4.9 from 10,900+ reviews
Thin edges? Slow growth? Dry scalp?

5 reasons you need Haitian Black Castor Oil.

Clinically tested. Pressed using the traditional Haitian method. Loved by 100,000+ customers.

Shop Haitian Black Castor OilSee the 5 reasons
Clinically testedHaitian recipeDrug-freeEvery hair type1M+ bottles soldAs seen on Shark Tank
90%ricinoleic acid, kept by roasting and pressing without refining
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InStyle“My Hair Grew 2 Inches in Just 2 Months Thanks to This Thickening Oil”
Real people. Real comebacks.

Don't take our word for it.

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Steven on our castor oilFrom our community
Curly wash & goFrom our community
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Sarodj Bertin on our castor oilHer review, in her words
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Why it works

5 reasons you need Kreyòl Essence's Haitian Black Castor Oil

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The science

The only Haitian Black Castor Oil that's clinically tested.

Most castor oil claims have never been tested.*** Ours has: 40 people, 90 days. Lori asked for receipts on Shark Tank. Here they are.

100%*felt their scalp was less itchy
95%*agree their hair grew faster
92%*felt their hair stronger and shinier
Measured with clinical instruments after 90 days
+77%hair volume**
+66%hair thickness**
+65%hair strength**
+60%hair moisture**
Woman with coily hair holding Kreyòl Essence Haitian Black Castor Oil
Bearded man applying Haitian Black Castor Oil with a dropper
Woman with sleek straight hair applying Haitian Black Castor Oil
Woman with golden curly hair applying Haitian Black Castor Oil with a dropper
Woman with curly hair holding Haitian Black Castor Oil
Clinically tested results

So why does it work?

01It seals in moisture.Up to 90% of our oil is ricinoleic acid, a composition no other oil has. It forms a light film that holds water in your scalp and strands. In our study, scalp moisture rose 52% and hair moisture 60%.**
02It calms the scalp your hair grows from.A dry, itchy, flaky scalp is a rough place to grow hair. After 90 days, scalp dryness improved 100%** and every single participant felt less itch.* We even tested it on people with eczema and psoriasis.
03Massage it in. Keep your length.A 2-minute scalp massage 3–4 times a week wakes up your scalp. Moisturized, stronger strands break less, so you keep your length and hair looks thicker and fuller. Lab research also shows castor oil boosts shine.***
1,000,000+ bottles sold★ 4.9 from 10,900+ reviews100,000+ customersDrug-free. Minoxidil-free.Every hair type, 1A–4CAs seen on Shark Tank
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More receipts: real comebacks

Real customers · swipe for more →
Before and after: thin, patchy edges grown back to a full hairlineBeforeAfter
EdgesBald patches at the hairline, filled back in
Before and after: Olga, 8 months of Haitian Black Castor OilBeforeAfter
Olga, 8 monthsLavender Hibiscus castor oil. Longer, fuller layers
Day 0 and day 90: a bald crown grown back to dense hairBeforeAfter
Day 0 → Day 90A wide bald spot at the crown, 90 days later
Before and after: frizzy waves to defined curlsBeforeAfter
Curl definitionFrizzy waves to defined, glossy curls
Before and after: a thinning crown grown back thickBeforeAfter
CrownThinning crown to thick, even coverage
Before and after: a see-through thin spot grown back fullerBeforeAfter
Thin spotScalp showing through, now covered

“My hair has returned to life. It's growing and shedding less. I'm 58 years old and menopausal, and it's the fullness of my hair.”

★★★★★Roma K.R. · Kreyòl Essence customer
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Haitian Black Castor Oil Growth Trio: Original, Mango Papaya & Coconut and Light with fresh mango, papaya and rosemaryBest seller
★★★★★4.9 from 10,900+ reviewsThe Growth TrioAll three castor oils. One routine.
1Original · Drug-free strength for scalp + edges
2Mango Papaya & Coconut · Locks in moisture, tames frizz
3Light · Heat protection and shine
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Kreyòl Essence Haitian Black Castor Oil with rosemary and castor seedsHaitian castor seeds, whole and roasted
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One ingredient. No shortcuts.

Hand-harvested seeds, roasted and pressed the traditional Haitian way, then filtered without refining. That keeps up to 90% ricinoleic acid. No other oil has this composition.

90% ricinoleic acidClinically testedVitamin EOmega 3, 6 + 9Hexane free
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So easy to use. Just be consistent.

A few drops and a 2-minute scalp massage, 3–4 times a week. That's the whole routine, and 98% of our study participants would use it again.*

Tight hairstyles can cause traction alopecia. Rotate your styles, loosen the tension at your edges and give your scalp rest days between installs.

