Simple solutions in your kitchen
If I
could credit the start of my natural hair journey to anyone, it will have to be my husband
and sister. Today I’ll be sharing a recipe I learned from my sister, which I’ve
altered to suit my hair. I can’t say enough about making your own recipes, for
one it's cheaper, another reason is the freedom and liberty to experiment with
stuff!
For
this recipe, be prepared for a messy sink or bathtub! But the results…are SO
worth it.
1 free-range egg [you
might need 2 eggs for long hair]
1-2 tablespoons of Blackstrap Molasses.
3 cups cooled black
tea [organic & fair-trade certified]
Directions:
Step 1
Combine
the eggs and molasses and stir to blend.
Wet
your hair as usual or leave it dry. Personally, I prefer to do this on dry
hair.
Massage
mixture into hair and scalp, concentrating on the ends of your hair.
Put
on a shower cap and sit for 15minutes.
Rinse
off with warm water & black tea.
Step 2 (Co-wash)
Apply
conditioner to your wet hair [still targeting the ends]
Wrap
your hair in a towel and leave on for at least 1 hour, before rinsing off
thoroughly with cool water.
Then
apply leave –in conditioner and proceed to style!
| Benefits:
Raw Eggs
are rich in protein and essential nutrients thus they help strengthen hair
follicles
Blackstrap molasses is rich in copper, iron, calcium, manganese, potassium and
magnesium. It promotes hair growth, as well as helps to combat grey hair.
Substitute
Honey for Molasses sometimes. Honey helps to add moisture to hair.
|
Tip:
- Do not wash your hair with hot water otherwise the eggs will cook on your head!
- I deep condition with eggs & Molasses once a week
- Always dry your hair with paper towels, an old cotton T-shirt or a micro-fiber towel. Standard towels leave your hair frizzy!
- What's blackstrap molasses? Blackstrap molasses is made from the third boiling of sugar syrup and rich in several essential nutrients.
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