Afro-Caribbean hair often benefits from shea butter (not for latex allergies) or coconut oil (the latter is sometimes used for dreadlocks, but take care in low temperatures as it can solidify and result in stiff hair.
Avoid essential oils for pregnancy/nursing & affected medical conditions (epilepsy, asthma, heart – no rosemary, citrus or sage oil for high blood pressure). Avoid shea butter for latex allergies. Keep essential oils & cocoa butter (toxic if licked) away from pets.
Try Jim + Henry leave-on conditioner made with 8 natural ingredients including shea butter and rosemary oil, designed for Afro and curly hair. For dreadlocks, wash your hair every few days and ‘give your head a good shake’ to dislodge fibres. Avoid conditioner as it can cause dreadlocks to untwist.
Kink Alchemy is a book by a vegan chef from the Caribbean, who also makes recipes for beauty products. This book includes recipes for:
- Moringa Hair Butter
- Black Soap Hair Wash
- Papaya Reverse the Breakage Mask
- Coconut Styling Conditioning Milk
- Lemongrass Twist Mist
