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DIY Hibiscus Hair Butter

Red Hibiscus Flower showing its benefits for adding moisture to natural hair.
09
Oct

DIY Hibiscus Hair Butter

DIY Hibiscus hair butter is great for introducing moisture into hair strands, as well as helps to volumise and strengthen hair.

Hibiscus hair butter also gives hair an overall appearance of thickness and sheen, and so it is a good product staple to help thicken hair naturally. 

*Pssst…. Did you know that Hibiscus water is an excellent hydrating mist to add moisture to your hair? Try out our DIY Hibiscus Water for Hair and your locks will thank you.

Best for

DIY Hibiscus Hair Butter is best for:-

🌺Brittle, thinning hair;

🌺Shedding and bald spots;

🌺Dry, lifeless hair.

Ingredients

  • X4 tablespoons of shea butter
  • X2 tablespoons of hibiscus oil
  • Optional: X2 tablespoons of preferred essential oil

Instructions

1. Scoop the shea butter into a mixing bowl and using the double boiling method (on medium heat), melt the butter mixture, stirring occasionally for 15 – 20 minutes. Set aside.

2. Then add the hibiscus-infused oil to the melted shea butter and cover with a lid, before putting it in the freezer for 10 – 15 minutes.

3. Remove the bowl from the freezer (you will notice that the oil has slightly hardened) and transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix thoroughly for 5 – 10 minutes, until the butter has a cream-like consistency.

4. Optional: Add a few drops of your preferred essential oil and mix it for 1 – 2 minutes, before transferring the butter to a mason jar.

It is now ready for use.

Keen to make other DIY hair butters? Try out our glorious recipes on DIY Hibiscus Butter, & DIY Chebe Butter.  

Storage

You can store the butter in a cool, dry place.

Usage

1. Styling – Hibiscus butter can be used to give definition to twists / braid-outs for added moisture.
2. Sealant – Hibiscus butter can also be used to lock moisture into your hair during the LOC/LCO routine. 

Nahazo Hair Byte

If you would like to get the benefits of the deep red colour of hibiscus, let your hibiscus-infused oil sit for 48 hours before adding it to make your butter.

Also, for maximum effect, you can use dried hibiscus leaves, rather than ground powder.

Have your tried this recipe? What additional ingredients did you add to it? Let us know in the comments how your hair liked this butter. 

And until the next time ladies, happy naturaling!

NaHaZo Team
NaHaZo Team

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