Let’s face it. We’ve all experienced dry and damaged hair. Some of us are tired of store-bought products that only mask the problem, temporarily. What if I told you it’s easy to make your own hair products? it’s rewarding and saves you a lot of cash. Here are 3 natural DIY recipes for your curly hair!
1. DIY Flaxseed & Shea Butter Curling Custard
This all-natural shine enhancing curl custard (gel/oil) provides a firm hold for curl definition, while helping restore moisture to the hair. Flaxseeds are rich in Vitamin E and Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 may help in hair loss prevention, hair thinning, and dry scalp and dandruff. Flaxseeds help prevent breakage by enhancing elasticity. Shea butter is filled with Vitamin E and A, and essential fatty acids that will help add moisture to the hair.
Ingredients:
Ground Flaxseeds ¼ Cup
African Shea Butter ¼ Cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
Coconut Oil 1 Tbsp
Pure Honey 1 Tbsp
Essential Oil 3 Drops
How To:
1. Heat Ground flaxseeds (on double boiler)
2. Add Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, and Pure Honey
3. Stir until melted (on medium heat)
4. Once oil separates, use a fine mesh strainer to extract the oil
5. Add essential oil
6. Refrigerate for 45 minutes, until solid
7. Remove from the refrigerator, and whip with a hand mixer for 5 – 10 minutes.
8. Store it in an airtight container.
2. DIY Aloe Vera & Gelatin Hair Gel
Aloe Vera promotes hair growth, soothes your scalp, and it will condition your hair and lock in nutrients & hydration. Gelatin is a protein derived from collagen. Research shows that gelatin can improve hair thickness and growth. It Omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, vitamin E, and magnesium. Promotes growth by slowing down hair breakage and split ends!
Ingredients:
Aloe Vera Plant (1)
Gelatin Powder 1 Tbsp
Sweet Almond Oil 1 Tsp
Essential Oil
How To:
1. Extract gel from the Aloe Vera plant with a spoon, set aside
2. Pour ¼ cold water in a bowl
3. Add 1 Tbsp of gelatin powder, let sit for 1 minute
4. Add 1 cup of room temperature water, and boil on medium, remove from heat
5. Add ¼ cup of Aloe Vera gel
6. Add Sweet Almond Oil, and essential oil, stir
7. Pour mix in an air-tight container, and let it cool for 1 hour
3. DIY Flaxseed Gel/Souffle
Define your curls with a smooth, soft finish. This all-natural flaxseed gel (with Jojoba Oil) will keep your hair frizz-free and shiny.
Ingredients:
Flaxseeds ½ cup
Jojoba Oil 1 Tsp
Vitamin E Oil
Essential Oil
How To:
1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil
2. Add ½ Cup of flaxseeds, and boil on medium heat
3. Wait until it becomes frothy & white on top
4. Use a fine mesh strainer to separate the gel
5. Add 1 Tsp Pure Jojoba Oil
6. Add 1 Tsp Vitamin E (like Jason’s)
7. Add essential oil
8. Store in an airtight container
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