Nov 03, 2023

Shea Butter: Secret Sauce For Waves

Shea butter is made from the shea nut, which grows on the kite tree. The nut is dry-roasted and crushed; it is then kneaded with hot water and filtered several times to remove the lighter oils. This process yields shea butter which is not only richer in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants but also contains no trace of pesticides. Shea Butter is used to treat dry hair, eczema, stretch marks, and burns. It helps to heal sores on the skin when applied topically. It is known that shea oil inhibits the growth of bacterial biofilm and thus provides extra protection against body odor caused by bacteria.

Benefits of using shea butter for waves:

1) For dark long waves

Take a small amount of shea butter and rub it into the strands of your wet hair after you have applied a shampoo with protein. Allow the hair to air dry or use a blow dryer. Pay close attention to applying shea butter at the ends as they need extra help because of their length. Shea butter helps to seal in moisture, which is one of the main reasons your hair can become frizzy.

2) For hair moisturization

Shea butter seals in moisture which helps prevent dryness from entering the hair. When your hair is dry, frizzy, or curly, it can be difficult to straighten. Use a shampoo that has shea butter as an ingredient and leave it on for a couple of minutes before rinsing.

3) For waves with volume

Shea butter is also great for those with thin hair. It helps those with fine hair to add volume and strength to their strands. Take a small amount of shea butter and rub it into the ends of your wet hair after you have applied a conditioner containing protein. Rinse out after about two minutes with warm water.

4) For waves with shine

Shea butter is a natural humectant. It draws moisture to the hair when left on for a couple of minutes after you apply it before you rinse out the shampoo. Shea butter helps to restore moisture to hair which aids in preventing frizz. As stated earlier, shea butter has been widely used as a moisturizer for dry skin and lips. Shea butter helps to retain moisture in our hair by sealing in moisture. This will give your hair an overall healthy glow especially if your natural waves are accompanied by natural oils found on your scalp or face that cause curls to look dull or stringy.

5) For waves without breakage

Shea butter is great for all types of hair. When using a shampoo containing protein, it helps to strengthen your natural waves. Shea butter works like an anti-frizz serum because it helps to restore moisture to the hair. It seals in the moisture that locks in shine and keeps those with tight curls from becoming frizzy.

6) For waves without buildup

Shea butter helps to seal in moisture which reduces the amount of buildup on the hair strands. This will help make your naturally straight or curly hair look healthier and shinier.

7) For waves without dryness

Shea butter helps to seal in moisture which reduces the amount of moisture that is lost from our hair. Shea butter is a natural humectant that draws moisture from the air into the strand. Shea butter tends to make waves look shiny and healthy by giving it a natural glow.

8) For waves with softness

Use a conditioner containing shea butter on your hair after you shampoo. Allow it to sit for about two minutes before rinsing out with cold water. Shea butter will help your curls become softer and more manageable.

9) For waves without frizz

Use a shampoo containing shea butter on your hair and leave it on for a couple of minutes before rinsing out with cold water. Shea butter will help seal in moisture which will give your hair an overall healthy glow. It helps to add shine to your waves by sealing in moisture.

10) For waves without tangles

Shea butter is great for all types of hair, including those who have tight curls. It can restore moisture to the scalp or hair follicle so that your waves are not so stringy. This will help make your naturally straight or curly look healthier and shinier.

How to use shea butter for waves?

Step 1: Take a small amount of butter and rub it into your wet hair. Pay close attention to applying shea butter at the ends as they need extra help because of their length. Shea butter helps to seal in moisture, which is one of the main reasons your hair can become frizzy.

Step 2: After you shampoo using a product with protein, apply shea butter to your wet hair using your fingers or a tooth comb. Allow it to sit for a couple of minutes before rinsing it out with cool water (warm water will open up your cuticle even more thus letting more moisture escape).

Step 3: Use the same process as above but in this case, follow up with another conditioner after you have applied shea butter. This will help to lock in moisture.

Step 4: Mix shea butter with a little bit of your favorite oil (coconut, rosemary, and olive oil are great choices). Mix well until the oil dissolves and then apply to your natural curls. You can also do this as a hot oil treatment by applying the mixture before you go to bed. Let it sit overnight and rinse out in the morning.)

FAQs:

1) How often should I use shea butter for waves on my hair?

You can use shea butter as often as you want or need to. Do not overuse it because it can cause buildup. You could probably get away with using it every other day or once a week if you want to maintain a healthy scalp and soft waves.

2) When is the best time of day to apply shea butter for waves?

Apply shea butter to your wet hair after shampooing with a product containing protein right after you rinse out the shampoo. Use warm water (cold water will seal in moisture) and apply the butter using fingers or a tooth comb and leave on for two minutes before rinsing out with cold water. Follow up with a conditioner that contains shea butter to lock in moisture. You may want to do this as a deep conditioner by applying the mixture before you go to bed and rinsing out in the morning.