Re: Hair Butters

by 1FlySista 7th December 2010, 5:26 pm

exhale1913 wrote:
1FlySista wrote:Homemade Whipped Curly Buttercreme

2 ozs. room temperature unrefined Shea Butter
1 oz. melted 100% Natural Cocoa Butter
½ cup of Worlds of Curls Curl Activator gel (omit in Curly Buttercreme recipe)
1 Tbs. Raw Honey
1 Tbs. Cornstarch
2 Tbs. of Unrefined Coconut oil
½ Tbs. EVOO
1 Tbs. Safflower oil (contains Vitamin E)
½ Tbs. Avocado oil
*Note: You are free to choose your own oil types. Just be mindful of the quantity of oil so as not to create a super greasy product. The oils should only compliment the butters.
1 Heaping Tbs. Aloe Vera Gel
¾ cup Alcohol free Maximum Hold Styling gel (Use only in Curly Buttercreme recipe)
Electric hand mixer
Rubber spatula
Empty container(s) with sealable lid

Instructions:
Daily Moisturizing Shea Soufflè

In a non-metal bowl add Shea butter, Cocoa butter, honey, all oils, cornstarch, and Aloe Vera gel. Use electric mixer to mix ingredients for 8-10 minutes minimum to achieve a whipped crème consistency. Add curl activator gel to mixture and mix for an additional 1-2 minutes. Use spatula to transfer mixture to container and seal. Store mixture in refrigerator for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results) or until solid and creamy. Apply and style as desired. Makes approximately 10 ozs. of product.

Curly Buttercreme

In a non-metal bowl add Shea butter, Cocoa butter, honey, all oils, cornstarch, and Aloe Vera gel. Use electric mixer to mix ingredients for 8-10 minutes minimum to achieve a whipped crème consistency. Add maximum hold styling gel to mixture and mix for an additional 1-2 minutes. Use spatula to transfer mixture to container and seal. Store mixture in refrigerator for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results) or until solid and creamy. Apply and style as desired. Makes approximately 12 ozs. of product.

Review these great vids!:

How to preserve your natural homemade hair products
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THSkQLyDQ5Q

Homemade Whipped Shea Butter mix tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swH4XPVNAxA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Ok14CgADM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJBWR2s1km4

Have you ever used the curly buttercreme for a twist out? If so, does it give good hold and definition? Also what kind of aloe vera gel do you use? I'm very interested in giving this one a try...

Yes! That is what I formulated the "Curly Buttercreme" recipe for, my twistouts. It gives a good, non-crunchy hold that is shiny and durable. I get 3 day wear without having to fully retwist. The activator gel balances the butters and oils keeping it extremely moisturized, I love it! If you mix up some and try it for a style let me know how you like it. You may have to tweak it to fit your hair's personal needs but this is some good product! Smile

by 1FlySista 7th December 2010, 5:36 pm

Addendum: I use GNC's "Natural Brand" Aloe Vera Gel. Another good brand to use is "Lily of the Desert."

by misskris 7th December 2010, 5:51 pm

Oh that's good to know GNC carries it. The only kind I have seen is the drug store kind that's not natural. is the GNC kind natural?

by 1FlySista 7th December 2010, 6:36 pm

Yep, it sure is. Check it out for yourself: http://gnc.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pGNC1-4586935_gnclabel_pdf.pdf

by happy2bcurly 9th December 2010, 8:53 pm

Are y'all melting the shea butter before you measure it? if not how are you measuring it.

by 1FlySista 9th December 2010, 9:47 pm

No I do not melt the Shea I pretty much use it at room temperature. If it is cold, I let it sit out on the counter for an hour or so to soften it. You know like when you are baking and you let butter get to room temperature before incorporating it into a batter. I didn't like the results of my mixture when I melted both the Shea and Cocoa butter. And as far as measuring goes, I have a food scale that I purchased from the Dollar store that I used in the past to weigh my meat portions for meals. Most people eyeball their recipes though, I like to measure so that I can ensure the product is consistent each time I prepare it.

by misskris 9th December 2010, 9:59 pm

Ok, cool. Thanks flysista. Cuz Whole Foods a bit far. GNC is right around the corner. Thanks for the info.

by Hazelbabe 18th December 2010, 8:55 pm

amyleia wrote:I mix about 2 tbsp of shea butter with about 2 tbsp of ORS Lock and twist gel for my twist.the consistency looks a little weird but it leaves my hair really soft and moisturized with a great hold.

I've been wanting to do a mix similar to this for the longest, since I already use both products. But I think I'll add some olive oil and maybe honey and aloe vera juice. But with the aloe vera juice I might need a preservative.

by rayray19 4th January 2011, 5:55 am

Im about to order the butter trio from butter n bars and i plan on makes a fully shea/mango/cocoa butter mix!!! the oils i plan on using is castor oil and coconut oil..and ill probably add a few drops of peppermint oil as well!!

i cant wait to see how it turn out!! my qhemets AOHCmight have competition if this turns out well!!!

by CiaE 4th January 2011, 2:00 pm

So u guys use these homade hair butters for defining ur twistouts as well? and are butters like pomades???

by rayray19 4th January 2011, 5:24 pm

I use my whip shea butter as a styler for my twist out, and a sealant

so its like the best of both worlds!!!

by afrolicious 9th January 2011, 1:16 am

Has anyone tried Hemp Butter or Pumpkin seed butter?

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