What you need:
- 4 medium sized chunks of Shea butter (5cm width)
- 4 full tbspoon scoops ofcoconut oil
- 1 tbsp of almond oil
- 1 tbsp of jojoba oil
- 1 tsp of castor oil
- 1 tsp of lavender oil
- 1 tsp ofjojoba oil
FLUFFINESS
Most of the recipes videos show the melting and subsequent freezing of
the mixture, but this ends up reverting the mixture back to a liquified
concoction. Rather, when you whip it at room temperature it retains its
fluff. Coconut oil is important because I found out how much slip
it gives to hair + it softens hair too! It gave the butter a full fluff.
WHERE TO BUY
I buy my oils, pure, from eBay. The coconut oil was bought from my local natural store.
OILS
Coconut Oil - fluffiness giver!
As well as providing great slip, coconut oil is high in vitamin E and
other nutrients, and your hair can absorb them all. Coconut oil is one
of the few oils that can actually penetrate the hair shaft The oil
helps to remove dead skin cells from your scalp. Another cool feature of
coconut oil is shelf life. This oil can last a very long time without
going rancid or oxidizingThe result will be hair that is thicker,
shiner, healthier and has stronger roots. It also contains lauric and
capric acid, which have amazing antimicrobial powers -- meaning it will
make your hair and scalp healthier and prevent dandruff, itchy scalp and
infections.
Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet almond oil contains a high concentration of proteins and vitamins
A, B and E, all of which help add shine to dull, dry hair. Additionally,
fatty acids omega 9, 6 and 3 help to reflect damaging UV rays and
protect hair from the sun, deterring the dullness that comes from
dryness. Sweet almond oil's natural moisture-sealing properties help to
replenish hair and also fight against split ends by holding moisture in
hair for longer periods of time.
Castor Oil
The oil is reach in vitamin E, amino acids, and omega-6 fatty acids
which are great nutrients for your hair. Castor oil is a thick viscous
oil and so it's used not only to promote shine, but also it gives a
thicker appearance to your hair strands. The oil is a good choice for
scalp massaging because it has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
When you use it regularly to massage your scalp, not only are you
stimulating growth, but you're also cleaning your scalp.
Jojoba Oil
It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is the nearest to
sebum which is nature's natural oil attached to each strand of our hair.
Jojoba therefore trick nature to think that it has produced enough
sebum especially for black hair as our hair is naturally dry. Because it
is very similar to your natural hair oils, jojoba oil can be used to
balance oil production at the scalp, aiding overproducing glands that
cause oily hair and also treats hair problems such as dandruff,
seborrhoea, dry and damaged hair. It has a very protective quality for
hair as it is a humectant which helps it to hold moisture perfect for
adding to damaged ends.
Rosemary Oil (Natural preservative & scent)
Thinning hair tends to hold in more dirt and toxins; rosemary essential
oil is great for cleansing and it also contains loads of vitamin B, iron
and calcium. It has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for
thinning and brittle hair, plus it has been scientifically proven to
prevent premature graying.
Lavender Oil (Natural preservative & scent)
Not only known for its gorgeous scent, it has proven hair benefits and
is good for all hair types. Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the
flowers of the lavender plant, primarily through steam distillation. It
is a good treatment for dandruff and itching, helpful in controlling
hair breakage and improving hair growth. Most widely known to treat
alopecia areata, a condition where you lose excessive hair, especially
in patches. Daily massage with lavender oil has proven to help
significant re-growth and gives you the results in a few months.
Benefits
These oils are easily absorbed by the hair follicles!
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