*~*CASTOR OIL CHALLENGE 2012*~*

[Evallusion]

!!!!!Castor Oil Challenge 2012!!!!!
(I'm borrowing from @BlackGeisha 's previous challenges)​

The challenge will begin on January 1, 2012 and end on April 1, 2012. ​

Since its the holiday season (spirit of giving), I will be giving away a prize to a lucky ACTIVE participant of this challenge. On April 2nd there will be prize drawing to win your very own 8 ounce jar of Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding ​

Rules ​

- You must enter AND submit a starting photo by January 1st, 2012 to be listed as a challenger and be entered into the drawing.
-- You can use any type of Castor Oil you desire.
-You must apply the castor oil to your scalp 3x’s a week at the minimum.
-You may apply the castor oil to the length of your hair if you wish to seal.
- You may mix your castor oil with another oil if it is too thick for you, or if irritation occurs.
--Check in once a week and let us know how your hair is doing.
-By the end of the challenge, April 1st, 2012, post your starting photo and your ending photo together.​

Prize drawing will take place on April 2, 2012 using random.org. You must have a beginning and an ending photo to be eligible for the prize.​

No Photo No Prize!​

Now that thats out of the way...​

What type of Castor Oil will you be using:
Tell us a bit about your hair:
How will you be using your Castor Oil:

​

 

[Evallusion]

Giveaway Eligible Participant List​

1. GIJane
2. Foxglove
3. babyu21
4. TopShelf
5. CurlyKutie
6. *~Mocha~*
7. Sheedatj
8. Tiffers
9. CurlyLee
10. Tashastangles
11. Royalq
12. Skiggle
13. Tajuan
14. Empressri
15. Xu93texas
16. NaturalNikki
17. Kupenda
18. ResieCupp
19. Keelioness
20. Greenandchic
21. Golden75
22. CleopatrasCousin
23. Sheanu
24. Aggie
25. NaNaEternally
26. MsCocoPuff
27. AFGirl
28. SkysLady
29. Phaer
30. Shortdub78
31. Dyamonds10
32. Philippians413
33. LimitedEdition
34. Krystle~Hime
35. Bublin
36. UGQueen
37. Tibbar
38. Prettybyrd
39. Chelseatiara
40. TonicaG
41. Gvin89
42. DayDreamist
43. Meadow
44. Ladybug71
45. OndoGirl
46. KumakoXsd
47. AlwaysNatural
48. FaithVA
49. TruMe
50. Vandidix
51. Ms_CoCo37
52. Ms.Mimi
53. Victory1
54. SilentDove13
55. Kerryann

Other Challengers​

Growinghealthyhair
Wheezy807
JustDoIt
SmilingElephant
naturalgyrl5199
Lolita1987
-PYT
LaBelleLL
Zora
TeeSGee
TiffJust2002 (daughter)
tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT
20perlz
Barbara
Cutenss
Choctaw
Phaer
Thickhairdinahaugust
Hondahoney007
Cornell34
Choctaw
Ida2
MsSonya
JusticeFighter1913
Ronnieaj
Arian
SatinCurls
NewHairWOWeave
DDTexlaxed
ChocLitDoll
FindingMe
​

**Will be updated accordingly**​

 

[growinghealthyhair]

This sounds like a great challenge!!

 

[Evallusion]

What type of Castor Oil will you be using:
I will be using JBCO. When I run out, I will use plain drugstore Castor Oil.

Tell us a bit about your hair:
I am relaxed and my goal is to do at least a 1 year transition. I'm currently in kinky twists and plan on protective styling throughout 2012.

How will you be using your Castor Oil:
I will be massaging the Castor Oil into my scalp at least 3 times per week.

 

[wheezy807]

Hmm....I would like to join but only in coordinate with the crown/edges challenge.

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[empressri]

I've actually started sealing with castor oil last week and continue to do so as my hair is loving it!

So I'll join and see if it makes any difference.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

My mother and I were talking about this the other day. I will definitely be ordering some JBCO soon if I don't find it in stores somewhere. My mother used regular castor oil and received great growth so I'm down. When I post in the HYH reveal I'll come back here with starting info and pic.

 

[GIJane]

I would like to participate. I love prizes.
What type of Castor Oil will you be using: Home health Cold-Pressed Cold-Processed
Tell us a bit about your hair: Its SL almost APL tex-lex, with dry bushy ends
How will you be using your Castor Oil: On my scalp and sealing daily​

My starting picture is below in my signature. Was taken almost a month ago. If I need a more updated one let me know.

 

[Foxglove]

I'm in!
What type of Castor Oil will you be using: Regular castor oil
Tell us a bit about your hair: 4b natural hair, very tightly coiled
How will you be using your Castor Oil: On my scalp at least 3x weekly

Lastly, here's my most recent pic

 

[growinghealthyhair]

Will update with my starting photo...Evallusion Is it ok if it's just a picture of my edges/Nape? Those are really the areas that I'm going to focus on religiously!


