If you’ve got crazy long hair, or hair that you’re trying to grow out, or both (like me), you’ll probably find that your ends get a bit dry, especially if you are eschewing commercial conditioners like I am. I find that applying straight liquid oil to my ends leaves them distinctly oily for a few hours until the oil sinks in. So, I devised this awesome recipe for a great, nourishing, and quickly absorbed hair balm.
Homemade Hair Balm
60g shea butter
30g cocoa butter
30g coconut oil
20g jojoba oil
20g camelia seed oil
3g castor oil
12g walnut oil
22g beeswax
1g Vitamin E
Lavender, Lemongrass, and Rosemary essential oils (I like a 3:2:1 ratio)Melt everything except the essential oils together in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in essential oils before pouring into some tins. Carefully move them to the fridge to set up. A quick chilling will keep the shea butter from going grainy as it cools.
To use, get a small amount on your fingers. Spread it between your fingers and rub it into the ends up of your hair. You can use a boar bristle brush to spread it around a bit and massage it in. The balm should absorb almost instantly. If it doesn’t, you’re using too much.
I’d love to hear how this balm works for you—my hair loves it! Remember, every article you comment on is an entry in the monthly draw!
Tags: balm, beeswax, brush, butter, cocoa, coconut, draw, hair, homemade, instructions, jojoba oil, natural, recipe, shea butter
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Pingback from Humblebee & Me · 10 Things My Hair Likes on November 12, 2011 at 12:27 pm
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I’m going to give this a try. I’m trying to grow my hair out long for my wedding next year.
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If you’re looking to grow your hair out you should head over to http://www.longhaircommunity.com/ and read some of the threads. It’s a wealth of information on hair health and growth!
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I’m growing out my hair, and it gets nice and curly if I let it dry overnight, and just this morning, used one of my solid lotion bars as a bit of hair balm! Nice for curls, and not greasy at all!
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I thought walnut oil was supposed to be dark but your picture is very light, I’m wondering if I need to buy some or if it could be left out. I’m brunette so it wouldn’t bother me if it did leave a slight stain.
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The walnut oil I have is very pale, and slightly yellow. This balm doesn’t stain my hair at all, and I’ve given it to very blonde friends who haven’t had any staining issues either!
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camelia seed oil and kukuinut oil can I substitute these oils with any other? they are hard to find in the US. THank you
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Try the American New Directions Aromatics, there’s a good chance they’ll have them. Otherwise, grapeseed oil would be a good substitute for the camellia seed oil, and avocado oil would be a good substitute for the kukuinut oil.
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Thank you for the substitutions! I have just started trying to make my own hair products, and since my hair is long, dryness on the ends is a big issue. I cannot wait to try this balm!
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Thank you for the substitutions! I cannot wait to try this balm!
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Do you sell your products? I would love to buy the hair balm.
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Patti—At the moment I do not, as I simply don’t have the time to produce everything in large quantities (or on demand) and get to the post office that often. I’m thinking about it, but no promises
Sorry! The hair balm is super easy to make, though—you should give it a try! It’s really fun.-
Thank you for a quick response. and I will give it a try but do you have in US measurements? Thank you so much!!!
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Pattie—You can easily convert grams into ounces or whatever Imperial measurements you need using an online converter like this one.
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Thank you again!!
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I just love that you make all natural products with ingredients that I can actually read and pronounce
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Enjoy it! My hair sure does
And thanks for reading, I really appreciate it!
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I have waist-length hair and notice at times my ends are very dry and brittle. I’m thinking about making this to try! Thanks for the recipes and all the hard work that you do to formulate them! Will let you know how it works!
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Do it! My hair is also waist length and this balm is brilliant for dry ends, especially in the winter
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I like the sound of this recipe a lot. But I am following the no sulfates regimen. Do you find the beeswax easy to wash out, I know it can cause build up. I do have sulfate free shampoo, but generally co wash (conditioner).
By the way, I am really enjoying reading about your creations, and you have such a way with words too.
