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Castor Oil & Jojoba Oil for a Healthier Mane and Tail

Castor oil and jojoba oil coat coarse mane and tail hair with slip, so strands bend instead of snapping when you brush. Neither one speeds up growth chemically — what they do is help the tail hold onto the length it's already growing, by cutting down on breakage. Ferro's Reluxe Mane & Tail Shampoo is a conditioning wash built on both oils, made for regular use.

What castor and jojoba oil really do

Coarse mane and tail hair usually breaks before it reaches full length — not because it stops growing, but because dry, brittle strands snap under brushing, wind, and rubbing. Castor and jojoba oil coat each strand with a light film that adds slip and flexibility, so hair bends around a brush instead of shearing off. Softer, more pliable hair survives long enough to actually grow out. Learn more about castor oil for horse hair and jojoba oil for horses.

Reluxe: one wash, built on both oils

Reluxe Mane & Tail Shampoo combines castor and jojoba oil in a rich conditioning wash made specifically for coarse, thick mane and tail hair. It cleans without stripping those oils back out, so every wash reinforces the same slip and softness rather than undoing it. For an especially dry or brittle tail, a rinse-out mask like Refresh Maintail Cream adds a deeper treatment on top — a different step in the same routine, not a substitute for regular washing.

  • Adds slip that cuts down brushing breakage
  • Softens coarse, wiry hair wash after wash
  • Leaves behind a light, non-greasy shine
  • Made for regular use, not as a rinse-out treatment

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Frequently asked questions

Does castor oil make manes and tails grow faster?

No. It strengthens the hair so less of it breaks off, and that lets the tail keep more of the length it's already growing.

Is Reluxe a leave-in treatment?

No — it's a wash you rinse out at bath time.

Can I use Reluxe every wash?

Yes, it's made for regular use on coarse hair.

Does jojoba oil feel greasy or heavy?

No — it leaves a light, non-greasy finish once it's rinsed out.