil, coconut oil and NOW castor oil!..I use coconut oil for shine, olive oil with tea tree for my scalp and now have replaced the olive oil and tea tree with castor oil and tea tree. They’ve become my favorites because they all deliver where and how I want them to. Other products don’t do so well for me. Castor oil? Moisture? OMG!!! Yes…i cannot believe it…normally I evaluate my hair each night to see what I may need (leave in, moisture, etc). Since the castor oil , either I don’t need any or need much less. This past week, I washed my hair on Saturday and sealed with the castor oil (for the first time). Great results!!! Not too greasy and didn’t have to put much in this week. Only on my scalp. And yess…still going hard!! Love Love Castor Oil!!! Thanks Janell!!

Well I’ve been using my bjco as a sealer, and sometimes just applying to my scalp overnight. As for products I really like creme if nature argon oil line and my new is the beautiful textures line. My products have to be able to keep my type 4 hair moist and shiny. AND I’M STILL GOING HARD.

There are definitely so many products on the market and right now I really do not have a favorite. I have friend so many of the products and it either makes my hair look dry or leaves a white residue in my hair. So I am definitely in the tst and trial stage. But three things that I am currently using that is making me satisfied is the raw shea butter; the castor oil; eco styler gel (whIch I love); and my hair spray mixture of olive oil, water, Cantu leave in conditioner, castor oil, and honey.

Since joining the castor oil challenge my hair has been getting very moist. People will touch my hair and be surprised about how soft my hair is.

Since I added the castor oil to my eveyday hair spray I been spraying it Okkk every day last week, and I did apply it to my scalp a couple times last week. Last week I was losing momentum a bit but my roomateis in the challenge as well so she would usually remind me if I am slacking. And also if I see myself slacking I start thinking about how this challenge will benefit the overall health of my hair.

So ladies if you ever feel like giving up…. Don’t! It is so worth it to keep moving on in this challenge! Just think about your hair

1. When I first started my natural journey a year ago, I was a huge product junkie. I didn’t know about hair typing, so if a Youtuber was using a product on her hair, I’d buy it. 8/10 times it didn’t work. As of now I love my coconut and tea tree oil. I’ve been using shea butter in my mixes, but I have a love/hate relationship with it. When I transitioned, I used the Argan Ecostyler, and hopefully it works with the new growth. I LOVE my Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie! I immediately buy a product if it doesn’t have the bad stuff; mostly organic and simple.
2. With my whipped butter, I mixed my lavender jbco with honey, which i believe acts as a humectant to attract moisture
3. Well, the weather has been all over the place on the east coast, so I did get a little lazy . But, I still used it during my LOC method probably 3-4 times this week. I didn’t get acne like the last time so I’m going to use it around my edges

1) Initially I was a product junkie for real! But right now I’m loving Shea Moisture Thickening Mist and Restorative conditioner. I also love Cantu Coconut curl cream for my twist outs. I just bought AS I Am coconut co-wash so i’ll be trying soon.
2.) My hair is definetely softer and not dry at all.
3.) I’m still going strong with three times a week on my scalp and ends. I believe I’ll incorporate it into pre-poo.

1. My favorite products are jbco castor oil, my coconut oil, my silicon mix deep conditioner, and cantu shea butter, I also like to use kinky curly knot today. These are my favorite products because they help my hair to stay moisturized and not become so dried out during the day.
2.Since using the castor oil my hair stays very moisturized, I started using it everyday because I feel it is the best sealant for my hair, however I have to wash my hair more often because it gets oily.
3. I used my jbco everyday as either a sealant or applying to my scalp, edges, and ends. Sometimes I don’t apply castor oil everyday because it makes my hair too oily and I cant go out in public with it. I also doubt that it is working for me sometimes because I still see breakage, and I don’t know if Im overmoisturizing my hair. I really hope my castor oil will make a major difference for my hair.

1. I love just using shea butters with castor oil along with other oils. Cantu shea butter leave in does well for my hair as well. When I started this journey about 16 months ago, I went out and bought so many various products base on reviews on YT. I found myself disappointed and out of a lot of money. I look for products that will help me keep moisture and define my curls.
2. Castor oil and my hair love one another! I use it to seal in moisture and in the shea butter mixes. I find that I don’t have to moisturize as much. Loving it!
3.I use the castor oil in my hair at least three plus times per week. My weak edges and scalp love it. I see the results in the thickness and I am very well pleased. Won’t give up, can’t give up!

I have so many favorite products. My two are As I am and Shea Moisture Products. I love the way the make my hair feel. It makes my hair soft and it holds moisture well. I have been using the Castor Oil on my edges still and as a moisture. Today I plan to do a hot Oil treatment using Castor Oil along with other oils.

1. SheaMoisture has become my absolute favorite products. I like the Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Line. Thinking about switching to the Yucca line. Sulfate-free and alcohol-free is what I look for because those 2 ingredients have a tendency to dry out my hair completely.

2. Since using the Castor Oil, I’ve seen a slight difference but I had to cut back on it a bit because I noticed severe itching in all areas of my scalp. I’ve read that it helps mixing the JBCO with other oils. Experimenting with that until I see some different results.

3. I used it on my scalp and for a pre poo. I’ve lost some momentum but plan on picking it right back up. The cold weather is coming and oils have helped me in the past.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites?Right now, really liking Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. Does not create white residue when I do my twists, and really enhances my curl pattern. What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites? Make my hair more manageable!
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? Pretty good. I like it
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I pretty much have used it the same. On edges and use my applicator bottle to get it through to my scalp while in a twisted up-do. My momentum has been the same, since I use the applicator bottle it saves time. After the challenge, I will def be ready for my BC! TOO EXCITED!

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
A.) Roux porosity control
B.)Eden body works jojoba monoi deep conditioner
C.) MOtions naturally you smoothing conditioner
A product has to have slip, be moisturizing, cleansing and add strength to my hair to become my favorite.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? My hair has been maintaining moisture “OH SO” well since using the Lavender JBCO. I rarely find parts of my scalp being dry as well.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I used it on my edges 4 times a week this time instead of 3 and i only used it on my scalp 2 x instead of 3, as I’ve been so busy with school andhad to go away for a week of “intensive” can you say it was INTENSE. In class from 8am-5pm everyday then homework. I didnt even get to use it on my eye lashes and eye brows as I forgot and just wanted to sleep from exhaustion.

