Growing up, oiling my scalp was like brushing my teeth — mandatory. I would sit on the floor between my mom's legs once a week while she dripped oil onto my scalp, row by row, gently massaging it in and running it down the length of my hair. My mom had this tradition with me, just as her mom had it with her. We both recall this time being the healthiest our hair had ever been, which is why we both got back into the regular habit of oiling our hair to repair damage, moisturize our dry, flaky scalps, and strengthen weak, brittle strands. My mom took this challenge seriously, and with consistent use of the Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength Scalp and Hair Oil, she was able to bring back lusciousness and length to her locs.

The Black-owned hair oil is packed with nourishing castor oil to promote growth, coconut oil to minimize breakage, black cumin seed to condition and moisturize, and jojoba oil to penetrate deeper into the follicles for a lasting impact. Silicone- and paraben-free, it’s great for all hair types and has an easy-to-dispense tip so you can apply the oil directly to your scalp without making a mess, regardless of your hair length.

Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength Seven Blend Scalp and Hair Oil 

My mom began using the oil primarily to promote her scalp and hair health, but it was just a bonus that hair growth and length retention came with it. Given that she has traditional locs, her scalp is constantly exposed, making it more prone to dryness and irritation — even more so after tight styling and re-twisting. But her loyalty to the Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength Oil has kept her scalp and strands in tip-top shape. Applying it every other day, she gently squeezes the oil directly onto her scalp, gently massaging it in with her fingertips before running the oil along the length of her hair down to the tips.

After two years of consistent use, the locs that were once tucked at her chin are now swinging down past her shoulders. My mom is “no longer experiencing a flaky, dry scalp” and her locs are “way more moisturized and so much softer.” After countless washes and re-twists, she’s “not experiencing as much breakage” and now only oils her scalp once a week. I’ve even started using the oil and have noticed that by diluting it in a spray bottle with water, my locs stay hydrated all day and feel much stronger.

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