Many of us curly naturals are always in search of good healthy hair products that aid in hair growth. Out of all the things tried, Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO) is an age old wonder oil that’s sure to give you what you’ve been looking for.
I remember the first time I found out about JBCO. I was at my cousin’s salon. I had just finished getting micro braids for the fall. Anyone who knows me will tell you these braids were my go-to protective style back then.
As my cousin spritzed my hair, I couldn’t help but notice a low key smoke smell, but then it quickly faded to a lavender smell I was familiar with. She later told me it was the wonder oil called JBCO mixed with lavender and that the two combined are magic for your hair!
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What is JBCO?
So, you’re probably wondering what is JBCO? I’m glad you asked. JBCO comes from a castor plant formerly known as (Rincinus Communis).
Regular Castor oil is produced by extracting the bean or seed of the castor plant and then pressing it, turning it into a light textured oil. JBCO, on the other hand, is made by slowly roasting the high-quality seeds first, turning it into a dark rich colored oil.
Benefits of JBCO
This wonder oil has been used in the curly hair community for ages. I could go on and on about why you need JBCO in your life, and what it does for your hair and your skin, but I’ll save that for a future post. Today I want to talk about the top 7 benefits of JBCO that you probably didn’t know. JBCO helps:
- Rapidly increase hair growth and stops hair loss
- Stimulate blood flow and detoxifies the scalp
- Prevent damaged ends
- Helps seal in moisture
- Prevent itchy scalp
- Pre-poo
- Prevent inflammation
The first benefit of JBCO is that it helps rapidly increase hair growth as well as stop hair loss. Seriously, I’m not kidding! When the oil coats the hair follicles, it gives your hair a vitamin boost. The best way to do this is by massaging the oil into your scalp gently with clean fingertips or by using an applicator.
The second benefit of this wonder oil is that it stimulates blood flow. When the scalp is massaged the hair follicles easily absorb the oil, which allows JBCO to agitate the impurities, detoxify the hair environment, creating better circulation for faster hair growth.
Now you’re probably thinking what about the ends of my hair? No worries, the third and fourth reason for this oil is it helps protect the hair shaft and ends from damage and breakage, when you apply it as a hair sealant to lock in moisture. See the L.C.O. method below.
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The fifth benefit you probably didn’t know about this oil is that it relieves itchy scalp. Especially for those suffering from psoriasis or eczema. Always consult your health care provider to get an approval first before using JBCO as a treatment for these conditions.
The sixth benefit most people don’t know about this wonder oil is using it as a pre-poo before you shampoo is a bonus for your curls. Pre-pooing with JBCO leaves your scalp fresher and cleaner with less build up. This helps lock in all the moisture and stimulate each follicle leaving you with stronger lasting curls. Don’t believe me just try it!
For those of you who protective style, something to consider that you may not have known is JBCO helps prevent inflammation. Protective styles can be stylish and bomb AH, the downside is they’re extremely tight and often result in sores and bumps on the scalp.
Applying JBCO should help alleviate some of the stress on your scalps hair follicles and vessels so it shouldn’t bruise as easy. Have your stylist apply some to your scalp before heading out the salon.
Ok, so there’s the tea on Jamaican Black Castor Oil, there’s no excuses! With that go grab a bottle today add some lavender oil and get those fingers into your scalp. Your hair will thank you later.
Love,
