While golden locks are undeniably alluring, and bleaching can give you that coveted sun-kissed look, it's important to consider the long-term effects. The reality is that bleaching comes with a hidden price tag for your hair's health.
Over time, bleached hair often becomes dry, brittle, and susceptible to breakage. This damage can make it challenging to achieve the glossy, healthy appearance you desire. Moreover, it can hinder hair growth, making it difficult to attain and maintain longer lengths. Hair follicles rely on a healthy scalp and proper nutrient supply via blood vessels, and chronic damage can impair follicle function, reducing hair density and growth rate.
As a result, you may find yourself caught in a cycle of expensive treatments and products. From re-bonding procedures to specialised care items, the costs can quickly add up as you attempt to repair and maintain your bleached tresses.
iAMA Castor oil products are a safe, low cost and completely natural way to treat your hair and encourage growth if its been damaged through long term bleaching and high lighting. Its unique composition of ricinoleic acid, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, vitamin E, and trace minerals work synergistically to nourish hair follicles, improve scalp circulation, and restore the lipid balance of the hair shaft.
Here's how it works!
Castor Oil hydrates your hair
Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a unique fatty acid that penetrates your hair shaft more deeply than many other hair oils. The small molecular size of ricinoleic acid enables it to enter through the hair cuticle (the outer layer of the hair). Once inside, it adds moisture within the cortex (the inner layer of the hair shaft). This helps bleached hair, which often has a raised, damaged cuticle that leads to more rapid moisture loss. By replenishing lipids in the cuticle and cortex, castor oil helps restore elasticity, reduce breakage, and protect the hair shaft from environmental toxins and free radicals. Click here to read about how often you should do a castor oil hair mask.
Castor Oil rebuilds your hair structure
Castor oil contains vitamin E and omega-6 fatty acids, which can help stimulate protein synthesis in your hair follicles, potentially leading to stronger new hair growth. The fatty acids support sebaceous gland activity, improving scalp lipid balance, which provides a healthier environment for follicular keratinocyte proliferation. This can help maintain thicker, stronger hair strands and counteract oxidative stress that damages follicular DNA and inhibits growth.
Castor Oil rebalances your scalp to encourage new hair growth
A healthy scalp is crucial for hair growth and overall hair health. Castor oil's anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe an irritated scalp, which is common after bleaching. Its antimicrobial properties may help combat fungal infections that can impede hair growth. Moreover, castor oil can help balance the scalp's pH and oil production, ensuring proper follicle function. Improved circulation from scalp massage enhances nutrient and oxygen delivery to the dermal papilla, supporting keratin synthesis and hair shaft elongation. Castor oil also aids in lymphatic drainage, helping remove toxins and metabolic waste from around the follicles, which may further optimize growth conditions.
Give your hair some TLC and let it absorb the nutrients of Castor Oil. Here's how to use it:
1. The Warm-Up: Slightly warm the oil for better absorption
2. Apply with Care: Section your hair and apply from roots to tips. We have a video on how to do this here
3. Mask It Up: Cover with our iAMA hair wrap for at least 30 minutes (or overnight)
4. Wash Day: Use a sulfate-free shampoo to rinse out
Pro Tips for a Castor Oil Hair Mask
- Leave in iAMA Castor Oil 1-2 times a week for best results
- Make sure to massage for at least 2 minutes to ensure your scalp is completely covered
- Warm up the scalp by tying it up in a bun or towel. This opens up the pores, allowing for faster and more effective absorption
- Be patient with the results
- Trim those split ends regularly
By combining hydration, scalp stimulation, and nutrient delivery, iAMA Castor Oil works at a cellular level to repair bleached hair, nourish follicles, and restore overall hair vitality.
References
- Castor Oil Composition and Effects on Hair https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9231528
- Caffeine's Role in Hair Growth https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3500065
- Hair Follicle Structure and Function https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470321
- Caffeine's Impact on Hair Follicles https://karger.com/spp/article/33/3/153/296017/Caffeine-and-Its-Pharmacological-Benefits-in-the
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Castor Oil's Moisturizing and Nourishing Effects
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9231528 - Caffeine's Effectiveness in Hair Growth Products https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11720832
- Castor Oil's Role in Hair Health https://www.health.com/castor-oil-for-hair-growth-8676327
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