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As far as I know beeswax contains no sulfates (I couldn’t find any mention online of beeswax containing sulfates), so you should be fine there (I avoid them, too!). Because there is very little beeswax in here, and you apply very little of the balm to start with, it all just absorbs into your hair beautifully! Thanks for reading and enjoy your journey into natural hair care
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Thanks for the reply. Sorry I did not explain myself very well. I meant can the beeswax be washed out without sulfates? But if you can wash it out ok then that’s good enough for me
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I can’t say with absolute certainty, but in the amounts I use in this hair balm, it has never been an issue for me. It may well be if you make yourself a beeswax styling pomade, though
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can i substitute shea butter with something else? its too costly in India… :/
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Any oil or butter that is soft at room temperature should be a good substitute—coconut oil comes to mind first
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ok thank you very much…
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Thanks for sharing i shall be giving this a go my curly hair gets very dry! I chopped it all off and am growing it again so hopefully this will see it to a better condition.
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I’m sure it will, Marie
I love this balm for dry ends, especially when I’m putting off trips to the hairdresser so I can have longer hair!
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With the hair balm recipe is the “castor” mean castor oil? Thanks!
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Yes! Sorry about that, I’ve fixed it
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I am so glad to find your blog! My hair drags on the floor when it’s down, and my ends need lots of help.
I love staying away from chemicals because I feel better when I do, so thank you for sharing your recipes!-
Wow, colour me impressed! My hair is just past my waist and people tend to think it’s pretty long—I can’t imagine it dragging on the floor, though! Wow! You must look like a Victorian princess
You should also check out my hair serum, it’s awesome for dry hair as well.
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I having been looking for a recipe like this! I can not wait to make it. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for reading, Meaghan! I love my hair balm, enjoy it!
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“a 3:2:1 ratio” I’m trying to figure out exactly what this is. i.e 3mill, 2mill, 1mill?
Thanks will try it.
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As with all ratios, it’s just “parts”—a part can be whatever you like. The ratio just has to stay the same so the scent blend is the same regardless of how much of it you make. For a recipe this size I used drops; either 3:2:1 or 6:4:2, depending on how strong you like your stuff to smell
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oh my goodness!!!! where has this been all my life!!!??? this is a must-try..i have been trying to regrow my hair for awhile…and you’re so right-the ends get so dry! even using conditioner and a growth shampoo…where do you order your ingredients? preferably for someone on a budget(like me)…
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I get pretty much all of my ingredients from New Directions Aromatics. Their prices are awesome and they have online stores based out of Canada, the USA, the UK, and Australia, so you should be able to find a local one and avoid international shipping.
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Marie
Like in Dusty question the 3-2-1 ratio is that drops? or “ml” ~also you list “Vitamin E” but don’t say how much. How much should be used? Thanks. Looking forward to making this….Kathe Lynn
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Wow! I love your website. So glad I stumbled across it tonight. I have Lupus and tend to have a lot of problems with m hair. I’m so excited to try this hair balm instead of just using straight castor oil. Your recipe sounds much less oily
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I’m so thrilled you found my website, Gwen! I hope my hair balm really helps with your hair—I’ve found the solid consistency makes it much harder to over-apply, which is a major plus for me since I tend to fall victim to the more-is-better approach
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Thanks for answering the mystery 3-2-1 above now how about the Vitamin E, how much do you use for his recipe? Thank you in advance.
Kathe
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Whoops, sorry about! That G&T I poured last night must have been stronger than I thought
Go for about 1g, though if you have those little capsules I’d probably just use one or two of those.-
Thanks Marie….I am set now! Happy to have this recipe.
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Hi, I only have the liquid fractionated coconut oil. Is it the consistency that is needed in this recipe or just the coconut element? I also have Mango Butter, Macadamia Butter and Soy Butter. Not sure whether any of these would be a suitable alternative to Raw Virgin Coconut Oil. Which would you advise, or should I just wait and get the right oil?
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Love the sound of this and will have to try it, but can you tell me do you have to wash it out after so long, or can you leave it in. thanks
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