I actually have developed a love for castor oil, it’s very thick but it doesn’t make my hair greasy for a long time. I also love Mizani’s D’Tangle moisturizing leave’in milk it is AMAZINGGGGG ( I actually tried it because you did the review on it) Thanks Jenell!!! Now I don’t think it’s considered a product, but WATER is my best friend as well and of course my homemade Shea Butter mixture which makes my hair really soft, acts as a conditioner and a sealant as well.

What makes these products amazing are their ability to soften my hair and how easy it is to detangle my hair after using them while still moisturizing my hair.

Well , I only use it on my scalp, using it on my hair strands would make my hair wayyy too greasy but I’ve realized that scalp feels soo much better and clean while using the castor oil compared to when I used grease on my scalp. My hair in general holds moisture well so I guess there’s no change.

I haven’t been losing momentum at all I used it three times a week on my scalp and I just love it, can’t wait to see my growth when we do the next length check!

I haven’t found a favorite product yet. I’m still looking for the product that makes my hair umber soft. I got my hair trimmed today and the stylist said I’ve been doing a good job maintaining moisture and health so the products I’m using are doing good.
I want the product to make my hair grow and soft. When I find that miracle product I’ll shout it to the world.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? Yes! my edges are growing nicely.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I used castor oil 3x this week. I continue to use it on wash day as a sealent and throughout the week before bed. I’m still going hard.

1. There are so many products on the
market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to
have in order to become one of your favorites?
My favourite are castor oil, aloe vera, and Root 2 tip, triple M. The qualities are that they are simple to use and it is very available.

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
I usually spray my hair with bottled water.

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your
hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are
you still going hard?
I put it on my hair most nights, mixed with aloe vera gel and I have been doing it regularly.

the are so many products to choose from but i have been using indian castor oil for my hair. to wash my hair i have been using the black soap and for deep conditioning the mazani deep conditioner. so far my hair have been easier for me to come and work. for moisture i use cantu leave in conditioner.. sometimes i really don’t feel like doing anything to my hair but, it just a routine that i will have to get use and stick with it because im loving what my is beginning to look like and can’t wait for what is to come.

idk if its just me, but i see new growth. maybe its because i have sew in..will takin it out soon n get kinky ywist maybe with that i should be able to see new growth.

1. My favorite products on the market are the shea moisture restorative conditioner, elucence shampoo and conditioner . For a product to be my favorite, it has to be very moisturizing for my hair. Of course price and availability are also very important. 2. I have been maintaining the moisture in my hair by using the castor oil to seal my hair afteri moisturize. 3.Last week I added some castor oil to my deep conditioner to condition my hair. I also used some of the castor oil on my scalp, edges and nape area. Today is wash day so I do a pre-poo/hot oil treatment with the castor oil. and seal my hair after i moisturize

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
I love pure shea butter. In order to become a favorite, a product must be able to keep my hair moisturized and looking lively. I love the moisture, shine, and definition I get from my shea butter.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
Yes.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I have still used the oil daily on my scalp and in my hair. I cant wait to for a length check next week.

There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
I’m only one month natural today. Yeah ME!!! So I;m not sure what exactly my favorites are. I’m using the shea moisture line (3 of them) to shampoo and condition my hair. I’m just using the smoothie and bought the souffle last week. I’m a product junkie!!! I found the smoothie made me oily. I’m going to mix the two.

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
I think my moisutre depends on what I use in my hair. I tried jojoba oil on last week. And my hair was super shiny. But it still felt hard a few days; however, I think it was the eco styler gel with argan oil.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I’m stil massaging it through my hair and scalp. And my spray bottle still has my mix of AVJ, distilled water and a capful of castor oil. I spray my hair in the morning and at night. If it feels dry after work, I will also spray it then.

No momentum lost… I’m still hanging in there and going strong.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites? Carols daughter smoothie, JBCO, Shea moisture

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
My hair appears not to be dry and brittle

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I use it on my scalp 3-5x week and to seal my ends, sometimes as a hot oil treatment. I am still going but sometimes I feel the urge to quit and then I continue my journey.

1.There are so many products & I just haven’t found my fav yet. I am slowly become a product junky The products that I am looking for to be my ‘FAV’ are those that adds moisture to my hair, softens my hair, doesn’t leave my hair feeling full of product or leave a sticky feeling to my hands, smells good & again adds I say adds moisture as well as shine.
2. Since using CO I can tell a little difference when it comes to retaining moisture. Once I find other products (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) to add moisture as well I believe it will be even more noticeable.
3. I haven’t really changed how I used CO on my hair last week. I’m almost using it daily to massage my scalp & edges. I am still going in when it comes to the challenge. I am in my TTWA (tiny teeny weeny afro) stage so I am ready to see some growth.

1.So far my favorite products are the cantu shea butter leave in, grapeseed and almond oil, and the coconut cowash by as i am.
2.My hair retains moisture very well. And its soft and thicker.
3. Last week i prepooed my hair with castor oil. I also massaged it in my scalp and on my edges and ends.

1. Organics olive oil moisturizer. & Hawaiian silky. Moisturizes my hair, leaves it feeling soft, scent etc
2. I suppose it’s been doing well with moisture. I know it’s great for slicking down my hair at times.
3. I’ve been using my JBCO by applying it to my edges/front part by slicking my hair down & the other part of my hair I would use it to seal my hair. Especially my ends
Ps. I’m not sure how I can sign in from the way I’ve been doing so under my email Faithglam2010

Loving “Adiva Naturals” Cherry Pineapple Leave-In Hair & Skin Conditioner, Jane Carter Leave-In Conditioner, Shea Moisture Thickening Moisture Mist for Fine, Thin Hair and of course my JBCO. I found that my hair responds much better to products with more natural/organic ingredients.

My hair is maintaining moisture better than it ever has since I’ve been using the JBCO. The crown of my head has a different texture than the rest of my head and it is usually brittle. It a whole lot better now.

I used the JBCO on my eyebrows and it has helped them grow in a lot quicker than they usually do. I had someone thin my eyebrows out way thinner than I wanted and they thickened up quick. I am still going strong because i cant wait to see the end results.

