Do you have fine or coarse hair
For those of us with fine hair avoiding the use of heavy oils on the strand is super important so for us Castor oil as a sealant is a huge no no. Coconut oil on the other hand is perfect in small amounts for sealing in moisture for fine strands.
Castor oil does not have to be eliminated from a fine haired girl’s regimen though. Castor oil* is great when using in deep conditioner* mixes or for hot oil treatments before a shampoo.
Coconut oil* can really amp up an oil mix and is great for scalp massages once you have determined that you are not allergic.
If you have thicker, coarser strands you might find yourself oil rinsing with castor oil weekly, using it for deep conditioning*, or even sealing with it.
You will probably decide that coconut oil* is great for the Summer time because you also prefer a lighter oil at that time. In all of these cases, the oils can be used in a variety of ways that suit you and your hair.
Are you protein sensitive?
Protein sensitivity just means that when you use protein at certain times your hair becomes extremely hard and dry; however, this does not mean that you never ever use protein because your hair does need it for strength.
Women who are protein sensitive might find that when they use coconut oil it might lead to dryness and hardness. The key to using coconut oil or protein when you are ‘protein sensitive’ is using it sparingly and with heat for deep conditioning*.
Once the cuticles are raised and the oil is in the strand your hair will not feel so dry or even hard. Castor oil on the other hand might be a favorite of yours.
Are you suffering from hair loss?
When you have hair loss using castor oil on the areas that need it the most is ideal because castor oil* is known to jump start your hair follicles.
Coconut oil is also known for helping hair loss in the sense that it strengthens the roots of your hair and the strand itself preventing hair fall.
Creating an oil mix with both can speed up the process of hair growth along with everything that your medical practitioner suggests.
So which is better? We end the same way we started, it depends on who you ask, every oil has its benefits and side effects, you have to pick the best one for you.
I use both, doesn’t matter to me!
Is Water The Only Moisturizer?
YES!!!! Oils are sealants.
Which castor oil is the best one to use? I haven’t bought any cause I don’t know which one is good.
Jamaican Black Castor oil is the best, in my opinion.
There ARE oils that penetrate the hair shaft & coconut oil is one of them. So yes some oils are moisturizers
Thanks
Both
I use both. I use them both with a heat conditioner cap and my hair comes out perfect. The virgin coconut oil adds proteins to my hair while making it smell good and the Jbco is a good hair thickener and I use it sparingly.
What is Jbco ??
Jamaican black Castor oil
Coconut oil as pre poo dried my scalp to hell and back. Castor oil if used too often is very brittle. Both used in moderation are excellent moisturisers but I swear by olive oil
Yea I’m a olive oil gal
Coconut is the truth
I use both.They’re great for keeping your hair moist and healthy.
Coconut oil my favorite
Both are great but it depends on the state of your hair and the hair type. Castor is heavy and type 4 hair can stand up to that while co is light and good for every hair type. Or you could just be like me and mix them.
Coconut is the best!! Yes I can’t go one day without it on my skin and nails
Castor oil all year long and coconut oil in the warmer months works ok for me
I have never tried coconut oil but I know Castrol is good it thickens the hair up and help it to grow better and stop breakage
Coconut oil is better for warmer weather as a sealant and castor oil is better for colder weather as a sealant.
I use both so to me it doesn’t matter
I use Coconut Oil and Jamaican Black Castor Oil combined. Both are great.
both are
Both…together
Castor oil winter and coconut oil summer. Overall coconut oil wins because i also use it as a body moisturizer year round and you can cook with it too.
You use it like lotion?
Yep i use the coconut oil like lotion on my body.
Actually im 38 weeks and i used it my entire pregnancy and i virtuallly have no stretch marks. Virtually. ……..because i just got 1 or 2 on my hip at about 37 weeks but i was not using is in that spot so i guess thats ok.
The one on the right isn’t Jamaican castor oil though…
None
I like to smell like coconut
I mix them…. Works great on my flat ironed hair
Both!!
They are both great i use castor oil over night an coconut oil in my L.O.C method during the day
Coconut oil
I use both and having great results.
Oil=grease moisturizer=water. I see many ppl still get it confused. Like perm=curl and relaxer=straight. Just needed to put that out in the universe. #Loveyourhairladies <3
I have a preference for coconut oil.
Casterol oil (the HAITIAN one) the best
Both have equal value..
Castor oil for my edges
Both!
Castor oil all the way
castor oil
As a sealant Caster Oil, for extra moisture coconut 🙂
Love them both.
Put them together with some olive oil.
I use both but I prefer coconut oil.
My hair like prefers Coconut Oil. Castor oil is too heavy on my hair and itchy to scalp
Both! ….. Use both
I alternate between the two. Both are awesome on my scalp. Helped grow my hair back to its original length. I then follow up w/ a moisturizer for the rest of my hair…
Coconut. .used all my life my dad taught me how to make it..swore by it so many uses #beliziangal #carib #garufina
Ima olive oil gal
Coconut does absolutely nothing for my hair or skin. I’ve used many brands and…just, no. Castor oil works well on my edges.
Coconut oil all day❤️