Recipe (got some of it offline some of it from my mind...etc.)
In a large bowl mix:
8oz shea butter (you can do a little bit more or less)
4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
2 tablespoons castor oil
2 tablespoons coconut oil (my coconut oil was in a solid state)
1 tablespoon of oil of preference (I used a body oil blend that had jojoba, almond oil, etc)
Mix with a hand held mixer until mixture becomes creamy and fluffy. Add more aloe vera if the consistency isn't thick as you want it. The aloe vera is the defining product, if you don't use enough you won't get a nice hold. The aloe vera also cuts some of the oiliness of the oils and shea butter (IMO). Make sure you don't add too much oil because shea butter is "greasy" enough on it's own.
Store in a Tupperware type container in cool dry place and use as necessary.
Remember, this is not a moisturizer! This is a sealant/ styling agent. It works best on damp hair or after a water-based leave-in has already been applied to the hair.
My braid-outs have never been defined but, since I have been using this cream they have been defined and soft. :)
Enjoy!!
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| Told you...nice right?! |
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| Defined braid-out...? Achieved |
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| Not so great picture of the back... |
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| See how thick it is? |
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| Look at that shine!! |