1. My favorite products are SheaMoisture everything, Sunny Isle JBCO (of course!), Jane Carter’s Nourish & Shine, and Tresemme Naturals. Tresemme is the best detangling conditioner I’ve ever used. Ease of use is what makes a product my favorite. The cost doesn’t matter much at all if it works well and does what I need it to do.
2. I haven’t noticed my hair retaining moisture better, but I will definitely be on the lookout for this over the next 7 days!
3. I’m still using castor oil on wash days and at least once or twice between washes along my edges. I’m also using it on my eyebrows almost daily. I went to Atlanta for a conference for a few days last week and accidentally left my JBCO at home! Otherwise, I’m still going strong. Thanks for the check-in reminders. It keeps me on my toes!

Right now I really don’t have any favorites but I am begnning to like anything with shea butter in it. Since using the castor oil all I have to do is put my hand on my hair and my hand will have oil on it so it does stay moist and oily. I still use the castor oil on my scalp and have started using it on my edges and find the oil does its thang and gets on my hair and no I have not lost any momemtum because I want to see this to the end. Haven’t come this far to quit!!!

1)my favorite is AS I AM. it gives my hair what it needs..moisture and growth
2) yes
3) i use it 5x a week to oil my scalp,and yes,i’m still going hard.

My favorite product is the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Raw Shea Butter. Since using JBCO my hair moisture is not a problem. This week I used JBCO on the edges and ends. I have not lost momentum; I am seeing growth already. Chat with you next week

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
My favorites: Kinky Curly Knot Today, Taaliah Waajid curly curl cream are my two current favorite products, I need something that will give me a nice curl definition provide moisture and lay those edges DOWN lol, the curly curl cream is a new product that I’ve had success with in keeping my edges down when doing a sleek style
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
My hair hasn’t really had a problem with moisture retention except for the middle so nothing has really changed.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I switched it up this week, front scalp ends and sealing depending on how I felt

1. My favorite products by far are those of the Shea Moisture line. I use their shampoo, conditioner, and oil elixir on my hair not to mention their body products for myself and my daughter. I use Curl Prep as well because they have a great conditioner and a great cream for my twists out. the qualities that a product has to have to become my favorite are ingredients that are natural or at least not have any mineral oil, parabens, or sls in them amongst other things, and they also have to have to live up to what the label says it does.
2.My hair has been maintaining moisture since using the castor oil a great deal compared to where it was before always feeling dry.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I have used my castor oil in a hot oil treatment as well as a daily scalp massage that I do before I go to bed. I dont find myself losing momentum because I want to do the best that I can so that I can see the best results at the end of the process!!

Interestingly, I find myself using fewer commercial products (with the exception of my beloved Hello Hydration and Totally Twisted) and focusing more on oils and butters and homemade items, like flaxseed gel.

My hair has been maintaining mega-moisture while using the castor oil, but curl definition has sort of been sacrificed. It’s very stretched.

Still using castor oil as a sealant and on my scalp, and also in my spritz (AVG, water and castor oil).

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
Favs: Hello Hydration Conditioner – smells great, makes my hair soft, CD Healthy Hair Butter – great twist out results, great moisture, Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie – great twist out results, makes my hair soft, OO EcoStyler Gel – great for keeping the edges tight for my puffs
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
So far so good, I also learned that my hair has low porosity so now I spray water each night before my moisturizer and then put the JBCO on my scalp
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I am still going hard with the JBCO and my scalp/hair is loving it
PS: How do I see all of my other comments to make sure I’m still “participating” in this challenge…?

Thanks

1. There is an OVERWHELMING amount of “natural” hair products out there, and unfortunately, I’ve only used Shea Moisture. There are a few lines I want to try, but I’m not about to drop a boat load of cash that I don’t have on all these hair products. I was going to challenge myself to use a line for a month or two to see how it works. So, my favorite so far is Shea Moisture. It really does keep my hair moisturized, I like that it doesn’t have sulfates in it, and I REALLY like that it is affordable and accessible.
2. The castor oil seems to keep my hair more moisturized than before, but I have been so stressed out these past couple of weeks, I haven’t been doing ALL that I need to do for my hair except the castor oil.
3. I oiled my scalp, my edges, and also used some on the hair…not a lot though. I think I’m going to try a hot oil treatment.

****QUESTION****
Does anyone use the Jamaican Black Castor line of products? The Shampoo, conditioner, etc and if so, does it work?

Q1.) There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites?
What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of
your favorites?
A1.)My favorite hair product is “Dr.Miracle Daily Hair Moisturizer & deep conditioning treatment”. I look for a product to prevent breakage, non-greasy, helps smooth hair, and promotes healthy hair.
Q2) Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
Q2)My hair is more manageable, isn’t dry, and has maintained shine .
Q3)3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you
find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
A3.)I use it in my scalp,, as a hair balm , however I concentrate on my edges.I haven’t lost momentum , it is still a part of my hair regime.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites? I really like grapeseed oil, castor oil, and natty butter. The basic quality is simply, if my hair likes it or not. It tells me if it’s ok! I’m learning though that my hair does like shea butter when it’s an ingredient in a product. 2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? It’s been extra moisturized so it’s been helping a lotQ 3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? Still putting it on my scalp nightly and sealing in moisture with it. Still going hard!

I have been using the avocado, horny mixture as a deep conditioner and I loved the way it made my hair feel but omg it is sooo time consuming! so, I purchased some organic avocado oil today and was trying to think of how I could implement it into my regime. I logged onto my email to check in and pooof pre-poo, sooo happy! Thank you!
Ok question 1… I try and use the same products, if its not broke dnt bother it.. I really like jojoba, argen, virgin olive and now castor oil . my hair is extremely thick and used to be very dry but since I have been using the oils my hair has changed drastically. Argen has a shampoo and conditioner that I love and I also use design essentials and Shea products – products that increase moisture without my hair feeling heavy and greasy.
2. Since using the castor I’ve noticed more of a natural shine and I don’t have to add extra product to my hair during the week when I retwist. The castor oil has also mad my hair softer, but I have to really make sure I was my hair twice a week because it is so thick.
3. Due to the positive feel of my hair I have been able to keep my momentum and I cannot wait for the length chk. This week I still did my edges every night and scalp about 4 times, but tomorrow is my treatment day… I’m super siked for next Saturday! I hope everyone enjoys their week!

