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DIY: Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Conditioning Mix

Posted by Shanitra on Saturday, June 30, 2012. Filed under: , , , , , , , , , ,
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Creamy Shea Butter Conditioning Mix


When you need a little extra conditioning to your hair or simply want to incorporate some very beneficial natural ingredients into your hair regime, I would greatly suggest experimenting with your own deep conditioning treatments. The following treatment includes two of my favorite natural ingredients, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil. I combined these ingredients plus a few additional with my conditioner of choice. Any conditioner can be substituted, so I would recommend using what’s best on your hair. Also, I did not include any measurements in this recipe. It can vary depending on how much hair you have or have much of each ingredient you find works best for you. Just eyeball it and add or subtract where you see fit. You really can do no damage by adding too much of anything.

Again, this recipe is great when you want to give your strands some much-needed love. Add your favorite natural ingredients and essential oils to make your own personalized deep conditioning treatment. Here’s my recipe

Shea Butter
Coconut Oil
Cholesterol
Aubrey Organics Jojoba & Aloe Desert Herb Conditioner
Rosemary essential oil

Shea Butter & Solidified Coconut Oil

Directions: Add your desired amount of shea butter and coconut oil into a small microwavable container. Microwave until fully melted. Next add your conditioner, the cholesterol, and essential oil if desired. Mix until well blended. Use a mixer if needed. Put the mixture in the freezer for about 10 minutes. This will make the mixture creamier.  Give the mixture one final mix with a spoon then apply to your hair. I would recommend leaving it on for at least 30 minutes and covering with a plastic cap. Good Luck. Stay Natural & Beautiful! 

Best Natural Moisturizers for Hair

Posted by Shanitra on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Filed under: , , , , , , , ,
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1. Water. Getting the necessary 8 glasses a day is not only beneficial for your body, but also for your hair. This is the ultimate moisturizer. Water nourishes your hair from the inside out. Be sure to include the recommended glasses of water in your diet for quenched strands.

Coconut oil is great for hair!
2. Coconut Oil is a moisturizer and hair softener. It is preferred worldwide as hair oil. It is a great moisturizer, having a high moisture containing capacity. The oil also contains elements which are antifungal and antibacterial. This prevents dandruff. The oil is full of nutrients that aid in the prevention of hair loss. Hair loss caused by a deficiency of hair growing nutrients can be corrected with the regular use of coconut oil. Coconut oil prevents hair breakage by strengthening the hair shaft. 

3. Shea butter is the fat from the fruit of the kernel of the Shea tree nut. The Shea tree is very popular in central and western Africa. The moisturizing properties of Shea butter make it an excellent lubricant for drying hair and scalp. Shea butter can make hair softer, smoother, and more manageable. It hydrates strands and the scalp without clogging pores, unlike mineral and petroleum oils. Its moisturizing properties also prevent breakage, promoting hair growth. Shea butter is a thick, yellowish butter that liquefies when gently heated for easy use.

4. Olive oil can be used to condition hair, prevent dandruff, and create shine. Like other fatty acids it can be used to penetrate the hair cuticle and help treat drying hair. This is great used as a hot oil treatment to nourish damaged or thirsty hair. Simply apply to your hair, completely saturating every strand from root to tip. Apply a conditioning cap and sit under a warm dryer for 15 minutes. Alternatively you can wrap the hair with a warm towel for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse out the oil with warm water and style as usual. Olive oil also posses’ antioxidants which promote overall scalp help.

Aloe Vera Gel fresh from the plant, can be applied directly to hair. 
5. Aloe Vera gel comes from the inside of the aloe Vera plant. You can use the gel directly from the plant or purchase it at a store. This moisturizer can also prevent hair loss and dandruff, and it can be used as a treatment for hair loss, because it stimulates new hair production. The benefits this gel has on natural hair are endless. It detangles, moisturizes, heals and soothes the scalp, balances pH, defines curls, and much more.

6. Castor Oil, extracted from castor bean seeds, gives the same benefits as many of the aforementioned natural ingredients. It promotes hair growth, moisturizes hair and scalp, and thickens the hair. Adding castor oil to ends can also prevent the development of split ends. 

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