Hey chicas!
One of the first things I noticed when I started to move towards buying more all natural products for my hair, was that they were usually at least 3 times more expensive than the products I was used to using with my relaxed hair. I don't know about you, but I'm a grad student (which equals being poor,
lol) so I started searching for healthy, natural products that were more in my price range.
This is when I realized that there were plenty of other natural chicas out there who make some of their own products for their hair! I've seen things like apple cider vinegar (ACV) as shampoo, baking soda conditioners and even a banana-based deep conditioning mask! From what I hear, people have been getting great results with their homemade concoctions, and best of all, they can make these products usually by making a quick trip to the grocery store or organic market!! <---
Now that's what I'm talking about!! : )
So I decided to start off simple and make some of my own hair care products. I decided to try and make a moisturizing cream (to be used for styling, moisturizing throughout the day) and a moisturizing hair perfume. I started with these two because I've noticed that now that I'm all natural, my hair seems to be a never ending pit when it comes to soaking up moisture. It tends to get dry pretty quickly. I've been using my products for a couple days and already I can feel a difference! Yay!
Just in case anyone is interested, I've listed the recipe for my two products below. I also made a vid on youtube (
click here) that shows the products I'm using. If any of you try this out (even with
modifications), I would love to know how it worked for you! : )
Ms. Mae's Shea Butter-Coconut Oil Moisturizing Creme
You'll Need:
- 100% unrefined shea butter (Purchased mine from Whole Food's Market) [Note: Mine was modified to include lemongrass essential oil -smells lovely!!]
- Organic Coconut Oil - Refined For Medium High Heat (Purchased from Whole Food's Market)
- Various moisturizing oils ( jojoba oil, virgin olive oil, tea tree oil, etc.) (Whole Food's Market)
- Small plastic jar (Sally's Beauty Supply carries various sizes)
1. The coconut oil comes in a solid form, so it has to be melted down before use. You can place the coconut oil in a plastic container and then place the container in a hot water bath.
2. I used about twice as much coconut oil as the shea butter and after adding the shea butter, microwaved my mixture for about 25 seconds.
3. After melting, I added my oils (~10-12 drops each) and stirred.
4. Once everything was mixed, I let the mixture harden again by placing the container in the fridge for about 2 hrs.
* My mixture had a great consistency and has even been good for providing a little sheen (due to the coconut oil)
Ms. Mae's Moisturizing Hair Perfume
You'll Need:
- rosewater and glycerin (by Heritage Products -Whole Food's Market)
- Various moisturizing oils ( jojoba oil, virgin olive oil, tea tree oil, etc.) (Whole Food's Market)
- Spritz bottle (local beauty supply store)
1. The rosewater and glycerin was the base, so I filled my bottle mostly with this first.
2. I then added various amounts of my oils to the mixture and made sure to shake the bottle to ensure that everything was mixed sufficiently.
* I love my spritz! I use it in the morning after styling and before bed just so my hair is always moisturized. It really does smell great too : ) I think the next time I make it, I may add some vanilla and peppermint oil too! (Those oils are expensive though! sheesh! lol)
Have any of you come up with your own concoctions yet? If so, feel free to share with the rest of us!! : )
Hey chicas!
One of the first things I noticed when I started to move towards buying more all natural products for my hair, was that they were usually at least 3 times more expensive than the products I was used to using with my relaxed hair. I don't know about you, but I'm a grad student (which equals being poor,
lol) so I started searching for healthy, natural products that were more in my price range.
This is when I realized that there were plenty of other natural chicas out there who make some of their own products for their hair! I've seen things like apple cider vinegar (ACV) as shampoo, baking soda conditioners and even a banana-based deep conditioning mask! From what I hear, people have been getting great results with their homemade concoctions, and best of all, they can make these products usually by making a quick trip to the grocery store or organic market!! <---
Now that's what I'm talking about!! : )
So I decided to start off simple and make some of my own hair care products. I decided to try and make a moisturizing cream (to be used for styling, moisturizing throughout the day) and a moisturizing hair perfume. I started with these two because I've noticed that now that I'm all natural, my hair seems to be a never ending pit when it comes to soaking up moisture. It tends to get dry pretty quickly. I've been using my products for a couple days and already I can feel a difference! Yay!
Just in case anyone is interested, I've listed the recipe for my two products below. I also made a vid on youtube (
click here) that shows the products I'm using. If any of you try this out (even with
modifications), I would love to know how it worked for you! : )
Ms. Mae's Shea Butter-Coconut Oil Moisturizing Creme
You'll Need:
- 100% unrefined shea butter (Purchased mine from Whole Food's Market) [Note: Mine was modified to include lemongrass essential oil -smells lovely!!]
- Organic Coconut Oil - Refined For Medium High Heat (Purchased from Whole Food's Market)
- Various moisturizing oils ( jojoba oil, virgin olive oil, tea tree oil, etc.) (Whole Food's Market)
- Small plastic jar (Sally's Beauty Supply carries various sizes)
1. The coconut oil comes in a solid form, so it has to be melted down before use. You can place the coconut oil in a plastic container and then place the container in a hot water bath.
2. I used about twice as much coconut oil as the shea butter and after adding the shea butter, microwaved my mixture for about 25 seconds.
3. After melting, I added my oils (~10-12 drops each) and stirred.
4. Once everything was mixed, I let the mixture harden again by placing the container in the fridge for about 2 hrs.
* My mixture had a great consistency and has even been good for providing a little sheen (due to the coconut oil)
Ms. Mae's Moisturizing Hair Perfume
You'll Need:
- rosewater and glycerin (by Heritage Products -Whole Food's Market)
- Various moisturizing oils ( jojoba oil, virgin olive oil, tea tree oil, etc.) (Whole Food's Market)
- Spritz bottle (local beauty supply store)
1. The rosewater and glycerin was the base, so I filled my bottle mostly with this first.
2. I then added various amounts of my oils to the mixture and made sure to shake the bottle to ensure that everything was mixed sufficiently.
* I love my spritz! I use it in the morning after styling and before bed just so my hair is always moisturized. It really does smell great too : ) I think the next time I make it, I may add some vanilla and peppermint oil too! (Those oils are expensive though! sheesh! lol)
Have any of you come up with your own concoctions yet? If so, feel free to share with the rest of us!! : )