1. My fav products so far include, Shea Moisture CES, Tresseme Naturals conditioner, Be Beautiful natural Curl Cream and Hair Replenisher and my beloved Giovanni direct leave in. In the oil category I love JBCO, EVOO and coconut oil. For me, products have to be moisturizing, I dislike a product that leaves my hair dry and lacking. I used to be on the hunt for products to stretch and define my curls but I have come to realize that my hair will do its own thing so I just aim to keep it moisturized and healthy. I also aim to be as organic as possible but sometimes I fall off the wagon.
2. Moisture all day everyday!!! JBCO has been doing its job!
3. I wore my hair in medium twists for the first time last week( super excited). I used JBCO on my scalp and ends to refresh throughout the week. before putting in the twists I Pre-pooed and DC’d with JBCO being an ingredient in both steps. I do not think that I lost momemtum, I truly enjoy taking steps to achieve healthier hair.

1.Shea butter, oils, suave conditioners, curling puddings, eco styler gel. I like products that are pretty light and won’t leave any flakes or residue in my hair.
2. My hair is much softer and stays moisturized throughout the week.
3. I used the castor oil on my scalp and edges as well as to seal my ends. I have to stay on track because its easy to forget to use the castor oil during the week.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?

My favorite products are Everyday Shea: Vanilla Mint Conditioner, Kinky Curly Gel, Unrefined Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, and Shea Butter. The main qualities that I look for in a product is that it is a close to natural as possible (no parabens, sulfates, cones, DEA, MEA, or glycol.)

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?

My moisture level is great. I am so relieved that I don’t have to moisturize everyday. The strands feel moisturized without feeling greasy.This is an accomplishment because I have 4a hair that is thick in numbers, but the strands are SUPER thin!!!

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?

I used it on my edges at night and oiled my scalp every other night. Also,I mixed it with grapeseed oil for scalp massages.I had to modify and mix the oil and put into a spray bottle because I decided to rock a protective style for the last 2 weeks the length check. I haven’t lost momentum,but I have had to improvise my application methods do to my flat twists.

My favorite product line is by Beija Flor Naturals (sold online and on Etsy). I LOVE the creme brulee cream. It smells like cookies and it’s heavy and perfect for the winter. I’m a fan of butters and heavy cream products. My hair can get frizzy and fly away-looking, so I like a heavy product to really seal my hair. I color my hair jet black to cover a few grays. That also helps me maintain shine. Curls look great on shiny, black hair. You can really see the curl definition after I do a fresh coloring.

My hair has been really cooperating since using the castor oil. I think the lack of humidity lately has also helped. I’m on the East coast and we have terrible summer humidity. I’ve also used the castor oil on my eyebrows every day. I’m noticing improvement there too.

I used the castor oil on my edges, massaged into my scalp and on any dry areas. And of course, on my brows. I’m still going strong. I’m excited to see what the next couple of months will do for my hair. My hair grows pretty quickly and I can tell I’m getting some length. It’s past my shoulders when stretched out fully.

my favorite products are evoo and castor oil. Its been great i spay twice aa day with water the evoo and castor oil I have a twa. same way in my water bottle still going hard.

1. At the moment my favorite is Garnier they”ve got a range of product with avocado and Shea butter and I love it. I also like the kinky curly cream by hair rules I love how it defined my curls
I’M looking of the review other people have left and manage as well to buy the travel kit to try it myself and if my hair support it then I continue with it.
2. Fine I can feel a difference since I started the challenge.
3. I”ve put it in a spray with water and conditioner and sprayed it on my hair every evening to do my twist.

Hi there! I’m reposting my check-in after noticing question update!

1) There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? Trying to stay with basics like shea butter, argan oil, jojoba oil, If I had to pick a few faves it’d be Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo & the Raw Shea Butter Masque. I’ve also used the Shea Moisture Anti-Breakage Masque which is great for deep conditioning! I’m enjoying the JBCO! Glad I signed up for the challenge!

2) Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
WOW! Yes! the JBCO is helping me retain moisture and shine! Pleased with the results thus far!

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? Using it on my edges, scalp, sealant after shampooing/conditioning! YES, I’m STILL going hard! Haven’t lost my momentum at all!

Happy Hair Journey!

Good Day everybody, I hope everyone has been successful so far using the castor oil.

I follow the curly girl method so I’m strict on what I use on my hair. my favorites our Natty Moist & Natty Butter, Juicy Leave-in, Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose shampoo/conditioner, Tressemme Natural silicone free conditioner & I use ECCO gel w/argan oil. I also like Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Mask.

Retaining Moisture has improved. I noticed one day that my hair didn’t seem as moisturized, I had washed and puffed my hair. not sure what that was about. overall great though.

I used castor oil the same way this past week as well. Not changing sticking with my routine . Hoping for maximum results

Good morning!
My current favorites are Shea Moisture Black Soap Purification Masque, Oyin Honey Hemp ,Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose,coconut oil and JBCO. I haven’t tried a styler and a leave in that is a holy grail. Any suggestions? I have 4b hair. I look for a decent price point, smells good and provides moisture!

This week my JBCO arrived. I used it to style along with Miss Jessie’s Baby Buttercream on my co-wash day and I really am in love. My hair when I took it out for a twist out was soft and my problem ends seemed less frizzy and “crunchy”. It’s is going to be my main oil for the LOC method -yay! Overall, using castor oil has been helping my hair retain moisture and provide shine.

I haven’t been losing momentum. I used it on my edges and on my scalp three times this week. I’m trying to find more ways to use it. Next wash, I am going to do a hot oil treatment.

1. Well there are SO many products I would love to try but because my hair is in kinky twist, I wont be able to accurately tell if my hair likes it or not. So my favorites thus far because I haven’t tried many products is Shea Moisture CES and the quality it has that I respond great to is the moisture and softness it gives my hair.

2. The roots of my hair feels softer but I’m not sure if that means its moisture retention.

3. I’ve applied the castor oil 3x, once twice a day and I do feel as though I’m slipping a little.

1) Depending on the look I am trying to achieve, a certain product becomes my favorite. I currently like Shea Moisture: Deep Treatment Masque for braid-outs, in addition to African shea butter I purchased on the streets of Harlem or Taliah Waajid: Curly Curl Cream. For the “wet-look” I like Kinky Curly: Knot Today and their Original Curling Custard.

2) I have noticed my hair is retaining moisture but the thickness of Castor Oil reminds me of hair grease (not my cup of tea) so I use it sparingly.

3) This week I decided to get Havana Twists since my work and school schedule are so hectic. The stylist used the Castor Oil on every part she made and in my hair. I also applied it to my finger tips and massaged it into my scalp 2 more times during the week.

