Shea Butter and Honey Hair Mask

Introduction: This nourishing hair mask is for dry, damaged hair: shea butter and honey are mixed with an egg yolk to moisturise and soften. Baraka's shea butter is made by hand by women's producer groups at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana.

Benefits:

• Shea butter: Moisturizes, softens, and protects the hair.

• Honey: Traditionally added to hair masks.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) shea butter

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey

• 1 egg yolk

Instructions:

1. Melt the shea butter in a double boiler.

2. Remove from heat and stir in the honey and egg yolk.

3. Apply the mask to damp hair, focusing on the ends.

4. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave for 30 minutes.

5. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and shampoo.

Why make this recipe at home? This recipe allows you to create a natural and nourishing hair mask that is free of harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances. You can also customize the ingredients to suit your specific hair needs.

This Recipe was originally published in 30 Shea Butter DIY Recipes

Quick answers

Honey and shea butter for hair

Shea butter and honey are mixed with an egg yolk into a mask for dry, damaged hair. Shea butter has traditionally been used on hair to moisturise, soften and protect it, and honey is added to soothe the scalp. More in Benefits:

How to make shea butter and honey hair mask?

Melt 1/4 cup (60 ml) shea butter in a double boiler, take it off the heat, and stir in 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey and 1 egg yolk. Work it into damp hair, focusing on the ends, then cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and shampoo. More in Instructions: