The KinkyCurlyCoilyMe Fall Castor Oil Challenge 2012

If you follow me on FACEBOOK or Instagram (coconatural) you know that I registered for the 2012 Fall Castor Oil Challenge with KinkyCurlyCoilyMe! 

When I did my Big Chop in 2011, my hair was pretty short, at least shorter than I was used to every having my hair. Since then, I have been looking for length past my shoulders. 

 When I was using relaxers to maintain my hair, I had similar issues with retaining length for my hair. It was never a problem with thickness or overall healthiness of my hair strands, I did experience the reputable sore scalp syndrome. (Yes I made that up). My scalp looked a mess and while I was able to keep the dry skin and burns from getting out of control, there were always areas that had to be covered no matter what styles I wore. 

I've seen a few bloggers talking about the Castor Oil Challenge including KinkyCurlyCoily Me and Mahogany Curls. When I read up on the benefits of castor oil and using the carrier oil as a tool to increase hair growth, I thought to myself, I can do this! I also saw the difference it made for thinning edges and thickening of the hair strands of other naturals. 

I have started using Jamaican Black Castor Oil (I picked the one with lavender) to massage into my scalp at least 3 times a week.

 Its been an extra step in my routine but I have been able to make it happen so far. Now the weekly check in with KinkyCurlyCoilyMe! is a little bit more difficult to work into my schedule. When I do check in, there is a tremendous amount of support being built around healthy hair habits. Gotta love it! 

I even talked my mom into joining me on the challenge! :-) 

Now I know what works for one natural, may not work for others, so please take the time to educate yourself before changing your hair care regimen to follow someone else;s. I have have positive results using castor oil in my hair care regime already, so using it in a different capacity was a no brainer for me.

I will keep posting on my progress, and the challenge ends in December so I look forward to a length check around that time.....Wish me Luck! 

Coco~