1. after doing some much needed research I have been mixing my own hair products together by using all natural ingredients and I am loving it!!
2. My hair been retaining much moisture and makes my hair feel so soft as well
3. I have massaged the oil on my scalp about every day and i also use it in my cayanne pepper and oil mix as a prepoo on friday. I found myself slipping this week because I have been sick but I am quickly getting back on my routine

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
I use and like cantu and shea moisture products. In order for it to be a fave it has to show some difference in my hair without being too harsh. The smell, whether or not it keeps my hair moisturized, etc
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
Its been maintaining a little better than usual. I havent been able to retain much moisture at all until now
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I used it on my edges and between parts and also added grape seed oil and coconut oil and biotin (to my diet). I havent lost momentum because I want to see if I can finally get some edges and it seems I have been.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites? My favorite products are
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter shampoo and restorative conditioner (leave-in), Shea Moisture Organic African Black Soap Purification Masque (deep condition), Herbal Essences Honey I’m Strong conditioner (for pre-pooing), Tresemme Naturals (for co-washing), and castor oil(of course!). I like products that don’t make my hair feel weird. I have used some deep conditioners that have left my hair feeling like straw. I need products that leave my hair feeling moisturized and soft.

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? My hair stays moisturized for 4 to 5 days when I use castor oil as opposed to 1 to 2 days without it.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I have lost momentum mainly because my week has been so busy. But I used castor oil for my co-wash and to seal in moisture.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?

Giiirrrrrlllll so many products aint the word…especially when my hair idol (Jenell) uses and tries EVERY SINGLE ONE!!! lol…anywho I would have to say that my absolute favorite so far as I embark on this transitioning journey, would have to be the Moroccan argan oil treatment conditioner by Organix. It leaves my permed ends and natural roots feeling silky soft…my hair is manageable and all the above after using it. Of course I love the JBCO as well and you know what ladies I don’t know if any of you have tried this but the Dr. Miracles Nape and Temple Growth and strengthening balm is great too. I used it prior to learning about the JBCO and prior to considering going natural and it has also helped my edges fill in.

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?

Yes. The only thing I can’t answer for you is if it is only attributable to the JBCO. I have been keeping up with a pretty strict regimen that includes pre pooing, co washing, and deep conditioning once a week with one of those weeks being a shampoo week. And JBCO is my oil for everything, moisturizing, pre pooing, massaging, everything so I can’t really say if its only the JBCO but I do know that JBCO has made my hair SUPER DUPER THICK…O M G…its crazy thick and i LOOOOVE it…even my permed ends seem healthier than before.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week

3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?

I believe in going hard or going home….SO i go hard every week…as I said above I use it for everything…everything that requires oil I use JBCO. My only concern is that I’m running out of JBCO and the place where I get it from is kinda far (and I don’t wanna order online and pay shipping when I can go get it locally) so I’m considering buying the Walgreens Pharmacy CO…has anyone had any issues using the pharmacy brand vs. the JBCO?

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
My fav products are Kinky Curly Knox Today, Hibiscus and Banana Honey Butter, Design Essentials Natural Defining Creme Gel, Design Essentials Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion, Unrefined Shea Butter. A product becomes my favorites if my hair loves it. Meaning it doesn’t dry my hair out and keeps my hair soft and mositurized. Also if the price is right and I get a lot of use out of the product. My fav oil are castor oil, grapeseed oil, jajoba oil. I’m loving Giovanni Shampoo and Leave in Conditioner.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? My hair has been great retaining moisture since using castor oil.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I used castor oil basically the same in week 3 as I did in weeks 1 and 2. To oil scalp and as a prepoo. Nope I haven’t lost momentum still going strong.

My favorite products are the As I Am coconut co-wash, shea moisture curling souffle is slowly becoming a go to product, natural Shea Butter and this Eco styler Olive Oil gel… top four!!! I also like, very much cooking olive oil and castor oil. I just like for products to do what they say they’re supposed to do, if it says it will increase or define my curl… curl defining is what I want to see. I like fairly natural products although, most of the one products I experiment with are store bought with ingredients I can’t pronounce.
Since using the castor oil, I notice that my hair maintains moisture a WHOLE lot more. I used to feel compelled to run to the bathroom to wet my hair, I had a serious problem with dry hair; I nervously touch my hair all day and I almost never feel dry and brittle.
This week I’ve used the Castor Oil the same as I have during the weeks before… in my LOC potion and massaging it througout my hair, but I also used it in my pre-poo recipe… (castor oil, olive oil and honey). I used it over night and it made my hair feel amazing! Will be apart of my new regiment… I’m happy to say that I feel my hair is healthier these days, I may not be in a challenge forever but I will be keeping castor oil as a daily part of my haelthy natural journey!

1. My favorite product is As I Am & some of the Miss Jessies products like the creamy pudding. A product must have great ingredients & do what they say.
2. Since using the castor oil my hair retains moisture and has become stronger. I’ve also noticed less hair in my comb.
3. I used my castor oil the same last week to oil my scalp & on my edges. I’ve been very consistent with it!

1.I have not found a favorite hair product. My hair does love kinky curly hair leave in condtioner. 2.Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? YES it’s helping maintain moisture. I use to just use it in my shea butter mix or put into my condtioner..
3. How did you use Castor
Oil in your hair last week (week 3). I oiled my edges and scalped then would massage
the oil in. and on my ends. Did you find yourself losing
momentum or are you still going hard? I haven’t lost momentum.
Clicking on the website helps me to remain encouraged.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
I’m so early in my transition that I don’t know what products I like just yet. I’m still using the products my stylist gave me when I was getting my texturizer. I figure I will use those until I run out. After that I guess I’ll have to do some research but I am open to suggestions. However, I have come very attached to the Nairobi foam I use to set my perm rods. Without having to use any gel to hold the curl the Nairobi works really well and my curls last beyond a week if I let it. At first the curls are really tight naturally but as the days go by and I figure comb my hair they become very soft and beautiful. Who knew! All that I have read so far about hair products have been of the natural nature. A lot of oils and plants are being used so I guess anything that has natural ingredients would make a product become one of my favorites.

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
I have yet experienced a dry scalp. It has definitely maintained its moisture and has been easy to maintain. Although I do try and keep it in a protective styles all week until my next wash to make sure that I don’t cause any major damage to my hair during my transition.

