Shea Butter Edge Control
There’s always a trade-off between perfectly laid edges and protecting the most delicate area of hair on our heads… or is there?
Enter this shea butter edge control balm: As a mixture of nourishing oils and butters, it provides a surprisingly decent hold and feels amazing on your hair.
Recipe
- ¼ cup Shea Butter
- 1 tablespoon Almond Wax
- 2 tablespoon Castor Oil
- Essential Oils
- 1g Vitamin E Oil
Method
- Combine the shea butter, almond wax & castor oil in a heat proof bowl
- Slowly heat your ingredients over a low, gentle heat (e.g. a double boiler)
- Once everything is completely melted, add the vitamin E oil (antioxidant)
- Optionally, add fragrance: use any combination of essential oils, as long as the amount added does not exceed 1% of the total weight
- Whisk thoroughly before the mixture sets, to ensure everything is incorporated
- For a lighter edge control, allow the mixture to slightly set (trace) so that it’s thicker and then whisk by hand to incorporate a little air
- Pour into a container and leave to set completely. The colour should change from a bright clear yellow to a paler, opaque yellow.
This recipe makes 100g. See the interactive shea butter edge balm formula to customise this recipe and amount.