purplepeace79
New Member
So I've been experimenting with different ingredients, making different types of hair concoctions and such. I just bought a buttload of stuff from other people and was like, what a minute, I can probably make this all myself.
Anyway, last night I whipped up a batch and used it on my twists. It was GREATness. So, I'm sharing. Some naturals might be familiar with this type of stuff, but since there are a lot of lurkers and others who might not know, here is some info
Take 1 cup, give or take, of Raw Shea butter ($5 a tub)
Warm in microwave for 20-30 seconds. You dont want it melted, just softened enough where some oil is produced and you can mix it up.
Then add 1/4 cup give or take of Aloe Vera Gel ($4.99)
Then add 2 tablespoons of Grape Seed Oil ($.99)
Whip together. As you see I use a wooden spoon. The consistency should be like that of yogurt.
Final Product
To use, wash/condition hair. Part hair and rub products through hair from root to tip. OR, when doing twists or braids, put some on your fingertips and you work through.
Use sparingly. You might see some white or yellow stuff but it fades, kinda like lotion on your skin. It really penetrates the hair and makes it shiny. As you're using it, it will begin to solidify, which is cool actually. However if it gets too stiff, microwave it for 5-10 seconds and stir again.
You can see there is no residue on my hair and its nice and shiny (and feels SO soft)
Anyway, last night I whipped up a batch and used it on my twists. It was GREATness. So, I'm sharing. Some naturals might be familiar with this type of stuff, but since there are a lot of lurkers and others who might not know, here is some info
Take 1 cup, give or take, of Raw Shea butter ($5 a tub)
Warm in microwave for 20-30 seconds. You dont want it melted, just softened enough where some oil is produced and you can mix it up.
Then add 1/4 cup give or take of Aloe Vera Gel ($4.99)
Then add 2 tablespoons of Grape Seed Oil ($.99)
Whip together. As you see I use a wooden spoon. The consistency should be like that of yogurt.
Final Product
To use, wash/condition hair. Part hair and rub products through hair from root to tip. OR, when doing twists or braids, put some on your fingertips and you work through.
Use sparingly. You might see some white or yellow stuff but it fades, kinda like lotion on your skin. It really penetrates the hair and makes it shiny. As you're using it, it will begin to solidify, which is cool actually. However if it gets too stiff, microwave it for 5-10 seconds and stir again.
You can see there is no residue on my hair and its nice and shiny (and feels SO soft)