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week3)? Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I used it to grease my scalp and the nape of my neck three times a week. I have noticed a lot of growth throughout my entire head while curling my hair today in the perm rods. Arms were hurting by the third rod. They’re growing pains so it’s good. I’m still going strong because my excitement of going natural has grown so I’m looking forward to the growth because in my mind it would only mean that my natural hair will come thought hopefully a little faster and I can get rid of the relaxed hair without doing the BC. As my journey continues.

1. Curl Junkie products are my favorites so far. I like natural products that smell good and are great for my hair.

2. Since using the castor oil my hair feels softer so I guess it’s more moisturized.

3. I used JBCO for my edges and scalp massages. No, I’m not losing momentum. I’m actually very excited to see results.

My Favorite products are Shea Moisture for styling and Hair Rules conditioner (the best hands down for me right now). To become a staple or fave the product should have quality ingredients, pleasant smell, and easily accessible.

These past few weeks of using castor oil, I have not been able to keep my hands out of my hair. My hair is sooooooo soft! My moisture level seems about the same, I’m transitioning so I’m on a fine line of keeping the new growth well moisture with out over moisturizing the relaxed ends,

This week I used Castor oil in my deep conditioner as well as my usual scalp and hair application of Castor oil mixed with grape seed oil, Vatika coconut oil, and rosemary oil. I think im still going strong its kind of become second nature to me, so i doing it with out thought I keep and applicator bottle filled will my mix and apply when ever I feel the need.

Looking forward to the first length check!

1. I am transitioning to natural so, I currently use Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil products to help with the process. I chose these products due to the fact that they add moisture to my hair and are not heavy. I also like that there is olive oil in the products to help with the health of my hair. The prices are also very good.
2. The castor oil has helped my hair to be very shiny and healthy. I have received several compliments regarding how healthy my hair looks since beginning usage of the olive oil.

3. I continue to use the oil on my edges. I did not add any toy scalp this past week. My momentum continues.

1. I have several favorites, mostly from SheaMoisture, Giovanni Leave-in Conditioner, Ouidad Moisture Lock Leave-in, JBCO and basic natural ingredients.
2. I’ve always used JBCO as part of my Kimmaytube leave-in, so it always retains moisture, but I always like to moisturize daily because I work out a lot.
3. I am still massaging my scalp and edges with JBCO and it is still a part of my leave-in recipe. The itching is minimal, but still there and I manage.

1. My favorite product is Kinky Curly Knot Today and the Curling Custard. I leave my hair so soft and it must contain nothing but ALL natural products.
2. My hair has a totally new texture and feel to it. My head has been itching like crazy as well, but I get super excite when it does b/c it means the castor oil is working.
3. I have to honestly say I did fall off a tid bit in week 3, but I managed to utilize it 3 times and I used it for a night steamer. But now that I have my hair in a protective style I can use it 5 times in week 4. I can really tell the difference in my hair and so can everyone else b/c I am getting compliments like crazy…

3. I’ve been using Castor oil in my scalp 3 x per week and on my hair and edges, everyday! It’s been pretty routine;)

1.
There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What
qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
My favorite: Coconut Oil, Shea Moisture Deep treatment Masque – I leave it in,
my hair LOVES it! I love the Shea Moisture moisture retention shampoo as well.
Although I’ve had natural hair for quite some time; I’m only just beginning to
feed it daily and routinely. Because of this, I’m not sure what I’m looking for
yet. I What I know for sure now is that there are some products that do not
feel good on my hair (dries it out). I am thankful for your videos; when I have
a dry out episode, I treat my hear to a hot oil treatment and co-wash.

2.
Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? Well,
This week I incorporated a leave-in conditioner that dried my hair right out.
And I found that when I did a hot oil treatment with coconut oil and the a LOC
with castor oil, my hair bounced right back. Loving castor oil.

3.
How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find
yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? Still going hard, trying
new ways: LOC, edges, straight on scalp in hard to grow areas. Feeling brazen!

1. There are so many products on the
market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to
have in order to become one of your favorites?
My fav is shea butter and almond oil. A product needs to soften and mositurize, help to make my hair manageable.

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
my hair is softer and manageable.

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your
hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are
you still going hard?
I rub it throughout my hair (from roots to ends). I am steady, when I feel myself losing momentum, I actually give myself a hair pep talk. I remind myself how much I love all of me and I remind myself of the benefits of loving me from head to toe and inside and out!!!

About what product is my favorite I would have to say the herbal essence moisture conditioner but I’m about to get ready to switch that out and add some knew products in when I get the chance to.Since Using castor oil it’s been maintaining my hair well so far can’t about that at all. I’ll just be watching my hair on how it handles it when it comes to maintaining.nI just used castor on my scalp and ends of hair

1. I don’t have a favorite product yet. I have been trying different products and they seem to give me similar results. I hear about so many good products and when I try them the only thing that may get me to like one over the other is ths smell…lol
2. I don’t know how my hair is maintaining moisture because I have it in a protective style. I know I get a lot of itching when I use the castor oil which wants to make me take my braids out to wash and condition my hair.
3. I am still using castor the same way. I apply it to my scalp three times a week.

1. JBCO is now one of my staples (hehehe) and pretty much anything by Shea Moisture. It HAS to have moisturizing properties and smell fantastic! I usually gravitate more toward creams in general.

2. Retains moisture very well. If my hair is dry it’s b/c I didn’t apply the Castor Oil as I should that day/week. BUT I <3 the moisturizing properties of JBCO so much that I also have to be careful not to get "Castor Oil happy" and overdue it, b/c it makes me what to scratch my scalp clean off!

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? Added to my deep conditioner, as always, and applied to edges. I find that I'm more diligent about adding to my deep conditioner every week than remembering to apply to my edges or scalp. But I'm going to keep it up in that area b/c the times I have applied to scalp and edges I notice immediate change in the appearance. I'm still going strong!!! I know my hair is growing and I'm getting so many comments that my hair is growing…I'm estatic

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites? My favorite products are the natural products you find in the grocery stores or beauty supply: Virgin Olive Oil (I use for a hot oil treatment), Coconut Oil (I use for a light moisturizer), Shea Butter (moisturizer). I also like using Carol’s Daughter and As I am products! Qualities: Smell good, ingredients without harmful products, texture 2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? I haven’t really seen a difference in moisture. I know that my hair wasn’t dry from the start. I team the Castor Oil up with water and it works well… 3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? Spritz with water and rubbed into my scalp. I’m still going pretty hard with it. I also used it for a twist protective style…

Right now i am using Shea Moisture Shea Butter moisture shampoo with the conditioning mask for deep conditioning. I realize that only natural products work on my hair right now so i am using JBCO for moisture ever other day, but daily i use natural shea butter and olive oil. I also use Argon Oil every other day.
2. since usign the castor oil, my hair has stayed soft and manageable.
3. i used the JBCO every other day for moisture on my scalp and to seal in moisture in my hair and edges.