Woman with curly hair applying Kreyòl Essence oil
Your routine
1A few dropsOn your scalp, edges and brows
22-minute massageFingertips, small circles
33–4 times a weekStay consistent for 90 days
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Impact in Haiti and in the US.

In Haiti
5,500farmers employed
300women producers
1,000,000castor plants grown
30,000households impacted
In the US
50+employees and contractors hired
200+events sponsored

Haitian processed. Women owned. Loved by thousands.

As featured in InStyle“Meet the Woman Who Is Bringing Natural Products From Haiti to the World”
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Pick your castor oil. Pick what it does.

Same clinically tested castor oil, four ways to wear it. All 2 oz, from $18.
Haitian Black Castor Oil Original 2 oz★ 4.9 · 10,900+ reviews
Haitian Black Castor Oil
Smells likeNatural and earthy, from the roasted seeds. 100% pure, no added fragrance.
What it doesA drug-free primer, clinically proven to help hair look stronger and fuller. An ancient formula backed by science to fight DHT, a hormone that causes hair loss.
Best forEdges, brows, beards and sensitive scalps
Bearded man applying Kreyòl Essence Brow, Beard & Lash Treatment to his brows
Same castor oil. New wand.

Brow, Beard & Lash Treatment

100% Haitian Black Castor Oil in a precision wand. Made for patchy brows, thin lashes and beards that need filling in.

Customer eyebrow progress from March 21 to May 20“My eyebrows are back to normal again after applying it every night!”Michelle G. · 2 months, March to May
Co-Founder Yve-Car Momperousse on a castor farm in Haiti
Co-Founder Yve-Car MomperousseCastor Farm in Haiti

I didn't want to choose between my grandmother's castor oil and modern science. So I made Santé: clinically tested ingredients and ancestral knowledge. Curly hair, Black people: we deserve science-backed products too.

Yve-Car Momperousse · Co-Founder, Kreyòl Essence
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Every set below includes our Haitian Black Castor Oil.
Shark Tank Duo: Haitian Black Castor Oil and S.O.S Spot TreatmentSave $5Shark Tank DuoOriginal castor oil + S.O.S Serum Spot Treatment. The pair the Sharks saw.$45$50Save My Edges: Original castor oil and Pomad KreyòlSave $20"Save My Edges"Original castor oil + Pomad Kreyòl balm for your hairline.$40$60Intense Scalp + Grow wash day systemSave $25Intense Scalp + GrowRosemary Peppermint castor oil + bamboo scrub, conditioner and scalp balm.$75$100Haitian Hair Cocktail setSave $21Haitian Hair Cocktail™Original castor oil + protein mask, pre-shampoo boost and bamboo scrub.$75$96The Everyday King Kit for menSave $33The Everyday King KitRosemary Peppermint castor oil + peptide spray, face cleanser and beard treatment.$60$93
Questions, answered

Before you buy

How long until I see results?

Give it 90 days. That's how long our study ran, and 95% of participants agreed their hair grew faster.* Massage it in 3–4 times a week and stay consistent.

How do I use it?

For fuller-looking hair, massage a few drops into your scalp, edges and brows 3–4 times a week. To moisturize, apply to hair 2–3 times a week. For a deep condition, mix it into your conditioner or leave it on for 30–60 minutes with heat.

Is it greasy or heavy?

A little goes a long way, so start with a few drops. Original is rich and thick, made for scalp massages and sealing ends. Want weightless? Choose Light, made for everyday hair and skin.

What does it smell like?

Original has a natural, earthy scent from roasting the seeds. Prefer a fragrance? Try Rosemary Peppermint, Mango Papaya & Coconut or Light.

Can I use it on locs, relaxed or color-treated hair?

Yes. It's made for all hair types and textures. Focus it on your scalp and the ends of your hair.

Your hair's comeback starts with a message from the motherland.

Clinically tested Haitian Black Castor Oil. Ancestral knowledge. Free shipping on orders $60+.

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*Consumer perception study: 40 participants used Haitian Black Castor Oil Original for 90 days. Based on participants' opinions; individual results vary.**Clinical study, instrument measurements: 40 participants (60% women, 40% men; at least 25% with eczema or psoriasis) used Haitian Black Castor Oil Original for 90 days.***Girdler et al., "Use of Castor Oil in Dermatology: A Narrative Review," Cureus, 2026. McMullen & Jachowicz, hair luster measurements, J. Cosmetic Science, 2003. Haitian Black Castor Oil is a cosmetic, not a drug.© Kreyòl Essence. Rooted in Haiti.