What type of Castor Oil will you be using: I will use mostly Regular Castor Oil. But I do intend to buy one bottle of JBCO as well.
Tell us a bit about your hair: Thinning edges due to a relaxer/micros. I've been seeing improvement since i've began to give these areas extra TLC
How will you be using your Castor Oil: I'm going to oil my edges and nape every night with the Castor Oil and massage it in.

I also plan to make an ayurvedic oil out of a bottle of regular castor oil. I will more thank likely infuse it with the methi powder that I have, which is helpful for thinning hair.

 

[JustDoIt]

i'm in also..
i'm using jbco
my hair is about mid back length stretched.. and 99% of time in twists
Will be using it on my scalp as well as the length of my hair... hopefully i will keep up this challenge

 

[SmilingElephant]

I'll join! I have JBCO. My hair loves it but I tend to forget about it bc I don't really know how to go about using it on my wng.

I'll figure it out.

 

[AlwaysNatural]

What type of Castor Oil will you be using:

Regular Castor Oil
Castor Mink Oil
JCBO

Tell us a bit about your hair: The left side of my head is so thin and needs nursing. I need this area to definetly thicken up and grow to slowly trim the thin straggeliness of it.

How will you be using your Castor Oil:


Regular Castor Oil will be a sealent for length of hair. And in a MT mix.
Castor Mink Oil, pre-sealent, used on edges and lightly after MT on scalp.
JCBO+Vegetable Mix, will be used every 2 days.

Pic:

will probably need better updated pic of the back length, will be doing 3/4" trim all around sometime in January.

 

[Ms_CoCo37]

The prize has me intrigued as I've been wanting to try the product.:scratchch Plus, I was just thinking about using my JBCO more often to see if that helps with my progress...

If I join, I'll be posting my starting pic after my HYH reveal on Dec. 31st.

 

[babyu21]

Count me in!! I will post a pic in a few minutes. I have some plain old castor oil to use up but I am really liking the ingredients in the Ultra Sheen Ultra Care Moisture Blend Oil Rich Hair and Scalp Serum.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/ul...h-hair-and-scalp-serum/ID=prod6066057-product

Starting Pics:

 

[Evallusion]

Hmm....I would like to join but only in coordinate with the crown/edges challenge.

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Okay, both challenges should go hand in hand. Did you want in?

I would like to participate. I love prizes.
What type of Castor Oil will you be using: Home health Cold-Pressed Cold-Processed
Tell us a bit about your hair: Its SL almost APL tex-lex, with dry bushy ends
How will you be using your Castor Oil: On my scalp and sealing daily​

My starting picture is below in my signature. Was taken almost a month ago. If I need a more updated one let me know.

That pic should be just fine. Personally, I'm waiting until it's closer to the start date to post my beginning pic.

Will update with my starting photo...Evallusion Is it ok if it's just a picture of my edges/Nape? Those are really the areas that I'm going to focus on religiously!


What type of Castor Oil will you be using: I will use mostly Regular Castor Oil. But I do intend to buy one bottle of JBCO as well.
Tell us a bit about your hair: Thinning edges due to a relaxer/micros. I've been seeing improvement since i've began to give these areas extra TLC
How will you be using your Castor Oil: I'm going to oil my edges and nape every night with the Castor Oil and massage it in.

I also plan to make an ayurvedic oil out of a bottle of regular castor oil. I will more thank likely infuse it with the methi powder that I have, which is helpful for thinning hair.

Yup! That's just fine.

I'll join! I have JBCO. My hair loves it but I tend to forget about it bc I don't really know how to go about using it on my wng.

I'll figure it out.

I used to do nightly scalp massages and seal with it.

The prize has me intrigued as I've been wanting to try the product.:scratchch Plus, I was just thinking about using my JBCO more often to see if that helps with my progress...

If I join, I'll be posting my starting pic after my HYH reveal on Dec. 31st.

I'm in your HYH challenge myself and its the first time I'm going to make it all the way through, lol. Go ME!

Count me in!! I will post a pic in a few minutes. I have some plain old castor oil to use up but I am really liking the ingredients in the Ultra Sheen Ultra Care Moisture Blend Oil Rich Hair and Scalp Serum.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/ul...h-hair-and-scalp-serum/ID=prod6066057-product

Shockingly enough, those ingredients look really good. I would have never expected that from Ultra Sheen.

THANKS EVERYONE ELSE FOR JOINING!
LETS KEEP IT GOING!​

 

[babyu21]

Evallusion that is exactly what I thought when I looked at the ingredient list. Its practically everything I would have put into an oil myself, all the good natural oils. Wal-Mart has it for around $4.00 a bottle.

