Honey for Natural Hair
Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it attracts and draws moisture from the air. This makes it an excellent choice for hydrating natural hair, particularly afro-textured hair, which tends to be dry.
Honey is thus a powerful tool to help care for afro-textured hair.
Benefits of Honey for Hair
When used in a deep conditioning treatment, honey significantly enhances the hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture- thus promoting softness, manageability, and overall hair health.
Honey:-
🌺Helps reverse dry, thinning hair.
🌺Tames frizz, and makes hair soft and moisturized.
🌺Gives slip and shine.
🌺Heals an inflamed scalp.
Preparation time
10 – 15 minutes
What you need
- Honey (Raw, organic honey)
- Virgin olive oil or a carrier oil of your choice
- Mixing bowl
- Shower cap
Instructions
- Mix 8 tablespoons of honey and 4 tablespoons of olive oil (or your preferred carrier oil) in a bowl.
- Place the mixture over a pot of boiling water and stir thoroughly, until properly mixed.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly (it should be warm to the touch) and then work it through clean, damp hair, section by section.
- Work your way from the scalp to the ends of your hair, massaging it into your hair strands.
- Place a shower cap over your head and leave on for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Rinse it out and follow through with a non-sulphate conditioner and shampoo.
Recommended Usage
Use this treatment in your deep conditioning treatment at least once a month.
Psst, Molasses for hair growth is another good hair alternative with the same moisturizing benefits.
Speaking of which, what has your experience been using honey as a deep conditioning treatment? Let us know in the comments.
And until the next time, gorgeous ladies with the curls, happy naturaling!