1. My favorite products right now are :

Butterfly Beaute Juicy Leave-In
Oyin handmade burnt brown sugar
CASTOR OIL!!!!
Entiwne collection

To be on my favorites list you have to contain great ingredients, and make Ms. Mahogany Brown feel amazing!

2. Since using the castor oil, my hair feels amazing! I’m really heavy handed with products so I have to remind my self that less is more with this particular oil but my hair has a nice sheen, feels extremely moisturized and looks really healthy.

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your
hair last week (week 3) I’ve been using castor oil on my edges and my ends to seal moisture. I also have been using it as a part of my deep conditioning routine!

1.
There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What
qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
Right now, I love Shea Moisture’s Organic Curl Enhancing smoothie and I also
make my own styling product using organic raw shea butter and plenty of oils w/
a couple drops of organic orange essential oil. I just made a new batch using
JBCO, along with my other oils I use. I am a true product junkie, I love
experimenting w/ new products! For me, the product has to have plenty of oils
and provide shine & a great smell of course!

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been
maintaining moisture? My hair has retained moisture for 4 -5 days between each
shampoo/co-wash session! I’m loving it!

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3).
Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? Last week
after I did a yogurt deep condition, I used some JBCO with my Tresemme Naturals
Conditioner, it left my hair so soft and my curls were just popping. I actually
did a wash & go (I really don’t like wash & go’s anymore, but it was
cute for the day) J I’m
still going hard and cannot wait for the results at the end of the challenge!

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? Right now it is the Tresemme Naturals Avacado and Aloe condition as my co-wash and Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque as leave in. What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites? Both these products leave my hair just soft and manageable.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? Yes, it has.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). I am using it the same as the beginning. Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I am still going hard because I see the thickness and some growth.

Greetings Ladies!!! Before I answer the questions I must share that I can put my hair in a legitimate ponytail! I’ve been excited about this day ever since I BC’d but like Jenell warned, I doubt I’ll be wearing them often – I’ve come to love wearing my hair out. On to the questions:
1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
Right now my consistent favorites are Herbal Essence Hello Hydration condition, EcoStyler Argan gel and Castor Oil. In order for a product to become one of my favorites, I must have success with it. For example, the HE HH is the only conditioner that consistently causes my curls to spring to action. I use other condish to detangle but only HE HH for my co-wash.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
I must admit I haven’t really paid attention to any difference. I joined my first castor oil challenge around 2 months post BC so I was still learning my hair. I will say this; It’s seldom that I experience dry hair.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
Last week was a very busy week for me – hence discovering I could wear a ponytail. While I applied Castor Oil to my edges daily, I only got to my scalp twice. I think this was the first time I missed my goal, but I’m back on it.

1. I’m not a big product junkie and I personally don’t like to buy products in the store. I have being a mixologist. Researching natural oils and butters and creating specific products for my hair’s needs. For me, this helps to save money and I have been making these products for years to give as gifts to family and friends during the holidays.
2. Since using the castor oil, my hair’s moisture has definitely increase. In fact, since starting the challenge, I haven’t had to cowash during the week at all! When my hair needs moisture, I simply spray/mist with my bottle daily and massage oils into my scalp (I also use castor to concentrate on the ends before tucking). I wear my twists all week and when I take them down, my hair is nice and soft.
3. I’m still doing it daily and yesterday I added it to my deep conditioner treatment (I DC every Sunday). I’m not certain it did anything extra, but my hair did feel good. I haven’t gotten frustrated either. Habits form easily for me (that why I try and avoid the bad ones at all costs). Once I’ve gotten into a routine, it’s second nature. Castor oil is a staple.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? Shay Moisture, Original Moxie and Entwine Couture. What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites? Makes my hair soft yet holds a twist out.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture? My hair holds moisture like never before, I don’t necessarily have to use moisture everyday now.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). I used castor oil on edges, scalp and ends 4 times a week Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard? I have not lost momentum because I know what the castor oil does for my hair.

I love qhemet biologics detangling ghee! I have mostly 4c hair bur some sections are more dense than others. This stuff moisturizer my hair and detangles it like no other product. I also live washing my hair w bentonite clay. Love the clean wo feeling stripped and also detangles my hair.
My hair retains moisture 100% better than before using castor oil. I know now this oil was what was missing in my regimen.
I used the oil as always for sealing my ends and scalp massage. I’m still going hard! Lol I love the results thus far.

My favorite products are Entwine Couture’s Butter Creme Hydrator & Creme Jelle Styler. My hair is retaining moisture alot better than previously. It actually has shine and that was never before. I have used castor oil on my edges and scalp and my weekly hot oil treatment.

1) Right now shea butter and olive oil is my go to products because i can use it on my hair and skin. My hair can withstand pretty much anything so I will use almost any product. There really isnt any kind of certain thing that will make a product my favorite, as long as its not making my hair come out it will do. And inexpensive does help.
2) My hair has been much softer and managable since I started using castor oil on the last challenge
3) Im still using the castor oil on my scalp and edges every other day and using it as my oil when I practice the L.O.C method. I plan on using it as a hot oil treatment Thursday (aka my wash day)

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
My favorite product that I have found so far is the Kiny Curly Knot Today hands down. I have tried the Motions new naturally me line of the shampoo and conditioner and I really like that as well, but as far as stylers I haven’t found anything that I have to have. I just recently bought the Qhemet Biologics line and am still in the process of trying them out. I have only used once, but we will see as time goes on. Also, can’t forget about JBCO. It is most definitely my staple oil and sealant.
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
My hair has been really retaining moisture well. That is why I have to continue to use it as my staple. I just currently restocked on my JBCO and this time along with the regular, I am going to try the lavender and coconut. I will let you know how they smell, because the regular JBCO does NOT smell appealing at all.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I used the JBCO in my hair just like I have before. Applied to my scalp and used as a sealant after my wash. I did fall off last week but not really due to laziness it was due to my hair being super oily and not really needing it much. But I am just going to overlook that for the challenge sake and I may end up washing my hair a twice a week sometimes. Don’t quote me on it but I may have to.