I think a lot of companies are stepping their game up with this whole natural healthy hair movement.

 

[naturalgyrl5199]

I'm joining! I will update this post with more details and a pic.


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[Royalq]

Im in!
What type of Castor Oil will you be using: JBCO or Regular
Tell us a bit about your hair:4a-4b natural ,4 inch twa
How will you be using your Castor Oil:on my scalp 2-3 times a week
starting pics-

 

[Adonia1987]

I'm in! I've been oiling my scalp with JBCO for about a month now.

What type of Castor Oil will you be using:
JBCO on scalp, Castor Oil mied with Argan Oil o length of hair

Tell us a bit about your hair:
I am natural, APL. My hair is baby fine and low density, I hope to thicken up and soften my hair with consistent use.

How will you be using your Castor Oil:
I will oil my scalp 3x a week.

Pic coming soon...

 

[chelseatiara]

I'm in! I love Castor Oil!!

What type of Castor Oil will you be using: Just cold pressed i get off of ebay...

Tell us a bit about your hair: It's about a 2-3 inch twa at the moment

How will you be using your Castor Oil: I will be sealing my hair, edges, scalp, and using castor oil under my ecostyler for wash-n-gos at least 3 times a week!!!

Link to my end of the year length checks taken tonight (ignore the face )

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54851918@N06/sets/72157628632340163/with/6599279373/

 

[TopShelf]

Im in:

What type of Castor Oil will you be using: Baidyanath (made in India)
Tell us a bit about your hair:I have 4 somthing, natural, fine, dense, colored hair
How will you be using your Castor Oil: I will apply to my scalp during the week. I will be alternating with apricot oil for my itchy scalp


Nov 2011

 

[-PYT]

I'm in! I'll be back to answer my questions

 

[TonicaG]

Awesome Challenge - I'm in!!!

What type of Castor Oil will you be using: JBCO/Regular Castor Oil

Tell us a bit about your hair: I'm relaxed, 3C and I'm about 2 to 3 inches from waist length. I believe with this challenge it will help me get there quicker.

How will you be using your Castor Oil: I will apply only to my scalp at least 2 to 3 times a week. I plan to heat it before applying it, I find if it's heated it goes on better because it's so thick.

~ I will add photos later, I just got a relaxer and I used small barrell rollers ~

 

[LaBelleLL]

i'm in. i'll add photo later.

my responses:
What type of Castor Oil will you be using: l'huile maskreti from Haiti

Tell us a bit about your hair: I'm actually not sure of my texture or length. I'm going to buy that length check tank top and will post my picture here & as my siggy. I'll ask you guys where you think I am in terms of length.

How will you be using your Castor Oil: in my pre-poos, scalp 3x a week & seal 2-3x a week.

 

[-PYT]

Okay i'm back
What type of Castor Oil will you be using: Just cold pressed i get from drugstore or health food store

Tell us a bit about your hair: i'm a 4b coarse, thick natural. Thick oil like castor is the only one that keeps moisture on for me.

How will you be using your Castor Oil: I will be sealing my hair after washing at least once a week. This is the best method of keeping in moisture for me.

***will post a starting pic sometime next month

 

[Curlykutie]

I'm in
What type of Castor Oil will you be using: I'll be using JBCO mixed with a little coconut oil


Tell us a bit about your hair: I'm nautral 3c/4a S/L I'm just trying to thicken my hair.


How will you be using your Castor Oil: 3 times per week

 

[*~Mocha~*]

Can I join?

What type of Castor Oil will you be using: JBCO

Tell us a bit about your hair: Im natural with 4something hair. Straightened my hair is N/L


How will you be using your Castor Oil: at least 3 times per week on scalp, ends and egdes

1st showing top length.2nd thin edges.. 3rd and 4th back length

 

[Natty_Virgo]

I am in, I have been thinking about using castor oil.

I am just going to use regular castor oil.
I am not sure what my hair type is (and it is different all over my head lol) but its 4 3/4 inches long stretched.
I plan to seal with it, I hope this helps grow out my twa faster

I will attach another pic closer to the start date, I might grow 3 inches this month **crosses fingers*

 

[tiffers]

What type of Castor Oil will you be using: Saravun's Scalp Oil (shea and castor oil mix), regla ol' dollar store CO and if I can get my grubby little hands on it, Extra Dark JBCO.

Tell us a bit about your hair: Natural‚ with a maddening combination of 3c/4a/4b kinks‚ coils and frizz. A little past CBL when stretched, on my way to APL.

How will you be using your Castor Oil: On my scalp 4-5 days a week, might occasionally seal with it too.

Attached a pic of my hair-- just took it today for the challenge.