Shea Butter Edge Control – Ethnic Hair

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

  1. Combine the shea butter, almond wax & castor oil in a heat proof bowl
  2. Slowly heat your ingredients over a low, gentle heat (e.g. a double boiler)
  3. Once everything is completely melted, add the vitamin E oil (antioxidant)
  4. Optionally, add fragrance: use any combination of essential oils, as long as the amount added does not exceed 1% of the total weight
  5. Whisk thoroughly before the mixture sets, to ensure everything is incorporated
  6. 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
  7. 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.

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