1. There are so many products on the market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to have in order to become one of your favorites?
My favorite is Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner, Tresseme Naturals, Jamaican Castor Oil, Water, and homemade flawseed gel
2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?
Since using Castor Oil my hair has been softer moisuture has been better, but I have been using Miss Jessie’s Curly Meringue in conjuction with the castor oil for my two strand twist, so it softens it and has mositure but before the week is out I need more moisture.
3. How did you use Castor Oil in your hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are you still going hard?
I pree-poo with it and I use the castor oil on my hair prior to my two strand twist, I also use it on my scalp every couple of days!…..I am still going hard!

So far my favorite products are my Shea Butter mixture, Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Conditioner and Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque. My has been holding moisture very well. My routine still remains the same. I apply the castor oil to my edges, front and back and even though It’s a thick oil it doesn’t leave my hair feeling greasy

1. I have lots of favorites: Pura Body Naturals Murumuru Milk & Chocolate Smoothie Deep Conditioner, Reve Essentials Hair & Body Moisturizing Creme, Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste, VO5 Shea Cashmere Conditioner and the list goes on! I look for consistent results and products that help keep my hair soft, strong and moisturized.
2. Since using the JBCO my hair has been wonderfully soft and moisturized. In fact, just the other day I was applying it to my ends and I was shocked at how DIFFERENT my hair really has been since using it. My ends are not as dry and brittle as before.
3. During Week 3 I used Castor Oil in my pre-poo/detangling mixture, to seal the ends of my hair and around my edges. I wore my hair in a protective style for the week. Because I’m seeing such great results, I’m actually gaining momentum in using the JBCO. I’ve been trying to think of more ways to use it.

1. So far, I like Oyin Handmade’s hair dew, whipped pudding, and juices & berries spray. I also like Darcy’s Botanicals herbal leave-in conditioner spritz, sweet cocoa bean curl smoothing cream, and vanilla delight daily leave-in conditioner. I wrote all of these down because whenever possible, I like to use products from one line for best results. For me, a product needs to be moisturizing with weighing my hair down or making it feel greasy.
2. I am still having a slight problem with keeping my hair moisturized, but since using the castor oil, it has been a bit better. It would probably do better if I tried putting some directly on my hair and not just on my scalp.
3. I massaged it on my scalp concentrating on my temples because I had a problem with hair loss there. I am still going hard because I want to see if the hair will grow back at my temples and I like how the castor oil is thickening my new growth everywhere else.

My favorite product is shea moisture but ive mastered making my whole shea butter mixture.
I’m still trying to figure how my hair reacts to certain products including the castor oil. Ive tried not to use too much of it as it makes my hair very sticky. I now use it every other day. so far this week ive used it twice. and will keep doing it as well as using it as my hot oil treatment.

1. There are so many products on the
market, what are your favorites? What qualities does a product have to
have in order to become one of your favorites?
My favorites right now are Reve Essentials’ Hair and Body Moisturizer, Curly Kinks’ Twist Whip, Oyin Handmade’s Burn Sugar Pomade, Curl Junkie’s Curl Rehab, Belle Butter’s Mint Chocolate Butter (yum!), BASK Beauty’s YAM Nectar and Cacao Bark Deep Treatment, Shea Moisturise’s African Black Soap Purification Hair Masque and Oyin Handmade’s Hair Dew. Products have to have really good ingredients, be water-based and provide lots of moisture. I also like when they also have oils mixed in for sealing. Oh and of course they have to smell good enough to eat. Obviously. I’m a junkie. )

2. Since using the castor oil, how has your hair been maintaining moisture?

I really love the sealing benefits of castor oil I’m finding that I like to seal with coconut JBCO and pre-poo or oil-rinse with the pharmacy castor oil. I also like to mix the castor oil with another carrier oil b/c castor oil alone is still giving me the itchies. Am I the only one?

3. How did you use Castor Oil in your
hair last week (week 3). Did you find yourself losing momentum or are
you still going hard?
I won’t say I am losing momentum, but I am running out of new ways to use castor oil as I find what works best for me. I think I am still finding that I like to seal with the castor oil more than anything else. Also, the scalp massages are not my favorite thing to do b/c its so thick, it’s hard to spread. So, when I massage I just focus on my edges and kitchen corners.

I almost missed this week’s check-in, but thank God I made it with 10 minutes to spare! )

I have so many favorites and can admit that I’m showing signs of novice product junkie, LOL- HELP! Any-who, my favorite products are: my extra virgin coconut oil, my JBCO extra dark purchased from Amazon.com, Shea Moisture’s African Black Soap Shampoo/Conditioner, Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk and Jojoba Oil- are probably in the top tier with runner’s up Carol’s Daughter Tui Oil, Carol’s Daughter Healthy Hair Butter, and Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk. In order for a product to become my favorite it really comes down to what can I incorporate into a daily/semi daily routine, contains the least amount of chemicals, makes my hair more manageable, and will produce some results!

My hair seems to retain a lot more moisture than it did before…I’m not sure if that comes from the product or because I’ve been drinking more water (probably a combination of both). My hair is more soft, even after air drying because my hair usually errs on the side of coarseness on my wash days.

I did lose a bit of momentum in week 3 only because I applied the coconut & hibiscus curling souffle and my hair was extra greasy o_O – not a good look. By the end of the week however, I did resume my usual routine adding castor oil directly to scalp, nape, and edges of my hair.

1. My favorite Products? Ooh I just got to the bottom of my first jar of Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie. Its lasted me almost 12 months! thats a good use of 9.99! I love coconut oil and Ive finally found a good mix of she aloe butter I’ve made. My other favorite is Aloe Vera Juice and Water. I’ve tried to par down my products so theres not many on this list.. But I do love the way CoCoCurls defines my hair.

2. Since using castor oil, I can actually skip days moisturizing and that’s a good feeling!

3. I have lost some momentum but I still use the castor oil the same. Instead of daily applications I did it about 3 times a week. I used it on my scalp and massaged it in. I did the GHE twice with a knit cap and I also used it on my ends one night when i felt like i had run out of moisture and i don’t usually like to do this but I am finding I only need to do it once a week and it does wonderful wonders for my ends!!!